Amart88 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I have a mechman 370A elite and was told by mechman that you should only have one run from the alternator as multiple connections can cause resistance and overheating of the alternator. My question is, would a 16 inch run of Knu 1.0 be sufficent on the 370a to the front battery? just curious before I change anything. I know the wire is rated for 300a. My 2005 s10 blazer build. 4 zcon 18's walled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbass98 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Its rated at 300amps at 20ft so it would probably be fine 06 monte carlo 2 12 rockford p3s soundstream rubicon 2500 crescendo audio mezzo 6.5 ct sounds 125.4 execution audio and shca wiring 2 xs d3400 on stock alt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomaguy1 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I have 2 runs coming off mine....I don't see how it would be a problem Team Flex Issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amart88 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 EDIT: Just checked their site. Says the 1/0 OFC 5145 strand is good for 375a at 20 feet. I think? i should be fine at 16 inches. My 2005 s10 blazer build. 4 zcon 18's walled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 i really want to hear the explanation as to how adding more than one run from the alternator + stud to the battery will harm anything. loose connections will increase resistance sure, but if you know how to fuggin solder or crimp, and tighten things down, then there are no issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdorre Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 Even if its rated at 300A.. Thats at like 20ft. Your run isn't even a foot and a half. Its unbelievable how much power can run through short 1/0 runs. You're good. On 5/8/2011 at 7:38 PM, Kranny said: On 5/8/2011 at 7:35 PM, 'Maxim' said: It hurts me inside when I read stuff like this and remember you're 15 LMFAO so true Mitsubishi 3000GT (Old Build) Headunit: Pioneer 80PRS Frontstage: (2) McLaren Audio MLT-2 Tweeters & (4) PRV Audio MR Series Neo 6.5" Mids Substage: 4 15" Hybrid Subs - Tantric Motors & Sundown Softies Amps: Banda 2.4D Amp (Tweets), American Bass VFL 350.4 (Mids), and (2) Ampere 3800s Electrical :Singer 260A Alt & JY Power Lithium 2005 Chevy Colorado Ext Cab Headunit: Pioneer 80PRS Frontstage: 4 PRV 700Ti Tweets & 6 10" Delta Mids on 3000wrms Substage: 6 Fi BTL 18s in a 4th Order Walkthrough on 3 Wolfram 4500s Electrical: Singer "390" and JY Power My Official Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amart88 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 i really want to hear the explanation as to how adding more than one run from the alternator + stud to the battery will harm anything. loose connections will increase resistance sure, but if you know how to fuggin solder or crimp, and tighten things down, then there are no issues. Yeah, mine are hydraulic crimped lugs w/ heat shrink. Just going by what I heard/was told. Not trying to bash anyone. My 2005 s10 blazer build. 4 zcon 18's walled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy95 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I have a mechman 370A elite and was told by mechman that you should only have one run from the alternator as multiple connections can cause resistance and overheating of the alternator. My question is, would a 16 inch run of Knu 1.0 be sufficent on the 370a to the front battery? just curious before I change anything. I know the wire is rated for 300a. whaaa? more wire and more copper terminals = more resistance???? that's a new one. Best Score to Date : 160.5 dB Outlaw (47Hz)[4 XM 15's & 2 Taramps Bass 12k's] BL : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/147800-chevyboy95s-4-15s-7krms-wall-1533-db-on-half-power/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hitemwiththeflex/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amart88 Posted February 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I have a mechman 370A elite and was told by mechman that you should only have one run from the alternator as multiple connections can cause resistance and overheating of the alternator. My question is, would a 16 inch run of Knu 1.0 be sufficent on the 370a to the front battery? just curious before I change anything. I know the wire is rated for 300a. whaaa? more wire and more copper terminals = more resistance???? that's a new one. Not the wires, the multiple ring teminals stacked on the stud is what they said. I noticed some others wondering the same thing on here the last few weeks. My 2005 s10 blazer build. 4 zcon 18's walled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECHMAN Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I have a mechman 370A elite and was told by mechman that you should only have one run from the alternator as multiple connections can cause resistance and overheating of the alternator. My question is, would a 16 inch run of Knu 1.0 be sufficent on the 370a to the front battery? just curious before I change anything. I know the wire is rated for 300a. whaaa? more wire and more copper terminals = more resistance???? that's a new one. You DO NOT want to stack terminals on the alternator. Stacking ring terminals on the alternator WILL cause the regulator to overheat.. 1-888-MECHMAN www.Mechman.com [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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