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

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
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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
    @meade916  4 года назад +72

    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

    • @donellis5005
      @donellis5005 4 года назад

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

    • @yonielihudelcamporamirez4066
      @yonielihudelcamporamirez4066 4 года назад

      Te la rifas como los grandes

    • @meade916
      @meade916  4 года назад +3

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

    • @donellis5005
      @donellis5005 4 года назад

      @@meade916 oh okay , good to know 👍

    • @diegoalonso225
      @diegoalonso225 4 года назад

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

  • @JerseyPiney
    @JerseyPiney 4 года назад +6

    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

  • @dmayse1000
    @dmayse1000 4 года назад +47

    when ur alt setup needs an engine hoist

    • @BIGZOE
      @BIGZOE 4 года назад +2

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

    • @disrael9928
      @disrael9928 4 года назад

      💯💪

    • @johnhamilton6205
      @johnhamilton6205 4 года назад

      And a fire extinguisher just in case LOL

    • @stevemaniaci4750
      @stevemaniaci4750 2 года назад

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

  • @petergozinya7290
    @petergozinya7290 4 года назад +7

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

  • @THELIFEOFPRICE
    @THELIFEOFPRICE 4 года назад +10

    Came out awesome man!

  • @ceddyced31
    @ceddyced31 4 года назад +5

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

  • @jjreal9910
    @jjreal9910 3 года назад +3

    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
    @MrHotshot1995 4 года назад +1

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

  • @Hertzsogood219
    @Hertzsogood219 4 года назад +1

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

  • @seanisreal
    @seanisreal 4 года назад +6

    Them boxes going up top..

    • @meade916
      @meade916  4 года назад +7

      already there. hahahahahhahhaha

    • @seanisreal
      @seanisreal 4 года назад

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @comaradelee
    @comaradelee 4 года назад +5

    i wish i had 1 macman

  • @shyne229
    @shyne229 4 года назад +1

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

  • @briankeith1007
    @briankeith1007 4 года назад +3

    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
      @meade916  4 года назад +5

      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
      @stevemaniaci4750 2 года назад

      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

  • @SB911
    @SB911 4 года назад +1

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

  • @rsmd27
    @rsmd27 4 года назад +2

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

  • @EverettPiper
    @EverettPiper 4 года назад +1

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

  • @dylandrouin3085
    @dylandrouin3085 4 года назад +2

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

  • @nikjohnson9944
    @nikjohnson9944 4 года назад +1

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

  • @joshuahunter8194
    @joshuahunter8194 4 года назад +1

    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
      @meade916  4 года назад +3

      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!

  • @redbricks04
    @redbricks04 4 года назад

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

  • @kswis
    @kswis 4 года назад +1

    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

  • @Van1018s
    @Van1018s 4 года назад

    That my friend is a thing of beauty. Awesome.

  • @orlyb7497
    @orlyb7497 4 года назад

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

  • @TheOdiesel
    @TheOdiesel 4 года назад +1

    That cnc machine is baaaaaaadaaaasssss!!!

  • @MrClassifiedChannel
    @MrClassifiedChannel 3 года назад +2

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

  • @cuacosmdaudio4162
    @cuacosmdaudio4162 4 года назад +1

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

  • @Chris-hw4mq
    @Chris-hw4mq 4 года назад +1

    Looks super professional done.

  • @PopePlatinumBeats
    @PopePlatinumBeats 4 года назад +2

    SMD vids with psy Morrison playing is my personal dope shit

  • @lacboiatl
    @lacboiatl 3 года назад +1

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

  • @kitterllsingleton9936
    @kitterllsingleton9936 4 года назад +1

    That’s a hell of a design 🤘🏽🤘🏽

  • @vincebowling1778
    @vincebowling1778 4 года назад

    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!!

  • @brani7957
    @brani7957 4 года назад +2

    Make the Tahoe great again =D

  • @droppinggears1464
    @droppinggears1464 4 года назад +1

    Looking good! This rebuild gonna be 🔥

  • @larrywright7090
    @larrywright7090 4 года назад +1

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

  • @LIFEWITHDANTE
    @LIFEWITHDANTE 4 года назад +1

    TUNED IN 🍿

  • @k2bkuxx
    @k2bkuxx 4 года назад +2

    Haha "don't touch me!"

