Running an alternator

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Originally Posted by Robbie Welch

Thanks again for the response's. My concern is load on the alternator possibly changing during a run and the affect it would have (if any) on the run.

Robbie, not sure what type of alternator you're running but most of the one wire units are set up for a specific voltage and amperage target. With that one would assume the load being exerted by the alternator on the engine would remain fairly constant. As I stated about my sons bracket car (has a one wire alt.) there is no effect on E.T. with his set up Alt. is active at all times (not being shut off during the run) many runs per race. This is a big block combo so maybe that makes a difference of that I'm unsure.