4 or 8 GA?
Mar 9, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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4 or 8 GA?
i am trying to install a 400 watts RMS amp.
what GA do i need?
4 or 8?
a lot of the 8 GA kit on ebay state that they are good up to 300 Watts.
mine amp is 400W RMS or 800W peak.
please help..
Mar 9, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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RE: 4 or 8 GA?
depends on how honest that 400 watts is.......
either way if you think you might ever upgrade and add power then throw in the 4 awg and get the job done the first time.
Mar 9, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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thanks
you're very helpful.
Mar 10, 2007 | 02:20 AM
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and a hell of a (white boy)dancer to BTW...
Welcome and check your pm's.
Mar 12, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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RE: 4 or 8 GA?
Thats what I did. I'm only running 200w RMS to my sub but I used 4gauge wire so I could upgrade later if i want to.
Mar 15, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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RE: 4 or 8 GA?
use 4 gauge that eight gauge amp is good for 300 max not rms so go wit 4 gauge
Mar 15, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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RE: 4 or 8 GA?
1/0 on everything, even your subwoofer wiring.
Unless you want to be a ***** and do things right then use 4 gauge.