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Old 06-17-2008, 03:56 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by elhigh View Post
Hear's a thought, though: I've considered switching my alternator out to a high-output version, which I know would probably add drag to the engine regardless of whether I add loads...
Actually, it shouldn't add much load, if any. When the alternator isn't producing energy, you just have friction losses from the belt & bearings. That's going to be pretty much the same with a high-output version.

As for finding one, scan the junkyards for old cop cars.
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