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Old 10-19-2015, 10:30 PM   #2 (permalink)
Ryland
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Skip the alternator all together, get a dc to dc converter to take care of your 12v needs.
Then the question is, are you building a hybrid, or an EV?
Your stock gearing should be perfect for a EV as the the stock VW engine maxed out at around 4,500rpm
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