a SERIOUS Power Plant! 4 New 400 Amp High Output Alternators for the Tahoe (Unbox & Bracket Fab)

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Last January while i was in Vegas for CES, someone knocked my beloved hoe off of her life support. Usually she is good for about 4-5 days tops when not hooked up to the wall. I have 11 year old batteries under the bottom...and they have for sure taken abuse but as long as they were on their intellicharger by the end of the evening they did fine. This time though, i came home to about 2 volts. She has been sitting ever since. The shop is a VERY busy place so it is easy to ignore it and let it collect dust. But i couldn't take it anymore! Join me on this journey to revive my Hoe! The ORIGINAL hoe! The hoe that made you want a hoe for yourself!
Today i unboxed and fabbed up the bracket for my new Mechman 400a Alternators. It's ALMOST done! Just need a longer belt! What is a 6 Phase Alternator A standard alternator is generally 3 phase. This means that there are three “legs” of the stator that fire in succession as the alternator spins, A-B-C-A-B-C-A-B-C producing alternating current.
6 phase alternators have two 3 phase stators inside the alternator that are slightly out of phase of one another. The two stators fire in succession like this: A-a-B-b-C-c (the second stator is in lower case) Because they are slightly out of phase with one another, there is a cancellation of electromagnetic harmonics that makes the alternator run more smoothly and more efficiently. This allows for cooler operation, more output from a smaller overall housing, and MUCH better durability.
The rectifiers turns the AC current coming out of the stator into DC current. DC current is what is used in an automobile. By passing trough the diodes, half of the AC current is burned off in the form of heat as it is “rectified” into DC current. That heat is what eventually kills alternators. By having (2) rectifier plates, there is much more surface area to dissipate the heat. This is especially important in a high output alternator- as the more amperage the alternator makes, the more heat is generated. Also, by having (12) or (16) diodes (depending on which 6 phase alternator you are talking about) instead of just (6) or (8) diodes in a 3 phase alternator, the heat and electrical load can be distributed more evenly throughout the rear of the alternator housing.
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[@meade916]

Sorry to end the video with it not completed yet, as soon as i get the longer belt (to reach that last pully) i will get everything working and post more! Thanks for watching! If you want to catch updates WAY before i post a video, check out my instagram channel. I have lots of little squares showing my day to day adventures at the shop....i been posting about this for a few days. give me a follow and a share if you love car audio like i do! instagram.com/meade916

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What's a ballpark figure for that Laguna laser machine?

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Te la rifas como los grandes

[@meade916]

@@donellis5005 $140,000 for the Fiber laser....about $13,000 for the co2

[@donellis5005]

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[@diegoalonso225]

Hey what about high voltage amps? Have u ever tried them?

[@dmayse1000]

when ur alt setup needs an engine hoist

[@BIGZOE]

Yo i was just going to suggest that! 🤣😂🤣

[@disrael9928]

💯💪

[@johnhamilton6205]

And a fire extinguisher just in case LOL

[@stevemaniaci4750]

Maybee for brando. Not. Steve meade hes a pretty thick strong guy he handle its fine

[@JerseyPiney]

Tahoe update videos make me feel like a little kid on christmas. I still remember watching videos of it back in 2006. I was in middle school lol

[@petergozinya7290]

🤣🤣🤣 he said don’t touch me!! Had to rewind and make sure I heard that right lmao

[@polarbear7180]

lol

[@THELIFEOFPRICE]

Came out awesome man!

[@ceddyced31]

Shout-out to the precision cutting by the laser cutter...💪

[@jjreal9910]

I'm running a single 300 Hi-Amp alternator from "Ohio Generator", it made a huge difference in my modest 1,800-watt dual battery system. Everything runs better through. The car, the system's performance. It may be hard for some to make that final jump, but so worth it in the end. Just a comment from a fella on the shallow end of the pool in this hobby. Your system, I love it!

[@MrHotshot1995]

I have been watching for 15 years and it's truly lovely to see someone like Steve succeed

[@seanisreal]

Them boxes going up top..

[@meade916]

already there. hahahahahhahhaha

[@seanisreal]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Hertzsogood219]

That Alt setup is sick! One of if not thee nicest set up I've ever seen. Serious power right there! Love it.

[@redbricks04]

Nice setup Steve. Always happy with Steve builds. He never Disappoints😁 Revolutionary👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@comaradelee]

i wish i had 1 macman

[@Van1018s]

That my friend is a thing of beauty. Awesome.

[@EverettPiper]

MAAN! This is so bad ass! Luv your work Steve! My brothers and I STAY TUNED! GREAT STUFF🙌🏾

[@nikjohnson9944]

Beautiful work...and beautiful alts.. Very nice...

[@orlyb7497]

Man that is what I call an UPGRADE, Serious Upgrade! 👍👍👍

[@rsmd27]

I can’t wait to see the Tahoe all done 🔥🤟🏼

[@droppinggears1464]

Looking good! This rebuild gonna be 🔥

[@suzuki400sm]

That looks so clean.

[@vincebowling1778]

I can’t wait to see where this is going with the Tahoe...that’s gonna be some serious power for all those new batteries!!

[@shyne229]

That laser put the boots to that steel, Awesome shop with big boy tools great video

[@joshuahunter8194]

That's a great display piece. People or customers can look at that and see how it works and maybe get an idea of what they might want. Really nice stuff.

[@meade916]

probably going to mount my old alts in it and then hang it on the wall in the shop...not even going to clean them. Leave them dirty like they came out :D thanks man!

[@MrRiddler12a]

Fantastic job Steve

[@TheDopist612]

She's going to be a monster!! Power for days!! Love this channel thats forsure!! Steve your a beast!! Much love from Minnesota

[@brendan747]

those spacers are a work of art😍

[@RagingRudy]

Always with the sickest cleanest builds.

[@TheTruthBeToId]

Wow! That looks great.

[@ImSoFly72]

That is dope @meade916! Excited to see the final product. I need one made for a second alt in my 99Tahoe.

[@Chris-hw4mq]

Looks super professional done.

[@hoover274able]

He is a PROFESSIONAL

[@cuacosmdaudio4162]

Un buen aperaje para las baterias y el sonido 👍🏻🔊

[@kswis]

Congrats man. Thats some next level shizz. I couldnt fit the elite series in my car or thats what would be supplying my power too. But Christ one does more than enough for me. I'm stoked to see the final outcome. That stuff is FFAARR harder than MOST people can even imagine

[@kelleon21]

This is addicting to watch ,tools and ideas with steady results

[@kitterllsingleton9936]

That’s a hell of a design 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@larrywright7090]

Just bad azz steve,keep up the good work and loving the video.👏

[@v65sabreking]

Great job Steve

[@ashtronomic7738]

THIS IS ABSOLUTE 🔥🔥🔥!!!

[@Napo-so1pe]

I was waiting for this video. Your wheels are turning dude. Congratulations.

[@JohnDoe-vj9wn]

Clean as Hell and can power a city block!

[@cezardacia1szf]

HELL YEAH! Yee, that's looking GOOD!

[@SB911]

I can’t get over how easy that laser went through 1/4” plate

[@bunky021543]

AWESOME! I have a Mechman 400 that's going in my 2000 Silverado to run my audio system and a 240 amp to run the electrical.

[@Robertb00]

Like a glove !!! Your the CAD master

[@meade916]

i am weak compared to others on CAD but thanks!

[@dieseldiesel9292]

Damn that looks good! This series is making me want to get another DDX-12 and a Red Mechman. Good shit.

[@Night_ShadeTBO]

I’m looking forward to the next video👍🏻

[@Mrkdog8081]

Love them Brackets great Work

[@jorgearomoz240]

!! great work steve as always good ideas for car audio !! 🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@warnockenterprise]

Love it, I have a 2001 Tahoe and want to get 3 alternator bracket for it here soon 😀

[@peterb6173]

I love all the r&d and makes me want to get a lathe. Love all your content steve!!

[@ernardbonny997]

The wait is on!

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I like your works. Best regards to Mexico 🇲🇽

[@clinthernandez9393]

Another great video Steve! I can only imagine how heavy 4 of them bad boys all together is. I'm getting ready to install a second alternator in my Blazer so we'll see how it goes 😎

[@ShaqBrown2x]

TUNED IN 🍿

[@ulisessanchez7467]

Dude I’m in love with your SMD Tahoe 🥰♥️♥️👍🏻badass truck

[@markperry7670]

The Tahoe really going to slapping with all that power going to those RFP SERIES

[@SuperRiddler22]

Sick set up 🙌

[@flaman78]

Wow! One heavy ass job.

