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Old 02-06-2007, 06:16 PM
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Should I use higher awg cable?
Right now, I am just running a Kenwood KAC-8152D @ 550w RMS 2ohms for my sub, but I might be adding a Kicker KX350.4 to power my front and rears. I am using 4awg cable, and would be splitting it off to the two amps with a power block.

Should I rewire and go with 2awg to the power block then 4awg to the two amps?
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Old 02-06-2007, 06:20 PM
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if your going to rewire it go with a 0awg wire..
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Old 02-06-2007, 06:25 PM
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Wiring it with 0awg wouldn't fit under the panels, I would like to, but wouldn't fit.
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Old 02-06-2007, 07:20 PM
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I think you'll be alright with that wire... the mids/tweets dont draw anywhere near as much power as the subs will.
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You are totally fine with 4 gauge
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Old 02-06-2007, 10:40 PM
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4awg can take like 150 amps of draw
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Old 02-06-2007, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DesolataX
Wiring it with 0awg wouldn't fit under the panels, I would like to, but wouldn't fit.
if i can get 2 under the panels i can get 0 under there
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Old 02-06-2007, 11:14 PM
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I may go down to a local car audio shop and see if I can get a scrap piece of 0awg to try, if it fits, I may go with 0awg, but that will be quite expensive. Unless someone can give me a good deal on a full kit
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Old 02-06-2007, 11:31 PM
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LOOK AT SMARTASS LINK
i think i just order one (i would need to look but i think it was 109.80)
http://www.canadiancaraudio.com/online/smart-auto-sound-solutions/24203-2nd-0-gauge-ultimate-amp-kit.html
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Old 02-07-2007, 12:14 AM
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$109 is a bit too pricey to spend on wiring for me right now. Maybe in the future, unless he can sell it to me for $65

EDIT: Crap! I took a second look at my wiring, and it is only 8awg! It has been a while, and I thought I put a 4awg kit in it. That pretty much means I have to rewire!
Since 0awg is a bit out of my price range, I guess that 2awg would be plenty good.
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