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Old 07-02-2010, 12:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
IsaacCarlson
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Turbo-powered alternator

Why not use a cutout for the turbo so you can vary the amount of exhaust gases/pressure applied to the turbo? You could set it at a point where it would spin the alt within a certain rpm range. After all, an alternator has some resistance when putting out current. This would keep rpm down some. perhaps we could open the cutout when cruising and close it when driving with variable revs/load? This would keep the turbo rpm pretty stable. Just an idea....

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1991 F-250:
4.9L, Mazda 5 speed, 4.10 10.25" rear
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