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[REQUEST] Big 3 upgrade
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April 06, 2009, 08:04:30 PM »
Looking for a detail diy with pictures on the big 3 upgrade for are accords
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Re: [REQUEST] Big 3 upgrade
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April 06, 2009, 09:09:52 PM »
There's no real DIY for this, but it's fairly simple.
1. - upgrade the cable from the alternator to the battery (+) terminal
2. - upgrade the cable from the chassis ground to the battery (-) terminal
3. - upgrade all of your engine to chassis grounds
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Re: [REQUEST] Big 3 upgrade
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April 07, 2009, 01:04:26 AM »
what does all of this do???
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Re: [REQUEST] Big 3 upgrade
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April 07, 2009, 01:21:14 AM »
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what does all of this do???
i'm wondering the same thing. the only thing that came to mind when i saw big 3 was the detroit auto industry
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Re: [REQUEST] Big 3 upgrade
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April 07, 2009, 02:26:34 AM »
improved grounding points. pretty self explenatory
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Re: [REQUEST] Big 3 upgrade
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April 07, 2009, 07:32:19 AM »
I done the grounds wires but not to the (+) to the alternator wanted to see a picture to get a idea of how someones done this
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Re: [REQUEST] Big 3 upgrade
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April 07, 2009, 01:13:19 PM »
The Big 3 basically replaces your factory grounding wires and alternator wires with larger gauge wire for reduced resistance and increased current flow. Think of it as the electrical equivalent of getting an aftermarket intake and exhaust to reduce the OEM bottleneck and help your engine breathe better.
I've only upgraded my battery to chassis ground to 1/0 cable so far. I also have a voltage stabilizer (a.k.a. - a bunch of capacitors in series) with a ground kit going to a few of the factory engine grounds. I plan on upgrading my chassis grounds with either 1/0 or 2 gauge cable when I have the opportunity. Eventually, I will get around to upgrading my alternator cable to my battery.
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April 07, 2009, 01:42:41 PM »
Ok thanks. I get it now
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Re: [REQUEST] Big 3 upgrade
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April 09, 2009, 12:30:25 AM »
tim did you notice a difference in how your car starts, or the lights, or your sound system from this? i mean it seems pretty easy to do.
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Re: [REQUEST] Big 3 upgrade
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April 09, 2009, 03:52:38 AM »
It's been a while since I have done this, so I don't remember my impressions when I did it.
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Re: [REQUEST] Big 3 upgrade
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July 08, 2009, 03:47:35 PM »
Ok, so where does one connect the wire going from alternator positive to battery positive.
Here's a pic of the alternator
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July 08, 2009, 04:19:23 PM »
Right here man.
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July 08, 2009, 10:35:46 PM »
is that wire bolted on or will it have to be sliced?
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It's bolted on. Just use a ring terminal on the wire, remove the bolt, and bolt the new wire on. Don't forget to fuse the wire also.
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July 09, 2009, 01:41:42 AM »
how many amp would you say i should use if I am planning to use 0 gauge wire?
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