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Good point...
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Originally Posted by Chris D.
alternator delete? how far would ya get till you kill the battery then the ecu looses proper voltage and your DOA.. I donno about that.
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MetroMPG did an alternator delete awhile ago and saw a 10% mileage increase. He used a deep cycle battery and topped it up at home with a trickle charger, I believe. As a safety measure, he kept a custom serpentine belt in the car so the alternator could be reattached if needed.
You run the risk of destroying batteries if you deeply discharge them (depends on commute length), but the potential savings are large.
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Its something I want to do for stereo equipment and having an onboard compressor setup...
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This will probably work against you since subs, amps, and heavy gauge wiring are all pretty heavy. A large alternator will encourage you to add more extravagence (weight) to your car.
The compressor might be useful if it allows your to vary your ride height, but your car is already lowered.
- LostCause