Derrick824 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 The first and easiest step was installing the external adjustable regulator. MechMan makes this so simple with their prewired factory plugs. All that's needed is to connect one wire to an ignition source then plug in the alts. That's it. It's so simple I couldn't figure it out cause it just seemed too freakin easy. Regulator mounted in the upper driver's side corner. Old MLA modules. No need for these anymore with the external adjustable voltage regulator. Now instead of a preset voltage it can be adjusted as needed. Plenty of wire for easy installation. Adjustable knob mounted on the underside of the dash. Pics of old 200a upper alt in place. Pics of old 200a lower alt in place. This one is located on the bottom passenger's side of the engine and is difficult to get to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick824 Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Upper alt removed. Alt comparison pics. 200a on left, 300a on right. MechMan includes a dedicated grounding point on the alternator and 1/0awg copper lugs making upgrading the factory wiring very easy. It's not very noticeable but the MechMan alts do come with a slightly smaller pulley. Notice the difference in the positive terminals. I believe MechMan alternators are the only ones that include an upgraded larger stud to handle the extra current. I've heard horror stories of alternators from other companies burning up their posts because they couldn't handle the current. New MechMan 300a upper alt installed. 1/0awg power and ground wires ran from the alt to the battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick824 Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Unbolting the lower alt. Lower alt removed. New MechMan 300a lower alt installed. Belt put back on and everything running great. We did a quick test of the alts just to make sure they were working properly. With a single Sundown saz-3000d wired to 0.33ohms powering three Fi Btl 18s my brother cranked it full tilt and the voltage didn't flinch from it's 14.9v set point. I wanted to get some vids of everything in action but we ended up getting some bad rain so I'll add some vids to this another day. We'll soon have 4 of the new Sundown saz-3500s in here. These alts won't have any trouble feeding them the juice they need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superduper Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 that is super nice...i want to see vids.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 very nice. i want vids my DC alt has the larger + post too. Quote you can cook bacon shirtless if you're not a pussy...lol not hatin, but am i wrong here it looks as if the amp is not grounded its hooked directly to the battery. it that the way it should be. DC POWER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98HOEONSIXEZ Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 (edited) nvrmnd Edited May 18, 2009 by 98HOEONSIXEZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banginAltima Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Wonder if one of those modules will work on my truck? Quote If you build it, db's will come... NSPL World Record Holder Trunk 0-1800 watts---147.9 with 1722 clamped watts @ 40Hz(9-20-09). Competition Only Record Holder Trunk 0-500 watts---148.1 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Currently Rebuilding.... My 150db Plus Trunk Build I do box designs. [benH] 6:24 pm: clipping doesn't really hurt subs [benH] 6:24 pm: being an idiot is what blows subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvillefinest Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 mmmm i love diesel excursions! oh nice alts also! Quote 2007 Acura TSX Stock Navigation Rockford 360.2 (FOR SALE) Sundown SAZ3500 2 12" DC Sound Lab LvL4 @2ohm JL 600/4 2 Sets of Focal 165K2P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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