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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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I already have an amp wiring kit from StreetWires, but is there anything that isn't included that I need? Also I am just hooking up the amp, nothing to it, like subs or speakers. (I still need to build my box for subs.)
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 05:44 PM
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what comes in that kit?

What you need is at least an 8 guage power wire(depending on amp power) with a fuse holder, same guage ground wire, remote turn on wire, and rca cables is you have an aftermarket head unit. You also need speaker wire to run to your subs that you will get.

If you do not have an aftermarket head unit, youi either need an adapter that taps into your stock harness that gives you rca plugs, or a high level signal adapter that taps into your stock speaker wires to give your amp signal.
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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The kit comes with power wire, ground cable, interconnect with turn-on, fuse, various connectors and terminals.
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 06:58 PM
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it should all be in the kit
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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come to think of it, you may need some power terminals (size depends on guage) for the power and ground wires. some kits don't come with those.
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they came with kit
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 07:08 PM
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then ur good
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Just get a coat hanger and fish thought the firewall like I descibed here.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/wiring-stereo-electronics/272784-accessory-power.html

Also, (It won't hurt because the RCA's are streetwire brand) but the wire running between the RCA's wasn't meant for a remote turn on. You are safe doing it.
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