Kinetik power whole car?

[bradfordpoole 10+ year member]

I have an 06 Sierra and recently bought a Kinetik hc800. I only draw about 800 watts from my amp to my sub and its ran with 1/0 to distro and 4awg to amp with a 250 ANL fuse. Can this battery power the whole truck or will I have to do a dual batt setup?

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[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

36 ah seems pretty small for a starting battery, and I can't find any mention of Kinetic's CA/CCA.

There are people running 2x the power with minimal electrical system mods.

If your alt is 100A or more and the HC800 will start the engine it SHOULD be adequate as a main battery, but I would talk to Kinetic first.

 

[bradfordpoole 10+ year member]

I talked to Kinetik and they said the lowest amp battery to use while powering a whole care is the HC1400. If I run a dual battery setup and wire it parallel (+ to+, - to -) and fuse the positive and then do the big 3 on the Kinetik would I be good?

 

[Ali1 10+ year member]

Yes you will

 

[bradfordpoole 10+ year member]

Any recommendations on the fuse side from + to +?

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

fuses are to protect the wire so fuse accordingly Recommended Power and Ground Cable Sizes.

As for the battery hook up when ever I can I ground the rear battery back up front to either the alt bracket or the front battery as this helps complete the circuit within the actual charging system.