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Old 07-13-2018, 04:50 PM   #36
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Originally Posted by 86TOYO2k17 View Post
2. Yes the Toda underdrive pulley set does work/make measurable gains. Bcs it’s underdriving alt/water pump, not bcs of its weight or being lighter.
I'm not convinced the alternator (at least on the +2017) is consuming engine power under load. My voltage spikes to +14 when I let off the throttle. Other manufacturers run schemes to eliminate alternator load under throttle, so it's not unheard of.
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