OrionStang Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 My plan is to run 0awg from my batteries to my aluminum bussbars(using like a distribution block), then 0awg from the bars to my amp. I have only six oawg inputs on the bars and 4 need to go to the amp. So two wires from battery to bussbar, then 4 from bussbar to amp(not fused). Sketch of what I plan. This is only the positives, there will be a bar for the negatives, too. Will this work right? Or does having only 2 wires from the batteries negate the affects of using dual inputs? Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBetterMethod Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) It'll work fine. The double input reduces resistance in wiring slightly. There probably won't be any difference between using 1 run or two over such a small distance, but a little extra wire can't hurt. Edited December 16, 2011 by TheBetterMethod Quote 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon Pioneer 9400BH Fi Q 15, SAZ1500dV3 The first build>>> http://www.stevemead...-outback-build/ 140.9 @ 36hz Sealed on dash! REBUILT!!! 2 Fi Q 15s, 2 SAZ1500dv3 146.9 @ 39hz dBDRA certified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy95 Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 ive never done anything like this, but it would seem like going from 2 to 4 is almost a waste, but that would depend on lengths of the wire also. Quote Best Score to Date : 160.5 dB Outlaw (47Hz)[4 XM 15's & 2 Taramps Bass 12k's] BL : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/147800-chevyboy95s-4-15s-7krms-wall-1533-db-on-half-power/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hitemwiththeflex/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted December 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 So should I fuse the wire between the batteries and bussbars? Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted December 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 ive never done anything like this, but it would seem like going from 2 to 4 is almost a waste, but that would depend on lengths of the wire also. That's kind of what I was thinking. The 2 runs are about 18", the 4 runs are only a few inches. Might just try to stuff all four runs into the wheel well, straight from battery to amp. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBetterMethod Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) Yeah I'd fuse between the battery and bar. If you're only going a total of about 20 inches you might be better off just using 2 runs of + and ditching the dist. block, All those extra connections will be a bit of a pain. Edited December 16, 2011 by TheBetterMethod Quote 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon Pioneer 9400BH Fi Q 15, SAZ1500dV3 The first build>>> http://www.stevemead...-outback-build/ 140.9 @ 36hz Sealed on dash! REBUILT!!! 2 Fi Q 15s, 2 SAZ1500dv3 146.9 @ 39hz dBDRA certified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA98hoe Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) Don't use bussbar there's not enough inputs..go directly from battery..your chokeing amperage going from 2 to 4 its defeating the purpose.. Edited December 16, 2011 by dc98hoe Quote TEAM DC AUDIO VEHICLE:98 chevy tahoe 2wd 3-4 drop HEADUNIT:alpine 9886 PREAMP:arcaudio FRONT STAGE:4-6 1/2s selinium,DD component set and 4-selinium tweeters in each door KICKPANELS:jl audio 5 1/4 REAR DOORS: dd components 6 1/2s HIGHS AMPS:zapco 750.2 on front doors,zapco an another 750.2 on kicks and rear doors SUBS:4-ascendant audio 18s with 5 spiders in a custom box built by KINGSUV SUB AMP: 2-dc7.5s ALTERNATORS: 3-mechmans 1- 425comp, 1-smd spec350, 1-270 with adj voltage harness on custom dc bracket WIRE:10-runs 0g front to back BATTERIES:6-d1400s TL results:157.1 at 38hz and 156.8 at headrest score @37hz. STATE AND NATIONAL RECORD IN MECA S5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioB Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Don't use bussbar there's not enough inputs..go directly from battery..your chocking amperage going from 2 to 4 its defeating the purpose.. x2 Quote 12- DC Audio m2Lvl3 12's1- Hertz HSK3 way2- DC5K's2- ZX350.42- Stinger SP1500D batteries in rear3- runs of 1/0ga. to the rearTeam DC Audiodcsoundlab.com Quality is all in how you take pictures I have plenty of projects that look WAY better on camera then in person crazy to fit so many in so little. Reminds me of some of the porns I've seen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy95 Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Don't use bussbar there's not enough inputs..go directly from battery..your chokeing amperage going from 2 to 4 its defeating the purpose.. X2, the 2 runs are longer than the 4 so its completely pointless, the amount that can go through 4 is limited by the 2 long runs. Quote Best Score to Date : 160.5 dB Outlaw (47Hz)[4 XM 15's & 2 Taramps Bass 12k's] BL : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/147800-chevyboy95s-4-15s-7krms-wall-1533-db-on-half-power/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hitemwiththeflex/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted December 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 That's what I thought, just wasn't sure. Still learning here lol. Thanks for the clarification guys. Quote SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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