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Originally Posted by lakedude
14,000 / 746 = 18.8 horsepower....
The Silverado is a little "lighter" than IMA. I'm actually impressed that the GM is a true Flywheel Alternator Starter (not a BAS) and that it actually does regen and assist.
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Actually, I think FAS has the same horsepower as the *original* IMA. I'm pretty sure a HCH-1 has an 18-HP IMA, while the HCH-2 has 20 HP. Of course, GM's energy output is directed more for running power tools than pushing the car. Still, it seems to do a lot given the batteries it uses.
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