Thinking About Wiring Everything Up Myself

[Bobby322 10+ year member]

Alright, so Im still a car audio noob. I've got a HU and 6x9s installed in my '73 Duster. I got a local shop to do it, and it was pretty pricey. Now, I've got 2 subs and an amp.

Im thinking about trying to hook it up myself, but I have no idea how or what I need to do it all.

So do you think I should try to do it? What all will I need? Cables? Tools?

Thanks

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[stillfly45 10+ year member]

These taught everything i needed to know when i started

Amps:

http://www.crutchfield.com/learn/learningcenter/car/amplifiers_movie.html

headunit:

http://www.crutchfield.com/learn/learningcenter/car/car_stereo/installation_video.html

Speakers

http://www.crutchfield.com/learn/learningcenter/car/speakers_movie.html

g/l

 

[Bobby322 10+ year member]

Alright I just dont want to mess something up, or have it turn out shitty.

 

[Pyro_By_Nature 5,000+ posts]

The crutchfield links are the best place to start out. If you still have questions after some watching/reading do a little searching on this site.

 

[Bobby322 10+ year member]

Well, do I need like a high end amp kit? Im running (2) of these http://dls.se/en/car/prod.html?produkt=en_138 with a Hifonics Brutus 1600W amp

 

[skrilla22 10+ year member]

Your best bet would be to buy a kicker amp kit. Kicker PKD1 to be exact. just get one on ebay they are about $110 i think and free shipping.

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

knukonceptz.com has all your wiring needs for good prices.

 

[Bobby322 10+ year member]

Your best bet would be to buy a kicker amp kit. Kicker PKD1 to be exact. just get one on ebay they are about $110 i think and free shipping.

http://cgi.ebay.com/KICKER-PKD1-1-0-GAUGE-AWG-DUAL-AMP-POWER-WIRE-KIT-NEW_W0QQitemZ400005630691QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Electronics_Installation?hash=item400005630691&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

I see it says 5ft. AWG power wire. Is this long enought? I have an older car, its bigger than newer cars

 

[skrilla22 10+ year member]

http://cgi.ebay.com/KICKER-PKD1-1-0-GAUGE-AWG-DUAL-AMP-POWER-WIRE-KIT-NEW_W0QQitemZ400005630691QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Electronics_Installation?hash=item400005630691&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A3%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
I see it says 5ft. AWG power wire. Is this long enought? I have an older car, its bigger than newer cars

i think they have 20' 0/1 power wire, then 5' 0/1 ground. then they also have a couple strands of 4 awg. trust me that right there is everything you need sir

 

[87linkin 10+ year member]

i think they have 20' 0/1 power wire, then 5' 0/1 ground. then they also have a couple strands of 4 awg. trust me that right there is everything you need sir

yes, more than enough, that is a dual amp wiring kit.

 

[Bobby322 10+ year member]

Alright I guess I'll attempt it.