Great job! I like to use dielectric grease on all my connections , just so they don't rust or corrode in time. Especially living in New England with the winter road salt.

@jimdavidson5208

7 жыл бұрын

Great advice sir.

@hadouken6570

3 жыл бұрын

Cobra Kia will never die! 🐍

@HemiLyfestyle

2 жыл бұрын

I just finished this upgrade and I used dielectric grease too

Just finished the Big 3 on my vehicle last Saturday. It is a great upgrade to any vehicle. All that extra current flow helps with cranking and ignition as well as getting more amps to the battery in a shorter time. Watch the video and do it.

@josecampos4519

Жыл бұрын

I have my subs and amp power coming from the front battery, when I put the bass up my lights on dash board dim will this upgrade help me in my situation ?

Best big 3 upgrade video I have seen man good job!!

its amazing how much that big 3 upgrade actually helps the system. proper grounding for amps and batterys are too the thing to keep in mind with building a system. great video again EXO!

@yusufjorgenz5951

4 жыл бұрын

Watch how to measure ground resistance for maximum power

Im so glad that I found your channel. We have practically the same vehicle which made this extremely easy to follow along. Im very glad you were the one to explain this. You do a very good job on your content.

EXO thank you for the training. Your vids are easy to follow, your personality and attitude make watching your channel a pleasure.

thanks so much , i have a 2000 watt system in my 95 Suburban and headlights where dimming so bad when bass hitt . but now its perfect!

I love the 3800 series motor easy as hell to work on

@highly.not.likely

10 жыл бұрын

Yeah no doubt man:) I have a 3800 Bonneville. Sickest engine ever! :D

@GlycerinZ

5 жыл бұрын

I like the 5.7's

@bobbotron8001

4 жыл бұрын

Its a good thing theyre easy to work on you gotta work on em often

@bobpamharrison8331

3 жыл бұрын

The 3800 are one of the best engines GM has made, Thus why they call them lifetime motors. They run 300K miles easily if taken care of. Wife has a grand prix for 13 years now and still runs like a new. .

That is pretty interesting, but what really helped me on my wiring was to run positive and negative cables straight back to my amp instead of bolting to ground. That helped my dimming lights. I'm pretty sure the big three will only make it better.

where those booties at

1 of the best step by step install ever thanks EXO

@rodolfosotelo5929

3 жыл бұрын

Agree GO NINERS!!!

There were a bunch of video options on how to do Big 3 but when I saw you had one up I knew which one to watch 🤙🏽 thanks for all the great videos

Thank you EXO I kept hearing about this"big three" but never knew what it really was. I'm new to audio

@xxTHExxABYSSxx

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you've made a great journey these last 6 years!

Your vid of the big 3 that you did on your van,oh yeah the van, was the FIRST video of yours I ever watched. Here we are years later and your still making em' and I'm still watching em'.Outstanding work over the years man. Thanks for the good times EXO!

Let me just say your videos are killer. Your hilarious and you know what your taking about. Appreciate all the hard work man.

Loved the video you said you didn’t have to remove your existing body ground you just added another one

After you did the big 3 do you just run a power wire to the back to power the amp

@BuddaDrifts

5 ай бұрын

Yes from your positive post on the battery

Definitely will try this technique because I put an aftermarket radio in my 🚗 and it's whiny like a new born baby!! The struggle is real

This is the easiest diy explanation I've watched on YT

it looks like you connected the fuse block to the battery twice. is that right? You said to go from the alternator positive to the fuse and then the fuse to the positive battery. It looks like you connected both ends of the fuse to the battery. Am I missing something or is that how its supposed to be done?

HEY BROTHER I APPRECIATE YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! I DID MINES AND NOW IM GETTING GOOD POWER TO MY AUDIO! THANK YOU BROTHER

Do you have to add a fuse for the power wire of the alternator? Every kit that I’ve seen does not come with one.

Can't wait to see this system once it is finished! Keep up the awesome work EXO!

The end thing he does is what got me hooked on this guys videos they are fun to learn how de does stuff

Love how you work bro. I don't get to say that to many people.

This would have been so helpful like 2 months ago when I did the big 3 on my monte carlo lol.

Yo that sign off with the ay ya ya ya ya got my wife laughing.

