# is there something I'm missing here?

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**Category:** Shift518 Off Topic
**Created:** [February 14, 2009, 10:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-there-something-im-missing-here/242111 "2009-02-14T10:12:12Z")
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### Author: ![Shady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6de8d8/32.png) [@Shady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shady)
#### Post date: [February 14, 2009, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/is-there-something-im-missing-here/242111/3 "2009-02-14T11:57:14Z")

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> [@Boy oh Boy, i just had the best weekend ever. v.beatingdowncanadiangirlscouts](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/boy-oh-boy-i-just-had-the-best-weekend-ever-v-beatingdowncanadiangirlscouts/14105/7):
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> because they dont run off an alternator? the dirt modified we run doesnt use an alternator either. it puts parasitic drag on the motor which is detrimental in racing applications. im sure its even more noticeable on a small 4 cyl than it is on a 650hp v8

The modifides we run use small altenators… And quite a few other modifides ive seen use them as well

And I wouldent think altenators noticeably strain the motor at all

On topic: Maybe it uses a magneto?

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