I unplug my alternator when racing.
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From: fot-bounces+jimhearn1=comcast.net@autox.team.net
[mailto:fot-bounces+jimhearn1=comcast.net@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
R. John Lye
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 3:37 PM
To: Randall; 'Friends of Triumph'
Subject: Re: [Fot] Trying to mount an electric fan on a high density
radiator
At 06:32 PM 6/29/2008, Randall wrote:
> > Even greater difference if you don't have an
> > alternator/generator. On Autocross cars that is possible if
> > you want to charge the battery between runs.
>
>Always wondered about adding a switch to disable the alternator when
you
>mash the loud pedal; but never tried it. Seems like that could be the
best
>of both worlds; let you run a little battery but no alternator drag at
full
>power.
I've seen it done on a Prepared class Spridget - which
won several National SCCA titles. He just mounted a
microswitch that controlled a relay to disable the
alternator when the throttle pedal was sufficiently
depressed. It seemed to work well.
R. John Lye
rjl6n@cstone.net
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