Is it necessary to fuse the added power wire?

You make it look to easy. Keep that great stuff coming.

Quick question I hope somebody can answer me. Q: Do you need a second battery to do this or can you just do this with only one?

Great build! Keep it up man I'm with you every step of the way!

Why do you need a fuse on the positive side from alternator to positive post on battery?

@Land_of_Archives

5 жыл бұрын

In case of a short, used to prevent a fire from happening

Beautiful done ✔️ 👏. Newer cars and their voltage regulator is bs...mine sits at 14.1 cold starts and goes down to 13.4 warmed.

I see you did a good job with securing all the OFC . What I wanna know is did you notice any improvement on your stereo system?

Do you have to fuse the positive wire to the battery?

Just to be clear. Are you ADDING wires to the EXISTING wire OR replacing the original/old wires with zero gauge new wire?

Not quite sure but if your original ground has a decent amount of resistance in it, would it not be possible that leaving it in there would create a ground loop?

Damn that was nice and easy, for my big 3 my freaken alternator is behind the engine, pain in the ass it was...

Thanks EXO. For explaining the correct way.

This big 3 video is much better than your old one.

thanks for one of the best, simplest and clear video of a big 3 upgrade...as inexpensive, fast and easy as these are to do I can't believe its not always the first thing people do in their install....guess its not as sexy as showing off a bunch of cheap, weak sounding subs to your audio ignorant "intercity youth" homie Keep up the helpful videos, the more car audio 101 level subjects are what most people need to know the most about yet know the least

@jeferson7968

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, doing this to my car within the next 2 weeks hopefully, new 320 amp is coming in and doing the wire upgrades all throughout, am excited and a bit nervous not to screw it up lmao

nicee vid! i feel like this one goes more in depth than the older vid, thanks Exo!

Great video, I saw someone use a 200a fuse for their classic car, not sure how old it was. I have a 1989 Chevy k1500 with a new alternator and was wondering what size amp I should use.

I have always I guess done a big 4. Do what you did in the big 3 but added a ground from my engine block to the frame. My side post negative terminal had a thick wad of wires coming from it. 3 (0) gauge and then the factory ground wires. Was actually thinking about putting in a ground from the cab to the frame. That way everything is grounded good

What was the battery voltage prior to the big 3?

@BillyBob-os7kr

5 жыл бұрын

I bet it was still 14

@yusufjorgenz5951

4 жыл бұрын

@@BillyBob-os7kr mine was about the same. Gained about 0.3

@carlosesparzavazquez4753

3 жыл бұрын

@@yusufjorgenz5951 stock alternator ?

Alot better explained than the last video. Thanks for this!

I'm glad I watched this because I would have had done more work than I had to removing the old ground and power wire instead of just adding to.

@EXOcontralto

6 жыл бұрын

Nice man, always working as smart as we can :)

How many amps is that stock alternator though, and how much power can you run on it after doing that upgrade?

After a big 3 upgrade do you still run amp kit the same? So you'll have 2 fuses under the hood? One for amp kit and one for the big 3?

@EXOcontralto

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's perfect!

@drewcarr8191

6 жыл бұрын

EXOcontralto I got the 3800 motor to where do I do the battery ground? I have a really short wire going from negative to wall right next to battery will that black wire be the negative? The wire is maybe 8 inches long maybe shorter

@EXOcontralto

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's the stock ground wire most likely. You'll just need to SUPPLEMENT it, not replace it.

@Arogarn

6 жыл бұрын

What about with the alternator positive and ground wires? Replace or Supplement?

I learned a lot of details on system hook up from you. Keep it coming.

"sorry im shaking so bad but this meth is just so so so so good.

@dustinshort6207

7 жыл бұрын

Jesse Erickson I was just about to comment that and then you were the first comment.

@ogscythe6118

7 жыл бұрын

This comment always kills me 😂

@jjmccloud

7 жыл бұрын

Jesse Erickson Not cool bro.....The effort I'm sure is appreciated though

yeah My Bonneville has the battery under the backseat....so doing the big 3 takes more wire. on the flip side... running the 0 guage from the back battery to the alternator requires no firewall drilling because the grommet for the stock power wire is nice and fat and already supplied by GM

How do I do a big 4 UPGRADE to my 2000 dodge Durango 5.2L v8? I want to do it myself

So basically 1 positive and 2 grounds...? If using those hammer crimped connectors, why need such heavy wire as that's way more than what would go threw the connector?

