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Reviewing the logs on my car after a few pulls and notice the voltage steadily drops on full noise. 

Now I assume this is normal as the injectors, pump(s),  and other items are all drawing more. 

Does 13.8 to 12.8 then back to 13.8 in a gear change sound normal ?

Also is the ecu good at measuring voltage or is it giving false numbers due to its own demand ?

 

 

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Car runs staged pumps, volt drop increases slightly as second pump comes on but really its steady angle down. 

The alternator is aftermarket 120amp jap brand.

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Shouldn't drop, if it is there are signs of current demand overwhelming supply.

FWIW, I run 1x DW200 lift, 2x Walbro 450Ls (via PWM) and voltage is flat across the RPM range at full tilt as per logs.

All this is on a Circuit Sports 90amp alternator. Most of the power wiring is factory bar an additional engine to chassis earth strap and a new battery to chassis earth using 4GA audio cable because that's what I had lying around.

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