power wire, connectors, in-line fuse holder

[Holty 10+ year member]

Hey guys,

I have a JL 1000/1 and a JL 300/4 in a '03 silverado behind the extended cab back seats. i currently have 8 gauge wire to my distrobution block, then a 4 gauge wire to my 1000/1 and a 8 gauge wire to my 300/4. Why its like this i don't know, the local audio shop wired it. Originally i had a JL 500/1 and the 300/4, then upgraded the 500/1 to the 1000/1 and they just didn't re-run a new power wire. I need to know if this setup is OK for my amps? i don't have my new subs in yet, so i don't know if they are getting enough juice or not, i just know my currently 12W3's sound like crap. i was thinking about getting Stinger power wire probably 0/1 gauge, and really good inline fuse, maybe a digital volt meter thing attached to the battery pos terminal and a new ditro block. The distro block would need to have the 0/1 gauge input, then another 0/1 gauge output for the 1000/1, then either a 4 or 8 gauge output for my 300/4. also, my battery does not have the posts on the top, only the screw in type terminals, so i don't know exactly what i should buy as far as terminals or distro blocks go. can you guys help me out?

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[Fate710 10+ year member]

you don't need 0/1 gauge to your amps. I have 0/1 gauge from my battery and from my ground to distro blocks and then down to 8 gauge for the power/ground wires on the amps. they are getting plenty of juice too

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

Terminal

From Darvex.com ~$4

http://www.darvex.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=SGMBATTPT&Product_Count=1

Basic fuse holder from darvex.com ~$7

http://www.darvex.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=AFHS&Product_Count=1

Better fuse holder - $12.50

http://www.darvex.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=ANLFH01&Product_Count=1

1/0 wire $1.75/ft

http://www.darvex.com/miva/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RMAX1R&Product_Count=1

0 to 4 ga adapter

http://www.cardomain.com/item/STIS04ADAPT

 

[Holty 10+ year member]

n2audio, THANKS MAN! that is a huge help. i just didn't know what kind of connectors and stuff to buy.

couple more questions. which distro block should i use? one for power and one for ground? it dosn't list one that has a 0/1 gauge inlet and a single 0/1 gauge outlet as well as the 4 gauge outlet? also, what is the reducer used for? thanks.

 

[Holty 10+ year member]

also, what size fuse do i need? 200A, 300A? thanks.

 

[Fate710 10+ year member]

there isn't a distro block that has 0/1 in and 0/1 out because you don't need 0/1 out.

Also, don't get a reducer. Use a distro block that is fused.

 

[knukonceptz 10+ year member]

there isn't a distro block that has 0/1 in and 0/1 out because you don't need 0/1 out. EVER.

There is always a need for something larger....

http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KNF-23 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[Fate710 10+ year member]

lol Knu I figured you guys would have come out with something eventually for those who craze ungodly power.

Oh btw thanks for the order(I order a bunch of stuff from your site). I can't wait to get my stuff.

 

[chibahawk 10+ year member]

yea heyyy now.. that block looks really good..

 

[Holty 10+ year member]

thanks guys, just placed my order with Knukoncepts and darvex.