Bam diddly Bam Bam.....some say he is still saying BAM to this day.

@EXOcontralto

6 жыл бұрын

You got that right :p

Crimped with a vice grip..massive hand strength

Oh, one thing I would have liked to have seen you use dielectric grease on the connections, a $0.99 pack which are right by the check out at any auto parts store will go a long way or better yet Parts Express has plenty of different sprays and greases to clean and protect electrical connections of all kinds...I get all kinds of great install from them for both home and car audio/video installs

👍🏽👍🏽 Good Job A+ Video Bro, Short and Informative 💯🤣

On my vehicle, the alternator connects to the starter and the starter connects to a 300 amp fuse block at the battery. Instead of trying to trace the wire to the starter then to the battery, could I just run a new wire from the alternator directly to the battery and leave the stock alternator to starter wiring? If so, do you have any recommendations on this process? Should I install an additional inline fuse between the alternator and battery? My 240 mechman amp just arrived and I want to complete all the underhood work at one time.

Hey EXO! Great video. I have a 99 Ford expedition and want to do the big 3 upgrade. The default charging cable from the alt to battery runs through a junction on the passenger side before reaching the battery. Is it ok to run a 0 gauge directly to the battery?

Exo do you have a video of how you ran the 0 gauge wire on that impala???? I have the same car and I'm trying to figure out how to run a true 0 gauge wire

nice job man. looks good

I own a impala with the 3800 😊 thanks man I’m doing it tomorrow 😂

Excellent demo!

I have a 5th gen Camaro and then battery is in the truck. Will the long ground and power lines from the battery to alternator be an issue being so long?

As usual exo you've done it again very well explained my basshead brother a big thumbs up I've been subscribed to both your channels well the original for 3-1/2 years and when you went with a second channel i subbed as well i hope one day we can meet up and get to sit in each others rides mine is nothing like frankie but once i get all my surgeries done and over with i want to do a big build i wish i could have you help me with it that would be awesome i never miss a vid bro :)

I watched this video a while ago and ever since I’ve been using that razor blad method to strip wire

EXO You The GOAT!!!!!!! 🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾💯

Is a inline fuse really nessary when going from positive post to alternator?

@doolkore

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, anything that connects to your battery "should" be fused. if the connection to the alt touches any part of the engine it could cause a fire. instead of the wire getting super hot from all of the amps pushing out of your battery, the fuse simply pops. That's why it is also a good idea to try and locate the fuse as close to your battery as possible.

Hey just subed. I have a 05 impala, And I was wondering what length did you use for your impala. Trying to order the wire asap. I was thinking 5ft power 5 ft ground..What ya think?

@mallorycainjr.1921

4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever figure that out yet? I have an 02 impala and I dont want to buy too short of a wire

Question: the bat to the alt with the 0g is fused. Makes sense, high power, if issue arises the fuse will protect. But by keeping the stock wire, that path will be next in flow. Is there a fuse in the OEM pathway from alt to bat? One should confirm this and add one if not. If the fuse pops on the 0g so the electricity doesn't melt the OEM wire and fry down the line.

I havnt got to instal my subs yet but I feel like when connecting wires to my engine/frame to ground, I will somehow instead charge the vehicle, and therefore electrocute myself when I touch the car 🤷🤔

HEY EXO, it has been a week since you put up this video, when is the next one coming? I really like you videos, informative and clean. Im doing the same for my chevy caprice, but Im waiting for your vids to learn the perfect way to do it.

i was told to never fuse an alt because if you do fry a fuse you destroy your alternator specifically the diodes melt down

First time I see you using the garage :) Kinda reminds me of your early videos of the van. I think I go watch some of those now....

One thing you could have added to your install is dielectric grease at your connections. This prevents connection breakdown in the future.

@122martin122

5 жыл бұрын

OVER not on the connecting surface, this need to be clear haha

Thought you had to ground to the frame of the car and ground engine block to frame?

