Amp location and bypass/re-use

[Mondo]

Mondo... I don't think I can be much help beyond offering suggestions on where to find factory components, like where your amp is, or where a circuit might be. I don't know much about aftermarket system set ups to provide any advice beyond that limited scope.

I will say this though... I'm kind of confused why you wish to continue to simultaneously power, yet completely bypass, your factory amp. I think I'm just not following you.

I want to completely bypass it but use its power supply remote and ground. In the end the amp will not be in use.

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Do not run a aftermarket amp off your stock amp wiring...

I'm not new to aftermarket systems at all but what's your reasoning behind not doing it. It's only a 600 watt max amp if I add an in line fuse there would be no problems.

 

[ezdaar]

it will melt the wiring due to the current being drawn through that tiny arse wire...
Then your fuse wont matter anymore.

derp.

 

[Mondo]

http://www.savagehomeautomation.com/projects/bypass-factory-ampcrossover-in-2002-chevy-tahoe.html

That is perfect thank you very much fellas. Absolutely loving this forum.

 

[YukonXL04]

I'm not new to aftermarket systems at all but what's your reasoning behind not doing it. It's only a 600 watt max amp if I add an in line fuse there would be no problems.

Here is why the wire is too small to support a 600w amp. I'm guessing your 600w max Memphis had 50-60 amps of fusing?

http://www.the12volt.com/info/recwirsz.asp

 

[Mondo]

Here is why the wire is too small to support a 600w amp. I'm guessing your 600w max Memphis had 50-60 amps of fusing?

http://www.the12volt.com/info/recwirsz.asp

I have come across that site before. I guess facts dont lie I was just trying to avoid runing a 4 gauge wire all the way from battery to trunk and hidding it threw the interior. And since im running the RCA also and I normaly run them on opposite sides of the car.

Well if im going to do it gotta do it right!

So onward,

Whats the best route to run the 4 gauge power from battery to trunk and without cutting the firewall. Any Ideas?

 

[YukonXL04]

That chart is a little overkill. But you would be fine with 8ga. However it's best to run at least 4ga so when you decide to upgrade the wire is already there. I usually run 0ga in everything because the system always ends up getting upgraded and added onto. You start with a single amp, next thing you know your running 3 amps or 2 big amps lol...

 

[Mondo]

That chart is a little overkill. But you would be fine with 8ga. However it's best to run at least 4ga so when you decide to upgrade the wire is already there. I usually run 0ga in everything because the system always ends up getting upgraded and added onto. You start with a single amp, next thing you know your running 3 amps or 2 big amps lol...

Haha that's trun but I'll be fine with my setup that combination I have is amazing. People always think I'm running like 4 12s.
I'll stick to 8 gauge probably.

 

[ezdaar]

There is a huge grommet behind the distribution box by your feet on drivers side. pop the lid off then un clip the entire block from its mount for easy access.
I use a 1/4" round pipe that I shaped like a hyperdermic needle to peirce through the grommet.
Then I feed any old wire 2' long through it into engine bay.
Tape power wire to it, pull the pipe back out then lube the power wire with soapy water.
Then simply pull it through. Lube up the entire length of the power wire.

The channel under door sil is plenty big enough to hold the wire all the way back.
Then just tuck it under interior plastics along the way.

 

[BeenChevy]

Came across this today for my Yukon project. If you don't feel like doing all the manual labor of the link listed above. They do sell bypass harnesses on ebay for around $35.

 

[EricLoll]

Li

Thank you SUB

Now I will check that amp placement in the morning although I'm certain your correct.

As far as my ideas for bypassing and reusing the amp what are your thought.

Any other threads you can point me to or from your knowledge.

50 bollards line out converter. Or a good way a audio control lc6 or lc71 will let you and more highs and or amps. I outing a jl 10w3 in concert in tahoe ltz and keep oem factorydvd nav head unit and use a alpine or jve multimedia player for ipod and have more and cleaner power to rcas ect.