nyzrox
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Im needing a little help guys, i need to know what kind of equipment am i going to need to wire this up, i know a wiring kit but like what 1 and what fuse... and do i need distribution blocks?
I am going to be wiring this equipment up:
2x FLI Trap 12 Active (Sub with builtin Amp)
1x FLI Loaded 800s (Amp for comps & 6x9s)
Also will be using this head unit: Sony CDX F5550
What sort of equipment am i going to be needing to wire these goodies up... as in fuse sizes, what wireing kit... distribution blocks.
Also, how will i wire this up as the head unit only has 2 preouts and wont i need like 4, 2 for the sub amps and 2 for the Amp for speakers.
Hope someone can help.
Cheers 
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flash22
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easy whay to work it out is add the fuse ratings up together ie.
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flash22
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the subs are rated @ 20 amps each
the amp is rated @ 25 amps x2
so thats around 90 amps peak
your need a pair of Y leads to split the rca's to subs
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nyzrox
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Ok, so the fuse right next to my battery wants to be about 100amps to be safe correct?
But done i need like a 8gauge wiring kit, or something... and a distribution block to get the power to 2 subs and a amp...
I really am lost... i got no clue what im going to need can anyone get me a list of goodies i will need please... if it helps i already own a 8 GAUGE FLI Wiring Kit
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flash22
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100 amp should give you a good over head if you upgrade in the future
you either want 0 or 2 gauge (2 gauge if hard to find)
0 awg wiring
0 awg 4 way fused dis block
4 x Y leads F - M x2
2 x Rca's
cabling from the dis block to the sub's/amp
fuses for the dis block another bits and pieces ( i may of forgot something)
[Edited on 22-06-2006 by flash22]
[Edited on 22-06-2006 by flash22]
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nyzrox
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What kind of fuse am i needing in the dis block, 100amps again?
And why 1-1.m RCA's... or can i just use any length?
Also i assume the lower the gauge the better?
Sorry im a dump shit 
[Edited on 22-06-2006 by nyzrox]
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flash22
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since been edited so forget the short rca's
i would say 2 x 20 amp (one for each sub) and 1x40 for the amp that means you have one spare for another amp, EQ or DEQ ect
have a look here this explains caps,cable and things
http://www.icecavern.com/faq.php?cat_idx=1
lower the gauge = bigger the cable = more current/ampage it can carry
[Edited on 22-06-2006 by flash22]
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nyzrox
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Just 1 last thing, where can i get a distibution block 4 way of good quality my man, and now do i wire the power line to it.... how do i split the power im lost on the dis block part i dunno how to like put it in ...
Also wouldnt i need 4x RCA's 1 - each sub and 2 to amp?
[Edited on 22-06-2006 by nyzrox]
[Edited on 22-06-2006 by nyzrox]
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flash22
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most online shops will stock a dis block all you do is wire the 0 gauge in one end and it splits into 4x 4 or 8 gauge the other with a fuse inbetween
as for the rca's you only need 2 from the head unit to the boot as you only have 2 preouts on your headunit then use Y leads to split the the Rca's 1 pair (left and right) to each sub and 1 or 2 sets to the amp (depending if your amp can run all 4 channles for one rcacable you will only need 2 Y leads)
Edit. you will also need a dis block for the grounds/earths
If you like i will draw you a diagram ?
[Edited on 22-06-2006 by flash22]
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nyzrox
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I have a idea of what to do mate, i know how to wire thats no problem at all, its the distribution block and y leads that was spinning me out.
if you wanna draw me a diagram go for it mate id appriciate it
would this dis block be any good mate:
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/3660.html
[Edited on 22-06-2006 by nyzrox]
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flash22
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just some quick diagrams done in paint. As for the dis block it depends what you go for either the 0 gauge or 2 gauge cabling
[Edited on 22-06-2006 by flash22]
[Edited on 22-06-2006 by flash22]
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flash22
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come to think of it your prob be able to get away with a 4 gauge kit then all u would need it a 4gauge to 4x 8 gauge dis block
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nyzrox
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I will be using 2Gauge mate... so will that dis block work fine for 2Gauge?
I am really lost with all this dis block stuff, does the 1 that takes all the earths in need to have fuses in?
I am lost
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flash22
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no the earths dont need to be fused
some thing like this will do
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4753
and the fused one you linked to should be fine
[Edited on 22-06-2006 by flash22]
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nyzrox
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Should be, so it might "NOT" be fine?
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