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Old 01-14-2008, 01:53 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Think in terms of % of size
the alternator on any vehicle requires ~ 1hp to operate, even when electrically idle
sooo
300hp - 1hp = 0.33%
49hp - 1hp = 2.00%

Bigger difference in the smaller engine.

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