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#1
01-08-2007, 02:11 PM
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Big 3
I am planning on upgrading the big 3. What I would like to know is what gauge to go with, and also how complicated is it to change the wires. Also any one have instructions on changing the wires? I have a 98 chevy malibu. I am running a Profile ap1200 1200 watt max amp (200 rms x 2 at 4 ohms), and two infinity perfect 10.1's (75-350 watt rms a peice at 4 ohms). Thanks
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#2
01-08-2007, 02:44 PM
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Re: Big 3
go with 4 guage for the alternator and the biggest you can fit with the other two. and what do you mean change wires
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#3
01-08-2007, 04:52 PM
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Re: Big 3
By wires i meant the 3 wires (negative, positive, and the alternator wire). Am I right? Or is the big three something else?
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#4
01-08-2007, 05:16 PM
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Re: Big 3
big three are, alt to + terminal, block to chaiss, and - terminal to ground.
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#5
01-08-2007, 05:33 PM
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Re: Big 3
ok. but they are wires, correct? and how would i go about changing the big 3? the wires go under the engine.
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#6
01-09-2007, 01:33 PM
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Re: Big 3
don't change them, just add another wire.
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01-09-2007, 09:49 PM
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Re: Big 3
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#8
01-09-2007, 09:55 PM
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Re: Big 3
ok the only one you replace is your alternator one because most alterntors have only 1 output. but the rest you just unscrew the terminal/ take the connecter peaice off. and add the already crimped 2 guage wire to the negative battery. and then repeat it with the block to ground but don't worry about taking a battery terminal off, it's just a bolt. but be Very carefull to not strip the threads in aluminam (sp) blocks
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#9
01-09-2007, 09:58 PM
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Re: Big 3
just buy 0 guage wire, and ADD it to your existing wiring. Batt(+) to alt, batt(-) to chasis, batt(-) to engine block (could be routed through hood fuse box)
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01-09-2007, 10:13 PM
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Re: Big 3
how do you get 0 guage wire to fit where it is made for a 4 guage?
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#11
01-10-2007, 12:02 AM
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Re: Big 3
I made 2 gauge fit in one of those battery terminals from walmart with the 8-gauge holes, you just have to handle it like a woman slow and gentle with a little twisting motion.
YOu just use 0 gauge ring terminals, i wouldnt go smaller than 2. Also you can use an exterior fuse to do the alt-battery pos wire. Here this should help you out a lot http://forum.sounddomain.com/forum/u...=5;t=007801;p=
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