MECHMAN ALTERNATOR VS the other guys

In this video we show a competitor's alternator parts comparison

[@teamosc]

Been running Mechman alts and XS Power batts since Scottie left PowerMaster,never had an issue out of either company! Most companies make a product that does the job and thats it,these guys stand behind their work and continue to improve on everything they produce.

[@cboyamg]

He actually knows what hes talking about when he says idle at 2400 rpm he is referring to alt rpm which is aprox 3.5 to every 1 engine rpm for most autos ... so 2400 alt rpm = aprox 700 engine rpm thats about right for idle

[@readytorvdude1224]

That's the answer i am looking for.

[@jamesfalvey77]

i just wish that every company had customer service like soundqubed. no matter how big or small a question may be, they ALWAYS answer. multiple emails and phone calls , still no response from mechman alternators. if this is how people are treated before they purchase, I'd hate to purchase then have a problem...........tumble weed in the wind

[@hoyt_arms]

Soundqubed really is on point with customer service. You message them on FB or Instagram they reply everytime within 30 minutes

[@cfmechanic]

I agree i like the mech man alts and all but if i cant get questions answered how can they expect me to buy

[@linocruz9882]

Bleeding brakes 97 s10

[@kevinAuman1]

@@cfmechanic well what are you buying a cheap alt and great customer service or a damned good alt that won't need any after purchase 🤔🤷‍♂️

[@kevinAuman1]

@@cfmechanic also if you have questions then ask an actual distributor of mechman ie droppinHz or D4S, Apex audio one of the pros who sell them everyday and will help you with your questions and any issues you may have once you own it (well all but D4S would anyway)

[@colchadom]

Thumbs up all the way guys, you've been around for a while and this proves why, great quality product that will last the test of time.

[@robertgriffin1898]

I bought an 250 amp alt from a great company off ebay for 200.00 and its been great no problems at all I had it for over a year.

[@ThePhilpster]

Who was the seller or manufacturer on your alternator? I'm looking at a few with the same amperage and found one by a seller/manufacturer called "Rare Electrical". Was just curious on their reliability/true output.

[@MrJulioramirez13]

I've never had a problem with my mechman alt. Love it.

[@scrambledeggsalad]

Just ordered my first mechman - just the 170 AMP for 90 Chevy 2500 - Excited to get installed, the factory one left a LOT to be desired that's for sure!

[@DIRTYBRIGANTE]

how are you liking it? I'm thinking of buying one because I bought a powerbastard and it sucks lol

[@scrambledeggsalad]

@@DIRTYBRIGANTE so far, so good. Upgraded the battery cables/grounds at the same time. Solid 14.5v at all times.

[@Importssuckass]

I bought a mechman 370 amp 6 phase alternator 4 months ago and still working awesome! Thanks guys!!

[@violater7026]

Bigjoe ? 3 years later.... what now ? We need to know before we spend $700 plus tax

[@chinogodinez]

Still going ?

[@dragon123443]

I just bought a singer alternator. Haven't received it yet. But as far as warranty goes they are the best

[@Fox250R]

dragon123443 How's your singer alt working today?

[@asherdie]

@@Fox250R crickets

[@dragon123443]

I sold it years ago. ​@@Fox250R

[@dragon123443]

​@@asherdiefasho my tigger

[@minibikemadman]

Waiting for my 240 amp that got recased and painted.. love ya guys. My shit ran awesome in my old car cant wait to strap the recased version into my crv.

[@ROTTBOXX]

Had mechman. Now I have SINGER. nuff said.

[@cfmechanic]

So you still reccomend singer over mechman. I am looking for a good alt like has already answered some questions but have yet to hear back from mechman. I guess they are to big to reply to the lil guys

[@asherdie]

What did you say? You don't mind bad reviews and sub par product

[@VochoTalacha]

Why you guys don't have this sort of high-output alternators for the good ol' classic aircooled VW bugs? That'd be awesome!

