Upgrade power wire from the Alternator
03-16-2014, 07:11 PM
#1
Upgrade power wire from the Alternator
Has anyone upgraded their power wire from the alternator with an ecoboost engine?
I started to try to gain access, but quickly realized it's gonna require removing a lot under the engine.
I started to try to gain access, but quickly realized it's gonna require removing a lot under the engine.
03-17-2014, 08:11 PM
#3
I'm installing an aftermarket audio system with a maximum total of 1600 watts. I'm going to be utilizing around 1450 watts. That's going to pull a lot of voltage from the factory battery which is 750 cca. I want to push as much amperage into the battery as possible. Keeping the existing factory wire, and adding a 0 gauge wire fused at 200 amps will help push more juice into the battery.
The stock alternator is rated at 220 amps @ 6000 rpms. Honestly, I only want to add the wire if I start to hear cut out in audio or dimming of lights. It will definitely bring up voltage if I add the 0 gauge.
The stock alternator is rated at 220 amps @ 6000 rpms. Honestly, I only want to add the wire if I start to hear cut out in audio or dimming of lights. It will definitely bring up voltage if I add the 0 gauge.