1/0 gauge wire suggestion?

[mobbdeep]

I'm looking to perform the "Big 3 Upgrade" on my 1999 Chevy Lumina and I'm wondering what are good but inexpensive 1/0 gauge wires for this? Brand suggestions would be nice and if you've had any experience with them. Also, if I already have a fuse for my amp wiring, will I need another one for the Big 3?

Thanks!

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[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

Any welding cable. Electron Beam, for example

You should fuse the big 3.

 

[mobbdeep]

Any welding cable. Electron Beam, for example
You should fuse the big 3.

A couple of ft should do, right? A reasonable amount though.

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

A couple of ft should do, right? A reasonable amount though.

Can't say for sure without actually seeing your vehicle and measuring, honestly

 

[sharkman]

View attachment 26552419I'm using xs power I think I got from sonic for about $40. But all will be replaced with skyhigh. From what I've seen and read their 1/0 is really 2/0....

The blue one is sky high

 

[sharkman]

Also I would but much more then you actual need. You will need more down the line plus you can never have too many grounds. Shy high is very cheap on ebay

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

View attachment 26552419I'm using xs power I think I got from sonic for about $40. But all will be replaced with skyhigh. From what I've seen and read their 1/0 is really 2/0....

The blue one is sky high

Their 1/0 is comparable to 2/0 welding cable.

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

I have wire. And the kits already done for sale

 

[sharkman]

@mylows10 how do I find out about comps in nor cal. Never been to one and would love to check a few out

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Termpro.com. I've got 2 shows next weekend in salinas. And the following sun in Santa Maria

 

[mobbdeep]

Would I want CCA or OFC wire and also what size fuse block would I need? They have 150A, 250A, etc. I have 2 x 12" Dual 4 Ohm Kicker CVR subs with a Alpine X-Power 1000/1 monoblock amp.

 

[JarodM]

If you can afford it, OFC is best. For fusing, you just need to fuse the wire you run to the alt from the batt (the grounds dont need a fuse, obviously) and it needs to be sized for the capacity of the wire, your amp wire already has a fuse so for the big 3 fusing it doesnt really matter what your system is. 1/0 I believe can do the 250A. Maybe some one can chime in and confirm that?

 

[mobbdeep]

If you can afford it, OFC is best. For fusing, you just need to fuse the wire you run to the alt from the batt (the grounds dont need a fuse, obviously) and it needs to be sized for the capacity of the wire, your amp wire already has a fuse so for the big 3 fusing it doesnt really matter what your system is. 1/0 I believe can do the 250A. Maybe some one can chime in and confirm that?

I'm not buying this KCA kit, but I ran across this (see drop down):

So I'm assuming that it can do 250A.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

KNU CCA 1/0 is rated 250 amps for a 20' run

KNU OFC 1/0 is rated 375 amps for a 20' run

 

[JarodM]

I'm not buying this KCA kit, but I ran across this (see drop down):

So I'm assuming that it can do 250A.

Right. From what ive read 250A for cca and 350-375A for ofc just like Popwarhomie said