here's a stupid question, would it make sense to disconnect the alternator..
06-17-2004, 01:08 PM
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not really.....
the battery only provides 12V, the altenator provides 14.4V (usually)
more voltage gives better spark and more fuel from the fuel pump
Besides, the altenator for the most part isn't always charging, as long as you don't have the stereo blasting, A/C on, and the headlights on, it will only be consuming a small amount of HP, not much more than if you disconnected.
And unless you totally remove it, you'll still have losses due to the belt being attached to it.
more voltage gives better spark and more fuel from the fuel pump
Besides, the altenator for the most part isn't always charging, as long as you don't have the stereo blasting, A/C on, and the headlights on, it will only be consuming a small amount of HP, not much more than if you disconnected.
And unless you totally remove it, you'll still have losses due to the belt being attached to it.
06-17-2004, 02:45 PM
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good point about the spark quality...i didnt think of that.
i think any benefit would only happen if the alternator and battery were rated the same.
the HP loss from spinning the alternator is small.
if there is electrical load on it, i would think the loss is high.
the HP loss from spinning the alternator is small.
if there is electrical load on it, i would think the loss is high.
06-17-2004, 05:14 PM
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well of course, but similiar to john's post, you are putting the entire draw of a running car
in the hands of something you know will slowly drain and provide less and less power in a situation where you are beating on the car...
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