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  1. #1 Lights flicker/dim at WOT 
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    I've noticed recently that my 99 GTP at WOT all the interior lights and when its dark my headlights as well will dim and flicker a bit.. Is it nothing to be concerned about or do I possibly need a higher output alternator or something? It just seems kinda strange to me.
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    What have you done that makes you think you need a better alternator? These cars didn't have this issue from the factory, so likely time and miles have had an effect. Start by checking the grounds and your battery connections.
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    The cars completely stock to my understanding. I'll check what you said though.
    2001 Buick Regal GSE - S1X - Blue 90# springs - TOG's - Devils Own Water/Methanol kit - 80s - E85 - ZZP 3" dual catback - 2.7 - 23* - N* TB - LQ4 MAF - Gen V - TEP Stage 3 Trans - 3.29s - Self tuned with HPT - 347/423 --- Sold
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    Perfect, I thought it probably was. Therefore, there's no reason why it shouldn't still perform as a stock car. Meaning, you don't need to upgrade anything, likely you need to clean and maintain a couple of things.
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    This is true haha. I'm new to all this stuff so I had to ask lol.
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    It's all good. ask anything that comes to mind on the subject.
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    My battery connections seem to be fine.. I've noticed they dim right at the shift point from 1st-2nd. Could this possibly be linked to my possible BCM issue thats causing my alarm to go off all the time?
    2001 Buick Regal GSE - S1X - Blue 90# springs - TOG's - Devils Own Water/Methanol kit - 80s - E85 - ZZP 3" dual catback - 2.7 - 23* - N* TB - LQ4 MAF - Gen V - TEP Stage 3 Trans - 3.29s - Self tuned with HPT - 347/423 --- Sold
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