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Old Jan 28, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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''The BIG 3 Upgrade''

please!!! has anyone done this to their camaro? specifically the alternator to battery cable? what do i do about the fusible link?
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 02:44 AM
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Re: ''The BIG 3 Upgrade''

I run a 8g main alternator to battery cable, removed the fusible link, then again, im also running an engine out of an 85 caprice, but I haven't had any problems so far..
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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Re: ''The BIG 3 Upgrade''

I went with 4 gauge lines on all ground straps, battery to alternator, battery to ground and battery to starter solenoid.
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 08:33 AM
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Re: ''The BIG 3 Upgrade''

Read this. If youre not a member sign up and become one. There is tons of information on that site....

http://www.the12volt.com/installbay/...TID~73496~PN~1
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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Re: ''The BIG 3 Upgrade''

Thanks guys, im going to be running 0ga from alternator to battery, in fact i already did. But i dont know what to do about the fusible link? do i just splice it into the 0ga? i dont think the car will turn on with out it, what should i do about that?

i went on the the website provided, which is where i got the idea to upgrade, but this is not camaro specific, and im having a hard time just deciding what to do about the fusible link? any ideas would help...thank you....
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 03:22 PM
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Re: ''The BIG 3 Upgrade''

Originally Posted by 2badcams
Thanks guys, im going to be running 0ga from alternator to battery, in fact i already did. But i dont know what to do about the fusible link? do i just splice it into the 0ga? i dont think the car will turn on with out it, what should i do about that?

i went on the the website provided, which is where i got the idea to upgrade, but this is not camaro specific, and im having a hard time just deciding what to do about the fusible link? any ideas would help...thank you....
If you ran 0 from the alt to battery already, you're basically bypassing the factory wire anyways There is no need for that whole wire now, since your your new wire is connecting the same 2 points. That is if it's the wire I'm thinking of.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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You can get rid of the fusible link.
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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Re: ''The BIG 3 Upgrade''

I used 4g and added a second battery and I don't have any problems, and I left all the factory wiring and grounded the engine on several points.

Ohh and a 230amp alt doesn't hurt either lol
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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Re: ''The BIG 3 Upgrade''

Go read the post in aftermarket vendor review. I just helped someone make factory-style battery cables in 1/0.

http://www.innovativewiring.com
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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Re: ''The BIG 3 Upgrade''

thanks again, the post was helpful. i switched to 0 ga and just split the cable insulator enough to allow me to connect the fusible link. hope it works when i install the battery. i also swithed the grounds to 0ga. Im running a JLW-7 and JL 1000/V2 & JL450/4,,,on a 89roc convertible 5spd. i was told i should upgrade the cables w/ this set up...
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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Re: ''The BIG 3 Upgrade''

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thanks again, the post was helpful. i switched to 0 ga and just split the cable insulator enough to allow me to connect the fusible link. hope it works when i install the battery. i also swithed the grounds to 0ga. Im running a JLW-7 and JL 1000/V2 & JL450/4,,,on a 89roc convertible 5spd. i was told i should upgrade the cables w/ this set up...
Your gonna need more then wiring upgrade. I got almost same setup except W6v2 and 300/4 I needed a better alt or else my battery would die or my lights would flicker. Get all 3 upgraded (alt [160 amp], battery[I use a s10 desiel battery], wiring 0 or 4 gauge) and you should be good. DON'T GET A CAP! DON'T BAND AID UR SYSTEM UP WITH THAT GARBAGE! you must of spent at least 1000-2000$ or so for that setup so don't go doing a trashy job
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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Re: ''The BIG 3 Upgrade''

im doing the same thing on my car, but i noticed the alternator power cable splices then somehow just ends up back at the battery.... should i just add 0 gauge from the alt to that battery and just leave the factory wiring untouched? will my car still turn on?
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Old Nov 14, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/afte...ery-power.html

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