Copper "Fuse holders" and "Distribution block" *PICS
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2063 Registered: Apr-07 | I got the copper in - it should just need the holes drilled and tapped in the right places. I'm all in bunches 'cause I didn't expect them be that much copper  I don't have the subs in yet, or a box built so I have a bit of time to pick up the drill press I want to use. I believe the fuse holders might actually be a bit too big, I'm not sure yet. Anyway, on to pics:   Pic shows the old temporary 1/4" aluminum vs the .75"+ copper. BIG difference.    .5" x Distro blocks.   A little diagram I made when having them made, and to let me line up where to drill the holes.  |
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Silver Member Username: Gcs8Atlanta, Ga Post Number: 210 Registered: Sep-09 | sexy |
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Platinum Member Username: Rovin1 15 = 152.5 DBs ...Trinidad & T... Post Number: 15839 Registered: Jul-05 | also known as 'bus-bars' right ? .... |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2064 Registered: Apr-07 | I didn't consider them to be large enough to be busbars. They don't connect multiple batteries or anything, but I guess technically you're right. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 21858 Registered: Jun-06 | Looks like the flux capacitor is next. |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2065 Registered: Apr-07 | Needs more gigawatts! |
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Gold Member Username: MendonmafiaUSA Post Number: 1879 Registered: Aug-06 | output increase? |
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Silver Member Username: DomenicoBanginGMCArizona Post Number: 401 Registered: Apr-09 | http://cgi.ebay.com/Back-to-the-Future-Flux-Capacitor-BTTF-Audio-Static_W0QQitem Z120497103770QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c0e2fe39a  |
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Gold Member Username: Tatonka-[Team Audible Insanity]- Post Number: 3264 Registered: Mar-07 | Looks nice, Troy What are you building it for? |
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Gold Member Username: SomedonniedudeIllinois Braaap MX Post Number: 2907 Registered: May-07 | *Thumbs up* If you don't mind me asking, what did that copper cost you? or how much does it usually cost on average? |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassYork, Pennsylvania Post Number: 13018 Registered: Jun-04 | Nice |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2066 Registered: Apr-07 | Nice find on the flux cap No output increase yet. Probably wont have money for new amp(s) for a while- at least until after this next baby drops lol. I would love to add a 2nd amp, but I think because of size constraints I may switch to another company when that time comes and still shoot for 20-30kw. I just thought the copper looked better and would work better than the aluminum I have now. 1"x.25" aluminum vs 1.5"x.75" copper is no comparison, and should leave me room to upgrade down the road. SomeDonnieDude- I got the hook up, I got them for free! I actually have to trim them down some, but McMaster-Carr website could give you some estimates. I'll get some pics of my GHETTO drill press tomorrow lol- it's home made for sure. |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2067 Registered: Apr-07 | Just got this in tonight:  Just a 3400.  Out of the box:  2 hours on my walmart charger on a 2a trickle later  Just going to let it sit over night and move the 3100 out from under the hood to make room for alternators. I'm not 100% sure on what's going on alternator wise, but I've been estimated 720 amps at idle when it's all said and done  |
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Silver Member Username: Gcs8Atlanta, Ga Post Number: 214 Registered: Sep-09 | can i barrow a cup of amps? poor Camry sux for power. |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2068 Registered: Apr-07 | lol. Sure thing. Having driven a tahoe/yukon for the past 3-4 years I couldn't go back - I love having so much room for electrical upgrades. Even routine maintenance is so much easier when you can reach things. |
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Silver Member Username: Gcs8Atlanta, Ga Post Number: 216 Registered: Sep-09 | stop rubbing it in i miss my jeep. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 21867 Registered: Jun-06 | You don't need to rig a "homie" drill press as long as you have a Harborfreight nearby. They have decent ones under $50 or so. At least they used to. Great for occasional use. I have a couple models. A table top and a large free standing model. As with any press be sure to use good bits and lube if it's metal.  |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2070 Registered: Apr-07 | No harborfreight near me. Free is better than $50. If it didn't work i was going to just buy a table top from lowes. It seemed to work though After charging for 12 hours and resting 12 hours:  3100 vs 3400 - a few inches in each direction and what feels like a lot more than 20lbs.  The 3100 under the hood is nice, but it's so big it takes up a lot of room and makes things look really cramped. I prefer the look of this , and my radiator hose thanked me  My drill press lol. It took so long to set up I only got 2 holes drilled. I need a new tap anyway, so I'll probably get things finished tomorrow with the battery portion at least.  I used graph paper to plot things out before drilling.     I got a PM last night- alts and subs should be in within a week or two. |
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Gold Member Username: Philly306If youre going to give... Post Number: 1511 Registered: Apr-07 | my gawd look at all that copper. Looks good troy |
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Gold Member Username: Andrew571Stillwater/Edmond, Oklahoma USA Post Number: 2342 Registered: Oct-05 | Holy shiz that is some nice copper blockage! |
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Silver Member Username: DomenicoBanginGMCArizona Post Number: 514 Registered: Apr-09 | Wouldnt mind taking that aluminum off ya hands (: |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2072 Registered: Apr-07 | Thanks guys. Domenico what seems fair for them? Got a bit more work done- all drilled and threaded. I installed one of the blocks before I had to get busy with other stuff. I think I'm going to have those fuse blocks remade to be a bit smaller. Pics, and yes I do work in my living room at night lol:      Old temporary vs the new   These are the input ground wires, 4 from the front, 1 to the rear most 2 batteries, and 1 to another distro under my seat for my 4 channel, line driver etc etc.  Once I get the other in place it will be time to clean up those wires! |
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Silver Member Username: Gcs8Atlanta, Ga Post Number: 230 Registered: Sep-09 | i love the work you do troy. |
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Gold Member Username: TejcurrentPost Number: 2073 Registered: Apr-07 | Thank you! I wish I could make money doing this sort of stuff instead of just spending it lol. |
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Diamond Member Username: WingmanaliveWww.stainles... .ecrater.com Post Number: 21929 Registered: Jun-06 | God damn it looks like you're wiring an industrial building lol. |
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