Sergeant_Skyrim Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 It shit out twice on me, that's why I'm upset. I'm Not calling mechman out. I just don't get how it's the car when the harness plug is not being used But I will try to contact mechman again. They said they would call back a few times and never did. I have my stock alt, the plug inside is bad. Just frustrated guys. No beef with mechman People are saying it's the car because the alt does work, just when the engine is spinning faster. Think about it. When it's colder out, there's less stress on all of the parts from heat. So naturally they run a little smoother, idle a little lower. Same way voltage works, everybody has amazing voltage during the colder half of the year compared to summer haha It's just the fact that your engine, like mine, has a lower rotation per minute speed than that of other vehicles. The alt works from this rotation to deliver current. Not enough spinning, no current will be put out Quote Build in progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundstream15 Posted November 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Thanks Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundstream15 Posted November 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Oh ok lol that makes sense bro. I'm sure mechman will give my money back. There a great company, just my luck I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 The ecotecs do funny things too and turn off at times thats why I said look into the issues with ecotrcs and high output alts. Its a shitty engine for an alt Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundstream15 Posted November 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Yeh I understand. Thanks for helping n8 I'll check back with more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant_Skyrim Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Oh ok lol that makes sense bro. I'm sure mechman will give my money back. There a great company, just my luck I guess Yeah no doubt Mechman's a great company, just not suitable for your specific application Quote Build in progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowDrifter Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 External regulation perhaps? Wire the relay to the ignition so the alt doesn't toggle on and off? Or is it an issue with your engine idling too low? Quote ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundstream15 Posted November 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I know mechman said they have really low idle, so that's why you don't use the stock harness plug for alt. I tried some research and can't find shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNF Kevosinn Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 What size pulley is on the alt. Quote *** SuperSeller Status Verified *** ( http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/25829-super-sellers-buyers/ ) "kevosinn's" astro van 8 custom Sundown Zv4 18's 4 Sundown scv 6000's CNF Distribution CNC parts Skyhigh wire some batteries SMD Meters and tools used on the installhttp://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/172877-kevosinns-vanwest-coast-skyhigh-car-audio-vehicle/ 16,000 watt walled silverado build.http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/161965-walled-silverado-4-hdc4-15s-4-crescendo-3500s-and-much-more/ 8,000 watt 1999 Subaru legacy outback. Build log here: http://www.stevemead...ru/page__st__60TEAM CNF Distribution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayhuh? Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I get your point man. Winter, no alt to put on the car..hard to drive without an alt lol. I'm with N8 on this. Ecotec is prob the problem. Quote Blown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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