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Old 10-15-2011, 12:31 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jakobnev View Post
But i think someone tested it and found that the additional saving from taking off the belt is only 3%, so even if i reach 100% i may keep the belt on because it is less hassle.
I read somewhere that the alternator delete is good for around 10% improvement in MPG. Are you saying that leaving the belt on but disabling the alt would net 7% improvement in MPG?

Of course the results of an alt delete will vary from car to car and be affected by many variables, but is there a "typical" or average percent improvement?
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