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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Hello, I have been reading and rereading the MAD article about upgrading your wiring system. I recently had an old alternator rebuilt and it now puts out 80 amps. Being that I have electric fuel pumps, fans and waterpump it is a no brainer to make some adjustments. I have read the MAD article a...

Hello, was hoping to get some additional information, suggestions and insight. I recently had an alternator rebuilt and upgraded and now puts out 80 amps I have read and been told that when upgrading your alternator it is advisable to consider beefing up the wiring system also. My wiring is...

I was hoping that someone could suggest somewhere where I could get a nice bright set of headlights for my 72 Duster. I see these new cars with those crazy bright blue/white headlights and I want a set for my car! If anyone could point me in the right direction I’d appreciate that! Thanks...