YeahitgoesBoom Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 I bought the 3500D to eventually use with an 18" BTL but I'm not putting the BTL in until next summer now. For now I'm going to throw a couple L7 12 Dual 4's in. I plan on running them at a final 4 ohm load which the 3500 puts out about 1100W RMS at. My question is will I need to use 1/0 Gauge to hook up the L7s to the amp or can I use 4 Gauge and be fine? I already have 4 gauge ran through my car because I had a couple Type Arrghs before this and I'd rather not have to run 0 gauge through my entire car right now if I don't need to. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderton01 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 You can get by with 4 gauge at that level just fine. 4 gauge is good up to around 1600rms Quote 2002 Camry XLE 35% tints all around 17'' Enkei FD-05 rims Fi Q15 in 3.8cu ft box tuned to 32Hz Pioneer DEH-P7200HD AudioQue AQ1200d 4 Gauge Tsunami wiring/RCA's mids/highs - OEM JBL system AudioTechnix Deadner Big 3 upgrade My YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stipek Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 0 gauge is not necessary for 1100w. Quote Headunit - Sony DSX-200X Subs - (2) Modified American Bass 18's Monoamp - DD M4 Front Stage - CDT HD62-AS components with 4 Crescendo PWX 6.5 4 Channel Amp - Hifonics ZRX1000.4 Cadence 0 gauge Singer 275 amp Alt D7500 XS Power battery Quad 1/0 input Toolmaker terminals SMD OM-1 RGB LEDs BUILD LOG CURRENT ABOVE SETUP http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/191602-2003-bravada-2-18s-ab-dd-xs-singer/ BUILD LOG (2 MTX 7512's)http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeahitgoesBoom Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 That's what I figured I just wanted to make sure. Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackedout Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 4 gauge isn't adequate for 1100 rms. Box rise will more than likely save you though. If you don't have true copper 4 gauge, I'd tread lightly. if you don't have stable voltage, I'd be even more careful. Quote Trunk Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayres29 Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 general rule of thumb is if the amp has 1/0 inputs use 1/0 wire Quote Btw that was the first person. Ever banned by me while dropping a deuce. Feel privileged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 4 gauge isn't adequate for 1100 rms. Box rise will more than likely save you though. If you don't have true copper 4 gauge, I'd tread lightly. if you don't have stable voltage, I'd be even more careful. yes it is. My RF T1500 only has 4g inputs, hopefully RF knows at least a little about what they are doing. Quote F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackedout Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Every wire chart I've looked at shows 4 gauge having a rating under 100 amps. Didn't say it wouldn't work, but it's not adequate. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gauge Your t1500 amp would produce more power with 1/0 inputs. Quote Trunk Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldsBoomer Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 (edited) Ok everyone except zayres please stop talking! Do the math on the current required to get 1100 watts @ 4ohms and not just think about what it takes at 1ohm. Please use your head. Use 0 gauge wire it requires 0 gauge for a reason it needs the ability to pull current. now unless you 4 gauge is only 4 feet long get 0 gauge Edited September 26, 2011 by OldsBoomer Quote Suburban Coming Soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackedout Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 My math is as follows... 100 watts @ 12 volts = 10 amps. That being said, 1100 watts @ 12 volts = 110 amps. I've been under this impression for a couple years now, so correct me if I'm wrong. I never calculate at 14.4 because perfect voltage is a rarity. Like I said, correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Trunk Build Log Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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