[@frankswiader3334]

Mechman is the way to go 💯💪

[@BackyardBandits]

im sold buying yours for my grand am. i found this company online (the black alternator) i wont mention them here for obvious reasons. but now im going with you for sure. only made it through about 2:30 of the video and made up my mind

[@Mr.boxxchevy]

2400rpm is high to be ideling at. My 04 suburban idles at 700 or so

[@MR66HD]

It’s 2400rpm of the alternator not engine it’s about 3 to 1 so about 800rpm engine speed

[@Mr.boxxchevy]

​@@MR66HDoh alright thanks for the info

[@riden240]

Mechmen has great customer service as well

[@kbrawlz]

Call me lazy, but you'd think you would put the link to your website in all of your videos. Ok... I'm lazy haha

[@CriticoolHit]

I was looking at mechman alternators for my 02 Tahoe. I didn't get one because they said on the site they WEREN'T using a standard GM pulley and i would need a "slightly" shorter belt... But ZERO information on HOW much shorter. or how much the difference really was... or WHY... I really want a mechman alt, but i need something that will drop in with the stock belt and position. You always hear about how mechman is always the best, but from a consumer standpoint. Lack of interaction in terms of question response, and detailed information on-page make this a tough company to give 700 dollars.

[@1-Six-dee]

CriticoolHit one issue with getting a slightly shorter belt is they usually don't make a belt half inch shorter they usually come n three inch increments so finding a shorter belt is not an easy task as some might says mechman makes some of the best stuff on the market but I had to change my idler pulleys to make up belt length took me probably a month to figure this out as Noone really knew how to help me but I am running two alternators but the belt will not be as easy as going down to O'Reilly and saying I need a half inch shorter belt u could get one with a standard size pulley and probably get by with a replacement stock sized green belt by gates

[@federnickorodritanez5553]

Exactly criticoolhit. I wanted to buy a high output alternator, but Mechman and other companies like HighAmperage alternators are very difficult to install with shorter pulleys and belts. Also, what if we forget belt size? It would be better to make an alt that just fits into factory belt etc.

[@1-Six-dee]

The only way to make up that small of a difference is to go with a slightly larger idler pulley on ur Tahoe for my dual setup to work I needed a belt that didn't exist so I got the closest I could to what I needed then used two Dorman pulleys I had to special order bolts to bolt the new pulley to the outside bracket hole which was a pain n d ass, I run two lactrical 300 on a 12k 500 ah worth of battery never go below 13 but mechman has no choice but to be the superior product where the mechman will be their for the long run my lactrical may be their for 3 years

[@4gbmeans4gb61]

Daniel Harrell wtf are u talking about? You kids clearly have no idea wtf ur saying let alone own a Mechman. They come with recommendations for belt and model number and can get at any fucking auto store or order off line.

[@mechmanalternators]

Done.No smoke from here just from your end

[@gpcaraudio]

I have the 270amp Model powering the worlds loudest wine barrel, It keeps my battery under the hood, and (2) 6000 amp batteries fully charged at all times, I hook up a trickle charger once a week just to be sure the batts are topped off, and they are always fully charged. MECHMAN FTW! !!!!!!!!

[@barbaralusty4044]

Still feel this way?

[@Rollieeeee]

I bought from Custom Electric Services they will custom make for any vehicle great service!

[@darkevilhatred5257]

