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jamesqf · 03-29-2013, 01:37 PM

The main energy loss would be in belt friction, so you would need to have the decoupling on the crankshaft pulley. The problem is that the same belt often drives fans, power steering pump, etc.

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jamesqf Master EcoModder Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 5,209 Thanks: 225 Thanked 811 Times in 594 Posts	The main energy loss would be in belt friction, so you would need to have the decoupling on the crankshaft pulley. The problem is that the same belt often drives fans, power steering pump, etc.