Altenator modification, Wild eyed idea |
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Altenator modification, Wild eyed idea |
Joe Ricard |
Mar 24 2005, 07:26 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
So my co-worker and I just had a wild idea. how hard would it be or better yet can I unplug the voltage regulator during and autocross run without hurting anything?
Benefits would be the altenator is free-wheeling vs stealing a couple HP. Should help acceleration too???? |
brant |
Mar 24 2005, 09:52 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,641 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Joe,
I don't remember the wiring schematics at the moment. but its sort of like a racing kill switch... The alternator current has to have a method of winding down throught a resistor and ground in order to not burn out the diodes. but yes it can be done. I once started the project (never finished it) on an old car. we had a hidden switch in the engine bay underneath the regulator panel. |
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