0/1 or 4 gauge?

[tommyk90 5,000+ posts]

I'm getting either an MTX 8100D or a JBL 1200.1. I was wondering if i could run 4-gauge wire to the amp. Would that be enough or should i run 0/1 gauge?

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[Heresy 10+ year member]

I would say 4 awg unless you are running it is a huge run. How long is the power wire gonna be?

 

[tommyk90 5,000+ posts]

not much, it's a standard cab s-10 and all of the stuff will be in the cab so it's not long.

 

[Heresy 10+ year member]

My grammar in the last post was pretty bad...anyway, your question...I would say for that short of a length, 4awg should be alright.

 

[Fuel37 10+ year member]

will it hurt to run the bigger wire?? i can get some double ott wire for free and have to pay for 4 awg!?!? cant hurt right?

 

[Fuel37 10+ year member]

excellant that is what i like to hear.

 

[80_Cutlass_mn 10+ year member]

In fact when it comes to running wire for a high powered amp, it is one of those times when bigger is better lol

 

[80_Cutlass_mn 10+ year member]

Yea you have a very good point, but you could always use a distribution block and take it down from there, plus it gives the option for expansion.//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Fuel37 10+ year member]

running to a jbl 600.1 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

the kenwood is in storage. but yeah it would be difficult to fit 0/1 cable into it. think the bigger cable will help my dimming problems!?!? if i turn the gains up at all or turn the stereo up at all it dims like crazy.

what does everyone think i should be hitting!? i have a 600.1 and and e12k in a 2.0 cu ft ported box tuned to 30hz. i'm hoping to be hitting anywhere from 140-145. sound reasonable!?! and any tips on improving this anyone!?

thanks