siucsaluki11 Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Do you think I could get away with a single run of 1/0 or should i be looking at some 3/0 or a double run of 1/0? This build is going to take some time to save up all the cash for the compoents and what not. Ill probably do it in stages. Im trying to figure out how many stages and what to do in each. I can almost gaurentee that the subs and amps will be split into two stages unless i hit the lotto, lol, probably gunna spend all my tax refund and spare cash on this. If you guys would like to give me any input on the order in which to do things, that would also be appreciated. Possible order: Stage 1: 2 AQ HDC3 15s 1 amp (sundown/aq/ab? still not decided) Whatever wiring will be needed, upgrade the batt under the hood and get atleast one group 31 batt for the back. Stage 2: HO alt and more batts Stage 3: final 2 subs and a 2nd amp and build a new box. That sound like a decent way to go? Quote woman..cant live with em...cant shoot em...guess were all fucked You might be a Redneck if you use your leftover gutters for a speaker box port... YOU JUST LOST THE GAMER.I.P. Blazer=========================Last setup was in the 141s on music (37hz) with 2 12s and 1kw in a 4dr blazer.2010 Mitsubishi Lancer DE2 12in Clarions (kept from blazer)HiFonics BRZ1700.1d (at 2 ohms BLOWN) [JBL GTS180X for subs currently 60wRMS x2ch!!!!!! This works for till i get the blown amp fixed] Alpine 4ch salvaged from blazer (currently near death)9887 peerless 7s in the doors and CDT tweeters ran active no speakers in the rearKintik HC1400 under the hood.metered once a while ago, dont remember it...was piss poor compared to the blazer, mid 130s i think....looking to replace subs and amp when i have money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derrick824 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 You will want at least 2 runs of 1/0awg power wire. If you're going with a 3kwatt amp off the amp from the start then Stage1 should consist of an HO alt, wire, and a couple good batts. Get the biggest HO alt and best batts you can from the start and avoid needing to upgrade later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI James Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 id use multiple runs myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 If you're going to have a big battery in the back right beside the amp you could probably get away with a single run of 0 gauge as long as your alt is only around 200A. If you have a bigger alt or only a small battery in the back you'll want 2 runs at least. Personally I would do 2 runs in the first place and be done with it. Quote 10.x volts fo' life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siucsaluki11 Posted December 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Alright. 2 runs it is then. 300a alt and some batts. Due to money, i may do enough batts on the first part just for the first part, then when stage two comes i may finish it. Im only 20 and the next3-5 months ill be taking classes at acoustic edge, and thas m-f 9-5, so i wont be able to work, which blows. Hopefully ill have a nice sized tax return, should be enough to get half of the shyt i need (speakers and amp wise). Is there a brand of HO alt anyone can reccomend. The vehicle this is going in is a 2000 chevy blazer with the 4.3L V6 Quote woman..cant live with em...cant shoot em...guess were all fucked You might be a Redneck if you use your leftover gutters for a speaker box port... YOU JUST LOST THE GAMER.I.P. Blazer=========================Last setup was in the 141s on music (37hz) with 2 12s and 1kw in a 4dr blazer.2010 Mitsubishi Lancer DE2 12in Clarions (kept from blazer)HiFonics BRZ1700.1d (at 2 ohms BLOWN) [JBL GTS180X for subs currently 60wRMS x2ch!!!!!! This works for till i get the blown amp fixed] Alpine 4ch salvaged from blazer (currently near death)9887 peerless 7s in the doors and CDT tweeters ran active no speakers in the rearKintik HC1400 under the hood.metered once a while ago, dont remember it...was piss poor compared to the blazer, mid 130s i think....looking to replace subs and amp when i have money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcro_61 Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 (edited) Alright. 