Big 3 upgrade questions

[ctrlraven]

With all the talk that has gone about it and planning on installing an audio amp figured I should go ahead and do it.

My question is in regards to the battery post terminals which would be the best to use. I plan on using 0 or 2 gauge for the big 3 and a 4 gauge wire for my amp setup.

Any recommendations on a positive and negative positive battery terminals would be great.

[bigdhasmoney]

I just picked up the tsunami bt703 terminals from amazon. Its got 2 0 or 4 gauge spots, and 2 8 gauge spots. I didnt need the fancy digital stinger ones.

[marauder410]

yea i got the fancy digital stinger ones and the fancy digital fuse holder idk i just like digital im gonna be using both top and bottom post all stinger and both positive digital :D i really dont think that 0 guage is neccesaary im using 2 just cuz its a litte easyier to work with

soon as my parts are here im gonna be doin this cant wait by audio system is gonna be sweet

if you dont got a optima battery might wanna get one of those first

[marauder410]

i was thinking bout useing a optima yellow top just the the sytem and get it mounted in the trunk if you dont a good battery when eveerytghing you got it worthless thats were the power starts if from the battery and good to have a high outout alterantor like the 250amp db :D beastt

[MOTOWN]

I got these kicker terminals http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kicker-Positive-Negative-3-out-ROHS-Compliant-Battery-Terminal-Clamp-BTPN3-/110814637398?pt=LH_DefaultDoma in_0&hash=item19cd112d56

[marauder410]

i was gonna get the kicker ones but the outputs are too small

[ctrlraven]

Came across these, this one is pretty clean and simple.
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_36369_Xscorpion-BTRP.html
http://images.sonicelectronix.com/images/791691/big/btrp.jpg

Digital with 0/4 gauge output and two ring terminals
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_36367_Xscorpion-DBT024RP.html
http://images.sonicelectronix.com/images/792452/big/dbt024rp.jpg

Also would it be better to use a manual reset circuit breaker instead of a ANL fuse and if I am running a stock alternator how many amps should I go with?

[marauder410]

really you can go with as many amps as you these stock alternator are pretty strong but just might be holding some power back

[2,4shofast]

I use the Stinger Expert terminals in black chrome, I love the look and finish!

[ctrlraven]

I've been out of the whole car audio game for way too long after moving over to vehicle electronics and wiring.

[bigdhasmoney]

If you ever find the terminals you do like shop between these three websites and purchase from the cheapest of all of them, thats what i do with ALL my audio needs. I personally like onlinecarstereo out of all of them. Usually the cheapest. Crutchfield is just way to expensive for my likings.
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/
http://www.amazon.com/
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/

[bigdhasmoney]

and for the fuse. I run ANL but I've seen a bunch of circuit breakers. Its really whatever you prefer. It be safe to run a 120-150 amp fuse. I forgot what the stock alternator is, i think 120.

[jwibbity]

i have knukonkeptz Konfused Battery Terminals, 3 0 guage inputs per terminal and the ability to have 4 gauge instead of 0.

http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KBT-30P

[ctrlraven]

i have knukonkeptz Konfused Battery Terminals, 3 0 guage inputs per terminal and the ability to have 4 gauge instead of 0.

http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KBT-30P
I was reading a lot of reviews about their terminals and they were all pretty bad.

[BirchMarauder]

I used a 100 amp breaker on a system i had in my old CV and never threw it. it was nice to just flip the break switch anytime I wanted to work on something or drain the 5 farad cap. i think monster cable made the break I had. i still have it just not using it.

[marauder410]

ebay is and always will be thecheapest i really like sonicelectronix bought from there many times before

[ctrlraven]

Yeah I've bought from sonicelectronix on ebay in the past, no issues and good pricing.

[Baconbit]

Would it be ok to just run 4 gauge for the alternator and grounds? I don't really want some big ole 0 gauge lying around my engine bay.

[bigdhasmoney]

Go for it! Posts pics after done. Like to see how you ran your wires.

[fastblackmerc]

Go for it! Posts pics after done. Like to see how you ran your wires.

4 gauge, + & - Soldered & heat shrinked.....

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/250%20Amp%20Alternator/Highlited.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/250%20Amp%20Alternator/DSCN1135.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/250%20Amp%20Alternator/DSCN1137.jpg

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/250%20Amp%20Alternator/DSCN1138.jpg

[Baconbit]

How did you get your Redtop to stay in place? I had a yellow top in mine that I could not get to stay in place and ended up taking it out(It was dying anyways.)

[jwibbity]

I was reading a lot of reviews about their terminals and they were all pretty bad.

the only real bad thing thing said is about the compression terminals instead of ring or hex screw type, i have them in my closet and waiting for extra money to do big three upgrade

[fastblackmerc]

How did you get your Redtop to stay in place? I had a yellow top in mine that I could not get to stay in place and ended up taking it out(It was dying anyways.)

The factory clamp worked.

[justbob]

What are you guys running that requires that kind of a hideous huge wire? And WTH is a Big 3 upgrade? I'm bored and hate being left behind, should I do it? :dunno::banana2:

[guspech750]

I'm going to guess its has to do with people running big powerful audio equipment.


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[2,4shofast]

How did you get your Redtop to stay in place? I had a yellow top in mine that I could not get to stay in place and ended up taking it out(It was dying anyways.)

You can get aluminum holders for Optima batteries all over Ebay, I used one on mine at it turned out great. Well worth the money.

[2,4shofast]

What are you guys running that requires that kind of a hideous huge wire? And WTH is a Big 3 upgrade? I'm bored and hate being left behind, should I do it? :dunno::banana2:

Mainly only needed for large stereo systems and when upgrading the stock alternator to a higher output model.

[wizkiddrummer]

http://www.darvex.com/store/pc/home.asp
http://myworld.ebay.com/bag-boy/

I've used these guys (it's the same company) on multiple occasions in the past. Never had any problems and they have some killer prices.

-Seth

[Baconbit]

FBM on the pic of your circuit breaker, what is that wire that is right below the main red power wire on the circuit breaker?

[fastblackmerc]

I'm going to guess its has to do with people running big powerful audio equipment.


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[fastblackmerc]

FBM on the pic of your circuit breaker, what is that wire that is right below the main red power wire on the circuit breaker?

It for my HIDs and other accessories.

[Baconbit]

Now on the circuit breaker you go from terminal on the alternator to a post on the circuit breaker...then from the other post on the breaker to the positive battery terminal correct?

Sorry just never used circuit breakers before.

[fastblackmerc]

Now on the circuit breaker you go from terminal on the alternator to a post on the circuit breaker...then from the other post on the breaker to the positive battery terminal correct?

Sorry just never used circuit breakers before.

Yes. Think of a circuit breaker as a resettable in-line fuse.

[Black&Gifted]

Apart from being larger wire, any downside to running -0- gauge wire for both the positive and grounds?

[MOTOWN]

Apart from being larger wire, any downside to running -0- gauge wire for both the positive and grounds?

Nope, just more path for the current to flow!

[fastblackmerc]

Apart from being larger wire, any downside to running -0- gauge wire for both the positive and grounds?

What you want is fine strand wire.

The bigger the gauge the less resistance.