amp install questions

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Don't they make a terminal block for stuff you have to tap from the battery for 12V? And what about ground? I plan to order what I need tomorrow.

[02_Legacy]

I recommend geting an amp wiring kit. I got mine at walmart and it was made by Scoshe like this one (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Scosche-680W-8-Gauge-Wiring-Kit-for-Single-Amps/14667122) It includes everything that you will need to install your amp.

[1-3-2-4]

I understand but I still need to know what that part is.. while I do have an audio question I need about 3 other things to tap from the battery

[02_Legacy]

O I think what you are looking for is called a busbar. Do a search on it and you should come up with something that will work for you.

[1-3-2-4]

well the thing I was thinking about was this

http://order.waytekwire.com/productdeta ... YPE%20RED/ (http://order.waytekwire.com/productdetail2/M50/47213/JUNCTION%20BLOCK%20STUD%20TYPE%20RED/)

[Mx4Life]

If you havent figured this out yet heres what you do: If you are running 3 things from the battery, run a 4 AWG Power wire from the battery to the back of the car. Then buy a distribution block ----> http://www.cartoys.com/products/product ... erralID=NA (http://www.cartoys.com/products/product.cfm/Stinger/Singer_HPM_4_Gang_MIDI_Fused_Distribution_Block/se/1/?mr:trackingCode=B3FB8648-3A9C-DE11-97D7-0019B9C2BEFD&mr:referralID=NA)

Then run your stuff from this. If you are drawing alot of power, I would recommend at least a 2 farad capacitor and a high output alternator. use a 2 or 0 AWG wire for ground as short as possible. I owned 2 custom vehicle shops for 9 years and this is what I used for hundreds of installs.

[stoggy]

Here is my setup. Bought it all on eBay for under $100. Everything is Stinger brand.

Fuse Holder: SPD5101
Distribution Block: SHD21
Positive Battery Terminal: SBT428PPT
Negative Battery Terminal: SBT428NPT
Wiring: Stinger 4 AWG (blue) and 8 AWG (silver)
Battery: Odyssey 34/78-PC1500

I have a 4 AWG wire from the battery to the distribution block, which sends power via 4 AWG wires to the starter and the stereo (in this pic it shows an 8 AWG wire, it has since been replaced by the 4 AWG). There are 3 remaining terminals in the distribution block. Each battery terminal has a 4 and an 8 AWG terminal. You could use two distribution blocks if you have to, 1 for positive and 1 for ground. They also make blocks that have two seperate distributions in them, but they do not have the capacity like this one does.

I also upgraded every ground wire in the engine bay with 4 AWG and 8 AWG where needed. Also ran a new 8 AWG wire to the fuse box that feeds the car. Since I did that I have increased system voltage by 1.2 volts to 14.6 volts. Hope this helps.

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