thanks for showing a video on a classic car big 3 upgrade. I have a 1972 plymouth satelitte and i was concerned that the alternator wire would be effected considering the old school engineering which was very good back in the day. Makes sense to add another ground to the alternator thats genius. i hope that this will make everything smooth again thanks again.
Just a quick tip that I think improves on the large electrical connections. I have always used the thin copper foil that you can source from any welding supply house. These are used on welding lead connections. You take the copper foil and wrap around the bare wire before inserting into your crimp connection. This also makes it easier to insert the wire into the connector because you are not fighting any small wires that might be sticking out. This makes a really good tight connection when the connector is crimped on the heavy gauge wire.
We used to ask for 'police special' alternators back before more powerful units were made for anyone. Worked fine on stock wiring harnesses. Seems funny now. That 1/0 cable is normal. Make sure to install tinned copper lugs.
Almost did the Big 3/4 on my Jeep. I had this plan to use a marine inline fuse inverter so i would never have to worry about fuses breaking. Never go around to it though. On my 66 mustang this might be a nice upgrade especially since i plan on doing the electronic power steering conversion.
Question. I have 72 matador an it recently started to die after starting it. Like the battery completely dies an won't crank. Everything is new. What should I look for?
Nice Video, In 100% of cars there is no fuse from the battery to the starter so why the alternator and what end would the fuse be, if the fuse is at battery you fried alternator if its at the alternator you started a fire or cooked your battery. I think with a big enough cable and good connection with the shield loom that your using . 'Should have no problem"
@@tittyrino Thanks for the reply. I thought the same, but after further thought, if the wire shorted the fuse would blow and cut power from the battery. However, power would still be coming from the alternator and the length of the wire to where it grounded or to the battery side fuse would still be hot.
"it doesn't belong on a classic car" 😊 that engine is era appropriate though. Just kidding it looks good. I left my oxigen free copper 0 guages all running on the passenger inner fender parallel to each other with distribution blocks, but i have to feed a second battery and 2 huge amps my chevelle is a custom restomod though, I do get what you are going for however. Good meticulous work man.
Yep, you could do that, if your alternator has a ground post on the back. Some do, some don't. Mine doesn't, otherwise thats exactly where I would have landed it. Thanks!
Literally cannot thank you enough for how simple and detailed this was.
You bet!
thanks for showing a video on a classic car big 3 upgrade. I have a 1972 plymouth satelitte and i was concerned that the alternator wire would be effected considering the old school engineering which was very good back in the day. Makes sense to add another ground to the alternator thats genius. i hope that this will make everything smooth again thanks again.
Just a quick tip that I think improves on the large electrical connections. I have always used the thin copper foil that you can source from any welding supply house. These are used on welding lead connections. You take the copper foil and wrap around the bare wire before inserting into your crimp connection. This also makes it easier to insert the wire into the connector because you are not fighting any small wires that might be sticking out. This makes a really good tight connection when the connector is crimped on the heavy gauge wire.
Great video I was wondering if you needed to also upgrade the starter wire as well?
Great video. Finished result is excellent
Cant wait to do this to my 86 k10 and my 77 camaro.
We used to ask for 'police special' alternators back before more powerful units were made for anyone. Worked fine on stock wiring harnesses. Seems funny now.
That 1/0 cable is normal. Make sure to install tinned copper lugs.
Impressive and very clean...so simple. Thank you for sharing this knowledge!
Hey Nick! Totally unrelated, did you ever post the other vids of your TKX install? I’d love to know what size driveshaft you used
Awesome presentation, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Almost did the Big 3/4 on my Jeep. I had this plan to use a marine inline fuse inverter so i would never have to worry about fuses breaking. Never go around to it though. On my 66 mustang this might be a nice upgrade especially since i plan on doing the electronic power steering conversion.
Very well mad video, thank you for the tips. Doing this on my 1949 Oldsmobile.
Tip with expando use a hot knife to cut it so the ends don’t fray or cut and burn the ends.
Great video and super useful for a newbie.
How much red/black wire did you use? I want to do my 72 c-20
Question. I have 72 matador an it recently started to die after starting it. Like the battery completely dies an won't crank. Everything is new. What should I look for?
What happened to the 67 mustang🥺
Still working on it! Hoping to have a video update soon!
Nice Video, In 100% of cars there is no fuse from the battery to the starter so why the alternator and what end would the fuse be, if the fuse is at battery you fried alternator if its at the alternator you started a fire or cooked your battery. I think with a big enough cable and good connection with the shield loom that your using . 'Should have no problem"
What size fuse did u use how many amp fuse
Like the fuse protection. Would fusing both ends of the alternator wire be a good idea to protect the entire run?
Only one fuse less than 18 inches away from the battery.150 AMP fuse minimum.
@@tittyrino Thanks for the reply. I thought the same, but after further thought, if the wire shorted the fuse would blow and cut power from the battery. However, power would still be coming from the alternator and the length of the wire to where it grounded or to the battery side fuse would still be hot.
Great video. What size fuse do you use for 4g wire?
Thanks! 150 amps is sufficient to protect a 4g wire but I try to stick to125 amp or less!
"it doesn't belong on a classic car" 😊 that engine is era appropriate though. Just kidding it looks good. I left my oxigen free copper 0 guages all running on the passenger inner fender parallel to each other with distribution blocks, but i have to feed a second battery and 2 huge amps my chevelle is a custom restomod though, I do get what you are going for however. Good meticulous work man.
Great video !
Where did you purchase the 0 wires, lugs, crimping tool etc.?
Ebay
Can I get the big 3 upgrade with my stock alternator
Yes.. on stock alternator use 4 gauge wire
Anyone know a ballpark figure to pay a shop to do this? 68 cougar.
Just subscribe! I need links, that way you get credit lol awesome video
Did you notice a difference in the lighting?
Just run the negative battery cable straight to the back of the alternator case
Yep, you could do that, if your alternator has a ground post on the back. Some do, some don't. Mine doesn't, otherwise thats exactly where I would have landed it. Thanks!
The "ground " is the power the pos is the power the frame is power its DC
Old yes but bro that's alot of money and a hammer crimper?????
He said this install shouldn't be on a classic car... 🤣 lol boy that motor doesn't belong in a classic car
Get that LS out of there, nothing looks better than a big block in a classic full size chevy.