Need Power Hookup location for 87
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Need Power Hookup location for 87
Guys, have aftermarket amp to install, and was wondering where to hook the main power lead for the amp....and if there are any special parts needed... your help is much appreciated...
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Re: Need Power Hookup location for 87 (vinnies87)
The main power lead should be connected to the battery directly. There should be a fuse within 12" of the battery on that power lead.
Tell us the RMS wattage of the amplifier, we can reccommend gauge/fuse. Walmart has good amp hookup kits at awesome prices.
Tell us the RMS wattage of the amplifier, we can reccommend gauge/fuse. Walmart has good amp hookup kits at awesome prices.
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Re: Need Power Hookup location for 87 (Kale)
Thanks,,, got a sheet that has the ratings for wire gauge... but will check out the walmat ....
there is a small connector box behind the batter on the firewall side, that has a hot lead from the battery cable connected to it,, would that be the place to hook the cable too...
there is a small connector box behind the batter on the firewall side, that has a hot lead from the battery cable connected to it,, would that be the place to hook the cable too...
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Le Mans Master
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Re: Need Power Hookup location for 87 (Kale)
thats kinda hard , seeing as its a side terminal mount...
Thats why i was asking about the other location: See pic below
Thats why i was asking about the other location: See pic below
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Re: Need Power Hookup location for 87 (vinnies87)
yeah, its a pain in the butt to get it on the battery.
now you CAN use that spot if you arent running more than like.. 200 watts... just make sure you clean up the post really well.
now you CAN use that spot if you arent running more than like.. 200 watts... just make sure you clean up the post really well.
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Re: Need Power Hookup location for 87 (vinnies87)
there is a small connector box behind the batter on the firewall side, that has a hot lead from the battery cable connected to it,, would that be the place to hook the cable too...
Remove the inside nut on the stock battery cable and replace it with a nut/post designed for GM. Less than $5. Looks like this:
http://www.buy.com/retail/electronic...6&loc=111&sp=1
http://www.procura.com/sispbts.html
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Le Mans Master
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Re: Need Power Hookup location for 87 (rbartick)
Seems easy and very cheap... $1.79 christmas special... 2 for the price of 1... so ordered two... thanks for the help :thumbs:
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Re: Need Power Hookup location for 87 (rbartick)
there is a small connector box behind the batter on the firewall side, that has a hot lead from the battery cable connected to it,, would that be the place to hook the cable too...
No.
Remove the inside nut on the stock battery cable and replace it with a nut/post designed for GM. Less than $5. Looks like this:
http://www.buy.com/retail/electronic...6&loc=111&sp=1
http://www.procura.com/sispbts.html
No.
Remove the inside nut on the stock battery cable and replace it with a nut/post designed for GM. Less than $5. Looks like this:
http://www.buy.com/retail/electronic...6&loc=111&sp=1
http://www.procura.com/sispbts.html