Will L.
Well-Known Member
On the hummer forum, (they run 6.5s too) guys are just starting to learn of the magic of powermaster starters. Maybe 4 guys over there with them so far. I mentioned wishing for a group buy you all know I cant leave well enough alone.. so here is what I posted there: hope this info helps. No clue if anyone there or here wants a group buy, but the savings is low and would probably be eaten up in shipping costs.
So I called powermaster motorsports. They are happy to talk to any vendors that would be interested in selling their products.
Their powermaster alternator to replace the cs144 in Hummers puts out 100 amps at idle and 200 amps at peak, minimum. Powermaster number 48203. Their alternators are individually load tested and speced just like the starters that are dynoed and come with their own test sheet. They also do in house refurbishing, so it will be back at original spec when redone to save cash in the future if you want on both.
For any pickup owners the cs130 replacement is powermaster 47861. It does 95 amps at idle and tops out 140 again, minimum spec. they will send out.
He also was knowledgeable about the tachometer being pulled from the alt and said theirs is set up for it, and pulleys are sized accordingly.
Starter Price breaks start at 15 units for regular customers, He said they would do a group buy on starters with best pricing at 50 starters. Around $10 off each level. But we would probably loose out on shipping costs by time its done.
No clue on retailer/vendor costs, But he said most dont have a large stock, (they direct ship I guess). They dont sell individually direct to customer so they can support their retailers properly, but Since we would be like a car club-they would consider it- but i would rather see one of our vendors get set up and pay full price to them, so they can keep in good business, and service us on all sorts of parts. Otherwise, my next starter and alternator will come from summit racing.
I talked to the tech guys that rebuild and do testing, they said the water that gets into a starter isnt what usually does them in, its when the moiture gets trapped inside the starter and cant escape. They teach to drive at least 10-15 minutes after fording for heat to dry out, then before you shut down for the day, stop and start the engine a few times so the starter gets hot on the inside to cook of any remaning water and spin out what it can.
For all the guys doing the mud competitions or just playing in it once in a while he said they tell them just clean off the mud soon as you can to let the moisture get out- again trapped moiture does them in, not mud.
Any questions you all have just call them up, they are helpful with any questions- if he didnt get tired of my long q&a session- that should say something, haha. He also said a big thanks for all buying their products and helping keep made in USA parts strong.
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@Burning oil not like you dont have enough on your plate, but just in case... he said call into the sales department if interested in carrying their line.
So I called powermaster motorsports. They are happy to talk to any vendors that would be interested in selling their products.
Their powermaster alternator to replace the cs144 in Hummers puts out 100 amps at idle and 200 amps at peak, minimum. Powermaster number 48203. Their alternators are individually load tested and speced just like the starters that are dynoed and come with their own test sheet. They also do in house refurbishing, so it will be back at original spec when redone to save cash in the future if you want on both.
For any pickup owners the cs130 replacement is powermaster 47861. It does 95 amps at idle and tops out 140 again, minimum spec. they will send out.
He also was knowledgeable about the tachometer being pulled from the alt and said theirs is set up for it, and pulleys are sized accordingly.
Starter Price breaks start at 15 units for regular customers, He said they would do a group buy on starters with best pricing at 50 starters. Around $10 off each level. But we would probably loose out on shipping costs by time its done.
No clue on retailer/vendor costs, But he said most dont have a large stock, (they direct ship I guess). They dont sell individually direct to customer so they can support their retailers properly, but Since we would be like a car club-they would consider it- but i would rather see one of our vendors get set up and pay full price to them, so they can keep in good business, and service us on all sorts of parts. Otherwise, my next starter and alternator will come from summit racing.
I talked to the tech guys that rebuild and do testing, they said the water that gets into a starter isnt what usually does them in, its when the moiture gets trapped inside the starter and cant escape. They teach to drive at least 10-15 minutes after fording for heat to dry out, then before you shut down for the day, stop and start the engine a few times so the starter gets hot on the inside to cook of any remaning water and spin out what it can.
For all the guys doing the mud competitions or just playing in it once in a while he said they tell them just clean off the mud soon as you can to let the moisture get out- again trapped moiture does them in, not mud.
Any questions you all have just call them up, they are helpful with any questions- if he didnt get tired of my long q&a session- that should say something, haha. He also said a big thanks for all buying their products and helping keep made in USA parts strong.
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@Burning oil not like you dont have enough on your plate, but just in case... he said call into the sales department if interested in carrying their line.
