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ConnClark · 02-23-2009, 12:58 PM

Okay here is the smell test on the 5% mileage improvement.

600W = 0.805HP

If it takes less than 17HP to operate a car the claims might be valid.

Note: This system only supplements the alternator and doesn't remove it.

02-23-2009, 12:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
ConnClark DieselMiser Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Richland,WA Posts: 985 Das Schlepper Frog - '85 Mercedes Benz 300SD 90 day: 23.23 mpg (US) Gentoo320 - '04 Mercedes C320 4Matic 90 day: 22.44 mpg (US) Thanks: 46 Thanked 232 Times in 160 Posts	Okay here is the smell test on the 5% mileage improvement. 600W = 0.805HP If it takes less than 17HP to operate a car the claims might be valid. Note: This system only supplements the alternator and doesn't remove it. __________________