hermo69

#1

Hey guys,

I am going to be putting an amp in my car that is 800W MAX. My current setup will probably be 200x2 (2 OHM ) + 200x1 (4ohm) RMS. What gauge power wire should I use? 4 or 8? and what thickness speaker wire should i use?

Thanks guys!

nik

#2

i would do 4

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Clipsetuner

#3

4g power, and hopefully your Amp can take it, or Disto down to 8g, I would Run 8g from your amp to your subs, alot more power.
DTE

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macavely

#4

-Clipsetuner+Apr 29, 2004 - 9:51 PM

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Clipsetuner

#5

8g good for the power and ground. Mabey it was just me, but I had 18g from my amp to my subs ( just to get em going ), then switch to 8g and could tell a difference. On my new Celi, I ran 10g for Amp Lead, Power and ground, but its only one amp, then 8g from amp to subs.
DTE

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AudioFreak

#6

Recommended Power and Ground Cable Sizes

You may be able to get away with 8ga but if you plan on ever adding another amp run 4 ga. Then you'll be all set for the upgrade.

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Pali_playa

#7

thats a pretty small amp....if u buy 4AUG wire then it prob wont even fit in the power slot and ur gonna have to cut ur wires newayz....go for 8AUG

CelicaDEATHdie

#8

You will NOT have an audible difference with 400w between 8 and 4 gauge. It is nice to have 4ga. for a bigger install in the future though.

hermo69

#9

Thanks for the info guys! Lets assume that I am not going to be adding anymore amps then I should technically be ok with 8G and assuming that I use 8G and its not enough in terms of power handling, what will happen? Blow fuse or "fire" wire >>

AudioFreak

#10

-hermo69+Apr 30, 2004 - 4:20 PM

CelicaDEATHdie

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-AudioFreak+May 1, 2004 - 3:29 PM

DaMnItLeWiS

#12

I would use an 4G. I have 3 amps in my car with a 4G going to a monster spiltter with an output of 8G to the 3 Amps. Also, its a really good idea to have seperate fuzes for all the amps in your car. Saves you alot of money in the long run >>

This post has been edited by DaMnItLeWiS: May 3, 2004 - 12:21 PM

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