8 Gauge alright for comp amp?

[blimblam 10+ year member]

i have a usamps is2080. just wanna make sure 4 gauge is not needed. i was looking for the chart that shows what wire size for how many watts but couldnt find it. im sure its enough but i just wanna make sure. opinions please.

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[Xprime4 10+ year member]

What's the power rating? If it's under 400-500 watt combined, then you should be fine with 8ga. Also, how long does the run need to be?

here's a random chart : http://www.teamrocs.com/technical/pages/wiregauge.htm

 

[blimblam 10+ year member]

prolly 2 feet. its going to be coming from the distro block.

thanks

 

[Xprime4 10+ year member]

and what's before the distro block?

 

[blimblam 10+ year member]

0 gauge.

 

[Xprime4 10+ year member]

don't worry with a such little distance then

 

[93dakota 10+ year member]

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