THE BIG 3!??

 

New member
Username: 1992mustangtyler

Post Number: 9
Registered: Sep-10
So i have been looking into upgrading the big 3. My question is can i still use the stock alternator and still do the big 3?
 

Silver Member
Username: Jbpitt

Pittsburgh, Pa. Usa

Post Number: 849
Registered: Jul-09
Yep. Thats what i did
 

New member
Username: 1992mustangtyler

Post Number: 10
Registered: Sep-10
is the aftermarket alternator required?
 

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Username: Jbpitt

Pittsburgh, Pa. Usa

Post Number: 853
Registered: Jul-09
That all depends on how much power you plan on running and how many amps your stock alt is. But yes,you can do the big 3 to your stock alt.
 

Platinum Member
Username: Glasswolf

Post Number: 13982
Registered: Dec-03
yup. you can do the big 3 upgrade on a stock alternator.
How much difference that'll really make, depends on several factors.
The typical reason for doing a big 3 upgrade, in my view, is to support more current flow with a higher output alternator, ideally.
 

Bronze Member
Username: 1992mustangtyler

Post Number: 11
Registered: Sep-10
I looked and couldnt find the positive on the alternator on my 92 mustang??
 

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Username: Jbpitt

Pittsburgh, Pa. Usa

Post Number: 861
Registered: Jul-09
Is it the 5.0? There should be a stud on the side toward the bottom.

http://www.mustang50magazine.com/techarticles/m5lp_0806_fox_mustang_alternator/w iring.html
 

Bronze Member
Username: 1992mustangtyler

Post Number: 12
Registered: Sep-10
No sadly its the 2.3 :/

my motto to live by with this car is if you cant make it fast make it loud!
 

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Username: Nd4spd18

Philadelphia, PA

Post Number: 11513
Registered: Jul-06
^^^ lol i like it
 

Bronze Member
Username: 1992mustangtyler

Post Number: 13
Registered: Sep-10
lol ya but i still cant find the positive post on the alternator and no im not car stupid i do know alot about cars this one just has me asking for help.
 

Silver Member
Username: Jbpitt

Pittsburgh, Pa. Usa

Post Number: 894
Registered: Jul-09
Kinda strange, right? There has to be a stud somewhere. Maybe call a parts store or junkyard an ask them.
 

Platinum Member
Username: Glasswolf

Post Number: 14092
Registered: Dec-03
In some cars, the main power and ground feeds are in the harness plug, and not a separate line.
Look for a wire that's at least an 8AWG to 10AWG line in the harness that plugs into the alternator.
 

Bronze Member
Username: 1992mustangtyler

Post Number: 14
Registered: Sep-10
Yes^ thats what it has One big plug with about 10 wires on it, it plugs into the alternator!
 

Silver Member
Username: Nevertoomuchbass

Virginia Beach, VA

Post Number: 116
Registered: Aug-10
I did the big 3 in my buick with all 1/0 and stock alt/batt. Im running a 3000 watt system with minimal light dimming unless i really crank it hard. its definitely the cheapest and easiest way to squeeze a little more power out of your stock electrical. if thats not enough maybe try an overdrive pulley on your alt.
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