boxman420 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 This may be a noob question but.. I have a DC power 270xp amp alt. 6 G31 agm deep cycle batteries in the trunk(i have a regular acid battery under the hood) i run a crescendo 5500 and a crecendo 1600.2 am i in need of some more runs of 0 gauge? Or do i need a dual alt set up. I only have 1 positive run of 0 gauge thats it! So im already going to do at least 3 more. I drop into the low 12s voltage wise at idle. id like to sit a little higher.. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Quote 2001 Monte carlo 2-Crescendo BC5500 Bass, Crescendo 1600.2 and crescendo 1100.4 mids and highs clarion-702, 4 ZVX 15s walled, RF 360.3, knukonceptz, toolmaker, DC power 270xp and DC power 370xp alts, PWX mids, FT1 tweets, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsix Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) I'd start with more runs of 0, I'm only going to be about 4k rms total and I did two 0ga power runs. I believe you shouldn't go more than 3k through 1 run or something about like that. So ya...more 0 is a good start. Edited May 1, 2012 by Bigsix Quote 1999 Lincoln Town Car-(build underway) - (2) SA15s, 4th order, DAT 2500.1, O2 mids n highs, 250a alt, HC 2400, Big 3.... 1994 Pontiac T/A for speeding tickets.- - Currently on jack stands, wanting to be a real race car "Your local forecast, all the ladies in the metro area should expect to see 8 inches tonight" - The Todd Decaf, on 01 November 2011 - 02:38 PM, said: i provide the ammo for destruction, the trigger finger is connected to the volume knob tho URBAN GORILLA AUDIO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa-pa-platypus Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 that batt up front is def not helping..and id ad at least 1 more...whats ur grounds situation like? Quote This isn't teeball. YOU DO NOT GET A TROPHY JUST BECAUSE YOU SHOW UP. Put the work in and then maybe get the respect when it has been earned 151.6 with single 12 at 41 hz 153.2 with 2 12's at 43 hz power: dd m4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsix Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 that batt up front is def not helping..and id ad at least 1 more...whats ur grounds situation like? before he dumps money on a battery he needs more runs of 0, he is trying to pull like 7000+watts (and a fuck ton of amps) thru 1 run.. He needs more runs regardless of his battery situation, or he will have voltage issues regardless IMO. Quote 1999 Lincoln Town Car-(build underway) - (2) SA15s, 4th order, DAT 2500.1, O2 mids n highs, 250a alt, HC 2400, Big 3.... 1994 Pontiac T/A for speeding tickets.- - Currently on jack stands, wanting to be a real race car "Your local forecast, all the ladies in the metro area should expect to see 8 inches tonight" - The Todd Decaf, on 01 November 2011 - 02:38 PM, said: i provide the ammo for destruction, the trigger finger is connected to the volume knob tho URBAN GORILLA AUDIO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa-pa-platypus Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 that batt up front is def not helping..and id ad at least 1 more...whats ur grounds situation like? before he dumps money on a battery he needs more runs of 0, he is trying to pull like 7000+watts (and a fuck ton of amps) thru 1 run.. He needs more runs regardless of his battery situation, or he will have voltage issues regardless IMO. and he can add as many runs as he likes but with that battery up front its only going to help so much... IMO he needs to do both Quote This isn't teeball. YOU DO NOT GET A TROPHY JUST BECAUSE YOU SHOW UP. Put the work in and then maybe get the respect when it has been earned 151.6 with single 12 at 41 hz 153.2 with 2 12's at 43 hz power: dd m4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxman420 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Im planning on buying a spool Or two of 0 gauge for some more runs. But someone a local shop told me "your alternator only puts out 270amps at full tilt so theres no need for more runs". but i have heard other wise on here. My car is walled so i have been dreading doing more runs.. Im aware my front battery sucks. Just bought 6 G31s so im stopping the bleeding for a little bit. Then ill up the front one to something new. Im grounded twice in the trunk on either side of the strut plate. I sanded down the area like all hell to try and get a solid ground Quote 2001 Monte carlo 2-Crescendo BC5500 Bass, Crescendo 1600.2 and crescendo 1100.4 mids and highs clarion-702, 4 ZVX 15s walled, RF 360.3, knukonceptz, toolmaker, DC power 270xp and DC power 370xp alts, PWX mids, FT1 tweets, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa-pa-platypus Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 there is actually some truth in that..but another run will allow for less resistance..id add 1 more run of power and a dedicated ground from front---> rear batt bank Quote This isn't teeball. YOU DO NOT GET A TROPHY JUST BECAUSE YOU SHOW UP. Put the work in and then maybe get the respect when it has been earned 151.6 with single 12 at 41 hz 153.2 with 2 12's at 43 hz power: dd m4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getlocivic Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 same amount of inputs your amp has needs to be the same amount of power runs ( to be safe) i know idiots out there running 2 amps that have dual 0g pwr n grnd andn only using 1 0g run..and his wire gets REAL hot i have 2 0gauge runs in my car just to be safe with whatever i decide to run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 OP, did you have another post regaurding voltage issues??? Answer me this, do you see over 15 volts at times? Quote SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjvue Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I'd start with more runs of 0, I'm only going to be about 4k rms total and I did two 0ga power runs. I believe you shouldn't go more than 3k through 1 run or something about like that. So ya...more 0 is a good start. ^^ What he say. A 270 HO alt w/ (6) Group31 in the back and we're choking the current with one 1/0? I would do (2) positive and (2) Negative of OFC 1/0. Took me two spool (100ft) to complete the mission! =) Quote My Build Log- T E A M S U N D O W N A U D I O - 2013 DbDrag WF SS1-2 - 5th Place 154.6db 2013 MECA Mod3 CA State Final Champ 153.4db Powered by: Sundown Audio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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