upgrading my electrical system???
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upgrading my electrical system???
I want to run a 1 awg gauge wire from my alternator to the positive post on the battery. The stock wiring has the wire from the alternator running into the solinoid and then to the positive battery terminal.Can I just leave the stock wiring hooked up as is and also run a 1awg wire directly to the positive on the battery without messing anything up?? I'm upgrading the grounds throughout the truck and I am trying to eliminate any noise that might occur. Does this make any sense? I have read on other forums that this is a great and simple way to eliminate unwanted noise. I'm just not sure how or if I can leave the stock wiring intack from the alternator to the solinoid and also wire a piece of 1awg directly from the alt to the battery. Thanks in advance for your input and advise.
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From: Ballard, WA
Originally Posted by pluto1
I want to run a 1 awg gauge wire from my alternator to the positive post on the battery. The stock wiring has the wire from the alternator running into the solinoid and then to the positive battery terminal.Can I just leave the stock wiring hooked up as is and also run a 1awg wire directly to the positive on the battery without messing anything up?? I'm upgrading the grounds throughout the truck and I am trying to eliminate any noise that might occur. Does this make any sense? I have read on other forums that this is a great and simple way to eliminate unwanted noise. I'm just not sure how or if I can leave the stock wiring intack from the alternator to the solinoid and also wire a piece of 1awg directly from the alt to the battery. Thanks in advance for your input and advise.
. That noted, they should be on the same post, so it shouldn't matter. [Take note of the word should, as in commonly, but not always]In my experience with car audio, though, you are right to upgrade the "Big 3" wires.
There is a good post on sound domain about doing it...check the link below for some tips.
http://forum.sounddomain.com/forum/u...=5;t=007801;p=
Double check that all your grounds are good, and not just on your stereo!
Good luck!