Bought a "High Performance" alternator from Ohio Generator for my 2009 Mazda 3 2.3L engine. The best they could do was 180 amp peak. It is absolute shyt at idle. It completely shut down and stopped working at just over a year, barely out of warranty. They made me pay to have it fixed even though I called them and complained. It was 180amp max, 13.8 voltage but drops down to 11.5 volts under load at idle. Stereo system is around 2000 watts total. I sent it back to them after it broke, they charged me over $100 to fix it. Got it back, worked for another year with same crappy performance. I have all my wiring done with double 0 aught wire from battery to my amps and one 0 aught wire from the alternator positive wire to battery terminal. Big three, all grounds are upgraded to 0 aught wire in addition to factory grounds, ohm metered all below 0.04 grounds. There is no reason this alternator should perform so poorly like it does. I just ended up buying a 6 phase Denso hairpin from Singer. There is no way I am going to send it back again to Ohio Generator. Even if they offered to fix it for free, I wouldn't send it back to them! Ohio Generator couldn't make a hairpin for my vehicle when I bought my alternator from them orginally and when I called them recently, they still couldn't. Ohio Generator puts all competitors down but they're the ones who can't make a decent alternator for my vehicle. Seems all they did was rewind the copper on an OEM alternator for my car and called it a day. I hear they can make decent alternators for the vehicle makes that already come with a big alternator but if you have a foreign make of vehicle, stay far away from Ohio Generator!

[@amazinggrace313]

Guys I'm having a tough time deciding on a high output amp. What are the top 3 companies to go for? And who really has the better track record ?

[@jaytaybrae3766]

Brand X

[@jamesnurkka4006]

JS alternators

[@drm9979]

DC power

[@dustinirving-carpentier6431]

Mechman alternators May be good but searched one for my car do not supply, but have not found a supplier yet either. Max out put is Approximately 130 amp

[@redrebel66]

Thats why I waited til I could buy one from you guys. Love my 270a its a monster! You should hook up one of those stickers i'll rep you guys!

[@hectorortega9131]

I get faster responce to my emails from China than Machman.

[@agent1543]

I get replies from Mechman within minutes ... Maybe you're not doing it during business hours.

[@frankswiader3334]

@@agent1543I always get answered right away by them 💪

[@dirtysouthwookie5512]

really odd they dont reply to questions. Was the major factor in selling my mechman before it failed for ohio generator.

[@jonclarke9929]

Why did Mechman omit the out put at 1000 rpm? They did make sure to list it for the competitors. If this goes un-answered from Mechman one would assume theirs is even less output.

[@hunterstelly4895]

Just wished y’all made an alternator for my truck

[@ATVMan24]

I have a Mechman on my 98 Yukon and it is ok. But I hate how it kicks my battery light on. I have e-mail Mechman on this and have called them but got no response. I guess every alternator company has there ups and downs.

[@Pinkielover]

apex alternators nuff said

[@matthewstringfield8924]

How are you compared to brand X alternators it Js alternators?

[@raykomro]

question, if i got the 350 Amp model does it go into the Standard spot on a Duramax 6.6L ( LBZ ) or the Secondary mounting Spot ?

[@donbadman2165]

to the guy who post this vid i bought a mechman 240 amp about 2.5 yrs ago looks similar to the one in the video i installed it in a 626 mazda the 80's model ,the alternator came with a resistor which i have since removed because the car seemed to have one already in there somewhere this alternator did not come with a ground point i have installed a 0guage ground point very close to it but not on the alternator itself,unlike stock alternators this alternator does not spit out amps as stated in ad it must be under load i bought a clamp meter to see for myself what it has been doing i have 3 yellow optimas and one red in the engine it shoots out about 50-90 amps with my volume at 10 i could draw about 200 at full tilt i havent gone higher with the clamp connected....

[@compunerd]

2007 Honda Accord, my stock alternator has been beaten to hell, at least over 100k miles on it and probably have pushed it to max the whole time. Are mechman alternators just as reliable?

[@shaunjay6040]

How long do mechman alternators last?

[@Pinkielover]

depends

[@awack_]

5 years if your lucky.

[@marko9657]

Epic power I'm glad I went with mech man FTW

[@chrishunt2046]

On the 320 amp alternator,would it throw the engine light on in a 06 Ram 2500 5.9 Cummins?

[@beekeeper8474]

Damn my broke ass wants the cheap one. Ham radio is killing me

[@TheRealWarneezy]

Waiting to get my 370a back from you guys, I'm doing a custom built on my 2001 Tahoe.

