Powermaster 178021 Alternator
- 105A rated output, per the included-components line
- GM CS130 style, chrome finish
- 1V pulley listed
- 11 pounds, 9 x 8 x 8 inches
- Manufacturer warranty
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A chrome GM-style alternator that lists its output and pulley type in the included-components line. The listing gives little else, so check the mount and wiring against your engine first.
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ASIN: B001GBLVOGModel: 178021Category: Alternators
Overview
Powermaster offers this chrome alternator in the GM style as a charging unit for custom builds and swaps. The listing is short, and most of the detail lives in the part description line.
It suits a build that wants a dressed-up alternator in a familiar GM format. Voltage, regulator type and fit are not described, so the buyer has to verify those elsewhere.
Who it's for
A builder who already knows the case style and pulley the engine needs and wants a finished chrome look under the hood. A shopper looking for a plain factory-type replacement will find too little application data here.
Pros and cons
- Chrome finish for show builds
- Output rating shown in the part line
- Manufacturer warranty included
- Vehicle fit not described
- Regulator and wiring details missing
- Listed material reads as plastic
Performance notes
Charging at low engine speed depends on the winding and the pulley ratio, and the listing names only a single V pulley. Real results depend on how the pulley size matches the crank pulley and on wiring that can carry the rated current.
Specifications
| Model | 178021 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Dimensions | 9 x 8 x 8 inches |
| Item weight | 11 pounds |
| Item Package Dimension | 8.0 " L X 7.25 " W X 7.5 " H |
| Item Package Weight | 11.5 lbs |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Rated output | 105A |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Silver |
| Material | Plastic |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | Manufacturer Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Pulley | 1V pulley |
| Product Type | Auto Part |
Frequently asked questions
How do I look after a Powermaster 178021 alternator?
The listing gives no care instructions. Keep the belt properly tensioned and the battery cables tight, as with any alternator, and follow the maker's paperwork.
What size is the Powermaster 178021?
The item measures 9 x 8 x 8 inches and weighs 11 pounds. The package is 9.49 x 7.83 x 7.13 inches.
Does the 178021 fit a specific vehicle?
The listing names no vehicle. It describes the part as a GM CS130 chrome unit, so match the case style to your engine.