Alternator question

amd_hcds

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Oh here's the deal. My alternator just failed, It charges good but as soon as you put load it goes to discharge and light comes on and voltage drops below 12v. While it's no on load it's charging around 13.5 to 13.00... i found an alternator locally for cheap but it's a non turbo 7m alternator. would it fit a turbo 7m? what's the diffrence?
 

91blksupra

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The GE alternator is a 70amp unit while the GTE is 80amp. It should fit since i have a GE and replaced with the the GTE alternator (more amps for me haha). i believe, you shouldnt have a problem.
 

amd_hcds

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Well I'm short on cash and found a good ge alternator for a good price...I need the car back on the road asap. So 10 amps? Would that be a problem?