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  2. The SMD Astro Van - (build coming soon)

    in Just Meade....my projects - Tons of SMD Builds here!

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    Our new triple 320 amp alternator kit might fit that puppy. We've never tried to put one on a 4.3L Astro van, but the front of the motor is the same as the 9600-2000 5.7L so it should all bolt up. Just let me know what color you want the alts to be and we'll get one on the way !!!

    http://www.stevemead...-now-available/

    I doubt it would. The engine speed cables and water hose and other small things like dip sticks/ air intake will get in the way. The triple alt in the link above fits onto the existing alt mounts right? Well the double alt bracket you made for me removed that if you remember which gave us some height..

    I would say your double bracket, and AC pump thrown out is the way forward. With the chance of adding a 4th if you cut more firewall..

  3. The SMD Astro Van - (build coming soon)

    in Just Meade....my projects - Tons of SMD Builds here!

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    Will be watching this one very closely. I have an Astro. There fun smile.gif

    so i guess its 1, maybe 2 large alternators and a battery bank huh? It doesn't look like there is much room under there. I might step up my game to a 16/18v setup in this one. Time will tell, i really haven't even decided ANYTHING yet. I made my friend an offer on the van, he took it, and here i am LOL...no thought at all on what im gonna actually do.

    Yep, battled with it for a while but Matt @ Mechman came through.

    You'll need to ditch the entire AC setup. AC evaporator, heater matrix and blower. If you can live without that then Matt has a double bracket setup which replaces stock alt fixture for a new item. You will need to cut some of the firewall but it fits.. its designed to work in other Chevys with the same motor. I have 3x SMD Spec 350A Alts, along with the double bracket I ditched the AC pump for the 3rd unit. I can see room for a 4th if the firewall is cut some more, just need to adapt the Mechman bracket little more..

    My Astro isn't used daily its a purely 'Audio' only so the finer luxurys need not matter.. well for me at least!

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  6. Need Recones

    in Fi Car Audio Subwoofers

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    No one is getting ignored. Shawn is working through e-mails as quick he is able to, which considering having his leg amputated only a matter of weeks ago shows how loyal and passionate he is about his work.

    Just a little behind but should be caught up soon.

    Thanks again for everyone's patience!

  14. Need Recones

    in Fi Car Audio Subwoofers

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    Shawn is in hospital, not sure he is dealing with order related e-mails just yet. Scott is at the shop but running around like a headless chicken (when isn't he?!!)

    fwd me your recone requirements to sales(at)bladeice.com and i'll try get it looked at.

    Thanks

  20. whats the difference with h qts sealed option?

    in Fi Car Audio Subwoofers

    Posted · Edited by BITLD

    H-QTS will scrub off some motor force removing some 'peak'. This helps greatly in a sealed enclosure application. Using it in a ported alignment you'll notice a much rounder sound, not quite as tight or as aggressive as it would be if it was a standard Qts spec sub.

    Personally I only ever recommend H-Qts for my HT customers and ones who are using the sub in PURE SQ setup, otherwise standard Qts is the one to go for. If your going for balls out SPL, low Qts.

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