Originally posted by DemonSVT:
The pump draw will not be as high as you are thinking.
Also since the stock W/P runs off the intake cam it adds considerable parasitic drag to the valvetrain. Removing this drag far out weighs any minimal amperage increase the W/P creates. Plus gives the added effect of lightening the valve train (faster reving)
I can accept that answer assuming the amperage is low enough. What is it anyway? I'd like to think that low amperage would be around 10amps. At 13.6 volts... that's 136 watts of power plus extra losses wasted as heat due to resistance, etc. If its 20amps (more like a power window motor) then its doubled to 250watts. That would be noticeable. Overall, I think that I'll agree with your assesment but I still want to know....
:rolleyes:
warmonger
