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Ecky · 08-25-2018, 06:19 PM

After alternator losses, putting the electricity in the battery and taking it back out, I'd be surprised if it were 25% as efficient as a belt-driven pump, unfortunately.

08-25-2018, 06:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
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