Will a high output alternator hurt my car?
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. So high-output alternators will not harm your components or charging system, no matter how high you go with the amps.
Why do I need a high output alternator?
High Output Alternators provide the current you’ll need for LOUD car audio. To avoid the dreaded red light of despair in the suddenly silent night, you will need to upgrade your electrical charging system. High Output Alternators provide amperage that your stock alternator cannot produce.
Can an alternator be upgraded?
In a lot of cases, you can upgrade to an aftermarket radio without worrying too much about installing a high output alternator. However, there are cases where you’ll clearly end up piling on more than the factory alternator can handle.
Is a 160 amp alternator good?
The high amp alternator will give you more replacement juice if you are running any high amp load appliances. The 160 amp is known to be used on emergency vehicles that are at a standstill and still running lots of 12v power thru said appliances.
How do I know which alternator to buy?
If for any reason you cannot find your alternator by entering your vehicle’s year, make and model, you can find the best alternator for your vehicle by its Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) number. The OEM part number can be found directly on the part itself.
How many watts can a 200 amp alternator handle?
A large alternator can be 200 amps or more. 14.4 volts x 200 amps = 2880 watts.
How many watts can a 270 amp alternator handle?
A typical 12 volt alternator has an operating voltage of around 13.8 volts normally but will likely drop to about 13 volts at peak power. 13 times 270 is 3,510 watts. So we might expect a typical 12 volt, 270 amp alternator to be able to supply around 3,500 watts maximum.
What happens if you 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.