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Old 08-25-2009, 12:00 PM   #16 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by chuckm View Post
dcb, I think you're correct about the ECU being able to compensate. But orangeboy's experience says that the voltage does make a difference in FE on an alternator-less system.
Yah, I'm not sure OrangeBoy is convinced either Anyway you will increase the demands on your battery if you increase system voltage and reduce your "range". Applying more voltage means your electrical components will draw more current.

If your car works fine without it, and there is a range and cost penalty with it, I'm having a hard time understanding why it is there.
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