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modmonster · 07-31-2008, 12:14 PM

this is a sweet thread!

aren't the alternator leads really thick? how are you going to have a remote switch for that -the amps will melt it?

a diesel would be best for this purpose then you don't have electrical ignition to worry about! once a diesel is started you can disconnect the battery completly and still drive it.

how much juice does it take to keep the spark plugs sparking on a petrol engine? isn't the alternator controlled in some way or is it always running?

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modmonster Master EcoModder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: united kingdom Posts: 254 Tracy - '00 corsa Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	this is a sweet thread! aren't the alternator leads really thick? how are you going to have a remote switch for that -the amps will melt it? a diesel would be best for this purpose then you don't have electrical ignition to worry about! once a diesel is started you can disconnect the battery completly and still drive it. how much juice does it take to keep the spark plugs sparking on a petrol engine? isn't the alternator controlled in some way or is it always running? (Support Ecomodder.com & get rid of these annoying ads!) __________________ Peugeot 106 1.5L diesel. Average FE = 70mpg(UK) Del:mirror/aerial/mudflaps. + grillblock