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Josh8loop · 08-17-2011, 10:14 PM

Also the point of me mentioning the smart alternator was to make mention that it was in fact a standard alternator, except it incorporates a simple external smart controller to reduce drag under certain conditions. There isn't a reason that someone here couldn't come up with a simple circuit(or PLC topology) that could be added to most cars in use right now to reduce alternator draw in a similar and perhaps more beneficial way.

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Josh8loop Definately a Modder! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Port St. Lucie, Florida Posts: 94 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Also the point of me mentioning the smart alternator was to make mention that it was in fact a standard alternator, except it incorporates a simple external smart controller to reduce drag under certain conditions. There isn't a reason that someone here couldn't come up with a simple circuit(or PLC topology) that could be added to most cars in use right now to reduce alternator draw in a similar and perhaps more beneficial way. .. __________________ 2002 VW Jetta TDI 5-speed(completed 01M-5-speed swap at 155K miles) 45 MPG City with the 01M, 5-speed 60+ MPG City. Nokian Entyre Low RR Tires. Experimenting with the "Hybrid" 205 Deg F T-stat: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread...=306799&page=4 ..