Thread: mpg gains with underdrive crank pulley?
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Old 08-04-2010, 10:43 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ecofreak View Post
Could you replace your alternator with a brushless motor?
I have not heard of brushless alternators for a car, but I suppose it's possible. As far as efficiency goes, I don't think a brushless design would help very much.
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