[@JeriDro]

I bought a 240 mechman 10 years ago and it finally went out. I think I just need to replace the bearings and clean it.

[@mechmanalternators]

Could be....or just send that one to me ([e-mail]) and i'll give you 30% off the purchase of any Mechman Alternator listed on www.mechman.com :)

[@jdigitalseven7]

Are your alternators plug n play? Or do you need to buy different belts that come from factory engineers? I understand if thicker charge cable is needed with 150+ amp alternators, though.

[@seniorxj2931]

Joseph Bentley, id like to know the answer to that question too..?

[@michaelzernie7092]

I just bought a 300amp for my 2013 Grand Caravan. But I bought mine from GP Car Audio. My first H.O. alt. What are peoples thoughts in regards to this company?

[@nickolasvaughn667]

Thanks this is good to know so now I know I need to order a high output alternator from js not eBay mag man is more expensive

[@mechmanalternators]

Sucks to be mag man then.

[@federnickorodritanez5553]

But the mechman alternators aren't as easy to install as the others. Plug and play with stock belts and stock everything is alot better than spending a whole day rewiring and cutting dash/firewall with a mechman.

[@moneyp8732]

That's a tenny alt that they repaired if anyone don't know

[@TManMusicPage]

@twista200317 Mike singer does have a chanel showing what his alts do, your aware how google works right?

[@MAYDAYDEEJAY]

and yet another thing... why, for example Niehoff's alts with equivalent current are 5x heavier ? good Q isn't it ?

[@armykyle1]

I love my elite 370a unit.

[@cobra-svt2004]

It is normal for the alternator to get too hot

[@Mr69dreamer]

I just put in a mechman alt on my silverado ss, when I step on it hard every time it shifts my belt squeals. Should I be worried? I had another after market before and would make my belt squeal harder and then it just broke all inside the alt.

[@squirtmph]

Can't I purchase one of these custom made for my car? I been looking for one of these 2018 CHEVROLET SONIC LT HATCHBACK 4 DR 1.4L I4 F DOHC 16V Amperage Output : 240 Amp Thanks 👍

[@marknowakowski6590]

Question : I have a C4 95 and I was just wondering. My alternator is on the driver side front of engine and doesn’t really look like there’s room for side x side duel alts. Is it possible to design a configuration that allows two alts to be one in front of the other with the shafts connected/ welded or some coupling so there’s no need to run additional belts. So that way one alt for auto operation only and the other strictly for stereo system and external batteries?????

[@Bezzle.]

I wish u made a 300 amp Alt for a 2019 Toyota Camry 2.5L

[@4gclipseGT]

i need a 320amp alternator for my 2012 impreza. is this possible?

[@porfiriodiaz4552]

How do you wire two alternators for a dual system, can all the wires just be plugged in parrallel or what is the proper method?

[@deathincarnatesplace]

i saw a pedal assist ebike turning an alternator that was moving so slow but the bike was going the usual speed is that normal. he say it save the battery to go farther he said it was a 350 amps alternator and he could only go 10 miles per hour. i tried to buy it and it isn't patented do you think i should.?

[@readytorvdude1224]

What about these engines that idle below 1k rpm. My 2004 e150 5.4L V8 330CCI PARKED IDLES JUST UNDER 800rpm. Is there a amp output chart for lowest amp registering to max output? Would like to use a reference. ISN'T THE 2K RPM CRUSING RPMS WITH VEHICLE IN MOTION?

[@mechmanalternators]

The video is talking about alternator SHAFT SPEED. 700-800 rpms is perfectly fine.

[@ilovetoyotatrucks]

I need a mekman alternator as soon as possible by next Friday or atleast ordered by then for my 2002 Toyota tundra sr5 4.7L v8 access cab, I want to buy one but I have a few questions as to fitment will it fit directly into the original alternator spot & going from a 130a or whatever mine is to a 300a or 500a is what I really want to buy!!! & will I need a custom made belt or?

