Alternator wiring

[92bluesilverado]

Hello all,

I upgraded to a Powermaster 124 amp alternator on my 92 RCSB. I know its best to run a large wire from the amp. is it suitable to run a 4-6 gauge wire just from the alt to the power distribution block on the firewall? or should I run a secondary wire from the battery to the distribution block? Wiring/electricity is not my strong suit.

Or should I run a secondary wire from the alt straight to the battery and leave everything else as is?

any thought/suggestions much appreciated.

 

[addiction2bass]

i personally keep the factory wire in place and just add a second wire running from the alternator to the battery directly. JUST BE SURE TO KEEP IT AWAY FROM ANYTHING MOVING ANYTHING HOT!!!!! zip ties all over the wire to keep it away from fans and exhaust.

 

[///RAGMC]

i personally keep the factory wire in place and just add a second wire running from the alternator to the battery directly. JUST BE SURE TO KEEP IT AWAY FROM ANYTHING MOVING ANYTHING HOT!!!!! zip ties all over the wire to keep it away from fans and exhaust.

x2 This is also one of those times where bigger is better

 

[92bluesilverado]

thank you, that sounds like the easiest solution. I have e-fans and an MSD 6A box so it does pull some amps when everything gets going. Would prefer to follow your advice and just run an additional line rather than mess with reworking everything.

thank you