Thanks - You made it simple and easy. I will be doing mine now!

really apreciate your step by step really helps alot!! but question. i have a chevy hhr the battery is in the hatch. can you try and find a video or try and do a video covering this? i dont want to run my wires thru my car. just figured you would give the best explanation on this. prolly already covered it but im wet behind the ears 😂😂

so does this keep your lights from dimming when the bass hits

@iamthemaninde

7 жыл бұрын

knucklehead bullies It can help a whole lot by doing this upgrade for sure.. A lot of the time the dimming is from a so so ground. So all this will def help the dimming YES

@tubesocktv69

7 жыл бұрын

knucklehead bullies a bigger alt is what you need as well as the big 3

@wadehensley5005

6 жыл бұрын

That's a common misconception. The fact is, halogen headlamps are highly sensitive to voltage fluctuations. So even if you have the big 3, a HO alternator, and a whole bank of extra batteries, the lights can still dim. Your best bet to prevent this is with a set of LED bulbs or some HIDs with ballasts. the LED's draw wayyy less current, and the HID ballasts regulate voltage to the lights, all but eliminating dimming.

@ACommenterOnYouTube

6 жыл бұрын

knucklehead bullies: NO... your lights dim because your pulling more current than the alternator can push out.. Option 1 is a Capacitor, Option 2 is a re-wired alternator

Great man ... I remember your old big 3 video that was helpfull as this one :)

I have a question .I need to add a second battery, does the power wire from the secondary battery go to the power wire or the Alternator?

Hey EXO, i like your Video´s ! Big Thumps up from Germany ! Geets Siggi

So if I add on thicker gauge wires then I don't have to upgrade the alternator or battery??? Or do I still have to upgrade them?

Awesome video, but i have a question......How do you do the big 3 upgrade if your battery is in the boot from factory? Do you have to run 1 gauge from front to back?

Just what I was looking for, you the man EXO

Wow he makes it look so easy.. I can’t find anyone in my city (Winnipeg Manitoba) who’s willing to do the big 3 install for me well almost no one visions electronics did say they’d do it but it’s not something they would regularly do so they quoted me 500+$ for labour alone!! That’s a ridiculous price I think so I’m just waiting for someone to come around, if anyone here knows of somewhere that will do the big 3 for me plz let me know pm me or fb thx good video (I almost want to try it myself he makes it look so easy but I can’t risk my system it’s too expensive)

I don't use fuse on the charge wire, I don't think it's necessary but prolly isn't a bad thing to do. Are u gonna make a video showing how to ground ur secondary battery that's gonna be in the trunk? I want to see how u get to the frame from inside of trunk. I'm scared to cut a hole in my Tahoe to run my grounds.

Is there a big 3 kit for cars that have the battery under the rear seat what can I do for that since the wire is going to have to be longer also there's a thing to hook jumper cables under the hood will I need to do anything with that

I received my order of a 0 gauge Big 3 kit the lug on the end of the power wire looks to big for the alternator Positive post bolt what should I do🤔

What up bro I always watch your videos when I in doubt about something. I was wondering if I cant find my engine ground wire to chassis what way can I ground it?

Can I just go from the positive post on the alternator to the positive post on the under hood fuse box instead of the battery?

What size fuse do I use??do I go off wire size or alternator amperage then choose the fuse size??

I completed mine but want to redo the alternator connection, my alt has a plastic ring around it and the threaded post doesn’t fit the 0awg and factory wire terminal ring nicely, and the nut only got maybe two turns, trying to figure out how to flatten them down to secure and keep the rubber boot over it. Ideas?

was the fuse necessary?

@brendenponder8728

5 жыл бұрын

What size fuse can u use can j use a 250

Only thing I've heard different is one of them is from the engine to a ground.??

So when doing the big 3 you don't have to remove the oem wiring? I've been so concerned about this that I'm thinking about just not reinstalling my system. I've got a 2013 F150 XLT 5.0L and I appreciate any advice.

great video great detail Hell I don’t even know which end of the screwdriver to use and I think I could do it with this video

"i wanna share a secrete with ya, to get this big little chunk of wire into this little hole" a big little chunk of wire eh? haha

The ground on the alternator should no NEEDS to bolt directly to the rear ground lug on the back of the alternator then directly to the ground on the power storage box #the battery