Rmichael91 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Posted September 21, 2013 I have a question about installing a second "stand alone" alternator/charging system like this, if you dont mind the slight thread jack OP. Is there a benefit, or is it required, to run a ground wire from the front batt to the rear? Its piece of mind to some. I see it as completing the charging circuit for all involved batteries. Can't really have too many grounds.
Rmichael91 Posted September 21, 2013 Report Posted September 21, 2013 @OP - I'd do big 3 on both just for ease of mind, never know down the road you might switch that alt out. Besides your doing all the grounds big 3 wise for the second alt, might as well add in the positive for the stock system. Don't forget the pcm loop though. Overkills better than being short somewhere
Karkov Posted September 29, 2013 Report Posted September 29, 2013 Could always have the highs run from the stock (plus big 3) side of things then the second alt would soley be for BIG BASSSSSSSSSS I have a 370 PCM controlled alt but am gonna get a second alt just for the bass with an external regulator and I plan on having all highs/mids run from the original electrical (with upgraded alt and wire) then the second alt that will be charging at a high voltage with ONLY be for Bass!! $.02 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0
get_us Posted September 29, 2013 Author Report Posted September 29, 2013 Could always have the highs run from the stock (plus big 3) side of things then the second alt would soley be for BIG BASSSSSSSSSS I have a 370 PCM controlled alt but am gonna get a second alt just for the bass with an external regulator and I plan on having all highs/mids run from the original electrical (with upgraded alt and wire) then the second alt that will be charging at a high voltage with ONLY be for Bass!! $.02 Now that's not a bad idea!
rockFord_Expedition Posted September 29, 2013 Report Posted September 29, 2013 I have a question about installing a second "stand alone" alternator/charging system like this, if you dont mind the slight thread jack OP. Is there a benefit, or is it required, to run a ground wire from the front batt to the rear? No benefit. It's been proven that grounding to the frame is better than a front to back ground run. Look it up on here, Tony and Tony put together a nice video. Old School/New School RF Build March 2015 SOTM Winner How to crimp large wire
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