loganuf Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Im looking at getting a new amp that is going to be at least 1500 watts rms. Thats probably what its going to be close to and i wanted to know if my 4 gauge wiring that i have in my car will do the job? I've heard of people doubling up wiring.... could i double up 4 and 8 gauge together or would that be bad? i'd appreciate the thoughts. Quote 2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition: Alpine CDA 9883 2x 18" DC lvl 4 D2 10.7 cu ft box 33hz knu 1/0 wire amp: Kicker ZX2500.1 Kinetik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron813 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 It wouldnt be good to be mixing wires and things like that your best bet would be to just buy some 0 gauge what is it going in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loganuf Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 It wouldnt be good to be mixing wires and things like that your best bet would be to just buy some 0 gauge what is it going in a crunch 3000 which is powerin 2 12 inch L7's in a 6.5 foot cubic box that is ported Quote 2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition: Alpine CDA 9883 2x 18" DC lvl 4 D2 10.7 cu ft box 33hz knu 1/0 wire amp: Kicker ZX2500.1 Kinetik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron813 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Man i would get some 0/1 gauge wire to be on the safe side Knukonceptz has very good prices on 0/1 wire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loganuf Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Man i would get some 0/1 gauge wire to be on the safe side Knukonceptz has very good prices on 0/1 wire yea i was already lookin into it..... its just a pain cus with my amp i have to get reducers for it. And then i gotta get reducers for my cap and my fuse holder. its just a lot of crap for just wiring..... but ill end up gettin it lol Quote 2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition: Alpine CDA 9883 2x 18" DC lvl 4 D2 10.7 cu ft box 33hz knu 1/0 wire amp: Kicker ZX2500.1 Kinetik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 how long is the run of power wire? also depends on what 4awg wire you have. running 2 different sizes isnt something we try to practice, but current will flow down the path of least resistance, so technically it would be ok. Quote 2008 California state record holder 157.2 Bassrace2009 California state record holder 157.0 BassraceRollin 50's 158.7db2009 King of Cali Bassrace2009 USACi score 160.5 @ 42hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loganuf Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 how long is the run of power wire?also depends on what 4awg wire you have. running 2 different sizes isnt something we try to practice, but current will flow down the path of least resistance, so technically it would be ok. its gonna b about 15 to 18 feet of wire.... and the 4 gau wire is just high current flow oxygen free, thats all it says on it Quote 2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition: Alpine CDA 9883 2x 18" DC lvl 4 D2 10.7 cu ft box 33hz knu 1/0 wire amp: Kicker ZX2500.1 Kinetik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loganuf Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 how long is the run of power wire?also depends on what 4awg wire you have. running 2 different sizes isnt something we try to practice, but current will flow down the path of least resistance, so technically it would be ok. also.... so ur saying that i could get a better 4 gauge wire and make it work? i would rather do this than go to a 0 gauge wire because of all the hassles that it makes with reducers and things like that. If you could send me the link of a good 4 gauge that would work with this that would be great. Quote 2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition: Alpine CDA 9883 2x 18" DC lvl 4 D2 10.7 cu ft box 33hz knu 1/0 wire amp: Kicker ZX2500.1 Kinetik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidfort Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 how long is the run of power wire?also depends on what 4awg wire you have. running 2 different sizes isnt something we try to practice, but current will flow down the path of least resistance, so technically it would be ok. I wouldn't fuck with 4 gauge if I am dealing with anything over 1500 watts...jmo though. Quote 2008 Chevy Impala (undercover cop style) Setup in the makings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double D Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I wouldn't fuck with 4 gauge if I am dealing with anything over 1500 watts...jmo though. your login name have anything to do with fish lol ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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