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Wowsers!! What did you think was illegal? The rule book states that you HAVE to have an alternator so that's what we are checked for. That, and to make sure the belt isn't slipping. I've never had mine tested for output.
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Why would you want to cut power a full throttle? 14 volts is better than 12 or less, to run all the electrical stuff when it's extremely needed. The value it picks up will more than offset any drag loss. Moreover, any alternator will not charge up the battery with the little running time the car sees. It stops the bat. run down you would see without one. 16 volt, that's another story.
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An alternator uses approx. 3 to 5 hp when energized and it's producing current.
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Why a one wire? You can cut power to the exciter circuit eliminating any load at WOT.
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07-19-2018, 08:55 AM | #16 |
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Most race cars don't still have all that factory wiring, one wire alternators are more popular for race cars, engine swaps, etc.
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Something doesn't sound right to me? What rpm are you turning? Alternator could be tuning way to fast and that's the power loss, 3000 rpm is way more than needed. |
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