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Old 08-27-2008, 12:52 AM   #23 (permalink)
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Well it wan't necessarily the OP's original concept, but heres a cheesey thought:

1. Hook up properly sized "air drill" controlled by solenoid, drives an alternator, driven off manifold vacuum. Close off existing idle airway.
2. when at idle, open solenoid and disconnect main alternator field.
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