Anyone know about this trick?

Nitrous Al · 10-24-2001, 09:40 PM

You can pick up two tenths from shutting off your alternator during a drag race. What is the safest and easiest way to install a switch that allows you to shut off the alternator from inside the car?

MiracleMax · 10-24-2001, 10:10 PM

Bad idea on an injected car, however if your game, then installing a break in the wires which supply the field coil (?) will cut power to the alternator.

If you have underdrive pulleys, then you've probably did more than enough to compensate for the draw created by the alternator.

Besides last time I read, the alternator only sapped about 2-3 hp under a normal load. Avoid running the AC, your mucho stereo system and the head lights/flashers while going down the track and you'll be okay!

10-24-2001, 09:40 PM	#1
Nitrous Al Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Everett, MA Posts: 417	Anyone know about this trick? You can pick up two tenths from shutting off your alternator during a drag race. What is the safest and easiest way to install a switch that allows you to shut off the alternator from inside the car?

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10-24-2001, 10:10 PM	#2
MiracleMax Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Hayes, Va, USA Posts: 798	Bad idea on an injected car, however if your game, then installing a break in the wires which supply the field coil (?) will cut power to the alternator. If you have underdrive pulleys, then you've probably did more than enough to compensate for the draw created by the alternator. Besides last time I read, the alternator only sapped about 2-3 hp under a normal load. Avoid running the AC, your mucho stereo system and the head lights/flashers while going down the track and you'll be okay!