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Old 03-20-2009, 02:45 AM   #2 (permalink)
Clev
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I don't know about this efficiency-wise, but beware of "taxing" them anyway. At least on my Honda, the stock alternator will burn up in short order if overtaxed (such as charging a dead battery.) If you're going to "load up" your alternator, best to upgrade it.
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