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3G Installation Failure: The Death of a Turbo Coupe

I only have one question before I put everything back together:

There are two Wires ringed onto the Starter Solenoid stud where the Main Alternator Output wire would sit. Do I need to upgrade these wires or can they handle the power? Mind you, my Amp gauge has never, and will never work.
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3G Installation Failure: The Death of a Turbo Coupe

Reply #1
I got my swapped last month you should not need to upgrade them at all unless you just want to and you got some other wire in mind to make it better. With the BBK underdrive pulleys mine reads 13.8 to 14.0 when i turn on my car. I think your good to go but wait and see if anyone else has something to say about it.
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3G Installation Failure: The Death of a Turbo Coupe

Reply #2
turbotbird.com has detailed instructions on the swap. Very simple. I just did my install on it and I am very happy with it. 14.2 volts all the time no matter what. need help just ask further.
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3G Installation Failure: The Death of a Turbo Coupe

Reply #3
Well guys, this is the end. The car caught fire shortly after the install. Destroyed virtually everything. This is the end of my Journey. It's just not worth living anymore.

Goodbye.
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3G Installation Failure: The Death of a Turbo Coupe

Reply #4
The car caught fire??
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3G Installation Failure: The Death of a Turbo Coupe

Reply #5
Are you going to start over?
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

3G Installation Failure: The Death of a Turbo Coupe

Reply #6
WTF???!!!! from the alternator? i would have suggested to use welding cable for your main power wires.
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3G Installation Failure: The Death of a Turbo Coupe

Reply #7
I don't know what I'm going to do. Everything has just fallen apart for me. Right now I'm getting all the necessary legal paperwork together and going from there.


This long, drawn out nightmare is finally about to come to an end. I will see to that myself.
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-DMC24guy
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3G Installation Failure: The Death of a Turbo Coupe

Reply #8
are you stoned? wtf are you talking about?
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3G Installation Failure: The Death of a Turbo Coupe

Reply #9
Uhhh i think someone had a oo...
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3G Installation Failure: The Death of a Turbo Coupe

Reply #10
Ok.... I got the fire but what actually happened? How did it catch fire? Did I miss something

3G Installation Failure: The Death of a Turbo Coupe

Reply #11
Hey,,,,,,You listening,,,,?

If a bunch of  just went to hell in a hand basket including your car, just back off and take a breather.  to puss out like this.  it  people off to hear non sense like this.  Your talking about a serious thing and i honestly think you need to get with people who care about you now very quickly or get help. 

And,,,, dont leave us just hangin either cause you know what asshole???????  some people worry.

call if you need advise or a vent, im in the phone book.

3G Installation Failure: The Death of a Turbo Coupe

Reply #12
 skippy, I am too. If ya need bro, just call

3G Installation Failure: The Death of a Turbo Coupe

Reply #13
Don't worry about me. I'm ok. Cars can be replaced.

I haven't been replying because I have been discussing things with my Family, taking care of the necessary paperwork, dealing with the local Authorities, etc. I'm trying to get everything in order right now, and the internet isn't my greatest priority.

I'm apologize for the lack of replies.
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3G Installation Failure: The Death of a Turbo Coupe

Reply #14
Still bro, if ya need call me if ya need. I'll PM you my number and I'll be up all night.