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bad battery/alt affect perf?

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Old Feb 13, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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bad battery/alt affect perf?

will a bad battery and alternator affect performance at all, like cause a loss in HP?
Old Feb 13, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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Re: bad battery/alt affect perf?

Low voltage can cause low fuel pressure and less spark output. Both can affect performance.
Old Feb 13, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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thanks shoebox
Old Feb 13, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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Yeah, my battery was almost dead, and wouldnt charge and the car wouldnt rev over 3K. Got a new battery and it was fine.
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