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Old 12-07-2011 | 08:22 PM
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Default RE: Smallest RIRE engine

that thing drawing 220 amps at cruise speed. thats over 4 hp. you will need a 300+ amp alternator to run it which will consume around 8 hp to turn. the bigger alternator will be 3 times the weight of a normal one, plus the wiring and all. good idea but need to get the amp draw down some.