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Old 12-13-2010, 05:48 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tf4624 View Post
Yes thats true if your using the amperage and a lot in order to split it.. even if you install un upgraded 200amp alt. But for what you put in the enine it would out weigh the Alternator lowering MPG on your car.
You can't just "create" energy from nothing. The more amps you are using from the alternator the more the engine has to work to generate the electricity. Also the electrolysis of water to hydrogen is only 50-80% efficient and most alternators peak at 60% efficiency.

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