Guest aseanj52 Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 (edited) So, i know the big is the Alt +/- and battery +/- But i want to do the big 3 on my truck tomorrow. I have a 97 Dodge Ram V8, with a after market alt. I was wondering all the things i need to hook the 0/1 wire to. Edited July 17, 2008 by aseanj52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wL<3bass Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=13280 Did a 15sec search and found this^ Quote Vehicle: 1997 S10 Blazer 4dr 4X4 Exterior: Rear End Bagged, Black Grill, Lifted 2" Amplifiers: Rockford Fosgate T8004 & T10001bd Batteries: 2 Stinger SPV35, Kinetik HC2400 Electrical: Big 3, DC Power 290amp Alternator w/ MLA at 15.5v Enclosure: 4.2 ft³ @ 33Hz 84sq.in. of port (20sq.in. per cube) Headunit: Eclipse CD3200 w/ 80G iPod Mids/Highs: Rockford T152s (a-pillars), Rockford T162s (doors) Subwoofers: 1 15" Fi BL Fully Loaded Wire: All 1/0g Kicker Hyperflex My YouTube Videos My Fiberglass A-Pillar Build My "Seamless" Looking Box Build My DD1508 T-Line Bandpass Build "Seamless" w/ Acrylic Windows (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Stealth 8" Fiberglass Build (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Build For A Friend's '08 Cobalt 15" BL Sealed Off From The Trunk My feedback/references... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin - STAPUFT Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 From Alternator output to battery positive (fuse this wire a bit larger than your alternator) From Alternator Ground (case of alternator or as close as you can get) to Chassis Ground (frame or unibody) From Chassis Ground (frame or unibody) to Battery Ground Quote 12 - 12"s in the STAY PUFT 1989 Chevy Astro Build & Comment Log Un-Interrupted Build LogYouTube Channel Chevy Trailblazer 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS Install You have a beard of a mysterious sea captain. I would follow you to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aseanj52 Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=13280Did a 15sec search and found this^ O_O ok 2 noob moments in a row......i fail. But, ok i have a question that isn't covered by that....or i didn't see it. I have a Yellow Top, so side and top post. My truck uses Top, Can i just run the new power and ground to the side post? But i have my run of 0/1 wire already on the side for amps, would that hurt anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wL<3bass Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Lol, no.Lights run on a un-regulated power source (read: battery) so they'll dim from ANY kind of voltage drop. Even dropping from 14.4v to 13.x volts. O_O ok 2 noob moments in a row......i fail. But, ok i have a question that isn't covered by that....or i didn't see it. I have a Yellow Top, so side and top post. My truck uses Top, Can i just run the new power and ground to the side post? But i have my run of 0/1 wire already on the side for amps, would that hurt anything? yes. Quote Vehicle: 1997 S10 Blazer 4dr 4X4 Exterior: Rear End Bagged, Black Grill, Lifted 2" Amplifiers: Rockford Fosgate T8004 & T10001bd Batteries: 2 Stinger SPV35, Kinetik HC2400 Electrical: Big 3, DC Power 290amp Alternator w/ MLA at 15.5v Enclosure: 4.2 ft³ @ 33Hz 84sq.in. of port (20sq.in. per cube) Headunit: Eclipse CD3200 w/ 80G iPod Mids/Highs: Rockford T152s (a-pillars), Rockford T162s (doors) Subwoofers: 1 15" Fi BL Fully Loaded Wire: All 1/0g Kicker Hyperflex My YouTube Videos My Fiberglass A-Pillar Build My "Seamless" Looking Box Build My DD1508 T-Line Bandpass Build "Seamless" w/ Acrylic Windows (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Stealth 8" Fiberglass Build (for '05 TrailBlazer) My Build For A Friend's '08 Cobalt 15" BL Sealed Off From The Trunk My feedback/references... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin - STAPUFT Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 You can do that. It is just 2 different ways to hook up to the same battery. On the inside, the top and side terminals go to the same place. Quote 12 - 12"s in the STAY PUFT 1989 Chevy Astro Build & Comment Log Un-Interrupted Build LogYouTube Channel Chevy Trailblazer 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS Install You have a beard of a mysterious sea captain. I would follow you to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aseanj52 Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 You can do that. It is just 2 different ways to hook up to the same battery. On the inside, the top and side terminals go to the same place. So, it won't matter that my power wire is on the same mounting post? Sweet. And BTW love the Astro....I've had 2 and want another. They kick ass. easy to get the :hairtrick: I did with 4 Comp 15's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin - STAPUFT Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Yeah. Kinda' have a sick fondness for the old Astro. My granny gave it to me too. Still looks like a granny ride. No one would suspect the boomage. I usually buy batteries with both side and top posts just for the extra places to stick wires. The Astro is the opposite of your truck- the factory positions use the side terminals. That left me the top terminals to run the Alt wire in and the amp wires out. The other was the battery to chassis to alternator ground hook up. Quote 12 - 12"s in the STAY PUFT 1989 Chevy Astro Build & Comment Log Un-Interrupted Build LogYouTube Channel Chevy Trailblazer 5.1 Dolby Digital DTS Install You have a beard of a mysterious sea captain. I would follow you to hell and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aseanj52 Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Yeah. Kinda' have a sick fondness for the old Astro. My granny gave it to me too. Still looks like a granny ride. No one would suspect the boomage.I usually buy batteries with both side and top posts just for the extra places to stick wires. The Astro is the opposite of your truck- the factory positions use the side terminals. That left me the top terminals to run the Alt wire in and the amp wires out. The other was the battery to chassis to alternator ground hook up. That's what i would do with my Astros. Leave them looking stock on the outside then to surprise people with the rukus. Same thing i would do with the battery to. I haven't had it for months and when i go to competitions people still ask me about it. =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 From Alternator output to battery positive (fuse this wire a bit larger than your alternator)From Alternator Ground (case of alternator or as close as you can get) to Chassis Ground (frame or unibody) From Chassis Ground (frame or unibody) to Battery Ground typically youll see engine to body (ground) instead of that one. but either one will work since the alt bracket is grounded to the block. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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