[@marinegomard2597]

randall jr Benoit k

[@ilovetoyotatrucks]

+Marine Gomard fuck meckman, no response,called them no answere asked jp, no answere got a look at gp had a guy/ licensed meckman representative basically lie to me why a gp put out almost 120a more than the meckman & more proven for the environment I'd put it threw.... they do not make an elite, & his argument was heat, they use bigger parts in a small case, the elite uses a big case... the problem is he explained they both are the same, now why would I buy any if heat was a issue, if it's too much heat for the bigger parts many the case itself is lacking in cooling technology/design I know if I'm running 8,000watts RMS NOT CLAMPED JUST(CEA,CES,ROHS,WORLDCOMPLIENT MASSIVE AUDIO)RATED POWER on a ALT with better,bigger parts it will be under less stress than a smaller output alternater so I'm going go or full on custom built by us alt

[@iTzDaNiiLo]

I'd love to get a Mechman alternator but you guys don't offer one for my vehicle, 2014 Corolla S

[@mechmanalternators]

Usually a good/quality in-vehicle Lithium battery can take care of voltage drop issues in those vehicles. It's what I recommend to customers that we cannot or do not or the vehicle doesn't allow for higher output alternators. Many times a high quality lithium based battery can be more cost effective than a custom high output alternator, easier to install and more reliable in some cases.

[@iTzDaNiiLo]

@@mechmanalternators I appreciate the reply!! Thanks for the advice

[@mechmanalternators]

@@iTzDaNiiLo No problem. Something like a D4S 6.0 LTO battery or anything basically from XS Power would be my go-to's. They may cost a bit more than your garage built/use/homebrew offerings you see on social media but they are safe, tried and true, and backed with an actual warranty. Sometimes the extra peace of mind is worth the extra cost.

[@jasonneal]

So I seen a ad on FB about JS alternators and decided to research them. Almost all the reviews are horrible. Taking people’s money and it months before they get a product and on some it’s the wrong unit. Then it’s months to get it another one.

[@nickolasvaughn667]

I'm going to order a jS alternator for my 04 Toyota Camry 3.0 put the belt has to be a little smaller right so where do I get that from

[@mechmanalternators]

Well, ask JS since you bought it from them.

[@edwardholliman465]

Alts are limeted by the winding that can fit in the housing so there are just good places that remanufacure stock housing for less because your only paying for the high output winding and a fresh set batting new hd regulator then for the ones whoes limited by there are places like mechaman that one off chassis that direct bolting in your car and fit more winding so depends but mech make good stuff and they make best you can out your chassis it depend cool both are good as humans we aren't perfect nothing we makes gina last forever the most perfect highest stuff fails or is not promised so truth

[@AnthonyMichael504]

Do you make water cooled alternators for BMW ? 270amp+

[@rustywalters80]

Hey there I need some help with a high output alternator for our car audio system . 2017 nissan maxima platinum 3.5L. JL AMP 12001v3 SUBS JL AMP 300/4 TWEETS What kind or alternator would I need please help . I know nothing of alternators

[@urgeone]

can you guys build a 250A alternator for a 1999 Nissan Maxima?

[@thomascollins7131]

Hey Mechman Dudes. I need some input on which mechman alternator to buy. I have a 1988 rv Chevy 454 engine. I am gutting it and making a mobile party lounge for tailgating partys and whatnot. Anywho, I am loading up some serious Audio in this thing and need extra batteries and charging. what should I do????

[@cfmechanic]

Sorry you wasted time typing this it seems mechman wont answer any questions

[@DBThatBassMan]

What harness do you need to run 2 alternators.

[@2010HarleyDynaFXD]

I wonder If you sell the old CS144 high amp Alternators I'm looking for one for my 93 Fleetwood hearse.

[@HashiriyaSquadron]

Hi, do you guys make anything for the RB25 DET and RB26 DETT engines?

