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Old 05-10-2012, 08:45 AM   #2 (permalink)
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This effect will only last a few seconds at most. The battery voltage will very very quickly drop down to whatever the alternator is putting out. If you're looking for gains in the alternator area the best way to go is to put a deep cycle battery in and delete the alternator in some way.
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