How many amps is your alternator rated for?

[LTC8K6]

I wonder if it's just that Chrysler mates a 220 A alternator with all their V8s then, just to keep volume up and have fewer parts. If they're using it on the 5.7L in jeeps/pickups, they may as well use it on the 6.4L even though no truck has it. (Though one model grand cherokee does)

It seems to be linked to the class 4 trailer tow package, which is only mated with the hemi currently.

I presume that the coming turbo diesel will also have the bigger alternator and the class 4 tow package.

 

[SilthDraeth]

This is a totally pointless question, but I'm trying to figure out why I have a 220 Amp alternator. What size do you guys have? (And does anyone have any clue why on earth one would put a 220 Amp alternator in a car?)

What vehicle do you have?

 

[LTC8K6]

Some of these Jeep GC's will have an ~800 watt stereo system from the factory, so you've got that load already...

http://www.wk2jeeps.com/wk2_srt8_harman.htm

 

[Ferzerp]

It seems to be linked to the class 4 trailer tow package, which is only mated with the hemi currently.

I presume that the coming turbo diesel will also have the bigger alternator and the class 4 tow package.

I don't follow the truck line, but as far as I know, they only have two v8's the 5.7L and the 6.4L. Am I mistaken?

 

[LTC8K6]

4.7L V8 is still available in the Ram.

 

[Ferzerp]

4.7L V8 is still available in the Ram.

A bit long in the tooth at this point. Wow. Then again, the NAG1 is 22 years old at this point (or at least the Mercedes version is) and they're still using it (as is Mercedes).

 

[Ferzerp]

What vehicle do you have?

2011 srt challenger

 

[LTC8K6]

A bit long in the tooth at this point. Wow. Then again, the NAG1 is 22 years old at this point (or at least the Mercedes version is) and they're still using it (as is Mercedes).

It was updated in 2008.

Got a bunch of new stuff.

new updated 4.7-liter V-8. The new engine offers better fuel economy, power, and torque than the previous 4.7-liter engine, while increasing refinement, thanks to dual spark plugs per cylinder, increased compression, better cylinder-head port flow, and a new combustion system. The result is 305 horsepower, a 30 percent increase; and 334 lb.-ft. of torque, a 10 percent increase. The engine is still capable of operating on E85 ethanol fuel. Smoother and quieter running came from revisions to the induction system, a lightweight piston/rod assembly, reduced accessory drive noise through lower accessory drive speed, and a new valve-lash adjuster system. The new 4.7-liter V-8 is also equipped with Electronic Throttle Control.

Went to a 9.8:1 ratio and a slant/squish combustion system...whatever that last bit means, exactly.