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Old 04-17-2012, 01:16 AM   #34 (permalink)
mikehallbackhoe
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honda crx - '84 honda crx 1300
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has anybody figured out how much this will cost ? how much battery capacity do you need, and how far can you drive at night? what brand deep cycle battery will you use? how long will they last?
what kind of charger? these are a lot of questions, but till they are answered, you really don't know how long it will take to pay for this mod. You also have to remember to charge it, and then unplug the charger. seems like a lot of work and cash for very little gain. Being able to turn your alternator on when you need it is nice, but will negate any fuel savings.
what about just replacing your alternator pulley with a 5 percent larger pulley. would this take some load off the alternator, without the extra expense and hassle of disconnecting your alternator?
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