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Old 03-19-2011, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnM. View Post
The larger alternator will indeed sap a few horsepower. But it will be negligible overall. Will not lower MPG, acceleration, or affect the running of the engine.
The larger alternator will only sap more horse power when it's producing more current. The fact that it can produce 150A doesn't mean it's always producing high current.
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