big 3 wire upgrade
08-03-2006, 01:12 PM
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big 3 wire upgrade
Has anyone done the big 3 wire upgrade, if so did it help with the electrical system and how long did it approximately take to do? thanks. I want to see if it is even worth while to spend the money on to do.
08-03-2006, 11:40 PM
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yes, i still run a 102 amp alt with all kinds of amp draw and all i did was upgrade my alt wire and i have no issues
you can put the largest alt on your ride but if the cable cant carry the load it wont do nothing but cause a fire
you can put the largest alt on your ride but if the cable cant carry the load it wont do nothing but cause a fire
08-04-2006, 04:11 PM
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upgrade to 4guage if you can and youll be fine or if you have 2gauge but minumum i would use is 4 but like said before what i used was actually the ALT wire off a TB i do believe and i have no issues what so ever
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Thats some big damn wire for an Alt. Just upgrade the red wire from the alt to the battery or should I do the ground as well?
08-05-2006, 06:28 PM
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Doesn't the B+ wire to the alternator also serve as a fusible link to protect the entire electrical system in the case of an overcharging condition or internal short in the alternator?
I'm also curious as to who has done this mod and ended up with radio interference as a result. I'm not trying to be negative, just want to cover all the bases
I'm also curious as to who has done this mod and ended up with radio interference as a result. I'm not trying to be negative, just want to cover all the bases
08-11-2006, 11:38 AM
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There is a sticky about the big 3 upgrade over at fullsize chevy... some people even go bigger than 4 ga and run some 0 ga or welding wire hahah... im gonna do it after i get an optima battery... anyone know how long the stock batt should be ok in my truck? cause its still there.. 4 years old...