[Fot] Trying to mount an electric fan on a high density radiator

[R. John Lye]

At 06:32 PM 6/29/2008, Randall wrote:
> > Even greater difference if you don't have an
> > alternator/generator.  On Autocross cars that is possible if
> > you want to charge the battery between runs.
>
>Always wondered about adding a switch to disable the alternator when you
>mash the loud pedal; but never tried it.  Seems like that could be the best
>of both worlds; let you run a little battery but no alternator drag at full
>power.

I've seen it done on a Prepared class Spridget - which
won several National SCCA titles.  He just mounted a
microswitch that controlled a relay to disable the
alternator when the throttle pedal was sufficiently
depressed.  It seemed to work well.


R. John Lye

rjl6n at cstone.net