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Old 06-19-2002, 01:19 PM
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how would a higher output alternator enhance performance? That's impossible. An alt. works by converting engine rotational power into electricity. higher output means higher input which means more engine power is going to the alt. and not going to the wheels.

that is not the case... the engine doesn't work any harder with a higher output alt.
the alt. output is determined on how the coil inside is wound...... it still rotates the same as the stock alt. but, because of re-configured internals it is able to produce more energy. that's why it's more expensive than a stock one.
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