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paintme205 · 11-22-2014, 08:01 PM

So I decided to try an alternator delete on my 91 festiva.

I bought a pulley from tractor supply and rigged it up so that I can still run a belt without the alternator pulley being used.

I got a v belt from a buddy.

I have three batteries from racecars that I am using for extra amps.

So in total, I have four batteries with a total of 415 AMP hours. With a 60% discharge rate, it looks like I could drive 3-4 hours without headlights / AC / Heater.

Does that sound right?

I'll get some pics and results hopefully tomorrow. I have a 90 mile each way drive to test it on.

11-22-2014, 08:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
paintme205 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: May 2010 Location: lawton ok Posts: 81 nadia - '03 ford mustang mach1 90 day: 18.47 mpg (US) Jasper - '11 ford f150 xlt ecoboost 90 day: 18.71 mpg (US) Festy festiva - '91 ford festiva L TEAM FESTIVA 90 day: 55 mpg (US) Thanks: 4 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts	Alternator delete So I decided to try an alternator delete on my 91 festiva. I bought a pulley from tractor supply and rigged it up so that I can still run a belt without the alternator pulley being used. I got a v belt from a buddy. I have three batteries from racecars that I am using for extra amps. So in total, I have four batteries with a total of 415 AMP hours. With a 60% discharge rate, it looks like I could drive 3-4 hours without headlights / AC / Heater. Does that sound right? I'll get some pics and results hopefully tomorrow. I have a 90 mile each way drive to test it on.