MattVogel Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Fix that ground. Rookies use the seat bracket for a ground. ^^That is exactly what i thought when i saw that pic..think about it, you double bolted the box and it looks like you have 8 or 10 gauge running to and from those bolts.. to ground to the body through that bolt with a run of 0/1 us never going to allow that amp to be pushed to the limit and you risk heating things up.^^ Says the guy with one post.... He has dual frame grounds...Edit:Ninja'd... Lol Doesn't matter how many posts I have. I still know that attempting to use a stock bolt for a ground when trying to push that kind of power through the system is not going to work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252chevyboyz Posted March 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 True doesnt matter the post count and you are right cause grounding to a seat bolt does cause heat issues and you would never get the full potential of the amp unless you did frame grounds - 1997 Chevy Tahoe- Big 3 (1/0)- Dual Autocraft Batts- JVC KD-A315 HU- AQ 2200.1D- 18" AQ HDC3- Box w/ Removable Port (6ft^3 @ 36hz & 6.7ft^3 @ 42hz)- 39' 1/0 & 13' 2/0 Flex-A-Prene My Selling Feedback Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Hey Matt, Where in MI are you? UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252chevyboyz Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 Also removed the very rear speakers that were on the roof. - 1997 Chevy Tahoe- Big 3 (1/0)- Dual Autocraft Batts- JVC KD-A315 HU- AQ 2200.1D- 18" AQ HDC3- Box w/ Removable Port (6ft^3 @ 36hz & 6.7ft^3 @ 42hz)- 39' 1/0 & 13' 2/0 Flex-A-Prene My Selling Feedback Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252chevyboyz Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Just blew my intake gasket going to the bank today and lost every bit of coolant in the engine. Luckily was able to pull in the bank and shut it off before it overheated very much. Got a 195 degree thermostat in it and it only went to 210 on the gauge. Then got it towed to Ralph's Tune Up (only guys I let touch my truck). I covered the 35 dollar tow charge but then got a $570 dollar quote to fix it so needless to say I'll have to get the parents to chip in on that bill when it comes. - 1997 Chevy Tahoe- Big 3 (1/0)- Dual Autocraft Batts- JVC KD-A315 HU- AQ 2200.1D- 18" AQ HDC3- Box w/ Removable Port (6ft^3 @ 36hz & 6.7ft^3 @ 42hz)- 39' 1/0 & 13' 2/0 Flex-A-Prene My Selling Feedback Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiolamb6 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 ouch that sucks bro hope thats all that has to be fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252chevyboyz Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 The guy I took it to is a chevy fanatic. While I was there he talked to me about it and got me to stick the hose in the radiator and let it run. He showed me where it was leaking well it was more or less just running out the whole perimeter of the intake. I was thinking the worst like a head gasket but he told me don't worry I got this under control so I feel good about it. Hopefully it won't be but a 2 day job cause I need to get it back to wash it and detail the inside for the show on May 11th in Wilson, NC - 1997 Chevy Tahoe- Big 3 (1/0)- Dual Autocraft Batts- JVC KD-A315 HU- AQ 2200.1D- 18" AQ HDC3- Box w/ Removable Port (6ft^3 @ 36hz & 6.7ft^3 @ 42hz)- 39' 1/0 & 13' 2/0 Flex-A-Prene My Selling Feedback Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COLTON94 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Wow $570 for a intake gasket what kind of motor is it? Iv done numerous intake swaps and iv never spent more then $25 on gaskets and rtv silicone and 3 hrs of my time havnt had one leak yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbox88 Posted May 7, 2013 Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 Damn dude, shitty luck. UBL | Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
252chevyboyz Posted May 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2013 It's a 5.7L Vortec and the "upper & lower" intake gaskets needed replacing. Got to take the ad compressor off and take all the plastic intake part off then take off the intake manifold. Pretty much everything right before taking valve covers and heads off. - 1997 Chevy Tahoe- Big 3 (1/0)- Dual Autocraft Batts- JVC KD-A315 HU- AQ 2200.1D- 18" AQ HDC3- Box w/ Removable Port (6ft^3 @ 36hz & 6.7ft^3 @ 42hz)- 39' 1/0 & 13' 2/0 Flex-A-Prene My Selling Feedback Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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