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LostCause · 05-09-2008, 02:42 AM

The most logical thing would be to lose the alternator and charge a deep cycle or alternative (NiMH, Li-ion, etc.) battery at home. Use the waste heat of the exhaust to improve engine efficiency, not drive an unnecessary accessory.

- LostCause

05-09-2008, 02:42 AM	#16 (permalink)
LostCause Liberti Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 504 Thunderbird - '96 Ford Thunderbird 90 day: 27.75 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	The most logical thing would be to lose the alternator and charge a deep cycle or alternative (NiMH, Li-ion, etc.) battery at home. Use the waste heat of the exhaust to improve engine efficiency, not drive an unnecessary accessory. - LostCause