I don't think the presence or lack of EFI or electronic ignition is a key factor. Modern cars tend to have much more powerful engines (in case you haven't noticed!) so the extra load of the alternator is insignificant. Also, cars with computerized EFI usually have some sort of electronic idle control that can adjust the throttle setting to keep the idle RPM stable.
Doug Braun '72 Spit At 09:32 AM 6/5/02, Richard Gosling wrote: >James, > >Most older cars (pretty much anything before the advent of EFI) will slow >their idle when switching the lights on - the lights are a significant >electrical drain, so the alternator has to work harder, putting a greater >load on the engine. My 'spare' car (993cc Uno) audibly drops its revs even >if you just put the rear window demister on. /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
