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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 08:24 PM
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Hey guys, I tried checkin out the faq section for info on the big 3 upgrade but unfortunately, the pics dont show anymore as its a thread from 2008. So I was wondering if someone would be kind enough to post some decent big 3 pics for myself and others to use as a reference. Also, how difficult is it to access the points necessary to attach the wire? Do I need to disassemble anything to access them?

Also, it would be awesome if you could tell me exactly/roughly how much wire you needed to properly do the upgrade as well

Thanks guys!!
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 08:53 PM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...lternator.html

check out page 2.....dont remember the length of the wires now
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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thanks guys, youre awesome!
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 09:54 PM
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I had this done by my buddy adam and its pretty simple just trace the stock wires and replace as you are taking the old wires out. hardest part is the the starter wire and the engine ground because of the limited space.
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 10:02 PM
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What kind of positive results are you guys seeing with this upgrade?
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Originally Posted by Coppertone
What kind of positive results are you guys seeing with this upgrade?
atleast a .5 volt increase on the gauge plus where good to go when we upgrade to a High Output alternator.
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the gauge of the stock wires is just to skimpy for a HO alt.......
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Originally Posted by sjsingle1
the gauge of the stock wires is just to skimpy for a HO alt.......
correction, the gauge of the stock wires is just to skimpy for a STOCK alt.
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 12:22 AM
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^^ tru dat
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ordered myself 10' of knukonceptz 0g wire all set to go in next time i get a day off to get workin on it!
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Avaric3
ordered myself 10' of knukonceptz 0g wire all set to go in next time i get a day off to get workin on it!
Wanna see an example of why Knukonceptz is the best for the dollar deal?

In Blue is the "InstallBay" 0 Gauge I bought locally for 4 dollars a foot at the overpriced custom shop and in Red is the Knukonceptz 0 Gauge for 3.95 a foot.

The Blue wire Weighs in a 60% the weight (pound per foot) of the Red.


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I came across a large Braided ground strap to replace the tiny factory grd strap that is mounted back behind the alternator.
BTW, the strap is 13"L x 1"W x 1/16"D and stainless steel.
Here's the GRD strap I purchased.
http://www.remybattery.com/Braided-G...rap-P4485.aspx
https://ls1tech.com/forums/16520722-post1.html
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