Anyone preform the BIG 3 upgrade on their 2000+ celica gt(s)?

[Dirtrider4eva]

have a 2000 toyota celica gt.
im trying to do the big 3 electrical upgrade, but i cant find the
engine ground, care to help me out?

[xCaldazar]

Idk if there is anything on this site, but I visit newcelica a lot and found this. One of the thumbnails is missing, but it is some info. What you putting in?
http://www.newcelica.org/forums/show....php?p=3739687

Originally Posted by babeeruuth

I know this is on the FAQ's but the pics on that link were gone and I'm not familiar with this stuff.

I need to know if my wiring is correct.



1. Engine block to chassis ground.


2. Alternator + to Battery +.


3. Battery - to chassis ground.


When I connect the Alt to the Batt, do I put the fuse closest to the alt or bat? 120A is the size I need right?

Thanks.

Originally Posted by SpikedCola

Your wiring is correct. You need to fuse it closest to the battery, at 120A.

[Dirtrider4eva]

exactly what i needed bro. thanks a tonnnnn.
im going to be running 2 runs of 0 gauge.
currently just running about 1300 watts.

[xCaldazar]

Dang that is going to make some noise. Replacing the speakers all the way around? I hope that isn't all for a few subs (I know people that would do that). I just have a 300 watt sub in mine with the premium audio that the GTS comes with and they go well with each other since having a hatchback lets a lot through from the trunk.

[Dirtrider4eva]

for sure. replacing the stock stereo system with my diamond audio S600 components. will be running 160 watts to each speaker in the front doors, and 40 each to 4 alpine 6.5" type r speakers in the rear.
then i will be running 1000 watts starting at my audioque HDC3 15" with aluminum coils.

[Dirtrider4eva]

also finished the big 3. worked flawlessly

[xCaldazar]

Expect the door handles to rattle if you turn it up, mostly just audible from the outside. I forget what else might since I laid down some sound reducing stuff shortly after getting my Celica. I did it mostly to reduce road noise though.

[Dirtrider4eva]

in the past i had a kicker zx 750.1, pushing about 800 watts to a 15 inch alpine type r in a sh1tty box.lol. just from that, it rattled my hatch bad.
when i put this in im going to run dampening in the entire hatch area, and probably the doors for the speakers.