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Old 10-12-2012, 05:17 PM   #42 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by AndrzejM View Post
55W per each headlight, 5W per each front position light and 10W per each rear position light so it will be 140W depending on alternator efficiency the gain will be between 0,2 to 0,3 HP
DRLs would work nice with an alternator delete, or at least alt on/off switch. During races you could take the alternator belt off, which would free up not only the electrical load, but also mechanical belt losses, probably ~1-2hp total. Just make sure you have a healthy battery!
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