GS300Cali93 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 First of I want to say thank you guys for all the help in still learning. Ok so anyways I had a question bout when you do the big three what size wire do you use I will be running 2 gauge power and ground wires so do I need to get 2 gauge wire kit to do the big three or 0 gauge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-navi-916 Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 personal preference which ever you choose I would just do the 0. Myself BUILDLOG http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=61862 "98crewcab"Never a POS....just always "a work in progress" lol that's how we roll bitches!!! Your a lowlife kid. I bet your mother wants to kill herself for not swallowing your ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS300Cali93 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 personal preference which ever you choose I would just do the 0. Myself Ok thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Schenk Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 I would do 1/0 ofc minimum but that's me me. In my mountaineer I have 2 runs of 1/0 ofc for big 4 it all depends on how much power ur running and if your ever going to upgrade to more power. I always do overkill but that's me. On 3/28/2014 at 4:22 PM, KyLar96 said: Its all about the music anyway..... Do a proper install, something your happy with, Fuck everyone else...... improve in time, where you can..... its not rocket science... Tiburon build //www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174059-97-hyundai-tiburon-build-from-ramming-to-slamming-slow-5k-build/ 2000 Mountaineer build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/186736-2000-mountaineer-build-from-ramming-to-slamming-part-iislow-5k-builddc-audio-americanbassxspowersingerarcaudiostingershcavideo-on-pg7/ 2000 Mercury Mountaineer: Electrical:Singer 360 hairpin powdercoated white alt, Big 4 double run 1/0 SHCA OFC, 4 runs 1/0 OFC SHCA, limitless 70ah, HU: Pioneer deh80prs interiors: Skar sk85.4 on sb acoustics neo dome tweeters 2 Mmats sq4100s on 4 silver flute 8s(4ohm) SUB Stage: 3 DC5K [email protected] on 6 ascendant audio mayhem 12s d1.4s fully loaded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooTxBeeR Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 You should wire for the demands that are present or will be present. If you will be running 3-4k you'll be fine with 1/0 wire. Around 2k, you can get away with 2 to 1 awg wire. I'll check when I get home, I have a picture to help figure out what wire is needed for certain lengths and amperage demands On 11/20/2012 at 8:54 PM, AMI CUSTOMS said: Turned mine up today at a light, guy next to me his steering wheel started moving and he looked over at me like I was a magician lol. On 5/9/2012 at 8:45 PM, skittlesRgood said: fuck the plating. look at what the main metal used is. you could buy unicorn blood plated terminals but if its just covering up dog shit, whats the point On 4/10/2013 at 12:26 PM, mrd6 said: I'll admit, half way through sanding that fiberglass in the rain and cold while I was all itchy I was definitely starting to question why i was doing this haha Soon To Be '04 Ford Escape US Alternator 280A Hairpin D4800 Under the Hood (6) XP3000's in Rear 1/0 SHCA & XS Power 4 runs to back TORK2 kit from Tony @ CE Auto Supply Pioneer DEH-80PRS DD AW6.5 (2) per door *Tweeter Unkown* DD SS4a & C3d (2) SCV4000 @ .5Ohm (2) 15" Sundown Zv5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS300Cali93 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 You should wire for the demands that are present or will be present. If you will be running 3-4k you'll be fine with 1/0 wire. Around 2k, you can get away with 2 to 1 awg wire. I'll check when I get home, I have a picture to help figure out what wire is needed for certain lengths and amperage demands ok thanksYea I'm planning on upgrading to around 2k at the most so with that being said what amp h/o alt should I run? Would be ok to go bigger for possible higher wattage system later on in the future? And I'm planning on running 2 guage power and grounds right now if that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooTxBeeR Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 You should wire for the demands that are present or will be present. If you will be running 3-4k you'll be fine with 1/0 wire. Around 2k, you can get away with 2 to 1 awg wire. I'll check when I get home, I have a picture to help figure out what wire is needed for certain lengths and amperage demands ok thanksYea I'm planning on upgrading to around 2k at the most so with that being said what amp h/o alt