[DML] Re: Alternator q..

["DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxx>]

Matt,

You are right about the additional mechanical load imposed by the larger
alternator. Looks like you paid attention to your teacher in physics class.
However, the difference in drag between an 80 or 110 amp on a 130 hp.
engine is negligible. 

DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>

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> From: Mats Karlsson <ford.prefect@xxxx>
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Alternator q..
> Date: Thursday, July 15, 1999 2:44 PM
> 
> 
> Hi!
> 
> 
> About putting in a stronger alternator...
> 
> If what I remember from my physics calsses is correct, a 110 amp
> alternator will invariably cause more resistance than the stock
> alternator at 80 amps.
> 
> Is this difference noticable in driving, and/or acceleration times? If
> that is the case, wouldn't the best choice be to chose an alternator
> that is marginally stronger than the stock alternator, and justt
> sufficient, rather than doing the >110 amp overkill?
> 
> 
> Just my two cents...
> 
> /Matt
> 
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