Amp Install Kits

[tj1320 10+ year member]

I recently purchased a JBL 1200 watt amp and I need a wiring kit for it. After doing a little searching I am VERY confused. For example, some 4 gauge kits say 600 watts and others say 1400 watts. What gauge do I need for a 1200 watt amp? I assume 2 gauge is what I need but where do I find a complete kit with 2 gauge power and ground wires? Thanks.

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[tEh koRnDog 5,000+ posts]

try knukonceptz.com

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

i would do a 0 guage kit. especially when you decide you need an amped front stage.

 

[Max_Power 10+ year member]

Just go bigger than what you need in case of an upgrade. I think If I were to run wires I would put the biggest rope under the carpet I can.

I would say 4ga is a little too small.

2ga isn't worth going through, I say get some 0ga.

Look into knukonceptz.com

 

[tj1320 10+ year member]

**** that was fast. Thanks guys. It says in the amp's manual that its maximum current draw is 115 amps so should I ditch the 200+ amp fuse that comes with the kit and get a smaller fuse? Sorry if that sounds dumb but I'm still learning.

 

[tj1320 10+ year member]

http://www.knukonceptz.com/productDetail.cfm?prodID=KLM-AK0

Nevermind, I bought this kit with a 120 amp fuse. The amp has 3-40 amp fuses on it so I thought this would be okay. Now, what about speaker wire from the amp to the sub? What gauge does that need to be? Thanks again.

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?t=166038

 

[tj1320 10+ year member]

Thanks. 12 gauge it is.