Bosch 100% New Alternators benefit from more than 100 years of alternator manufacturing experience, ensuring years of reliable charging performance, even under the most extreme operating conditions imaginable, from the sub zero temps of the northern plains to the blazing southwest desert heat. All Bosch 100% New Alternators are engineered, manufactured, and 100% tested to the highest industry standards Bosch is famous for, using all new, not remanufactured, components for superior reliability and performance. Bosch 100% New Alternators incorporate only original equipment quality components to withstand the rigors of high heat environments and high electrical demand. Bosch 100% New Alternators are identical in fit and function to the OE parts they replace, yet benefit from the latest enhancements in engineering and charging technology for superior performance. Bosch 100% New Alternators are the perfect solution for certain problematic late-model applications that place an extreme burden on unit components in a high-heat environment. Bosch 100% New Alternators feature longer lasting bearings constructed using the latest advances in precision grinding, polishing and lubrication technologies for up to 30% longer life compared to conventional bearings. Critical electrical connections feature rigid welded construction to ensure reliability and durability, even in the hottest conditions, versus soldered connections. 100 amp rating. NOTE: Always ensure battery is fully charged before installing a new alternator. Alternators are engineered to keep batteries topped off, not to fully charge a dead battery. Using a new alternator to charge a dead battery can damage internal components, shortening the life of the alternator.