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The gear reduction motor runs at a more efficient higher RPM needed for the series-parallel wound motor to run more efficiently.
With better efficiency you do get something for free.
To say the gear reduction starter reduces amps is an understatement. It almost cuts the amp draw in half and cranking time is increased by a barely noticeable amount if at all.
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1984 chevy suburban, custom made 6.5L diesel turbocharged with a Garrett T76 and Holset HE351VE, 22:1 compression 13psi of intercooled boost.
1989 firebird mostly stock. Aside from the 6-speed manual trans, corvette gen 5 front brakes, 1LE drive shaft, 4th Gen disc brake fbody rear end.
2011 leaf SL, white, portable 240v CHAdeMO, trailer hitch, new batt as of 2014.
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