Caps and unrunning cars....

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Jan 19, 2001 | 10:34 AM

86V6

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Caps and unrunning cars....

I have heard if you install a sap that you can run your stereo without the car on and not worry about it...is this true? I wouldn't think so, but am not well wnough informed

Jan 19, 2001 | 11:20 AM

Jim85IROC

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Car: 85 IROC-Z / 88 GTA

Engine: 403 LSx (Pending) / 355 Tuned Port

Transmission: T56 Magnum (Pending) / T5

Axle/Gears: 3.42 / ?

A cap's only purpose in life is to supply an abundent short burst of power when needed. It will do nothing for your play time with the car off.

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Jan 21, 2001 | 02:13 PM

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Car: '88 Firebird Formula 350

Engine: Built 383 TPI

Transmission: Built 700r4

Axle/Gears: 9 bolt, 3.27:1 Posi

You need to install a second battery for that. Or just not listen to the stereo too long with the car off.

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