[@heathenthatheretic5960]

I need a 200 or 250 alternator for a 1994 Cadillac deville. Can't find one on mechman site

[@joe3393]

Tighter belt about half an inch to an inch shorter

[@matzpimp]

I lost my train of thought when I saw the pretty girl 0:37

[@ColdVenom159]

these guys are on drugs seriously, one they dont even carry an alt for my car which is stupid only company ive seen that dont carry an alt for my car, 2nd for same car but a 2009 which is only 8 yrs older then mine they want $400 for a 240 amp alt. wtf not in this lifetime. i got an high output alt for my car off ebay 165 alt which only cost me 165 lol ya a dollar an amp which the alt is legit i had it tested when i got it in the mail. anyhow only thing i had to do was swap out the pully which is no big deal as when winter is over ima put spacers on my ac compressor to pull the compressor further from my engine block which will take up the literally 1/2 in of slack that my belt has with the pully that cam with the alt. all in all my point here is their prices on alts are insane. now i can see 250 or even 260 for a 240 alt but 400 get the fuck outa here.

[@darkevilhatred5257]

LOL! Bet that Ebay bought POS done bit the dust! How you gonna brag about buying Ebay POS alternator?! You got played.

[@tenzackyogi1742]

Overkilled amp destroyed the vehicle unless vehicle is truck. Regular sedan doesn't need 300 to 500 amps..

[@robertoortiz85]

hi. would leaving my stock pulley instead of the pulley the mechman comes with affect the output off the alternator?

[@ColdVenom159]

yes a larger pulley wont let the alt operate correctly, the the point of the smaller pulley is to spin the alt faster at lower rpm's

[@xaviermcfadden1]

$700 for alternator ,that fucker better work!

[@flexwhite4073]

How to get one made for a Audi TT Quattro

[@jjmccloud]

How much for that alt for my 98 Chevy k1500 truck 5.7

[@djredhareaus38]

do you make an alternator for a Holden astra 1997 1.6l 8v

[@clevc112]

Do a vs Mean Green.

[@fataldreams2]

Love em sell em

[@AlmightyyCres]

So I can mail you an alternator and you guys rebuild it?

[@mechmanalternators]

If it is a Mechman, yes. We don't touch stock or other brand alternators.

[@fataldreams2]

Is it external regulated or adjustable

[@truckert1819]

Which one u get

[@DrBroncanuus]

video showing your Alternators only lasted 3 months, until all bearing were worn out ?

[@faizudin90]

can you make this alternator for daihatsu Mira l2s

[@muzikmind77]

Will this fit on a 2013 z71

[@mechmanalternators]

All applications are listed on www.mechman.com

[@goatskindreams]

if your going to buy a h/o alt buy it a company that knows what the fuck there doing.

[@RadRanger_]

Who are the other guys?

[@pauljackson7338]

Do you sell the brackets

[@giftman20]

Also notice how they don't reply to anyone's concerns... shit company..

[@victorrandall2038]

They didn't answer your shit concerns...don't drag other people into your personal dislike for the company..

[@rallotubbs1]

Dc Power Ftw

[@lkjyuiop1987]

Why do some fit cars and some don't fit my car is 1996 and can't find shit to fit its pissing me off

[@chadhodges3736]

It would be really awesome if mechman would make one for my car which is Chevrolet cobalt as 2.0 liter I would definitely shop with yall

[@earnestdennis899]

Da hackmans hackman go to sonicelectronix n order 1....

[@joe3393]

Mechmans idle must be like 80 amps lol. 2400 engine idle this guy has lost his mind

[@reelfish92]

I'd go with yall but have already clamped my friends '270' at 233 max amps, turned me away. He bought it on a sale you had through SSA and never installed it after it was benched.

[@NowifeATSV]

Mechman doesnt honor their products if you purchase it from amazon.. They forced me to pay to have it fixed after 2months of purchasing it..

[@jamesfalvey77]

customer service sux !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!