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modmonster · 07-31-2008, 01:14 PM

this is a sweet thread!

aren't the alternator leads really thick? how are you going to have a remote switch for that -the amps will melt it?

a diesel would be best for this purpose then you don't have electrical ignition to worry about! once a diesel is started you can disconnect the battery completly and still drive it.

how much juice does it take to keep the spark plugs sparking on a petrol engine? isn't the alternator controlled in some way or is it always running?

07-31-2008, 01:14 PM	#21 (permalink)
modmonster Master EcoModder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: united kingdom Posts: 262 Tracy - '00 vauxhall corsa Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	this is a sweet thread! aren't the alternator leads really thick? how are you going to have a remote switch for that -the amps will melt it? a diesel would be best for this purpose then you don't have electrical ignition to worry about! once a diesel is started you can disconnect the battery completly and still drive it. how much juice does it take to keep the spark plugs sparking on a petrol engine? isn't the alternator controlled in some way or is it always running? __________________ Nissan Leaf 24kwh. Average FE = 300mpg 3.6miles/kwh (@plug)