136A vs. 160A swap - compatibility and safety

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Dec 4, 2024 | 11:32 AM

Britt77

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136A vs. 160A swap - compatibility and safety

I have a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie 5.7 liter hemi. Would it be safe to swap out stock 136A alternator for a 160A alternator? Will it be safe or get too hot? Thanks!

Dec 4, 2024 | 02:23 PM

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Well.................................considering the 160a was an available option those years.......

Dec 7, 2024 | 11:38 PM

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you can drop a 300a in there or higher and not cause issues. The rating is what it's rated to deliver, but it doesn't just make all that power whenever for no reason.

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