gatorboy112 Posted September 9, 2012 Report Posted September 9, 2012 I just got mailed my new mechman 270a alternator which has been very much needed to replace my 110a. the Only question I have before my brother installs it is upgrading the power and ground wire for the alternator for my 2008 escalade esv. I know nothing about this stuff and he's mechanically inclined enough to work on cars but he recommended me ordering some 4gauge wire from knukonceptz before he does the install. my question is how many feet of power and ground wire is needed, and also is 4 gauge wire big enough or do i need to go with something bigger? i saw on the description that the 4 handles up to 150A. i'm currently only running one 1200w rms amp and plan on eventually going to a 2k mono amp. thanks!
SnowDrifter Posted September 9, 2012 Report Posted September 9, 2012 Lol @ 4gauge for 270a. Use 0 gauge, minimum. If it were me, I'd double up on the 0 gauge ~~~~~~~~SAY NO TO PHOTOBUCKET~~~~~~~~ Snow's DD-1 tracks here: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167433-snows-dd-1-tracks/ My take on OFC vs CCA: https://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/110381-things-that-piss-you-off-in-the-car-audio-world/?do=findComment&comment=2461444
WastedTalent Posted September 9, 2012 Report Posted September 9, 2012 Probably? No. Definitely. It's as snowdrifter said. 0 gauge minimum. Double up would be better. Sheena = pedobear
Mlcantin Posted September 9, 2012 Report Posted September 9, 2012 Probably? No. Definitely. It's as snowdrifter said. 0 gauge minimum. Double up would be better. I didn't mean the probably literally i meant it as in go with
rockFord_Expedition Posted September 9, 2012 Report Posted September 9, 2012 I would recommend a minimum of 1/0 and dependiing on the length of the run, you will most likely want to double up if it is more than 3 ft or so. You ask how much wire you need, one way to figure it is use something like a shoe string and just measure the lengths of wire you need that way. Old School/New School RF Build March 2015 SOTM Winner How to crimp large wire
TylerParrish Posted September 9, 2012 Report Posted September 9, 2012 Yep, like everyone else said, minimum of 1/0 gauge, hell, I figure everyone should do atleast 1/0 gauge no matter what size the amp is! But one run of 1/0 gauge should be fine since it's short. Just look up the Big 3and what it is and do that and you could use CCA wire, but I suggest OFC for this. Just my $0.02 CCA (copper clad aluminum)=aluminum OFC (oxygen free copper)=copper What the f**k is an appropriate signature supposed to look like?2013 Kia Forte Koup Pioneer AVH-X4600BT iDMax 12 DD M1c @ 2 ohms Rockford Prime 200.2 Pioneer 6.75" Comp Set XS S3400, D2700 Project DB Battery Terminals Axxess ASWC Stinger HPM Everywhereeee 90 Sq. Ft. of Stinger Roadkill Stock Alt Stuff To Come Sundown X-12 New Amp New Comps 4 Channel Amp My Current Build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167462-13-kia-forte-koup-dd-setup/ My Old Build: http://www.stevemead..._+2000 +mustang Avatar Courtesy of SnowDrifter
gatorboy112 Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Posted September 9, 2012 Yep, like everyone else said, minimum of 1/0 gauge, hell, I figure everyone should do atleast 1/0 gauge no matter what size the amp is! But one run of 1/0 gauge should be fine since it's short. Just look up the Big 3and what it is and do that and you could use CCA wire, but I suggest OFC for this. Just my $0.02 CCA (copper clad aluminum)=aluminum OFC (oxygen free copper)=copper what do you mean look up the big 3? and thank yall very much for yalls help! i'm clueless with car audio and ive been having crazy electrical issues and hoping this alternator is the answer to my problems in my escalade.
gatorboy112 Posted September 9, 2012 Author Report Posted September 9, 2012 also can anyone recommend a brand/site i should go with. i can't find any 00 on the knukoncept site. and all their stuff is cca.
Mlcantin Posted September 9, 2012 Report Posted September 9, 2012 Yep, like everyone else said, minimum of 1/0 gauge, hell, I figure everyone should do atleast 1/0 gauge no matter what size the amp is! But one run of 1/0 gauge should be fine since it's short. Just look up the Big 3and what it is and do that and you could use CCA wire, but I suggest OFC for this. Just my $0.02 CCA (copper clad aluminum)=aluminum OFC (oxygen free copper)=copper what do you mean look up the big 3? and thank yall very much for yalls help! i'm clueless with car audio and ive been having crazy electrical issues and hoping this alternator is the answer to my problems in my escalade. The big 3 gives your electrical system more power. You can buy the upgarde here http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_i1209_big-3-upgrade-kits.html
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