mbaty1 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) Hello All, I was curious since I have not seen it done anywhere, if I have a universal mount (can utilize top posts or side posts) battery, would it be possible to utilize both the side terminals and top posts without issues?? The reason I ask is I have a '98 Camaro that uses the side posts; however, I was about to upgrade my wiring (big-3 and 0 gauge runs from front to back) and feel it would be MUCH easier to leave the regular stock connections the way they are on the side posts and hook up all the additional wiring for my big-3 upgrade and my 0 gauge power runs to the top posts instead. Would there be any issues with doing so? And if I go this route, would I need to add battery terminals to both the positive and negative and run a new negative ground to the chasis, or would the stock ground from the side posts cover the ground for the entire battery, causing no need to run another ground from the top post? Any information you guys could provide would be truly appreciated!!! I did a couple searches on the forum and through google and couldn't find anyone with a setup similar to what I am explaining, so not sure if it is really all that possible..... Thanks for your time and assistance! Edited February 4, 2009 by mbaty1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe1129 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 shouldnt be a problem its no different then putting mutiple runs on a single terminal. Using both negatives wont be necessary but couldnt hurt either. Quote Some people need a sympathetic pat... on the head...with my hammer Scientia est Vox "In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti" DONT BE AFRAID TO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!!! SMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noobtastic14 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 (edited) the terminals are internally connected so whatever is on one post is on the other- leave your stock wiring on the two side posts and add all your big 3 and full run 0ga to the top posts -Drew Edited February 4, 2009 by Noobtastic14 Quote I am a United States Military Arts and Crafts Professional. Sand it off, Paint it on. uhoh_45 said: dont be a pussy P give the jeep to drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbaty1 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Trully appreciate the quick response guys!!! I kind of figured as much, but figured it best to triple check with you guys before I do anything stupid with the electrical.... all it takes is one bad connection to fry the car, and all that would do is cause a WHOLE lot of :censored: :censored: :censored: ... hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandiman71874 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 they are connected internally,yes this is true. But in due time alot of lead acid batteries have had issues with internal breaking of the top terminal internally to the plates and making a piss poor connection therefore causing some serious voltage drop. if you are gonna use both side and top, keep an eye on your voltages as the battery age increases so you dont accidently blow up equipment... Quote Daily Driver 1999 Kia Sephia Kenwood DNX-893s Audison Bit One Processor 2 Dat 4.125's Sundown Audio SCV-6k Hertz hsk-165xl's Mids running active Focal V30 Series Tweeters running active Sundown Sa-8 v1's in the doors 2 Sundown Zv5 12's Lots of Hushmat Big 3+ and 3 + & 3- runs of Trystar 2/0 2 Dc Power Engineering 320 HP Alts 2017 Comp Vehicle 2006 Toyota 4 Runner Kenwood Excelon DNX-893s Audison Bit One HD DSP 4 Sundown Sa 6.5v2 Component Sets Focal Access 6.5 2 ways Sundown Audio Sax-50.4 Sundown Audio Sax-100.4 2 Dc Power 370xp Northstar agm27f Northstar agm65 2 Northstar asmagm 480's 2 Dual 1 Sundown Nightshade v3 12's 2 Sundown SCV-7500's All SMD Fuse Holders Shitload Of Sundown 1/0 120 sq ft Second Skin Damp Pro No, Its Not A Burp Truck!!!! 2016 Season 3rd place in Xtreme 1 At Finals 2016 Season 6th Place In Kaos 1 At Finals ( Blew The Subs Up In First Round Eliminations) 2 Kansas State Records Set In 2016 In Xtreme 1 And Kaos 1 In Midwest SPL David said: audio is a lifestyle, not a hobby newls1 I cant read a tape to save my life... 1/2's are ok, but other marks confuse me kingsuv only men who cant read a tape, take it in the ass kingsuv you sir, get a pink hard hat on jobsites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbaty1 Posted February 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 Thanks for that input Kandiman!!! Was not aware of any issues like that (kind of why I posted this thread)!! worst part, don't have any voltage meters, guess I should get some before I proceed with my current plans just to ensure no issues arise and so I can finally see how my electrical system is actually doing. Keep the advice/input coming guys if you can think of any other issues that might arise or anything else you can think of that might be useful to myself and others on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHoughton1 Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 they are connected internally,yes this is true. But in due time alot of lead acid batteries have had issues with internal breaking of the top terminal internally to the plates and making a piss poor connection therefore causing some serious voltage drop. if you are gonna use both side and top, keep an eye on your voltages as the battery age increases so you dont accidently blow up equipment... x2 I had the same problem,The top post showed voltage but truck had none..I finally checked the side post and realized what happened..Now I have a flat piece of copper connecting the two.. Quote 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it,' unless you're a tweaker, and in that case you already fixed it ten times and it's still broken. - Dave Mustaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.