So I fried my DB 250amp alternator after less than 3500 miles, has anyone done the same? Thanks
HEAVYW8
So I fried my DB 250amp alternator after less than 3500 miles, has anyone done the same? Thanks
2003 300A
Build date 9/27/02
Sequence# 5244 of 7839
I have a few things done to it, Eaton swap next!
1993 Ford Taurus SHO-Every bolt on available...Awaiting a Turbo
2008 Ford F350 SD
1974 Ford F350 SCS
2011 Ford Flex Titanium, Ecoboost
www.cardomain.com/id/shofast
If you don't stand behind our troops; please feel free to stand in front of them!
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Mine is still working fine.
Call DB, I'm sure they'll replace it.
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
HEAVYW8
It is still cover under warranty and I think they have awesome products, just wondering if this is common?
2003 300A
Build date 9/27/02
Sequence# 5244 of 7839
I have a few things done to it, Eaton swap next!
1993 Ford Taurus SHO-Every bolt on available...Awaiting a Turbo
2008 Ford F350 SD
1974 Ford F350 SCS
2011 Ford Flex Titanium, Ecoboost
www.cardomain.com/id/shofast
If you don't stand behind our troops; please feel free to stand in front of them!
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No these are a quality unit did install the wiring lit. As well
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I used one for 2 years, the regulator went out and I sent it back. They fixed it for free.
Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
$1800 and it was worse than when he started!
Brian (FordNut) FPG # 1458 of 7838
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then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
then 660/555 D1SC PC on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
then 365/369 N/A on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
Now 751/617 3.4L Whipple on 5.3 Boss5.0 iron big bore stroker
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FSTMERC
Damn, buddy, sorry to hear of the trouble. My understanding is that you had not yet upgraded the wiring ("the big three"). I'm not sure I understand how that could lead to a fried alternator. Do you think it could be an issue?Originally Posted by 2,4shofast
I'm installing my DB 200amp alternator next weekend, and plan to do the wiring upgrade at the same time. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on this.
2003 Mercury Marauder
2007 Lincoln Town Car
1993 Crown Victoria LX
Everything Marauder, LEDs & HI
My wiring upgrade
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
FSTMERC
Looks really nice. For your engine ground it looks like you ran back to the firewall. Where did you terminate the firewall side of that ground wire?
2003 Mercury Marauder
2007 Lincoln Town Car
1993 Crown Victoria LX
HEAVYW8
Fastblack,
That is beautiful! I have upgraded my most of my wiring to 4ga, probably going a little bigger when I rewire everything. You have done and amazing job! I am also wondering about your engine ground. Thanks for the pics.
2003 300A
Build date 9/27/02
Sequence# 5244 of 7839
I have a few things done to it, Eaton swap next!
1993 Ford Taurus SHO-Every bolt on available...Awaiting a Turbo
2008 Ford F350 SD
1974 Ford F350 SCS
2011 Ford Flex Titanium, Ecoboost
www.cardomain.com/id/shofast
If you don't stand behind our troops; please feel free to stand in front of them!
FSTMERC
I'm going 1 gauge on my wiring. I went looking for a crimp tool capable of doing 1 gauge and almost passed out when I saw the prices. I sure hope I can rent one at AutoZone.
2003 Mercury Marauder
2007 Lincoln Town Car
1993 Crown Victoria LX
HEAVYW8
If not I think I might have one at work I can use.
2003 300A
Build date 9/27/02
Sequence# 5244 of 7839
I have a few things done to it, Eaton swap next!
1993 Ford Taurus SHO-Every bolt on available...Awaiting a Turbo
2008 Ford F350 SD
1974 Ford F350 SCS
2011 Ford Flex Titanium, Ecoboost
www.cardomain.com/id/shofast
If you don't stand behind our troops; please feel free to stand in front of them!
FSTMERC
Yeah, you left it in under the seat of that block 52 you promised to let me test drive.
2003 Mercury Marauder
2007 Lincoln Town Car
1993 Crown Victoria LX
Everything Marauder, LEDs & HI
I highlited the grounding points. Used the factory points.
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
Everything Marauder, LEDs & HI
I used these to solder the wire to the terminals and then used heat shrink tube to seal and finish it off.
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=wir....c0.m270.l1313
Get the copper terminals at WalMart and the shrink tube at Northern Tools or Harbor Freight.
“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”
Ronald Regan
"The only way to deal with the Islamic State - these blood thirsty, blood-drunken, terrorists -
is to kill them, keep on killing them, until you kill the last one, then you kill his pet goat."
Lt. Colonel Ralph Peters
“Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
"I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes, if you **** with me, I'll kill you all"
General James Mattis
FSTMERC
Awesome, thank you for highlighting that in the pic. I'll ground my engine to the same spot. I have copper terminals for the cable, but I've never seen anything like those solder slugs before. How do they work? Do you put the slug inside the terminal, heat it up and push the wire in? I was planning to just do a good crimp job and then use heat shrink tubing over the top.
EDIT: Nevermind, as my friend is always saying, "GTS!" (Google That sh.. errr, stuff). I think these solder slugs look like a great solution. Thanks for the tip!
Last edited by Fourth Horseman; 02-14-2011 at 10:31 PM.
2003 Mercury Marauder
2007 Lincoln Town Car
1993 Crown Victoria LX
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