I finally did the big 3

Discussion in 'Automotive Electrical' started by cccullen, Feb 1, 2009.

  1. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    like the title says, I finally got off my butt and did the big 3 today. Next weekend hopefully I can get the builds done and reinstall my set up. I used my 1/0 ga welding cables for the ground and I used EFX 1/0ga for the alternator to battery. Don't pay any attention to my engine bay cuz it's dirty right now. I'm just glad it's out of the way now!!
     

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  2. Eleu

    Eleu Full Member

    Conga Rats! noticeable difference in the engine/charging systems?
     
  3. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    well, i don't have any amps hooked up so I really couldn't say. I can say this, before I had a slight noise in my components, it is no longer there now. That made me really happy
     
  4. Eleu

    Eleu Full Member

    some feedback reduction huh? Better ground you think? good to hear though!
     
  5. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    wait! i thought you had that done already.

    also thats a dirty engine to you?lol. that looks way better than most ive seen.
     
  6. Eleu

    Eleu Full Member

    lol, you have an oil leak at one point? the lines look awfully glossy... reminds me of my Pass port when i blew the tranny line off of it...
     
  7. aznboi3644

    aznboi3644 Full Member

    nice...don't worry my engine bay is MUCH dirtier. Yours is spotless compared to mine.
     
  8. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    my lines are glossy because i put amor all on them. lol
     
  9. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    nope, i never did it. I meant to do it but I never got around to it. I had slight dimming when I had my system in and it ****ed me off. Hopefully I won't have that problem anymore...
     
  10. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    so i guess your gonna keep the truck for a while?
     
  11. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    that looks good CC
     
  12. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    Yeah, I'm just going to keep it for a little while. My wife doesn't want me to sell it and It's not that easy to sell either. lol

    Now, i'm trying to think of ideas on the look for the set up in the back. anybody have any ideas?
     
  13. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    what's wrong with how it looks now?
     
  14. delkoe2320

    delkoe2320 Full Member

    My big 3

    i did my big 3 like 2 weeks ago. i noticed my 15 l7 were bumping harder. but the head lights still dimming. i guess im gonna have to buy ho alt. and an optmima battery! aaaaaa:lol:
     
  15. G3n3R@1

    G3n3R@1 Full Member

    cccullen this may be why your system was never as loud as you wanted it. congrats it really helps!
     
  16. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    thanks G3, I hope it will help...

    Pedro, nothing is wrong with it at all. just thinking I should change it a little. should I just keep it the same?
     
  17. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    if it ain't broke.....:p
     
  18. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    that's true. well, azn is doing a new box design. I probably just redo the box and make a little design with it. I do have to bring up the false floor by about a 1/2" and I also make a space to where the distribution can be seen (it has a voltage reading on it).

    I also picked up a car lighter volt meter thingy. I'm getting about 14.10v and it drops to 13.9 at night when everything is on and my load leveling compressor goes on. I don't have the system in yet but is that good enough or will i be running into problems when the set up is installed?
     
  19. mcrdeviation

    mcrdeviation Full Member

    Have u hooked it up yet to see the changes ?? I was thinking I should try the big 3 before the HO alt, but regardless, both are coming. Question, where did u get the double outlet for the battery posts ?
     
  20. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    most stereo shops sell those. or look on ebay. they shouldnt cost more than 10-20 each.