    • @djeazy2012
      @djeazy2012 4 года назад

      joel Mason I had to rewind just to make so heard it right

  • @ImSoFly72
    @ImSoFly72 4 года назад +1

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

  • @luisfernandocervantesgomez8558
    @luisfernandocervantesgomez8558 4 года назад +1

    I like your works. Best regards to Mexico 🇲🇽

  • @jorgearomoz240
    @jorgearomoz240 4 года назад +1

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

  • @Maswan._.
    @Maswan._. 4 года назад +3

    yo.. has anyone else noticed how similar Rittz the rapper and Steve say "Yeeah" ?

    • @meade916
      @meade916  4 года назад +2

      i go back 15 years on youtube with that...and way further before youtube. But he will prob say the same thing :D I am a big fan of Rittz so no hate, we are alike i guess. We even have the same birthday :D

  • @suzuki400sm
    @suzuki400sm 4 года назад +1

    That looks so clean.

  • @ashtronomic7738
    @ashtronomic7738 4 года назад +1

    THIS IS ABSOLUTE 🔥🔥🔥!!!

  • @brendan747
    @brendan747 4 года назад

    those spacers are a work of art😍

  • @akadoublea8975
    @akadoublea8975 4 года назад +3

    Fuckin pimp shit yo. That looks amazing. I literally put my new alternator in last night. Bought a shorter belt to make up for the smaller pulley....too short. Back to Napa tomorrow!🤣

  • @JohnDoe-vj9wn
    @JohnDoe-vj9wn 4 года назад

    Clean as Hell and can power a city block!

  • @christopherwebber1104
    @christopherwebber1104 4 года назад

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

  • @TheDopist612
    @TheDopist612 4 года назад

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

  • @kelleon21
    @kelleon21 3 года назад

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

  • @chefleon2967
    @chefleon2967 4 года назад +1

    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!🤞🏾🙌🏾

  • @RickDod3
    @RickDod3 4 года назад +1

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

    • @meade916
      @meade916  4 года назад +1

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

    • @mrmotofy
      @mrmotofy 3 года назад

      @@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

    • @meade916
      @meade916  3 года назад

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

  • @RagingRudy
    @RagingRudy 4 года назад

    Always with the sickest cleanest builds.

  • @markperry7670
    @markperry7670 4 года назад

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

  • @bunky021543
    @bunky021543 4 года назад

    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.

  • @markg5916
    @markg5916 4 года назад

    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.

  • @mrmotofy
    @mrmotofy 3 года назад +2

    Hmm maybe sell the Plexi template for a diyer that wants to make his own??? Could be a cheap helping hand for some

  • @dieseldiesel9292
    @dieseldiesel9292 4 года назад

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

  • @michaelrhodes9178
    @michaelrhodes9178 4 года назад +1

    Bran man needs sum muscle milk🧐😳😂😂😂love ya bud

  • @bigvell02
    @bigvell02 4 года назад +1

    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 :) :) :)

  • @mr740
    @mr740 4 года назад +1

    that right there requiers almost 40Hp when loaded at full tilt, not including ineficciency of alternators. HOLY CRAP!

    • @MartinBalle7
      @MartinBalle7 4 года назад

      That belt is going to be under some serious load 😲

  • @johnalenwork53
    @johnalenwork53 4 года назад +1

    BADAZZ STEVE!!!!

  • @Robertb00
    @Robertb00 4 года назад

    Like a glove !!! Your the CAD master

    • @meade916
      @meade916  4 года назад

      i am weak compared to others on CAD but thanks!

  • @dirtybayadventures9563
    @dirtybayadventures9563 4 года назад

    mechanical genius this guy.

  • @bkameka69
    @bkameka69 4 года назад +1

    So sick!!!

  • @clinthernandez9393
    @clinthernandez9393 4 года назад

    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 😎

  • @mrmotofy
    @mrmotofy 3 года назад

    What an upgrade from your original garage haha

  • @lokolegend9369
    @lokolegend9369 4 года назад +1

    Word nice work man

  • @ulisessanchez7467
    @ulisessanchez7467 4 года назад

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

  • @pauljackson9902
    @pauljackson9902 4 года назад +1

    They look MEAN AS HELLLLL!!!

