How many amps for alternator?

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
40,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HACKERSSUCK1
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How many watts does the engine produce while idling? I was thinking of using my car as a generator since my frame is croaked, and it's storm season....

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Apr 15, 2014 at 1:41 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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It produces dc amps not watts a alternator wouldn't make a good generator its ment to keep the battery charged not be used as a generator.
Apr 15, 2014 at 2:01 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Its a 102 or 105 amp alternator.
Apr 15, 2014 at 2:06 PM
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