Doing the big 3. Trying to do it cheaply. Need your input.

[joelx21 10+ year member]

As the title says... I'm doing the big 3, but I want to spend the least amount of cash possible, but I also want to do it right(Doesn't everyone? lol).

From what I've seen the easiest/fastest way is to buy aftermarket terminals, but they don't come cheap... at least the name brand ones. I've seen quite a few inexpensive ones on ebay averaging $20.00 shipped (Pair) . I also found two sets from parts-express.com for $8.50 and $10.95.

I tried to include the three links to the terminals from above, but this website wouldn't allow me to include a single link on this post because it's my first post. I'll include them in my nest post in this tread.

I have a dual terminal port battery. Could I somehow get creative and take advantage of all 4 ports?

While I'm at it, I know that I have to use 0 gauge wire. Does type/brand matter? Or will I be ok as long as it's 0 gauge wire. I've seen very expensive and modestly priced wire on ebay and amazon.

Thanks,

Joel

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[joelx21 10+ year member]

What the hell??? I this website won't allow me to share any links. This is what it keeps telling me.

"Post denied. New posts are limited by number of URLs it may contain and checked if it doesn't contain forbidden words."

I get this whether I have 1 or 3 links.

 

[tpmeredith 10+ year member]

https://weldingsupply.securesites.com/cgi-bin/einstein.pl?Next::1:UNDEF:OR:terms:A#A2

7-10 ft of 1/0 wire

My car only took like 7 feet, measure to be on safe side =P

Welding wire should work fine, IMO

Scosche ERTC0-2 (ertc02) - Ring Terminals - Sonic Electronix

Cheap terminal's, the ones i used for mine

All in all that's like $30

 

[Jason Brubaker 10+ year member]

Check the prices here:

Amp Installation Kits, HDMI Cables

Good prices on accessories and wire.

 

[GhostMemphis 10+ year member]

I just did this same thing in 2/0 welding wire and it helped tremendously. I got some of the cheap ebay ring terminals (10 sets for 20 bucks) and like 12 FT of 2/0 welding wire. It worked like a charm (was a bit difficult to get into the 1/0 ring terminals but i worked them in.)

 

[45js45 10+ year member]

I just did this same thing in 2/0 welding wire and it helped tremendously. I got some of the cheap ebay ring terminals (10 sets for 20 bucks) and like 12 FT of 2/0 welding wire. It worked like a charm (was a bit difficult to get into the 1/0 ring terminals but i worked them in.)

What do you meen by"helped tremendously?".Higher spl?Faster charge?I am looking to this also and am not sure of the benefite?Are the benefits only "seen" by a meter or is there a difference that can be heard?

 

[GhostMemphis 10+ year member]

I couldn't hear any difference but on my meter it charged faster and stayed higher.

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

What do you meen by"helped tremendously?".Higher spl?Faster charge?I am looking to this also and am not sure of the benefite?Are the benefits only "seen" by a meter or is there a difference that can be heard?

Big 3 helps your overall electrical system, the biggest example being that it helps keep your voltages up. Having all the extra stuff for car audio can consume a lot of power from your alt, and the stock wires that connect the alt to the battery and so on are too small to make up for this new demand.

 

[GhostMemphis 10+ year member]

The only time I actually heard a difference due to wiring was when I changed my ****** install bay 1/0 over to 2 runs of shok comp 1/0. I definitely sounded louder and deeper afterward.

 

[Heeltoeclutch 10+ year member]

As the title says... I'm doing the big 3, but I want to spend the least amount of cash possible, but I also want to do it right

Buy awesome wire used from a forum //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif and ask if people have terminals.

 

[45js45 10+ year member]

What about the "Bullz" wire I see for $30 shipped for 4 gauge for 100'?Does the quality of the wire realy play that big of a part or is it that the more expensive wire is morte flexible?

 

[GhostMemphis 10+ year member]

Its more than just the flexibilty. You have to factor in where its CCA vs OFC or the strand count. There are many factors that come into play when choosing wire. I am not sure about bullz wire but I dont really see any need for 100 ft or 4 gauge.

 

[45js45 10+ year member]

The reason for the 100' is we have spent a good chunk of change on wire within the last month for ny sons car and 2 of his friends,if I have 100' on hand,the next friend of his will get wire alot cheaper than the 2.55/ft we pay at the local shop.

 

[GhostMemphis 10+ year member]

True but you guys could order online at like vertex or knukonceptz for pretty cheap.

 

[joelx21 10+ year member]

So welding wire is another viable choice?

Does it really make a difference if I use 0 gauge or welding wire?

Joel