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Old 04-25-2017, 10:36 PM   #62 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by pete c View Post
I like the idea of just going with a switchable alternator. Wire it so that it will charge when a brake light is on, with a bypass so you can go to normal charge mode on longer highway drives with no braking.
Wiring it to engage whenever the throttle pedal is released also sounds good, since it would increase the effectiveness of engine-braking and eventually lead to a reduction on brake wear.
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