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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 06:51 AM
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Default Alternator drain????

I was toying with the idea of a switch to disconnect my alternator at WOT. Would this make a damn of difference?? Would my battery be able to supply the car without dropping volts in...oh....say.....14.3 seconds??? People talk about improvements from underdrive pulleys but I wonder if this would work??

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Old Aug 9, 2002 | 03:12 PM
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Default Re: Alternator drain???? (b16a4me)

this will cause more problems that anything. The ECU needs a stable voltage supply. When you cut out the alt, your voltage will drop to about 11.6-12.0 volts.

The lower supply voltage will cause false readings from sensors and other little freaky things.
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Old Aug 10, 2002 | 02:21 AM
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Cool thanx
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