What are my options as far as alternators go? Do I have to use a VW one or are there others that are better/cheaper?

There are several options out there now. There are some companies jumping up the amperage for a higher output. Shop around some. Personally, I like the one wire Bosch alternator. Good quality and you can get it brand new for about 100 bucks.
You get what you pay for.....

I'll agree with you Roy, the one wire Bosch I have has worked well.

-Blake

[quote='Roy']There are several options out there now. There are some companies jumping up the amperage for a higher output. Shop around some. Personally, I like the one wire Bosch alternator. Good quality and you can get it brand new for about 100 bucks.
You get what you pay for.....[/quote]

I'd like a case of those Bosch alternators at that price........
My cost is over $130 for the genuine Bosch AL82N these days.....

There are some Asian knock offs now for that

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I bought two of them a couple years ago for $105 each. Or was it 3 years ago? Man i'm gettin old I guess.

[quote='Roy']I bought two of them a couple years ago for $105 each. Or was it 3 years ago? Man i'm gettin old I guess. [/quote]

I used to sell them just over a year ago for $108.
Times (and prices) are a changin' Roy...........
And not for the best either.........

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