Amperage

1998 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Amperage
3100 (L82) Engine

Model CS130D
Rated Output 100A
Load Test 70A

3800 (L36) Engine

Model CS130D
Rated Output 100A
Load Test 70A

3800 (L36) Engine With High Output Option

Model CS144
Rated Output 140A
Load Test 98A
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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