power wire concerns, dual 1501d's

[BassAddictJ 5,000+ posts]

well each 1501d will take a 1/0 connection, should i run dual 1/0 for both of them, or will there not be no noticeable differance between (1) 1/0 awg that splits into (2) 1/0 to each amp, then back to one 1/0 ground?

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[BassAddictJ 5,000+ posts]

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[jacka 10+ year member]

you could run 2 0 gauges, a 0 gauge to a block and two 0 gauges from there would not be such a good idea. approxiametely how many amps does each amplifier pull anyway? a kolossus 4 gauge will be good for ~200 amps anywhere from 3-9 ft. i say you do a kol 0 gauge run to a block, then 2 kol 4 gauges to each amp.

 

[prochobo 10+ year member]

I say 2 1/0 runs to be safe. Overkill is not bad.

 

[jacka 10+ year member]

yeah, either or will be fine, just dont do the 0 to block and 2 runs of 0 from it.

 

[helotaxi 5,000+ posts]

just dont do the 0 to block and 2 runs of 0 from it.

There's no reason not to do this. The short piece of 1/0 from the block to the amp will be overkill anyway. It's not like doing this will suddenly overload the run of 1/0 from the battery...

 

[RaGe420 10+ year member]

you could run 2 0 gauges, a 0 gauge to a block and two 0 gauges from there would not be such a good idea. approxiametely how many amps does each amplifier pull anyway? a kolossus 4 gauge will be good for ~200 amps anywhere from 3-9 ft. i say you do a kol 0 gauge run to a block, then 2 kol 4 gauges to each amp.

Also if a 0 gauge was run to a block then a 4gauge to the amp, that would still provide enough power to the amp? Also if a fused block was used what amp fuse would you use?

 

[BassAddictJ 5,000+ posts]

ok..........

block, battery up front, battery in the trunk....

3/0 gauge big 3

(1) 1/0 run to the back.....

each amp will max out at around 150amps MAX according to MTX.

dont wana do 1/0 to the back then split it to (2) 4awg....... i supposed another run of 1/0 wouldnt hurt....it's just running it is the ***** task.....

(1) 1/0 run to the back batt then splits into (2) 1/0 wouldnt be opitmal, but would itbe better than dual 4awg (one to each amp)????

1/0 = $$ hard to come by......

 

[scottiej 10+ year member]

The 1501's will draw 150A on average... if they're modded you'll likely see over 250-275A per amp on the low notes. Ideally I would like to see a dedicated 1/0 power for each amp (w/ 300A fuse) and very short 1/0 grounds to a solid chassis ground in the rear. Or if you have a batt in the rear you could just run 1 1/0 charge wire from the front and a dedicated 1/0 power and ground for each amp.

 

[xpl0it 10+ year member]

Run some more 0 gauge back there, it's not bad at all.

 

[RaGe420 10+ year member]

The 1501's will draw 150A on average... if they're modded you'll likely see over 250-275A per amp on the low notes. Ideally I would like to see a dedicated 1/0 power for each amp (w/ 300A fuse) and very short 1/0 grounds to a solid chassis ground in the rear. Or if you have a batt in the rear you could just run 1 1/0 charge wire from the front and a dedicated 1/0 power and ground for each amp.

How do you get them modded?

 

[guy022077 10+ year member]

how much money is wire down there? if you want ill get you some 0g or bigger from my local welding place and ship it to you...if it were me i would do the 0g or one bigger to a 0 to 4 4g out block.then 2 4g's to each amp, done.that wouldnt cost more then 40 bucs from my place up here.do the 1501's take 1/0 in i thought they were like the 2500d with dual 4.....you have the block you would need to do what i suggested allready.or if the amps take 0g in,i got a battery term with dual 0 out that you could just put on the back bat and go right to the amps from.

 

[scottiej 10+ year member]

How do you get them modded?

take out Resistor Q240...

 

[BassAddictJ 5,000+ posts]

well i decided it'd probly be best to have 2 runs of 0/1 awg....so i went to a local shop and since i wanted to do it then and there without waiting...i was willing to pay the price....4 bucks a foot....they almost charged me 6 bucks a foot but italked them down.....shiity....i feel dirty....so dirty...

but......im gonna do the dual 1/0awg and a single 4awg run for the memphis door amp........more is better i guess.......pain my ***....but itll get done.....

ya...20ft of kicker 1/0awg, a pack of 5 1/0 ring terminals, and 2 150amp fuses.....110 bucks after cash.......i got *****......but its the price i was willing to pay for covienece.....once i upgraade my alty itll be worth it to have all this wire for maximum current draw.....

 

[BassAddictJ 5,000+ posts]

There's no reason not to do this. The short piece of 1/0 from the block to the amp will be overkill anyway. It's not like doing this will suddenly overload the run of 1/0 from the battery...

from block to front batt is 3/0awg AC house wire.....from front bat to back bat is abot 13 feet.....and from back batt to each amp is abotu 2 feet....back bat ground to ground is about a foot.....

/0im gonna have those (2)1/0 runs and (1)4awg run, then 1/0 to each amp...then (2) 1/0 grounds + (1)4awg ground..... im gonna add an extra 1/0 run to the big 3 along with the 3/0 awg AC wire

local shop tells me that AC power wire wont transfer power as well, and it more suspecptible to corrosion

corrosion sure,..........im not sure about 3/0 awg with 19 THICK strands not being able totransfer as mjuch power as regular car audio 1/0...the thickness overall is very vry close to the same...what do u guys think???