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Old 07-26-2004, 10:22 PM
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on a battery is says CA and CCA , What are cold cranking amps, and cranking amps? and does the battery literally output upwards of 1000 or so amps? thats a LOT os current, I was just wondering how the ratings worked
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Here'* a place that will answer your questions.

http://www.autobatteries.com/faq/index.asp
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