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i have (2) runs of 1/0 to the back to three batteries and then to dist. block / bus bars.. i want to run 4ga. wire to each amp. off the buss bars to 4 amps one pos. and one neg.total of 8 wires (kicker brand) the amps are (2) zxs1500.1 and (2) zxs1000.1, the total length of each wire will be under 3ft.do you think this will have a bottle neck effect...each amp has an estimated 80 amp draw per amp.so you are talking 80 amps through 4g. wire for 3ft.do you think this is ok?

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on a similar note , but not answering your question. no matter how big of power wire you run, wouldnt the terminals at the end of the wire be the bottleneck?or even the the fuses?

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no i dont believe the terminals at the end of my wire have the "bottle neck effect" as i use the crimp and solder method and ensure full contact of the ring terminal to the connecting surface area. as far as the fuses go i dont believe that is an issue either my real question is the run from the buss bars to the amp. 4 ga. of 3ft.

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I think you'd be OK with such short runs.. but why not just finish it with 0 ga. ?

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