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Originally Posted by Ronbo
A lot of factors effect current draw. Number of cylinders plus compression ratio being the big factors.
Also since it's an inductive load, in-rush current will be quite high (400~600A in the case of a high compression, large displacement V8)...
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Originally Posted by Excaliber
I'm calling BS on a 200 amp starter draw on a 2 litre car, even when cold..  |
OK, let's keep everyone honest. Since I have nothing better to do, I hooked up my ammeter to the starter circuit and took current readings. I have the old style, big-ass ACDelco OEM starter. It drew 210 amps, while cranking, on my decently charged battery. But since my ammeter can also capture the peak in-rush current, I checked that as well. And as they say, read 'em and weep:
