Big 3 Wire Upgrade!🔥

TEMCo Hammer Lug Crimper Tool V2 with holes for bench mounting (Crimps Battery and Welding cables 8 AWG TO 4/0 Wire Gauge) a.co/d/4McvZsH
TKDMR 10pcs 1/0 AWG-3/8" Battery Lugs,Heavy Duty Wire Lugs,Ring Terminal ,0 Guage terminals,Battery Cable Ends/Terminal Connectors with 10pcs 3:1 Heat Shrink Tubing a.co/d/0EU5VW3
GearIT 1/0 Gauge Wire Oxygen Free Copper OFC (25ft - Black Translucent) 0 AWG - Primary Automotive Wire Power/Ground, Battery Cable, Car Audio Speaker, RV Trailer, Amp, Electrical 0ga - 25 Feet a.co/d/iyRv4Xc
Keco 100ft - 1/2 inch PET Expandable Braided Cable Sleeve - Wire Sleeving for Audio Video and Other Home Device Cable Automotive Wire - Black a.co/d/e0USEoH

[@centermass3454]

The Black alternator with the gloss Black wire loom looks BOSS.

[@centermass3454]

Quality of work and the look when you were done with this upgrade is A+. I am still waiting on the dual battery video to drop.

[@lowkeyproject7338]

The video has been dropped! I apologize I had a couple issues with it. I posted and then took back down but everything is good now! Thank you for the interest and support!

[@maxlax2234]

Clean install! Question, isn’t upgrading the alternator wire not needed since you ran an upgraded wire from the positive battery post directly to the alternator? Couldn’t you have simply removed the factory alternator wire from the red box connection?

[@lowkeyproject7338]

Yes you’re absolutely right, I could of eliminated it all together! Eventually I will, when I install a catch can lol thanks for the feedback!

[@kylemacdonald6982]

Did you change the wire going to the starter? If not, you're going to have to keep the red battery box .all i could change at the .... face palm moment is the cabel from the alternator to the red box face palm

[@lowkeyproject7338]

Tell me why I just got done making some wires for in there and noticed that myself 🤦‍♀️ the wire going down to starter lol 😂 ya ima wait for that until I buy my catch can

[@jesusransamy4225]

Looks so clean super nice work

[@lowkeyproject7338]

Thank you I really appreciate that 🙏🏼

[@centermass3454]

@@lowkeyproject7338 I agree, very clean work. Can I pay you to upgrade my 2016 Tahoe? Where are you located ?

[@centermass3454]

@@lowkeyproject7338 About how many feet of 0 gauge wire did your use?

[@sermac3246]

👍

[@Bee-jt5wo]

Hi! I have a question. Can I run the wire from a positive battery terminal to a bolt that holds an alternator instead of the alternator outlet?

[@lowkeyproject7338]

You definitely can I’m also going to end removing and running a line straight to alternator! It makes it look cleaner and frees up some space! In my case installing a catch can!😁 I’ll keep screws tho for my ground wires.

[@lowkeyproject7338]

I might of miss interpreted lol if you are talking about running a positive cable from battery to the positive on the back of the alternator yes! If you mean running a positive cable to one of the guide pins holding alternator that’s a big no! I’m sorry I should of clarified before! 🙏🏼

[@AceofSpades504]

Very nice and clean setup! I was wondering what year your truck is? And did you have to modified the alternator bracket in any way to make it fit or just stock bracket, stock serpentine belt? Longer belt needed? I have a 2003 Chevy avalanche 1500 5.3vortec and was looking to upgrade my stock 105amp alternator to something similar to yours. Thanks and again awesome setup!

[@lowkeyproject7338]

Thank you I appreciate the compliment! I have an 03 GMC sierra 1500 4x4 it is a 5.3 as well. With the alternator I bought, I was able to use the same belt no modification for bracket everything was basically plug and play. Now saying that if you do upgrade your alternator just depending on which brand you get I know that there are some that will need the belt to be a different size. I made sure to look at reviews and descriptions before buying this alternator. I have everything I used in the description! If you have anymore questions feel free to ask and I’ll help the best I can!

[@AceofSpades504]

@@lowkeyproject7338 Thanks! I’ll keep that in mind. I guess I will have to research more deeply for my type of truck, don’t want to waste money haha.

[@randybridges9667]

@LowkeyProject what size wire sleeve are you using for tru 0 gauge

[@lowkeyproject7338]

1/2 inch here is the link for the one I ordered a.co/d/9q5Ikou

[@randybridges9667]

Thanks 💪🏼

[@howardmccraryi5480]

Where did you get that roll of wire cover from and whats it called

[@lowkeyproject7338]

It’s expandable braided cable sleeve! You can buy a whole role on Amazon it’s a good price and I love how it looks!

[@lowkeyproject7338]

Keco 100ft - 1/2 inch PET Expandable Braided Cable Sleeve - Wire Sleeving for Audio Video and Other Home Device Cable Automotive Wire - Black a.co/d/4B5V58T

[@lowkeyproject7338]

Here’s the link for the one I purchased ☝🏼

[@grantweaver831]

I need to do this to my 03 but I am confused. What do you do with the stock wires? 😅

[@lowkeyproject7338]

Do you mean like the stock wires that are going to the battery? I crimped all my new wires and just added them in. I believe the only wires that I can recall removing is the small wire that runs to the positive box and if you want you can just eliminate that box all together I will do a short video explaining the set up and the changes I’ve made to it 🙏🏼

[@grantweaver831]

@@lowkeyproject7338 Easy enough, thanks man. I understand now. You just add them to stock and replace alternator to positive box with larger.

[@lowkeyproject7338]

Yes definitely really straight forward 👌🏼

[@aidenkrisell878]

Where did you get the alternator and what amperage is it?

[@lowkeyproject7338]

I bought it from a company called deep motor on eBay, it had really positive reviews and it’s a 220 amp. Works for what I need it for now but when this one goes I’ll probably look into some other options 🤔

[@lowkeyproject7338]

www.ebay.com/itm/401879822233?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=HOlGcXiDTbW&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=6JscLy8WSGa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@MichaelKing-sw4sv]

I’ve been needing a high amp one. Guy I had bought the truck from put a 5.3 alternator on my 6.0. And I can tell it’s not enough ⚡️

[@lowkeyproject7338]

I’m not sure on the gap between amps I know stock on my truck is only 145 lol I would definitely go 220 or higher how’s the volts on your gauge?

[@nbslui5917]

so essentially all it is to it is running a wire from the positive to the back of the alternator, running a negative to the alt bolt and then another ground to the chassis

[@lowkeyproject7338]

That about sums her up lol

[@lowkeyproject7338]

Gonna get rid of the positive box and do a catch can right there

[@nbslui5917]

Will probably end up doing the same, I’ve been meaning to add one ever since I did a cam swap on mine

[@lowkeyproject7338]

Definitely come in handy I do a lot of cold starts and drive. Been waiting to do the cam’s on mine but got a couple things I want to get done before

[@lowkeyproject7338]

Good shit tho I love modding these trucks 🔥

[@lamutaafua]

What issues and symptoms were u hvn that made u do wire upgrades?

[@lowkeyproject7338]

Absolutely none, it’s what I plan on doing to the truck that sparked the flames 🔥 I mean there was some good amount on diming going on when u let ur foot off gas vs when ur going and the voltage gauge would go a little lower than I liked, but nothing that’s not normal for these trucks. I have another video I’m going to drop in a couple days with the completion of this set up. I ran into some hiccups that’s slowed the process/ my pickiness but all good now! 👌🏼

[@Michael-nu1py]

Them wires look really nice dang good job

[@lowkeyproject7338]

@Michael-nu1py Thank you so much 🙏🏼 I have another video I’m about to drop in a couple days with a second battery install and isolator I hope you like it!

[@Michael-nu1py]

@@lowkeyproject7338 awsome good deal I’m bout to do all this to my truck

[@centermass3454]

@@lowkeyproject7338 I definitely would like to bring my 2016 Tahoe to you for the same upgrade work. Are you interested? Make a video for your channel when you do mine. Your work is top notch.

[@paulrhodes4458]

Can I ask why does a mechanic have a claw hammer in his tool box ?

[@lowkeyproject7338]

I do alot of work not just mechanics 🧰 I so happened to forget I tossed it in there 😂 Nice spot 🧐

[@timtrial3971]

to pull out nails, of course.

[@lowkeyproject7338]

@timtrial3971 🤣

[@johnrisley2393]

How's that alternator holding up? Are you happy with it? I'm considering buying one.

[@lowkeyproject7338]

Honestly I love it and haven’t had any problems at all. If I had it to do over I’d buy it again! The biggest perk is not having to change the length of the belt and the voltage meter is constant.

[@tammyclaiborne4861]

That oil pressure tho 😂

[@lowkeyproject7338]

Ya the the gauge for it went out lol I already replaced the oil pressure switch and screen under it 😂 the speedometer is also going out 😅 I got a guy whose gonna build a custom cluster for me with the Trans temp just haven’t pulled the trigger yet! Nice eye lol

[@tammyclaiborne4861]

I get it I had a 2003 suburban and a 2005 Tahoe the instrument clusters are always a problem I got a custom made one on isp and it was definitely worth the money at least it’s not the o ring for the oil pick up tube lmao those suck.

[@lowkeyproject7338]

Ya they definitely do and that’s funny cause that’s one of my future projects lol new oil pan gasket, oil pickup tube, and oil pump. Just got done with the steering box and power steering pump! Good shit tho man and thanks for the feedback 🙏🏼

[@williamarnett3234]

Get your neutral safety switch checked also. Could be that if the speedometer is acting erratic also

[@lowkeyproject7338]

@@williamarnett3234 thank you I appreciate it!

[@williamarnett3234]

I believe your oil sending unit is shot.

[@lowkeyproject7338]

I already replaced as well as small screen underneath sending unit. It sucks its the cluster I think the solder connection is bad my speedometer is on the fritz as well. I’m having someone send me a custom!

[@shaneintegra]

​@@lowkeyproject7338 Its really easy to resolder them. Bunch of videos online showing what components to go after. Just remember, use flux, high heat, and go quick. Break open a junk electronic to practice on

[@torrescesar71]

The oil pressure low

[@lowkeyproject7338]

The gauge on the cluster lol 😂 I’m going to end up putting a custom in that also has trans temp

[@oliver9089]

Oil pressure gauge swung over to the left is a more recognizable symbol of chevrolet than the bowtie logo.