DB Electrical Alternator - from bad to worse

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10-23-2013, 03:15 PM

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There is a thing we doing in db drag(car audio comp) it's called the big 3. U upgrade ur power wire from ur alt to ur battery and also upgrade ur grounds like ur engine to frame, battery to frame/body and and even a alt to engine or to frame. This right here will help out ur electrical a lot. When I was running 9000watts and 6 battery's it improved my voltage .5v during comps. Dosent sound like much but that's lot when u are pulling that much amps. I have even done it in older cars like my 63 impala and the lights are lot brighter and u don't get a surging power problem like some older cars have

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10-23-2013, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by F250_

For the power wire, you'll have to refer to the amperage-vs-wire gauge-vs- distance to make sure you're OK. I did not replace mine when I installed my 165 amp alternator with a remote bridge rectifier, but I DID run a second cable to my driver side battery, complete with inline fuse. I believe you're OK until you hit something like the 200 amp mark you referenced.

I would also agree that your batts are probably fine.

Who's alternator are you running?

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10-29-2013, 12:25 PM

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Who's alternator are you running?

Correction... it's a 160 amp alternator... from these guys... 1999- Ford 7.3L, 6.0L, 6.4L, 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel Heavy Duty 6G Series 160 Amp Alternator Upgrade

Original thread... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...lternator.html

Follow-up thread where the installation was reported... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-and-pics.html

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10-29-2013, 07:08 PM

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Ok thanks f250, I bought one of those a few years ago for my 02, I ordered one today also for the 05, I just get the 140 amp version.

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GIVE BOONES CREEK STARTER AND ALTERNATOR A TRY

GIVE BOONES CREEK STARTER & ALTERNATOR A TRY. THEY HAVE NEW AND CAN ALSO REBUILD YOUR ORIGINAL STARTER OR ALTERNATOR. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NO HASSEL RETURNS. GOOD QUALITY PARTS.
423-467-2575

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GIVE BOONES CREEK STARTER & ALTERNATOR A TRY. THEY HAVE NEW AND CAN ALSO REBUILD YOUR ORIGINAL STARTER OR ALTERNATOR. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND NO HASSEL RETURNS. GOOD QUALITY PARTS.
423-467-2575

Now this one should get some attention.

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03-22-2016, 08:47 AM

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Now this one should get some attention.

Why is that?

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03-22-2016, 09:01 AM

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BECAUSE HE IS SHOUTING!

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03-22-2016, 09:06 AM

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Welllllll...lemme take a look at it for a second...brand new user, first post, full fledged advertisement. I smell SPAM.

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03-22-2016, 09:15 AM

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It is an ad, that is not from a sponsor of FTE...

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03-22-2016, 09:52 AM

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Add reviving old post.

Do we have any FTE members in the Johnson City, TN area that can vouch for this place? If not, ......

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03-22-2016, 09:52 AM

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No I used Boones Creek Starter for my 2005 6.0

Sorry. I usually type in all caps. I actually happened upon this forum question and thought I would just pass on the place where I do business. I've used them for heavy equipment starters and recently my 6.0.

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