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Old 02-17-2009, 04:58 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ConnClark View Post
I think an alternator puts out far more than 200W. 200W/12V = 16.6 Amps
My subaru 360 has a 200watt motor generator.

I would guess most people could get buy daytime driving with 200watts on an older vehicle, if they ran non-modded lights, AC, heat or anything else they would probably have to charge the battery when they get home.

FYI Most alternators are around 60 amp
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