HELP! Running Wire

[mike11202]

I have to install 2 kicker 0 gauge amp kits and 1 kicker 4 gauge amp kit... where should I run the wire? I need good spots with the least amount of engine noise possible. Yes, 2 runs I'm going to run an American Bass VFL 200.1 (3,000 watts)

Thanks, I need to know ASAP.

[bikinpunk]

Where you ran the previous wire.

IMO, you don't need that much wire, but suit yourself.

[tomasro]

off topic: WHY IN GOD'S NAME DO YOU NEED THAT MUCH BASS???

On Topic: Run the wire from the trunk down and under the center console, and then route it behind the pedals. Drill a hole through the firewall in the driver's side of the car to the engine bay close to the left-front tire, and run it over the wheel well.

[mike11202]

I didn't run the previous wire... how long would you guess it would take for a professional?

[quality_sound]

A professional would never run 2 1/0 and 1 4 gauge kits in a car with a 90 amp alternator...

[mike11202]

Any DIY's or pictures how to remove the center console I used the search and could'nt find one

[mike11202]

Originally Posted by quality_sound

A professional would never run 2 1/0 and 1 4 gauge kits in a car with a 90 amp alternator...

Maybe thats why I have a HO Alternator

[tomasro]

Don't know if there is a DIY or not, but when I did it, you have to remove the thing surrounding the shifter first, and then that upper portion comes off pretty easy. Then you have you remove a bolt at the bottom of the center console, along with some other screws. Just get our your slotted and phillips and get prying. Worked for me!

[quality_sound]

Originally Posted by mike11202

Maybe thats why I have a HO Alternator

HOW big? Do have any idea how much current you can push through that much wire? What are you planning on running?

[mike11202]

Originally Posted by quality_sound

HOW big? Do have any idea how much current you can push through that much wire? What are you planning on running?

200/140 I know its not big enough but its the highest available for my car.. not like I'll be putting it at full tilt unless its a competition

American Bass VFL 200.1 and DD 9515G

[mike11202]

Originally Posted by bikinpunk

Where you ran the previous wire.

IMO, you don't need that much wire, but suit yourself.

Well I do need 2 runs of 1/0 wire for the VFL 200.1 and 1 run of 4 gauge for the JL

I'm going to sell all the left over wire.. the amp kits were cheap

[mike11202]

bump for any info!

[quality_sound]

You won't need dual 1/0 runs. A single VFL 200.1 will pull 250A at max output, which your alternator won't even support, let alone dual VFL 200.1s. Your JL will be running mids and highs so it will have a VERY minimal draw. All you NEED is a single 1/0 then split it to dual 4s and single 8, that's it. Then you can do a single run into the cabin and make your life easier. If you REALLY need more power. run a single 1/0 to the trunk but add some BatCap 800s and call it a day.

[audiophile]

Originally Posted by quality_sound

You won't need dual 1/0 runs. A single VFL 200.1 will pull 250A at max output, which your alternator won't even support, let alone dual VFL 200.1s. Your JL will be running mids and highs so it will have a VERY minimal draw. All you NEED is a single 1/0 then split it to dual 4s and single 8, that's it. Then you can do a single run into the cabin and make your life easier. If you REALLY need more power. run a single 1/0 to the trunk but add some BatCap 800s and call it a day.

^ Yeah... Everything he said.

What is the max output for this "high output" alternator?


My old truck had a 140 amp alternator with 1 run of 4ga to a Stinger battery in the rear. ...I miss my Belle...

Anyways, do you know how much current you can pull through a "short" run of 1/0 wire??? (our cars have a "short" run if you go through the center console IMO)

Just have 1 main power run and distribute it from there.



Not that you would, but you could probably use 8ga from the distribution block to your amp(s) if it's a short run.

[bikinpunk]

Mike, I'd listen. None of us here would try to tell you to get something you don't for any other reason than to keep you from spending too much money.

[lostdaytomorrow]

All you need to do is drill another hole in the firewall. One run of 0/1 awg fits really snug in the factory hole with no grommet installed. Just route both runs under the center console. There is plenty of room under there. That's where I ran my 0/1 power. I will be running another run of 0/1 for the negative in the same place soon to put some batteries in the trunk. It shouldn't be hard at all. Getting the center console out is incredibly simple, as well as removing the back seat. There's detailed instructions on this site about removing the center console somewhere.

Good luck.

[lostdaytomorrow]

Get the Knu distro. block for the back. It accepts two 0/1 awg and has 3 outs (0/1 awg for two of them and 4 awg for the third one) I use this distro. and it's not too shabby.

[mike11202]

I still can't find a DIY on the center counsole

[lostdaytomorrow]

Here it is, man.

Center Console removal for Aux input install

[audiophile]

Originally Posted by lostdaytomorrow

All you need to do is drill another hole in the firewall. One run of 0/1 awg fits really snug in the factory hole with no grommet installed....I will be running another run of 0/1 for the negative in the same place soon to put some batteries in the trunk...

I would definitely put a grommet ASAP. Over time the firewall could slowly eat through the shielding and you'd have a mess, or an expensive blown fuse. (ANL fuse, right?)

For the 2nd run of 1/0, why don't you just ground the rear batteries and test the resistance between the 2 grounds to make sure it's good?