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Re: Alternator

To: Chuck Rothfuss <crothfuss@coastalnet.com>
Subject: Re: Alternator
From: Dave Dahlgren <ddahlgren@snet.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 11:39:47 -0500
Only problem is that is exactly when you need it the most
when the ignition and fuel demand are the highest..
Dahlgren

Chuck Rothfuss wrote:
> 
> Keith, List,
> 
>    If a fella really wanted to scratch out the last possible bit of
> horsepower while running an alternator they could run a field cut-out that
> killed the alternator field at WOT, when the nitrous was engaged, etc.  No
> magnetic field= no HP draw.  The batteries oughto keep all but the most
> power hungry ignition systems running through a pass.
> 
>    Of course, you could also just change the nitrous jet and not worry about
> what the alternator draws.
> 
> Chuck
> 
> At 09:08 AM 12/10/2000 -0600, Keith wrote:
> >Try as I might I can't see the downside to running an alternator either..

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