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thecorrupterx · 06-20-2008, 01:43 AM

does anyone think that for a more reliable car, adapting an a/c compressor belt clutch onto an alternator. somehow have it controlled to only cut the alternator on if the engine is running and the voltage drops below a set threshold. does anyone think that engine drag could be reduced while still keeping the battery topped off?

06-20-2008, 01:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
thecorrupterx EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	a/c belt clutch on alternator? does anyone think that for a more reliable car, adapting an a/c compressor belt clutch onto an alternator. somehow have it controlled to only cut the alternator on if the engine is running and the voltage drops below a set threshold. does anyone think that engine drag could be reduced while still keeping the battery topped off?