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Hi everyone, I am installing a high amp alternator on my Duster and have a question about the wires to the starter relay / starter. (the "red" ones) I am installing a high amp alternator and as such, I am running a heavy #2 gauged cable from the alternator to an appropriately sized fuse then...

This is really helpful, thank you. The vehicle you mentioned with a distribution lug. Do you have any photos you could share of your set up? Or even a schematic if you have one?

Hello, Sorry for the long read, but I am hoping to get some insight to help me out with the major electrical revision I am making to my Duster. I purchased a high amp Power Master alternator to feed the electrical needs of my car. The “Proof of Performance” slip that it came with, states it...

Thank you - This is very helpful information. What size fuse are you using for your alternator? Also what about your fusible link?

Thank you for the info! In terms of the wire going into the interior, it is a larger gauge, so I think it should be plenty..? Really taking a less is more approach.. if that makes sense.

Concerns on this wiring? I am installing a higher amp alternator to handle the accessories on my car: Dual cooling fans, electric water pump, MSD, Fitech, Snow Water meth injection etc. My ammeter is already removed and a voltmeter added in its place. Thoughts on this modification. Based off...

Yup, that is exactly what I am trying to do. What would you recommend?

Currently it is a square back, 110amp, it just isn't cutting it. I can't run the car for extended periods without discharging the batteries, driving it at night it completely out of the question too.

Lots of goodies on top of everything stock: - dual electric fuel pumps - high flow electric water pump / with controller - dual electric cooling fans - Fitech EFI - MSD ignition - snow water-meth injection system - Stereo with sub/amp... that i may or may not keep

Hope everyone is doing great. I am doing a few electrical upgrades on my car and wanted to get some suggestions... and of course do it right the first time. What is new: - 215 amp Powermaster alternator with internal regulator (8-58539) - Upgraded charge wire coming off the alternator (2 AWG)...

Hi everyone, Hoping to get some recommendations on a good alternator for my 340 set up. I have quite the assortment of electrical components and as such need a strong alternator to boot. I have done the calculations on what I have and determined a 160 amp alternator would be sufficient, with a...

What would you recommend on top of the MAD bypass?

Again, really appreciate the information posted here. I have been looking into this further and found some pretty decent Powermaster alternators that may meet my cars needs. I am seeing that most of the higher amperage ones are internally regulated, and from what I understand are the single...

Thanks everyone for the input. Sorry I should have mentioned this in my original post, I have already eliminated the Amp Meter and replaced it with an autometer voltage gauge. I have also bypassed the bulkhead connector completely. Would this just be a matter of upgrading this to accommodate...

Hi there, I hope everyone is doing great and keeping safe in these odd times. Question about upgrading your alternator to one with a higher output. I am aware that when upgrading to an alternator with a higher output, you are required to upgrade the main wire coming off the alternator through...

Thank you that is extremely helpful. Much appreciated

Thank you for the info.. Are you aware of a way to bench test a wiper motor?

Hi everyone hoping to bounce a few ideas off anyone reading this. I have been helping my brother get his 71 Duster sorted out so he can get it saftied amd get it on the road. We have been trying to figure out the deal with the wipers. It is a 2 speed motor, and he has the proper 2 speed...

After hunting down some electrical gremlins I finally had my car running again after almost a year and a half. Buying my first home and doing some upgrades in my garage slowed me down quite a bit! But nevertheless the Duster is back on track. Long story short my electrical/gremlin hunt involved...

I am really late in the game getting my car fired up before winter. Been a busy year! Anyways, I noticed that the MSD Blaster 2 coil was arcing off the orange wire. A bit of background, I switched my car over to Fitech FI last year and when doing so I removed and bypassed the voltage regulator...

All good points above! Last year i upgraded my alternator and upped the wiring and did the MAD bypass so i am confident that my electrical can handle it. I am also going to use a slightly larger wire for my main power to the unit to help reduce resistance and and kind of volt drop, but no...

I was hoping you would reply, you are always so helpful! Thank you. I found this: I read that Fitechs typically are about 15 amps, so based on this chart above, 14 should do the trick?

I am in the process of installing my Fitech FI on my Duster. I am using Fitech Dual Hyperfuel in-tank pumps and wanted some opinions on the wiring. I have read about voltage drop / resistance increases when wires are run long distances. Obviously, I am going be running a power wire from the...

I have a bettery kill switch in my trunk which i turn off when the car is going to be parked more than 10 minutes. However, that won't work if someone is going to load it onto a trailer..

I unhooked the sensor and the fans stopped. Luckily it seems that the easiest solution was the problem in this case. Thank you everyone for the suggestions

Hello, So I spent most of the weekend getting the car back together and got it running, something odd happened.. When I clicked the ignition on, my fans came on despite the fact that engine was cold (before I started it). First the controller was green, then switched to red, which is what...

As always you are very helpful.. thank you

Hello, I have upgraded my alternator to 80 amps and have run new wires into the interior and done the amp bypass, along with installing a volt meter. The new wires are 8 gauge to carry the heavier load from the alt etc. I am opting to go with a fuse vs the fusible link just to make it a bit...

Fantastic. I have it figured out now. Essentially when the VM was originally installed the amp bypass was already done. I just need to add in a larger gauge wire now. i am thinking that I will go with a fuse instead of the link. What size fuse do you think would be best? I am using 8 gauge wire...

Thanks for your input. Does this diagram make sense to what you are referring to? If so, what gauge wire do you feel is best to run from the alternator to the battery? Also, what fuse?