should I run? Would be ok to go bigger for possible higher wattage system later on in the future? And I'm planning on running 2 guage power and grounds right now if that helps Going big from the get go to prepare for larger systems down the road, is what a lot do. Right now I have a 700watt amp,but getting a 280a alt. I'll never see battery voltages because the alt will handle it like nothing, but, in the future when I want to get a higher power system, my electrical will already be ready for the new demands.Edit: and as far as what alt to get, there's many, mechman, iraggi, singer,us alts, DC power.and a few I probably forgot, also if you want,you can even find an auto electric pave to rebuild one to a higher amperage. I remember for my civic,I was on a strong budget. Had a stock, dead 60a alt. Got it rebuilt to a 120a, man out did great,and only cosy me $1w0 On 11/20/2012 at 8:54 PM, AMI CUSTOMS said: Turned mine up today at a light, guy next to me his steering wheel started moving and he looked over at me like I was a magician lol. On 5/9/2012 at 8:45 PM, skittlesRgood said: fuck the plating. look at what the main metal used is. you could buy unicorn blood plated terminals but if its just covering up dog shit, whats the point On 4/10/2013 at 12:26 PM, mrd6 said: I'll admit, half way through sanding that fiberglass in the rain and cold while I was all itchy I was definitely starting to question why i was doing this haha Soon To Be '04 Ford Escape US Alternator 280A Hairpin D4800 Under the Hood (6) XP3000's in Rear 1/0 SHCA & XS Power 4 runs to back TORK2 kit from Tony @ CE Auto Supply Pioneer DEH-80PRS DD AW6.5 (2) per door *Tweeter Unkown* DD SS4a & C3d (2) SCV4000 @ .5Ohm (2) 15" Sundown Zv5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS300Cali93 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 You should wire for the demands that are present or will be present. If you will be running 3-4k you'll be fine with 1/0 wire. Around 2k, you can get away with 2 to 1 awg wire. I'll check when I get home, I have a picture to help figure out what wire is needed for certain lengths and amperage demands ok thanksYea I'm planning on upgrading to around 2k at the most so with that being said what amp h/o alt should I run? Would be ok to go bigger for possible higher wattage system later on in the future? And I'm planning on running 2 guage power and grounds right now if that helps Going big from the get go to prepare for larger systems down the road, is what a lot do. Right now I have a 700watt amp,but getting a 280a alt. I'll never see battery voltages because the alt will handle it like nothing, but, in the future when I want to get a higher power system, my electrical will already be ready for the new demands.Edit: and as far as what alt to get, there's many, mechman, iraggi, singer,us alts, DC power.and a few I probably forgot, also if you want,you can even find an auto electric pave to rebuild one to a higher amperage. I remember for my civic,I was on a strong budget. Had a stock, dead 60a alt. Got it rebuilt to a 120a, man out did great,and only cosy me $1w0 Ok cool and update it looks like I need to go with 1/0 gauge wire for the amount of amperage I'll be running and the length from my battery to where my secondary battery will be locatedI have a diagram I'm following but idk how to post it on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RooTxBeeR Posted April 5, 2016 Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 On 11/20/2012 at 8:54 PM, AMI CUSTOMS said: Turned mine up today at a light, guy next to me his steering wheel started moving and he looked over at me like I was a magician lol. On 5/9/2012 at 8:45 PM, skittlesRgood said: fuck the plating. look at what the main metal used is. you could buy unicorn blood plated terminals but if its just covering up dog shit, whats the point On 4/10/2013 at 12:26 PM, mrd6 said: I'll admit, half way through sanding that fiberglass in the rain and cold while I was all itchy I was definitely starting to question why i was doing this haha Soon To Be '04 Ford Escape US Alternator 280A Hairpin D4800 Under the Hood (6) XP3000's in Rear 1/0 SHCA & XS Power 4 runs to back TORK2 kit from Tony @ CE Auto Supply Pioneer DEH-80PRS DD AW6.5 (2) per door *Tweeter Unkown* DD SS4a & C3d (2) SCV4000 @ .5Ohm (2) 15" Sundown Zv5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS300Cali93 Posted April 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2016 That one is way different then the one I saw. What's 3 guage never seen that used before it's all 1/0 or 00 how do you post pictures on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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