  • @blackjoe211
    @blackjoe211 4 года назад +1

    Sweet Bro!!👊🏾💪🏾🔊

  • @ndn2589
    @ndn2589 4 года назад +1

    Dude your shop is serious man

  • @MrRiddler12a
    @MrRiddler12a 4 года назад

    Fantastic job Steve

  • @Thanson199415
    @Thanson199415 3 года назад +1

    9:47 I see that Logitech G27 hahahah, I have that steering wheel and I love it!

  • @Napo-so1pe
    @Napo-so1pe 4 года назад

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

  • @s0t7e2m3
    @s0t7e2m3 4 года назад +2

    Daang, that fiber laser ain;t no joke! What was total cut time?

  • @cezardacia1szf
    @cezardacia1szf 4 года назад

    HELL YEAH! Yee, that's looking GOOD!

  • @azzmomootr
    @azzmomootr 4 года назад

    This new set up is guna be unbelievable

  • @tomasexteriors
    @tomasexteriors 2 года назад

    These laser cuts so pleasant to watch 👊

  • @tommyayers7067
    @tommyayers7067 4 года назад +2

    Dope AF

  • @Night_ShadeTBO
    @Night_ShadeTBO 4 года назад

    I’m looking forward to the next video👍🏻

  • @kaitlyntherasse8357
    @kaitlyntherasse8357 4 года назад

    Back up power for the Hoover Dam👌

  • @TheTruthBeToId
    @TheTruthBeToId 4 года назад

    Wow! That looks great.

  • @adamnorwood8084
    @adamnorwood8084 4 года назад +1

    Damn man all I’m sayin is one day baby,one day. I’m patient lol

  • @peterb6173
    @peterb6173 4 года назад

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

  • @BattlingWarrior1985
    @BattlingWarrior1985 4 года назад

    That is gonna look dope once it is done

  • @killer32620
    @killer32620 4 года назад +1

    holy shit man thats insane. Hope those Fosegates like that kinda voltage playing.
    my kia charges at 14.4-.14.1 but when im driving while full tilting I see the voltage spikes in the 15s sucks when the voltage is controlled by the pcm usually have to turn on the ac or headlight for it to charge in the 14s other wise it sits in the 12s

  • @xboxisdabomb98
    @xboxisdabomb98 4 года назад

    Biggest name in car audio and my guy still uses kitchen knives to open boxes. Absolute legend

    • @mrmotofy
      @mrmotofy 3 года назад

      I seen a vid where a girl used a machete lol. "It's what I had nearby"

  • @derrickgilmore6457
    @derrickgilmore6457 4 года назад

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

  • @MegaHz11
    @MegaHz11 4 года назад

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

  • @danielrumey1412
    @danielrumey1412 4 года назад +2

    HOLYYY SHIT. THATS AMAZING :0

  • @Covencraft
    @Covencraft Год назад +1

    if someone designed a dual alt bracket for a 5.7 hemi Ram v8, they'd sell so many

  • @Widowmaker2828
    @Widowmaker2828 4 года назад

    Wow, nice engineering work Steve! Looks great! It's probably more powerful than the engine it's connected to! Lol 😁

  • @zerokwel8716
    @zerokwel8716 3 года назад +2

    Steve I just talked to mechman about going with 4 500’s and the there not making them after this order there filling also he recommended me not using for alternators on a six rib pulley how dose your run and drive ?? Any issues

  • @ernardbonny997
    @ernardbonny997 4 года назад

    The wait is on!

  • @flaman78
    @flaman78 4 года назад

    Wow! One heavy ass job.

  • @JamesBrown-rm2rd
    @JamesBrown-rm2rd 2 года назад +2

    dam dude what kind of ground Chasey wires are using for all those alternators?

  • @warnockenterprise
    @warnockenterprise 4 года назад

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

  • @Mrkdog8081
    @Mrkdog8081 4 года назад

    Love them Brackets great Work

  • @NavCard
    @NavCard 3 года назад +2

    Hey man wanting to run a second alternator, its a gm 105 amp alternator, can I run one excite wire to a stock alternator or just mechman. Thanks

  • @joeymerrell8585
    @joeymerrell8585 4 года назад +2

    Great... now Brando is out with a hernia

  • @mgatdulaii
    @mgatdulaii 4 года назад +1

    My Alexa went nuts at the beginning.