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Old 08-20-2007, 07:20 AM   #11 (permalink)
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The problem with most "hipo" alternators is the same problem with HiPo motors..

The items sell on "Peak HP" or int he case of alternators - 200amps!!!!

BUT the reality is 200amps do you no good is the alternator only puts out 200amps when the MOTOR is spinning at 5600rpm...

So - what you need is a DECENT idle performacne and amps at say 2500rpm on the motor (fast idle to rcharge the batt when winching)...

That can be done but its expensive (I think is more windings with a thinner wire = more copper = more labor to wind = more $$$ )

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