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07h2

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Posted: July 04, 2013 at 11:22 AM / IP Logged

Hi,

I'm new to DIY car stereo install. What I'm trying to do is install an Ar ride compressor and two car stereo amps, all running from the battery under the hood. The battery is a Optima red top and the alternator is upgraded to a higher amp. What additional components will I need? I plan on using 0 gauge from the battery to distributor block and then 4 gauge to the components.

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Posted: July 04, 2013 at 1:09 PM / IP Logged

Be sure to fuse the 0-gauge at the battery and the 4-gauge at the distro block to protect the wire from overload. See the Wire Sizes link to the left.

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07h2

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Posted: July 04, 2013 at 1:22 PM / IP Logged

Do I need a RELAY/BATTERY ISOLATOR ?

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Posted: July 04, 2013 at 1:39 PM / IP Logged

07h2 wrote:

Do I need a RELAY/BATTERY ISOLATOR ?

Your vehicle only has one battery, correct? Then no.

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oldspark

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Posted: July 04, 2013 at 9:01 PM / IP Logged

If you want best battery life I'd recommend a normal (wet cell) cranking battery under the hood (AGMs don't like cranking).

An AGM (eg, the red) could be added/used as an internally mounted 2nd battery for the audio via a battery isolator.

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