Big 3 Question
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Le Mans Master
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Big 3 Question
I'm looking to do a big 3 in my C4. Can someone give me a breakdown of what this consists of? I've done searches, but I need to be absolutely sure of what I'm doing. Also, in each of these new lines, are there any fuses added? All old is pulled out as well, correct?
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '06
I dont know much about the big 3 either. I havent heard of people puting in any extra fuses. Yes I would assume that you would replace the old wiring. Alternator to battery, motor to ground. and whats the other. Did you try the DIY in the tech tips section?
Race Director
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St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
here you go 
http://www.edesignaudio.com/wire_pro...?productid=242
it is a kit but also states what it is for
http://www.edesignaudio.com/wire_pro...?productid=242
it is a kit but also states what it is for
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Le Mans Master
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ok. i'm tackling this project real soon. I'm guessing no one in a C4 has done this?
Also, 4Awg is enough? I've seen a lot of people going with 0. How do I know which I should go with?
What type of connectors, battery terminals, etc did you guys go with? I'm getting ready to order a few Stinger products. Anyone else?
Also, 4Awg is enough? I've seen a lot of people going with 0. How do I know which I should go with?
What type of connectors, battery terminals, etc did you guys go with? I'm getting ready to order a few Stinger products. Anyone else?
Pro
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I also don't know what the big three is, but I have 4 awg cables and a optima yellow top, pushing probably 800w rms and everything works fine. All you need is one large fuse within 6 in of the battery probably like a 150, and the only other time you will need a fuse is if you are using a distribution block. Enough wire to reach everything easily. And the amount of terminals you need at each end. I don't know how much or what you are doing so that is pretty much a basic.
Melting Slicks
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I agree with Birch, but with one amendment you should generally fuse near the amp as well as within 6" of the battery connection just to further protect the amplifier. Usually a 40-50amp fuse here will do the job and it is not absolutely necessary but highly recommended. Fused distribution blocks originated for this reason 
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