2 runs it is then. 300a alt and some batts. Due to money, i may do enough batts on the first part just for the first part, then when stage two comes i may finish it. Im only 20 and the next3-5 months ill be taking classes at acoustic edge, and thas m-f 9-5, so i wont be able to work, which blows. Hopefully ill have a nice sized tax return, should be enough to get half of the shyt i need (speakers and amp wise). Is there a brand of HO alt anyone can reccomend. The vehicle this is going in is a 2000 chevy blazer with the 4.3L V6 For the begining you can use a stock alternator from a larger truck, 140amps as a starter since you dont have much money. If you search on some blazer sites, there are stickies in the electrical and stereo sections. I know offhand the 2002 escalade has that as an option, 140 alt. It is a direct bolt in and it plugs right in. No cutting required. Edited December 29, 2008 by jcro_61 Quote 2015 Chevy Sonic CTX65cs - Image Dynamics 6.5" front CTX65 - Image Dynamics 6.5" rear Rockford Fosgate 3Sixty.3Rockford Fosgate PBR300x4Sundown SAE-600D Sundown SD3-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siucsaluki11 Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Thanks man, did not know that. Is there a cretain one youd reccomend? Maybe s10v8 or whatever it is? I was on that for a while cuz i was thinkin of dropping an LS1 in there, which i would still like to do someday. Probably will when the v6 dies, till then, its time to turn it into a ground pounder. Quote woman..cant live with em...cant shoot em...guess were all fucked You might be a Redneck if you use your leftover gutters for a speaker box port... YOU JUST LOST THE GAMER.I.P. Blazer=========================Last setup was in the 141s on music (37hz) with 2 12s and 1kw in a 4dr blazer.2010 Mitsubishi Lancer DE2 12in Clarions (kept from blazer)HiFonics BRZ1700.1d (at 2 ohms BLOWN) [JBL GTS180X for subs currently 60wRMS x2ch!!!!!! This works for till i get the blown amp fixed] Alpine 4ch salvaged from blazer (currently near death)9887 peerless 7s in the doors and CDT tweeters ran active no speakers in the rearKintik HC1400 under the hood.metered once a while ago, dont remember it...was piss poor compared to the blazer, mid 130s i think....looking to replace subs and amp when i have money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightshade Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Some decent well proven alts on the market are Excessive Amperage, Iraggi, Powermaster, Mechman, DC Power, Db Linc, and Ohio Generator. Personally I'm going to go with one of the alts from Db Linc because of the great price that they offer, but other than that I'd probably give a Mechman or Excessive Amperage a try due to their great reputation and service. Quote 2013 VW Jetta GLI 2.0 Turbo 1 Sundown Audio SCV2000 1 Sundown Audio X15 V2 1 XS Power D3100 Audio Control LC6i Stock Deck 146.4 sealed on the dash at 37hz 2001 Focus ZX3: RETIRED Team Sundown Audio, Team XS Power, 2 time NSPL Car 3601-Up Champion, 2 time NSPL Car Hardcore ChampionHighest NSPL Scores to date:154.3db on the dash sealed at 46hz, 156.2db in the kick at 46hz155.2db unofficial on dash at 43hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siucsaluki11 Posted December 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 website for Db Linc? Quote woman..cant live with em...cant shoot em...guess were all fucked You might be a Redneck if you use your leftover gutters for a speaker box port... YOU JUST LOST THE GAMER.I.P. Blazer=========================Last setup was in the 141s on music (37hz) with 2 12s and 1kw in a 4dr blazer.2010 Mitsubishi Lancer DE2 12in Clarions (kept from blazer)HiFonics BRZ1700.1d (at 2 ohms BLOWN) [JBL GTS180X for subs currently 60wRMS x2ch!!!!!! This works for till i get the blown amp fixed] Alpine 4ch salvaged from blazer (currently near death)9887 peerless 7s in the doors and CDT tweeters ran active no speakers in the rearKintik HC1400 under the hood.metered once a while ago, dont remember it...was piss poor compared to the blazer, mid 130s i think....looking to replace subs and amp when i have money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigballa39213 Posted December 31, 2008 Report Share Posted December 31, 2008 website for Db Linc? U.S.Amps Merlin MD3D Quote 98 Chevy Blazer 4 Door Stock Everything The New Setup 1 - Pioneer AVH-P5200DVD 1- Pioneer DEH-80PRS 2 - Blues Audio 5.25 Mids ( On the dash ) 2 - Blues Audio BL8.0C Components ( In the front doors ) 2 - Blues Audio BL8.0 Woofers ( In the rear doors ) 1 - Linear Power 952 ( Dash ) 1 - Linear Power 2202IQ Modified ( Components ) 1 - Linear Power 3002 ( Rear Doors ) 1 - SoundStream XBP-10 Processor 1 - SoundStream BX-20Z 2 - SoundStream DTR1.3400D 4 - RE Audio SX12D4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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