1996BLKBauer Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Let me start with what I have, My truck is a 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition, which means I have the 130amp Alternator. I am looking for a cheaper, but not a garbage Battery to support the system I am putting in my truck. But after looking online at some battery prices, and seeing most well over $200, I just gave up, There was no way I can afford that. I have set myself a budget of at MAXIMUM of $200, including tax, and shipping(If I need to buy online). My local shop suggested Optima, but it is out of my price range @ $240, or a High Output Interstate Battery, which only costs $150, but I have never had experience with Interstate battery's. I am honestly open to anything. My system is not SPL, I will be running 2 12inch subs, with a 500watt RMS amp, and 4 door speakers with 200watt RMS. I already plan on doing the "Big 3", so I know I can get the most out of my system and alternator. I plan on running some 4 gauge wire, unless somebody can explain why anything bigger would help, considering my system does not draw enough power to need 2, or 0 gauge wire. Plus 2, or 0 gauge is much more expensive, then 4 gauge. My third and final question is about battery terminals. I know it is much cheaper to just hook every thing up with ring terminals, bit im my honest opinion, it looks horrible, and I would like to go for a clean look. so what are some CHEAP, but not junk battery terminals I can use? Any input would be great, much thanks, Harold. Quote 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 AWD So far with the Ford/JBL Stock Stereo system, Alpine System coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianaBassHead Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 i would suggest battery terminals and wiring from knukonceptz. You honestly won't need an upgraded battery with the power you're running. the big 3 should be plenty. Quote Audio Build Ride: 2002 Chevy Blazer 4 door Head Unit: Pioneer deh-80prs Subs: 4 DC Level 3 15's in a 4th order wall designed by Trent Choate and Jeff Smith Subs Amp: AQ 3500.1 at wired at .5 (soon to be 2) Mids/Highs Amp: Skar 85.4 Mids/Highs: Skar components Electrical: Mechman 270 amp alt, 2 runs of Knu 0 gauge, XS Power d3400, 2 Deka Group 9a31 Build log : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167658-indianabasshead-blazer-dc-audio-4th-order-wall-build/ Perfomance Build 2003 Nissan 350z Greddy Twin Turbo, 3" Test pipes with Borla high-flow cats, Crawford Performance Plenum, Greddy E-manage Ultimate ECU Exedy Racing Clutch, Built Motor by Racing Innovations Greddy Over-fender aero kit (1 of 20 ever made), 19" Racing Hart r5 pro wheels 466rwhp Bike 2008 Midnight Blue Kawasaki ZX-14 Stretched 8" and lowered, Brocks Sidewinder exhaust, Power Commander 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1996BLKBauer Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 i would suggest battery terminals and wiring from knukonceptz. You honestly won't need an upgraded battery with the power you're running. the big 3 should be plenty. I appreciate the reply. With my battery, it is a Walmart Battery, and I want to replace it anyway, one of the cells is dying, and it is just above 12 volts, so it is going out. I will be sure to check out Knukonceptz for some terminals. Quote 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 AWD So far with the Ford/JBL Stock Stereo system, Alpine System coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getlocivic Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 no need for a big beefy battery for a 700w total system new battery under the hood and big 3 and youll be fine doing big 3 in 4g will work in your situation also and 4g is fine for the amps also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerHouse407 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 what amp are you running?? and i would check out the knu CCA wire it is 0 guage but only $2 a foot so you could do the big 3 with it and run it to your amp so you could upgrade in the future. just a option. eather way i would do the big 3 with 0. Quote 2003 VW Jetta Wagon AA Mayhem 15's Flatline BA2 2 XS D3100's in rear Shuriken BT80 under hood Mike Singer 250A SHCA and KnuKonceptz wire Big 4+ AQ / Dayton pro mids+monsoon tweets My Build : http://www.stevemead...35#entry1989435 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getlocivic Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 what amp are you running?? and i would check out the knu CCA wire it is 0 guage but only $2 a foot so you could do the big 3 with it and run it to your amp so you could upgrade in the future. just a option. eather way i would do the big 3 with 0. honestly i would rather have OFC 4gauge wire instead of 0g CCA.. cca wire totally sucks in my book but UNLESS you do plan on upgrading in the future.. the 0g is complete overkill and kind of a waste of money and there is OFC 0g on ebay for cheaper than 2bux a foot.. OFC is ALWAYS better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1996BLKBauer Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 The 2 amps I am running are an Alpine MRP-M500, and a much older Sony XM-4045, the Sony I don't think needs 4 Gauge to go to it, I was considering just running 8 gauge.But I am for sure running 4 gauge to the Alpine amp. As for the wire, my local shop has some high strand wire for $1.39 a foot. I figure I should just go with that, that way I don't have to wait, and pay for shipping. Quote 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 AWD So far with the Ford/JBL Stock Stereo system, Alpine System coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getlocivic Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 The 2 amps I am running are an Alpine MRP-M500, and a much older Sony XM-4045, the Sony I don't think needs 4 Gauge to go to it, I was considering just running 8 gauge.But I am for sure running 4 gauge to the Alpine amp. As for the wire, my local shop has some high strand wire for $1.39 a foot. I figure I should just go with that, that way I don't have to wait, and pay for shipping. no need to waste wire and run 2 positive wires.. alpine m500 and small amp.. single ofc run of 4g front to back..and use a distrobution block and do your 8g to the sony and 4g or 8g to the alpine single 4g run to distobution block..simple as pie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerHouse407 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 The 2 amps I am running are an Alpine MRP-M500, and a much older Sony XM-4045, the Sony I don't think needs 4 Gauge to go to it, I was considering just running 8 gauge.But I am for sure running 4 gauge to the Alpine amp. As for the wire, my local shop has some high strand wire for $1.39 a foot. I figure I should just go with that, that way I don't have to wait, and pay for shipping. yeah in that case just do that and go to autozone and get a battery with a 3 year warrinty so if you burn it up you can swap it out. also i know cca is not then best but its a option. but if you have the $ for ofc then its a no brainer. Quote 2003 VW Jetta Wagon AA Mayhem 15's Flatline BA2 2 XS D3100's in rear Shuriken BT80 under hood Mike Singer 250A SHCA and KnuKonceptz wire Big 4+ AQ / Dayton pro mids+monsoon tweets My Build : http://www.stevemead...35#entry1989435 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1996BLKBauer Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thanks for the info, I guess just running one larger gauge and then splitting it in to the two amps never came to mind. It makes a lot of sense. I think most of my problem is that I am over thinking everything, and thinking my system is bigger then it actually is. I get pretty hyped up when I watch Youtube videos with guys with 15's and 18's and have well over 6000 watts of power. I just want my system to be headache free , and sound good. Not buying a HO battery will help me install everything a lot quicker. Quote 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer V8 AWD So far with the Ford/JBL Stock Stereo system, Alpine System coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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