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itsbmw
03-11-2009, 03:13 PM
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itsbmw
03-11-2009, 03:40 PM
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Beholder88
03-11-2009, 03:42 PM
You need to use two 13mm wrenches, one on each bolt. Can't really do anything about the wire twisting with the bolt, just have to find a way to get it to work.
itsbmw
03-11-2009, 03:56 PM
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Beholder88
03-11-2009, 03:59 PM
If you can get a pair of pliers SAFELY onto the bolt closest to the alt then it should do the same thing, or two pairs of pliers... Improvise man just don't break anything.
itsbmw
03-11-2009, 04:03 PM
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Gr1m
03-11-2009, 04:07 PM
that is the most important line in the upgrade lol without it you just upgraded the grounds on your car but not the power
itsbmw
03-11-2009, 05:03 PM
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Misuseofyou
03-11-2009, 05:36 PM
When I did this it was so cramped and close in there I didn't even attempt to take the bolt right out. Instead I clipped off the end of my ring terminal, and made it a spade. Loosen the bolt, slip it in and tighten.
Ryan from Ohio
03-11-2009, 06:53 PM
Try putting a 1/2" Open end wrench on the alternator side and a 13mm socket on the nut.

13mm= .511", .5" = 12.7mm- and wrenches are always a bit over. Should work :)
itsbmw
03-11-2009, 09:12 PM
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cherrington17
03-11-2009, 10:06 PM
I am not leaving aleromod tho.

damn. :glare:
we were so close
itsbmw
03-11-2009, 10:08 PM
damn. :glare:
we were so close

eff you:ninja:
Alero_1986
03-20-2009, 12:44 AM
Sorry to thread Jack. But since you are no longer an alero owner I think it is fair game :)

Is the alternator fused? Or is the new wire directly connected from battery + to alt?
jayson_waltz
03-20-2009, 12:51 AM
Is the alternator fused? Or is the new wire directly connected from battery + to alt?
no its directly from the batt to the alt.

and also thread jack, does this upgrade really make that big of a difference? cause i have a serious power need problem with my system
cherrington17
03-20-2009, 07:20 AM
Sorry to thread Jack. But since you are no longer an alero owner I think it is fair game :)

Is the alternator fused? Or is the new wire directly connected from battery + to alt?
its directly connected. when you upgrade, you CAN put a fuse inline, but you don't need to.

no its directly from the batt to the alt.

and also thread jack, does this upgrade really make that big of a difference? cause i have a serious power need problem with my system
yes, it makes a huge difference.
Ryan from Ohio
03-20-2009, 10:06 AM
Considering the stock wiring is equiv of 10 ga. hell yes its a huge upgrade, noticeable AND measurable.
AleroDrime
03-22-2009, 10:21 PM
what it the big 3 other then gm ford and chrystler
Misuseofyou
03-22-2009, 10:33 PM
I know for a fact you've read and posted in threads about this upgrade. Were you dropped on your head or something? Do a search already.
AleroDrime
03-22-2009, 11:04 PM
heads amps and subs is what ive posted about i think is that it
was wondering what the Big 3 was becasue of the title of this forum, reading it it didnt seem to realate to 3 anything
itsbmw
03-23-2009, 06:07 AM
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Gr1m
03-23-2009, 09:57 AM
rofl@ misinterpretation of big 3
AleroDrime
03-26-2009, 10:40 AM
Let me make sure I'm understanding this
Battery cables ground cables and alternator cables???
cherrington17
03-26-2009, 11:08 AM
yes. the stock wiring is incredibly insufficient for aftermarket stereos of any kind.

so you need to put a lower gauge wire from:
the alternator to the positive terminal on the battery
From the negative terminal to the body of the car
From the engine to the body of the car.

Those are the Big 3. It greatly improved conduction.
AleroDrime
03-26-2009, 10:00 PM
thats sounds fricken easy if your leaving the stock alternator, what guage is best with out being too much
cherrington17
03-26-2009, 10:06 PM
If you ever plan on replacing your alternator with a High Output version....

go 2ga.

if not...

go 4ga.
AleroDrime
03-26-2009, 10:14 PM
im trying to find a high put alternator now to price
any links?
cherrington17
03-26-2009, 10:16 PM
your local car parts place should have them. ~$200
Ryan from Ohio
03-26-2009, 10:28 PM
im trying to find a high put alternator now to price
any links?

www.excessiveamperage.com

Probably have to email Nate for a quote.