hey guys i'm by no means an idiot when it comes to car stereo, even though this is pretty basic, but since i have yet to install two amps in a car, i have no clue how to do so. wiring one amp is simple, but with the second amp i was wondering if you'd have to use a new power wire, a new ground, a new wire to the antenna. isn't there something like a distribution block i can use? i have no clue how those work. as you can tell im stuck on this right now, and i need to put in my rockford amp and then buy a two channel sub amp from someone. ive got one last question, how come when i go to buy amp installation kits in local stores they cost upwards of 100 dollars for the monster cable 4-8 gauge kit but the rockford fosgate kit (and others in the crutchfields) with 4-8 gauge wires and patch cords only costs about 60 dollars. is there something about the amp kits in the crutchfield or are the amp kits in my local stores a rip off? thanks

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1987 LG4 Camaro z28
Modifications- Flowmaster 80 series, KN airfilter, high flow cat, 180* stat, edelbrock performer intake manifold, msd blaster coil, ascd big block hood, panasonic cd player, rockford everything else.

[This message has been edited by z28onTweenkies (edited November 22, 2001).]

 

well, for recommendations ..... use a new power wire, and new fuse. new ground point also. Be safe, if you use 1 wire, and down the road wanna upgrade .. THEN .... your gonna be stressing for power from one wire. If you use 1 wire .. you can use a distrobution block, but use thick wire between the battery and block ex 4 guage. You can run the remote wire from one amp to the other, that wont matter .. however, i had a problem of my amps not turning off, and running 2 wires from my headunit fixed it. thats just my $.02 of advice.

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1991 Firebird (GT40)
-LO3 305 TBI
-5 speed
-Open Element Air Filter
-Edelbrock Tower Strut Brace
-Kenwood Excelon Headunit w/ 10 Disc Changer
-Alpine MRP-F256 Amp
-Polk EX 4x6's, DX 6x9's, and EX Tweeters
-Kicker ZR240 amp (bridged)
-Dual JL W0 12" Subs

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hmm, how much is all this wiring gonna cost me? any brands i should go with/avoid? thanks

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1987 LG4 Camaro z28
Modifications- Flowmaster 80 series, KN airfilter, edelbrock open air element, high flow cat, 180* stat, edelbrock performer intake manifold, msd blaster coil, ascd big block hood, panasonic cd player, rockford everything else.


[This message has been edited by z28onTweenkies (edited November 22, 2001).]

 

go with monster wire or peonix gold. They are the best wires ive used.

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1991 Firebird (GT40)
-LO3 305 TBI
-5 speed
-Open Element Air Filter
-Edelbrock Tower Strut Brace
-Kenwood Excelon Headunit w/ 10 Disc Changer
-Alpine MRP-F256 Amp
-Polk EX 4x6's, DX 6x9's, and EX Tweeters
-Kicker ZR240 amp (bridged)
-Dual JL W0 12" Subs

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My page with pics and stuff, and car stereo help.
http://members.aol.com/deadtrend1/index.html

 

with rca cables a good cable set will run like 35-40 bucks each.

 

i bought Stinger HPM rca's for my car, i only needed 17' and it was like $20, heh i just bought a distribution block from stinger also, so i can hook up the amp for my JL door speakers, or my alpine 6x9s, not sure wut to hook it up to yet