4ga or 0ga?

[mr_malina 10+ year member]

I am about to install an Orion XTR1400.1 in my truck. The amp is rated at 1400rms at 4ohms. It has 2 pairs of imputs for power. I was planning on running two runs of 0ga for it but I am broke at the moment but I do have 100ft of Scoche 4ga wire laying around. Would two runs of 4ga be sutible for this amp? The amp has 180 amps of fuses in it.

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[guting 10+ year member]

well since you dont have the money atm, why dont you use the 4 gauge for now (2 runs can), then when you do have the cash get the 1/0. jeez

 

[mr_malina 10+ year member]

well since you dont have the money atm, why dont you use the 4 gauge for now (2 runs can), then when you do have the cash get the 1/0. jeez

I would like to do it only once. I currently dont have my system in because I was waiting on wire.

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

2 4 ga's is more than enough

 

[Imshirazy 10+ year member]

Or, a short enough 4 gauge will also do it

distance is also pretty important to consider

If it's within 4 feet from the battery you're all set to go XD

8ft to 20ft you'd need 2 gauge

therefore just use two 4 gauge wires

 

[Kold_Killa 10+ year member]

4 gauge would be sufficient for 1400 watts.