matt@mechman

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.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/150610-mechman-triple-alt-bracket-kit-is-now-available/

We made it to the Semi Finals at the draggin' for toys event. Went a 6.32 @ 113 mph and lost by .004 of a second with a lazy reaction time. System consists of an Incriminator 21 on twin ZX2500.1 amps on 14 volts. Not a bad ET for a car that will do over 150db on the dash at 32hz. The extra weight in the back really helps it hook! http://www.youtube.com/user/Getitdone81?feature=mhee#p/a/u/0/V1YwHCutSU4

There again- When discussing the options, we told you that the 400 amp COMPETITION unit is NOT designed for idle output and will need to be revved in order to do much of anything. If you wanted good output at idle, you should have bought the 270. I thought our answer regarding the unit getting hot was pretty clear, but if you would rather get input from people who don't know anything about alternators, that's fine by me.

It's a 425 amp competition alternator. we told you when you bought it that it would require special care in it's use, or it can overheat. I have had one on my truck for almost a year, daily driven, with no problems whatsoever- but I am also mindful about maintaining my batteries. It is totally normal for ANY alternator to operate in the 220-240 degree F range, especially if it is attached to a large load or battery bank. By the way, e-mail works 24/7, so feel free to send us one if you have any more questions.

Welding cable works fine and conducts well. The only reason to upgrade to a premium Audio cable is because it conducts a tiny bit better from the finer strands, looks cooler and is much more flexible. If you don't mind having a stiffer wire, save the money and go with the welding cable.

I have all that in this thread: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/122687-mechman-turbo-mustang-at-the-drag-strip/

Daytime vid of the MechMan mustang going 113 mph in the 1/8th mile. Smoked the tires at half track, otherwise it probably would have been in the 6.20 range. Not bad for a ride that will still do 150+ on the dash at 32 hz... enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqYkvdWSLdM

Just went a 6.39 @ 111 on Saturday, still just on 9 psi. Going to a better track this saturday, hopefully I'll get a video of a 5 seccond pass !!!

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It's a 21

Completely stock rear suspension. Going to change some parts on it and do some chassis tuning to see if I can get the 60 ft better. It's only going a 1.70 60ft, whereas it's gone as fast as a 1.45 60ft before. It doesn't help that that pass was on a Friday night where there were a lot of regular street tires tearing up the track surface, and almost no prep whatsoever. If I hook at 5 psi or so off the transbrake it would be a wheelie machine for sure.

Yeah, it comes at a cost though- With that much power and that much weight in the back (300+ lbs of system and batteries) it hooks great, but has also shattered a 33 spline Strange engineering axle axle.

Idling in the lanes at the Macon SPL show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EQhAG24vNA Gratuitous burnout video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zw2Q6n5bPg Playing the system for the Ex girlfriend: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuD-ktKDKn8