stipek Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 I'll lookin to upgrade in the future to 2000W so if I were to have say a crescendo bc2000 running two 1000W subs, what electrical upgrades would be necessary? Right now I have everything stock, no big 3, 1F cap. I was thinking 1/0 wire everywhere, big 3, and one extra battery (don't know which one). Would this be good? Quote Headunit - Sony DSX-200X Subs - (2) Modified American Bass 18's Monoamp - DD M4 Front Stage - CDT HD62-AS components with 4 Crescendo PWX 6.5 4 Channel Amp - Hifonics ZRX1000.4 Cadence 0 gauge Singer 275 amp Alt D7500 XS Power battery Quad 1/0 input Toolmaker terminals SMD OM-1 RGB LEDs BUILD LOG CURRENT ABOVE SETUP http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/191602-2003-bravada-2-18s-ab-dd-xs-singer/ BUILD LOG (2 MTX 7512's)http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newls1 Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 First, ditch that useless cap, then put 1 decent quality batt in back, followed with a BIGIII install (please fuse both ends of pos cable!!) some quality grounds, and that should really be it. Later on, upgrade to a HO alt, nd maybe 2 runs of POS, and NEG to back batt.... Quote I love my staffie So anti FACEBOOK it isn't even funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubs_fan0718 Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Do the Big 3, Ditch the cap, get urself a good battery for the back, hell if you want get one for the front too. examples XS, Stinger, Kinetik to name a few. Run a 0/1 ga line from front batt to back batt, 2 if you plan on going bigger in the future. Quote 06 Impala SSKenwood Excelon DDX593 Ampere Audio 150.4 Ampere Audio 5K1 XS D4700 (front)Mechman 320a Alt. w/ Big 3 Lots of Second Skin Damplifier Under Construction for 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6berry Posted July 20, 2011 Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 i would get rid of the cap, upgrade the fornt battery to an AGM and add a second AGM battery in the back. 1/0 big three and 1/0 front to back, maybe a positive and negative from front ot back depending on your budget. Quote 1999 Audi A4 1.8T::: 4 - DC Level 3 10's in a 4th order Rockford P6002 on Subs for now (3-3.5k coming eventually) MB Quart ONX4.60 for Mids and Highs Boston S50 Components in Front Boston S65 Coaxials in Rear 40 Sq Ft of Second Skin Damplifier Build Thread UBL 1948 Plymouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stipek Posted July 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2011 Yeah the cap will be gone. It was a fix in a 92 lumina and figured i'd use it as long as I had it. Got an 03 bravada now. probably won't go bigger than that. As years go by I have less and less free time so I'm lookin for just what is necessary for this amount of power. So 1/0 big 3 with one run to battery in back and I can keep the stock bat and alt? Quote Headunit - Sony DSX-200X Subs - (2) Modified American Bass 18's Monoamp - DD M4 Front Stage - CDT HD62-AS components with 4 Crescendo PWX 6.5 4 Channel Amp - Hifonics ZRX1000.4 Cadence 0 gauge Singer 275 amp Alt D7500 XS Power battery Quad 1/0 input Toolmaker terminals SMD OM-1 RGB LEDs BUILD LOG CURRENT ABOVE SETUP http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/191602-2003-bravada-2-18s-ab-dd-xs-singer/ BUILD LOG (2 MTX 7512's)http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grelko Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) I dont mean to jack thread, but have a similar question thinking about running 2000w 2x 1000w amp not sure on brand and 8x 12s Street Duty SDC2.0 500w 250rms its an 84 chevy G30 V8 350 5.7L full size van with absolutely no power anything, stock AcDelco casette radio, no AC "heater coil only", not even interior lights atm. i was going to do BIG3, get a 140amp Powermaster alternator and an AGM under the hood, and all 1/0 wire would that be enough power for now? i dont really have the budget for an H/O alt yet, but could prolly get 1 in the next couple months. might be able to afford another battery in back system setup would be for daily, car cruises, and a bit of idle while working in the garage and the most i would have the system on for would be maybe 2-3 hours at a time if that long per day (edit) wont even be wiring it all up for atleast another month, just needed to figure out what i would need MINIMUM for power. Edited July 21, 2011 by Grelko Quote Optimus XL-400w amp 2x 10s IMPP 400w 2x something or other in dash 2x 35w radioshack 8" full-range AcDelco factory radio "frankenstein'd from my dead buick" Dodge seats 1984 Chevy G30 full size 1-ton van "Rust Monster" Progress - around 15% primer/patching Sold the van in 2014, had it about 75% done, never did get the system in it. Bought a 2000 Chevy S10, still using the same amp/subs. Headunit is XO Vision X538. It's 52x4w, has a dvd player, auto flip out 7" touch screen plus alot more and is a single din. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisiana Bass Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 Op, big 3, and the biggest xs or kinetik batt that you can fit under the hood. It's not good to mix regular batts with AGM batts. But I run a bc2000 and voltage never dropped below 13v with an XS D3400 under hood, big 3 in 1/0, and a stock 118 amp alt. Quote N8. No homo...unless you want there to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grelko Posted July 21, 2011 Report Share Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) got my answer in another thread, ty Edited July 21, 2011 by Grelko Quote Optimus XL-400w amp 2x 10s IMPP 400w 2x something or other in dash 2x 35w radioshack 8" full-range AcDelco factory radio "frankenstein'd from my dead buick" Dodge seats 1984 Chevy G30 full size 1-ton van "Rust Monster" Progress - around 15% primer/patching Sold the van in 2014, had it about 75% done, never did get the system in it. Bought a 2000 Chevy S10, still using the same amp/subs. Headunit is XO Vision X538. It's 52x4w, has a dvd player, auto flip out 7" touch screen plus alot more and is a single din. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stipek Posted July 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2011 Thanks everyone..sounds like LB has the setup I'm lookin for. Quote Headunit - Sony DSX-200X Subs - (2) Modified American Bass 18's Monoamp - DD M4 Front Stage - CDT HD62-AS components with 4 Crescendo PWX 6.5 4 Channel Amp - Hifonics ZRX1000.4 Cadence 0 gauge Singer 275 amp Alt D7500 XS Power battery Quad 1/0 input Toolmaker terminals SMD OM-1 RGB LEDs BUILD LOG CURRENT ABOVE SETUP http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/191602-2003-bravada-2-18s-ab-dd-xs-singer/ BUILD LOG (2 MTX 7512's)http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarball Posted July 23, 2011 Report Share Posted July 23, 2011 (edited) ... Edited July 23, 2011 by Tarball Quote CURRENT SYSTEM: Alternator: Stock alt on mids/highs Isolated DC Power 270 SP - Charging @ 16.8v Batteries: (2) XS D1400s Power Cable: Double Runs of 1/0 KNU Kolossus Fleks Headunit: 80-PRS Sub Amp: DC 5.0k Subwoofers: 2 RE MT 15s /PSI dual .7ohm recones Subwoofer Enclosure: 9.1cubes @ 32hz - brutal. Mids & Highs Amp: CT125.4 Active Components: Mids RE XXX 6.5c Highs - 3 RE XXX tweeters per side(A pillar) Noise Control: Damplifier Pro all over the cab. Build Log If you do business with me please leave feedback here: FEEDBACK THREAD Highest Legal Score: 151.0 db Highest Musical 30 Second Average: 151.6 db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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