2 wiring kits vs 1 huge wiring kit

[mixtape 10+ year member]

Hey guys,

This site has helped me tons! I will be installing a new system into a car sometime next week. It will include 2 amplifiers. One amp being an Infinity Reference 475a for the 4 channel, and a JL 1000/1 for the 12w7 sub. I currently have a 4 gauge Rockford Fosgate wiring kit and an 8 gauge Rockford Fosgate kit as well. Though I'm wondering if it would cause distortion or any problems to run 2 wiring kits to the trunk opposed to one huge (probably zero gauge) kit? I really don't want to sell my 2 kits and buy a larger new one.

Will my current wiring setup be enough? Should I keep the 8 gauge and sell the 4 gauge to buy a 2 gauge instead? A professional car audio friend said that a good brand 4 gauge wiring kit can handle 135 amps and the JL should only use 100 amps. Will I be ok with where I am? Also, I will be using a 2 farad pp1002tm-cap as well.

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[aaronrchr 10+ year member]

What you have will work fine.

 

[mixtape 10+ year member]

That is good to hear. Glad that I don't have to swap anything. I took a look at the "big 3" thread at the top of the page but the images aren't working. Do you think upgrading the big 3 on my car is necessary? I believe my stock alternator is rated at 130 amps. p(watts) = i (current in amps) * v(voltage). so peak my alternator is putting out 1820 watts (130 amp * 14 volt). I know that not all of that is available to the amp's in the trunk, but is a "big 3" upgrade worth it?

 

[bernser1er 10+ year member]

the big 3 will help out a lot

 

[aaronrchr 10+ year member]

definately won't hurt

If you have the means to do the big 3 then do it.

If not, I don't think it'll be a problem.

Just see how your electrical likes the amps and work from there.