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Yeah, I just don't have the tools. But I've heard, AutoZone doesn't check alternators correctly unless it's actually out of the truck?!

Okay, so I just went and blasted it for a good 3-4 min. The only lights that are dimming are my interior lights and my parking lights. My headlights don't dim at all, that I can tell. So...just extra batteries??

I went to AutoZone a little bit ago and they said my voltage was 14.8 BUT when I asked him what my alt was putting out, he said 90A at idle, but he never actually brought the big setup out to check. It was this little black box. So, what does that mean?

the Hella lights aren't hooked up right now. Yeah, I've got a call and email into Mechman right now. I think I just need more batteries cause it is a lot louder than it was. I should say this, my interior lights are the ones dimming. I'll go try it real quick with headlights on and see how it goes. But they're HID's, so I don't know what'll mean compared to regular halogens.

Oh and should I run extra 0g wire to the back batteries or double up the Big3? Thanks.

Awesome! I was just afraid my alternator was janky! I just put it in yesterday morning! HA HA. I'm new to the "high output alternator" and "lots of batteries" group! So, I might get two 3400's. That should do it, right? OR should I just get a 3100?? Thanks again guys! Ya'll are helping a lot!

Okay, this is what I'm running. Pioneer headunit Rockford t1500-bd on two Rockford T1 15's Two Alpine MRP-f600 on highs Big 3 with Knu 0/1g wire Optima Yellowtop battery Mechman 270A alternator Why are my lights still dimming? Do I just need more batteries? If so, how many? And I've been thinking of adding another T1500-bd. So, I need help! Suggestions?

what kind of vehicle do you have, bro?

yeah, can't wait to see what this beast can do!!

ha ha! Man, it was hard to let go of that money, but I've always wanted to do a fullblown system! So, I did it! Hell, it's just money!

So, I got a new suprise...what's inside?? Ooooh man! It's my 270A Mechman Alternator!!! Well, I got off work around 6 and came home to start taking my alternator out. Lemme tell you, getting an alternator out of a Colorado is a bitch and a half!! It took me a little over two hours to just get the stock one out. The lower mounting bolt is hard as hell to get to, you have to go through the drivers side wheel wheel. AND...just to get it out of the top, I had to do all sorts of ancient Chinese maneuvers to get it out from around all the wires, brackets and fuse box. Anyway, finally got it out, and got a couple of comparison pics... Much beefier... Large case conversion... I should hopefully have it the rest of the way in tomorrow night or Sunday morning! I'm stoked!! Also, picked up a new battery, too.

I'm thinking the 3100 will be too long for my truck battery spot. I've only got like 10 to 10-1/2" of room for it. I might be able to take the tray out and fit an extra inch. I'm thinking the d2400 would fit better.

Awesome. I went to their website. Where can you buy them at?

So the XS Power d3100 would be a good starting battery to replace my main battery?

I've got a 2009 Chevy Colorado. Im running around 2200rms now but I'm wanting to add another Rockford T1500bd soon. So close to 4k. What's the suggestion for a battery? I just did the Big 3 but I'm still on factory alternator but thatll be upgraded soon, too. So, suggestions?

Thanks bro! So upgrade the battery then possibly alternator? hells yea, also did you grind the paint off for that frame ground? Yessir. I sandpaper'd it down to metal.

Thanks bro! So upgrade the battery then possibly alternator?

Got the frame ground. And the engine block. All connected. Just need to upgrade my battery now. And get a voltmeter to see what voltage, I'm running at.

I believe I'm gonna try to get that bolt right there. It's on the actual frame that goes to me bumper! Watcha think?

Bump

Will do. I'll run some wires down through in the morning and hook them up that way.

So, for the frame ground, I need to find a spot that's a little stronger reinforced?

Or I guess "strut tower" not strut!

I don't have a strut tower, as it's a Chevy Colorado. So where do y'all suggest? I crimped them by squeezing the shit out of them with channel locks!

Today, I started the big 3 on my truck. I bought some 0g KnuKnoceptz KCA wire. 20ft and gold terminals from Darvex Hooked up the positive to the alternator... And the ground to the body. Is this a good spot? Here's the grounds hooked to the battery. The open one is for the engine block to negative terminal. My questions are: 1. Is my ground to the body okay? Or should I move it? 2. Will any bolt on the engine block do or should I find a certain one? Thanks in advance, guys. Y'all are a great help!