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Total RMS watts or both amps x2. Divide that be the running voltage of the car (13.8v) in most cases. = Amps. You can find a charts that will show the recommended wire size based on the amps and length of the wire. In this case I'll assume 1200w rms based on what he said. 1200x2=2400...

:ditto: What he said.

I did this for almost 10 years professionally and have installed literally thousands of pieces of equipment as well as fixed many peoples installs. One of the biggest problems I faced was fixing peoples "rules or thumb". There is some basic math you can use to figure the wire ga. you would need...

Without him saying what amps and subs/speakers he's using I don't know how you could figure what wire ga. he would need to power it or run to the speakers. Careful giving advise on this as it could be wrong. It could lead to over heated equipment, lack of performance or worse in some more...

Second post down Warthog posted a picture of the fuse box with the 12v labeled. Still test and fuse these. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/70880-m1008-lights-not-working-need-help-wiring-diagram.html

You can go to the fuse panel for 12v acc and bat. for your radio. Make sure you test and fuse these connections. If you have noise in the system is cause something isn't right in either the truck or the install. Use what the manufacturer recommends for the wire size to the amp. Running a 4ga...

Now I have something to put in my signature. rofl

I made this fiberglass dash insert over 8 years ago and its sat in direct sunlight for 6. Just painted fiberglass over felt with no signs of age.

Yep, once you get past all the heavy metal its a nice big slab of concrete.

That lamp is a swell guy.

I think he was just trying to help by asking what the problem was.

When I first came to this site I too thought Westech was a crabby old man, I didn't take long to understand 4800 out of his 5100+ post are answering the same question. Try using the search tool there really isn't a lot to these trucks and chances are any issue or question you have has been...

That wiring job makes me sad. Good luck with this project.

I live in San Bernardino.

You can cheat a bit. Use foam then cover it with a heavy felt (fuzzy side up). Just up the resin over the felt. Sand and paint or wrap with a UV safe vinyl. Its much faster and is more then strong enough for a dash. You can always add fiberglass matting over it if you want it stronger.

Forgot one.

Okay I took about every angle I could. It's still not the greatest POV. If you need more I can take off the tire and get a better profile. I won't be able to do it till Thursday. Brett

LOL, I have a 6bt. I just ran out of cash for the conversion, so I went with the banks. It's not a Cummins but I can honestly say I'm happy so far. I'll get a few pics tomorrow from the other side POV and from the front. Brett

I'll get a photo up for you tomorrow. It's dark and my phone doesn't take the greatest pics at night. Brett

Well I didn't have any problems other then trying to put 10lbs of s*** in a 5lbs bag. It was tight but I really enjoyed doing it. It's not 100% done, I forgot to order the civy battery trays so the filter box wont fit. I did toss on a cone style filter just to give it a test run, what a big...