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- Dynacorn®Battery TrayBattery Tray by Dynacorn®. This first-rate product was crafted especially for muscle car fans. It sports refined design elements and provides the most precise fit. Made with exquisite craftsmanship using up-to-date technology, the...Tailored to the needs and wants of muscle car aficionados like youFabricated to provide quality and reliability that are hard to beat$8.93 - $123.45
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- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Starter CableGenuine GM Parts™ Starter Cable by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it is...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$44.46 - $123.21
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- ACDelco®Genuine GM Parts™ Battery Junction Block CableGenuine GM Parts™ Battery Junction Block Cable by ACDelco®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by ACDelco features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and lifestyle, it...Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$16.50 - $140.17
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- ACDelco®GM Original Equipment™ Alternator CableGM Original Equipment™ Alternator Cable by ACDelco®. When it comes to getting the power from your battery to your vehicle, there's no better way than with high-quality ACDelco GM OE Battery Cables and accessories.Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$13.46 - $106.67
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- Dorman®Battery Hold Down ClampBattery Hold Down Clamp by Dorman®. Battery hold down corroded or missing? This hold down replaces your original equipment to keep your battery properly secured and maintain its longevity.Secure replacement - this battery hold down replaces a worn, stripped or missing original equipment hold downMaintains battery - reducing battery movement helps ensure maximum battery life$3.59 - $12.95
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- ACDelco®Professional™ Voltage RegulatorProfessional™ Voltage Regulator by ACDelco®. Get the proper voltage to your vehicle’s critical systems with ACDelco Professional Voltage Regulators. Built as the ideal replacement part for your worn Original Equipment, ACDelco...Delivers needed system voltage and provides the proper fit, form and function to let your vehicle run the way it was designedDesigned to deliver trouble-free, consistent performance$30.99 - $313.55
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- Dorman®Battery Hold Down RetainerBattery Hold Down Retainer by Dorman®. Dorman offers a comprehensive line of Battery Hold Downs for a wide range of applications. All the Battery Hold Downs are constructed of high-quality materials for long-lasting durability.Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle$8.72 - $19.27
- Motorcraft®Alternator Mounting BracketAlternator Mounting Bracket by Motorcraft®. This superior product was elaborately designed and meticulously manufactured to stringent industry standards to have the most precise OE specifications. It fits and functions like the factory...Designed in compliance with rigorous factory standardsHigh level of quality, ultimate reliability, and solid value$7.99 - $52.47
The starting & charging system consists of the battery, starter, alternator, cables, wiring, and related components like relays, solenoids, and voltage regulators. The battery provides power to the starter and ignition system when you turn the key. The starter turns the crankshaft so the engine builds enough compression to start, and the alternator recharges the battery and powers the vehicle’s electrical accessories when the engine is running.
Batteries are electrochemical devices in which a chemical reaction between two dissimilar materials creates a voltage. A number of positive and negative plates are immersed in an electrolyte solution of water and sulfuric acid. In conventional flooded lead acid batteries, which includes maintenance-free batteries, the electrolyte is in liquid form. In the gel cell battery, silica is added to the electrolyte to form a gel-type material, while in AGM batteries, the electrolyte is held in matting that is akin to a sponge. If the case cracks on a gel cell or AGM battery, no electrolyte will leak out.
Whereas most vehicle batteries look almost identical and have similar dimensions, they may provide completely different specifications. So, choosing a replacement car battery you should consider some key factors to pick out the right one. First of all, you need to know whether you have a 12V or 24V battery. Another key factors are the reserve capacity of a car battery, which says how long it can continuously supply minimum voltage needed to run your vehicle, and cold cranking amperes, which determines the battery's ability to start your vehicle even in extremely cold weather.
The starter motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy. The starter circuit includes the battery, starter, and cables, which are activated by a starter control circuit consisting of the ignition switch, starter relay, solenoid, and wiring. When you turn the ignition switch, the relay energizes the starter solenoid, which sends power to the starter motor. The starter drive meshes with the flywheel/flexplate teeth before the starter motor begins to turn. Most starter drives are the overrunning clutch type, which only applies force in one direction, so the engine cannot apply torque to the starter.
A belt from the crankshaft drives the alternator, and it uses this mechanical energy to create electricity. The electricity is produced when the belt spins the rotor, creating a magnetic field that induces a voltage in the stator windings. Alternators produce AC current, which is rectified by diodes and transformed into the DC current that recharges the battery and powers the electrical system. The voltage output of the alternator must be controlled. This is done by varying the field current. On older vehicles this was done by a separate voltage regulator, but on most new vehicles regulator function is part of the ECM.
Today, the world's toughest drivers, hardcore performance fanatics and top street tuners are in search of power upgrades for bulletproof performance. Factory starting and charging components can't come close to the outstanding power you need to feed your speed addiction and please an adrenaline junkie in you that can be achieved by upgrading to top-of-the-line parts. Browse our stunning selection of superior performance starting and charging upgrades crafted with unmatched quality standards and incorporating race-winning technology to keep in pace with your specific requirements. From batteries, starters and alternators to switches and mounting hardware, we've got the right tune-up for your vehicle.