Why would I want a higher amp alternator?

A high output alternator is generally used to increase the amperage within the electrical system. Therefore, a high output alternator is recommended to save the battery’s power and provide the required electrical output and amps to a vehicle.

Can subwoofers kill your alternator?

Will having a subwoofer in my car kill my alternator or battery? – Quora. Yes, it may “kill” the alternator. It will probably not “kill” the battery, just drain it really fast. But if you do it often enough, anything is possible.

How do I increase alternator output at idle?

The best way by far to obtain more power at lower engine speeds is to install an oversize alternator. The physically larger alternators produce more power at lower engine speeds and are much more reliable at higher outputs.

Is there a high output alternator for a Chevy small block?

A-Team Performance GM CS130D Style High Output 180 Amp Alternator Compatible with Chevrolet Chevy Small Block SBC V8 GEN. III/IV (LS-BASED) 5.7 L/ 346 in3 LS1 Chrome . Only 14 left in stock – order soon.

Is there an easy way to tell if I have a 105 amp alternator?

Is there an easy way to tell?, and any advice on the subject would be appreciated. I was in the middle of ordering the usual replacement parts, (door lock actuators, window motors, ect ect) and I was going to replace the serpentine belt but dont know if I have a 105 amp or 130 amp alternator?

Can you replace an alternator with a high output alternator?

The good news is that replacing a factory alternator with a high output alternator, in and of itself, isn’t going to damage the rest of the electronics in your car, even if the new alternator is much, much bigger than the old one. As an example that trends closer to the ridiculous than the likely,…

When to replace ground straps for high amp alternator?

When you install a high amp alternator, or when you have someone else install it, you should consider replacing both the ground straps and the power cable that runs from the alternator to the battery with heavier gauge cables.

What should be the output of a 300A alternator?

So if all of the electronics in your car, put together, only draw 60A, then your beastly 300A alternator will only produce 60A. The way that current works is that any given electrical component will only draw as much amperage as it needs to operate.