question about stock alt

[dkguitarist 5,000+ posts]

i just looked under the hood of my car and i saw a marking that said "160A" right in front of where the stock alternator is located, printed on the frame. is this right?? if so will it hold up with about 1200w being pulled continuously? thanks. i plan on doing the big 3 but i was wondering about my stock amp rating. thanks

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[ramos 5,000+ posts]

160 amp should be enough for that amount of power. But If this alt is in the car in your sig ( ford escort ) I highly doubt it's 160amp. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[tRiGgEr 5,000+ posts]

LOL I doubt it's 160. You either have the 95 or 75 amp alt.

 

[dkguitarist 5,000+ posts]

thanks. but then what is the 160A stamp on my frame referring to? just curious.

 

[tRiGgEr 5,000+ posts]

thanks. but then what is the 160A stamp on my frame referring to? just curious.

Maybe it's your cars way of asking you for one

 

[UndercoverPunk 5,000+ posts]

i just looked under the hood of my car and i saw a marking that said "160A" right in front of where the stock alternator is located, printed on the frame. is this right?? if so will it hold up with about 1200w being pulled continuously? thanks. i plan on doing the big 3 but i was wondering about my stock amp rating. thanks

Well, it's a escort... so maybe the frame's only rated for 160A.... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif

I kid, I kid....

 

[dkguitarist 5,000+ posts]

lol. maybe. i've been considering jumping on the h.o. group buy. it'll help my car in the long run anwyays. haha. you guys crack me up. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

 

[UndercoverPunk 5,000+ posts]

lol. maybe. i've been considering jumping on the h.o. group buy. it'll help my car in the long run anwyays. haha. you guys crack me up. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

They are great prices.

 

[ramos 5,000+ posts]

Couldn't tell ya really, check the alt itself. Most of the time there is a sticker or plate that tells the amperage or at least the model. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif