Does it hurt to put a higher amp alternator on my car?
Does it hurt to put a higher amp alternator on my car?
Your alternator will only give a certain amount of power to a certain component. No matter how high the Amps are, high-output alternators won’t hurt your components or charging system.
How can I tell what AMP my alternator is?
My car has an automatic transmission. Hey there. You should have a stamp on the alternator with a part number and amperage. The part number that starts with F3UZ is the 130 amp, and the F1TZ is the 95 amp. You can use either one.
What’s the last number on an alternator rating?
Since this is the “rated” test speed, this number is usually used for the alternator’s rated output. The last number is 13.5V, which is “VT” or the voltage that the alternator was held at during the test.
What’s the best way to replace an alternator?
That being said, most alternators follow these simple steps: Turn off your vehicle and disconnect the battery cables. Locate the alternator and the terminals on the back of it. Remove any terminal covers and then remove the bolts. Locate the tension pulley. Remove the alternator belt.
Can you have too much amperage in an alternator?
You can never have too much amperage when it comes to alternators; therefore, you never have to worry about choosing an alternator with too high of a rated output. Here’s why:
My car has an automatic transmission. Hey there. You should have a stamp on the alternator with a part number and amperage. The part number that starts with F3UZ is the 130 amp, and the F1TZ is the 95 amp. You can use either one.
What happens if you replace alternator with higher amperage?
very interesting topic. Guys, I’ve been told that there are very high risk if we replace oem alternator to higher amp such 70 amp to 90 amp. The current will overloaded and can burn the engine’s wiring and other electrical parts.
What kind of alternator do I need for a Chevy truck?
Look in glove compartment at option list, it should start with a K. K09 Alternator, 140 amps. K60 Alternator, 100 amps. K62 Alternator, 105 amps. K65 Alternator, dual, 105 amps each.
Since this is the “rated” test speed, this number is usually used for the alternator’s rated output. The last number is 13.5V, which is “VT” or the voltage that the alternator was held at during the test.