[@azzmomootr]

This new set up is guna be unbelievable

[@blackjoe211]

Sweet Bro!!👊🏾💪🏾🔊

[@swerveonemlewis8147]

Super clean can't wait to see it

[@dirtybayadventures9563]

mechanical genius this guy.

[@TheOdiesel]

That cnc machine is baaaaaaadaaaasssss!!!

[@johnsmith-qz4bv]

that is sick steve awesome job

[@lokolegend9369]

Word nice work man

[@LibraKing1985]

That is gonna look dope once it is done

[@dylandrouin3085]

thats like a 35-40hp load on the engine ,thats crazy

[@adamthomas1348]

that's soo sic, exciting brother!!!!

[@valentinmanso1532]

Damn coming along clean

[@bkameka69]

So sick!!!

[@briankeith1007]

I bought a Mechman for my Acura, after six months it broke, shipped it back to them,they received it and left the alternator on the shelf for two months,once I called for update,they forgot they had it,I was mad as hell,I will never buy from them,now I have Mike Singer.Good luck with that Steve.

[@meade916]

i don't believe you for one second. Maybe you were "that" customer. 9 times out of ten you guys seriously embellish when you tell your cool story. I BET anything there is more to the story. Regardless, Mechman is THE best. Even Mike will tell you that. Where you think he gets parts from?

[@stevemaniaci4750]

Why didnt you email them back those guys are great an shipping is fast i even sent one back an got another no problems i just emailed The guys . an it good stuff

[@christopherwebber1104]

Kong sounds like minute man. Thanks to them we make these things happen.

[@pvalenzuela728]

Had been waiting for the video

[@tomasexteriors]

These laser cuts so pleasant to watch 👊

[@johnalenwork53]

BADAZZ STEVE!!!!

[@antavina1]

Wicked clean..😱😱😱😱

[@markg5916]

I would love to see the engine bay get dressed up a bit. Laser etched metal reservoir tanks? Some pretty accents to compliment those pretty alts. Great content as always.

[@bigvell02]

Wow!!! Voltage and amperage for days...... Nice! and again motivating me. I need to figure out a solution to my PCM controlled Alt. issues if I can get that into the 15v life I will be complete. Keep up the great work bro love it! Haha B had the help me soon face but had it like a boss. Peace and Bass y'all :) :) :)

[@ecwagon]

That is awesome!!!

[@mrmotofy]

What an upgrade from your original garage haha

[@kaitlyntherasse8357]

Back up power for the Hoover Dam👌

[@bassbrother101]

Was waiting for this 😁😁😁😁

[@cliffordguy7406]

Yo those jawns r so nice

[@twofive9120]

Thats alot of power 💪👌

[@MegaHz11]

Those look Great,love that Bracket. Those are some nasty Alternates,it's gonna be bad. Mega Power.

[@lacboiatl]

The intro music needs to be a download. That beat makes me bounce lol

[@ndn2589]

Dude your shop is serious man

[@speedisf]

Very nice great job

[@P-LOWN1997]

Sick mannnnnnn!🔥🔥🔥🤙

[@MrClassifiedChannel]

imagine idling at 800amps and cruising at 1600 amps. Thats insane to think about!

[@JeepNetwork]

Fire content as normal, fire setup!

[@meade916]

thanks Jeep!

[@jrealm1286]

That's krazy didn't know that was possible.

[@PopePlatinumBeats]

SMD vids with psy Morrison playing is my personal dope shit

[@pauljackson9902]

They look MEAN AS HELLLLL!!!

[@derrickgilmore6457]

It's getting X-rated in that engine bay Steve!

[@Zackyinked]

thats rad!

[@RickDod3]

Thats one hell of a laser!!! I'm drooling over here with my 40 watt C02. One day, one day!!!

[@meade916]

that's how it all starts Rick bro!! trust me!!! it's now an addiction :D

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@@meade916 But but but society...and the police...and my lack of equal education...aren't my fault I can't get anywhere, if only life were equal then I could too

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@@mrmotofy if that ain't troll bait i don't know what is LOL! or you are just a comedian.

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[@CL-Carrington]

Thats bad ass man

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That's right got those roots deep into the earth now ur branching out doing big things fr gotta be smart or get out smarted that the way the world burns fr hell yeah 👍

[@chefleon2967]

So im having trouble finding a alternator for my 05 expedition and I didn't know they made 400 amp alternators. Oh please meter this once it is done plz!🤞🏾🙌🏾

[@RobertSmith-nx6tw]

Good shit, no slip