04coly15s Posted October 20, 2013 Report Posted October 20, 2013 Hey guys I know this is probably going to sound really dumb but I just want a solid answer. I understand running power to the battery bank in the back (multiple runs) But why run the grounds all the way to the front also? Is it better grounding in the engine bay or something like that any help would be greatly appreciated. I just want to know what the benefit is for doing this. Thanks guys
afrakes Posted October 20, 2013 Report Posted October 20, 2013 Can't say I have heard of this. You always want your ground wires to be as close to the equipment your grounding as possible. Shorter run=greater efficiency. Vehicle: 2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD WT Head Unit: Pioneer DEH- Mids/Highs: Focal Integration ISC 165’s (front) Subs/Amps: TBD
Brandonbkd Posted October 20, 2013 Report Posted October 20, 2013 Don't run your grounds all the way to the front. Its not gonna be worth it unless you have like 100k and 100 runs of cable. Just ground to the chassis FI BL18 Build Log: CLICK HERE!! 2003 Explorer Sport: FI BL18 SoundQubed 2200 at 0.7ohm Pioneer DEH-2500UI Pioneer 6 x 8s Rockford Fosgate 6 x 9s 5 ft^3 box at 35hz Lots of Mega Mat
n8ball2013 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Posted October 20, 2013 I run mine to the front. THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger.
TRON Posted October 20, 2013 Report Posted October 20, 2013 Depends on a few things: Your vehicle, your electrical demands and how much money (or wire) you have. Bascially, a single 1/0 AWG ground, say 15' run, is almost the same as using the frame of the vehicle. So if you have a single 1/0 positive run from the front, you should be fine with a frame ground and if you had two runs of 1/0 positive, you should have either one frame gound and one 1/0 ground run or just two runs of 1/0 ground. For every positive run, you need an equal ground. Check out CE Auto Electic Supply's video on this subject, they explaine all of this stuff in detail. Avalanche Alpine Type S comps Alpine Type S 10'' Alpine MPR-F300 Alpine MRX-M50 Mechamn 270 XS Power d3400s
04coly15s Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Posted October 20, 2013 ok ive just been seeing it a lot on vehicles people running 4 runs of + and 4 runs of - from the front to the back I just wondered the advantage of it I know typically you want your grounds close to your equipment that's why I posted this just wanted some inside knowledge on it right now im running 2 + 1/0 from the front to my battery bank in my bed but all my grounds come out and are grounded to the mount point for my bed. so I was wondering ( cuz im having voltage issues) if running 2+ runs on 1/0 grounds to the front would be beneficial or help my issues and im planning a fairly decent upgrade which would require more runs anyways so I was gunna just do it all at once
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