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I've looked at DC Power. I may go with them, but I would need an adapter bracket. I'm trying to avoid using an adapter bracket. Thanks!

They were NOT cheapo brands from from eBay. I don't think it's fair to mention the brands, since I have no absolute proof that the alternators were defective or low quality. I don't remember the first brand. The second brand had a small "overdrive" pulley. It was 130 AMP, and cost about $200...

YES. If I run a direct alternator-to-battery cable, I'll put a 175 amp megafuse on it. Thanks!

I've tried two different brands of HO alternators without much success. Neither were/are very good quality, in my opinion. I'm looking for a good alternator, NOT cheap. At least 100 real amps at a realistic idle speed. I did put a small pulley on one alternator. The small pulley helped the...

Absolutely a fused connection. My power distribution box has a 175 amp megafuse between the alt & bat connections.

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I thought the reason for the Big 3 upgrade is to have more power available for the entire electrical system. How does this happen, if the power distribution box is still connected with small gauge cables, probably 6 or 8 gauge?

It seems all the BIG three upgrades I've seen run a heavy gauge power cable from the alternator directly to the battery. On my vehicle, the alternator & battery are connected via the power distribution box. On the power distribution box, there's a 175 amp megafuse between the alternator...

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Is the amp draw of a car stereo system limited to the fuse amperage of its circuit? My aftermarket stereo is hooked up to the stock wiring harness (using an adaptor harness). So, is the power to the stereo system limited to 20 amp fuse on this circuit? If the system exceeded the 20 amps (e.g...