Vortec alternator upgrade

[SUBURBAN5]

Yes, your battery will only pull what your system draws, you won't max your stock cables with stock load.

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Awesome I dont wanna install it then the truck dies because of the small stock cable...

 

[SUBURBAN5]

Blue Streak rotor and cap, makes a happy distributor! The color makes it easier to see back there in the cave too!

My first time trying this

 

[frito-bandito]

I need to do the cable upgrade on mine as well, I hate flickering lights

 

[SUBURBAN5]

I need to do the cable upgrade on mine as well, I hate flickering lights

Well soon ima build the wiring and grounds with 4 gauge.. hopefully that's good enough. I'll send pics because I'm sure I might forget something. Once it's in I'll give you an update. Hopefully I can get the materials in 2 weeks and throw it in.. problem is I'm gonna be busy every weekend from now on....smh

 

[frito-bandito]

Well soon ima build the wiring and grounds with 4 gauge.. hopefully that's good enough. I'll send pics because I'm sure I might forget something. Once it's in I'll give you an update. Hopefully I can get the materials in 2 weeks and throw it in.. problem is I'm gonna be busy every weekend from now on....smh

I’d definitely like to see that when you get it done

 

[SUBURBAN5]

I’d definitely like to see that when you get it done

Yeah me 2 lol. So far the plan gonna be take everything out and match it with 4gauge. I see the new alternator has a ground point so I may add a ground to that. Once everything clean and wire brush. I'll throw in some electrical grease on every connection. Really nervous though because I dont wanna forget or mess up anything. Seems easy. But stuff always pops up once your start messing with things..

 

[frito-bandito]

Yeah me 2 lol. So far the plan gonna be take everything out and match it with 4gauge. I see the new alternator has a ground point so I may add a ground to that. Once everything clean and wire brush. I'll throw in some electrical grease on every connection. Really nervous though because I dont wanna forget or mess up anything. Seems easy. But stuff always pops up once your start messing with things..

True, this’ll be the first time I’ve attempted it

 

[RawbDidIt]

Yeah me 2 lol. So far the plan gonna be take everything out and match it with 4gauge. I see the new alternator has a ground point so I may add a ground to that. Once everything clean and wire brush. I'll throw in some electrical grease on every connection. Really nervous though because I dont wanna forget or mess up anything. Seems easy. But stuff always pops up once your start messing with things..

Biggest thing is getting the crimps on tight enough. Other than that it's easy.

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[SUBURBAN5]

Biggest thing is getting the crimps on tight enough. Other than that it's easy.

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I was gonna solder it. Not recommended?

 

[SUBURBAN5]

Also Does the fuse have to be 18"away from batt?