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Old 09-14-2011, 06:15 PM   #132 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Christ View Post
There is also not alot of need for an alt on cup cars... Not alot of lights and stereo/climate control, ya know? That being the case, it might have produced enough power to keep the battery charged and keep the ignition system operating, but likely not much else.
Actually there is quite a need for an alternator for cup cars. You have an electric fuel pump, Cooling and ventilation fans, Telemetry recording device and sensors, Helmet and cool suit cooler, on board camera, and the list goes on.
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