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Can I use 4 gauge wires with an amp that requires 8 guage?
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<blockquote data-quote="budgetkiller" data-source="post: 8319822" data-attributes="member: 641974"><p>Yes, you should have no problem using 4 gauge for it, just make sure you change your fuse under the hood to the proper size so you can't draw more current than it's supposed to. Most Fosgate amps are underrated, so the short answer is it may not make any more power than your old amp. 8 gauge wiring seems fishy for an amp rated to do 1200w RMS. I'm suspect that exceeds the limitations of 8 gauge wiring in most cases.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="budgetkiller, post: 8319822, member: 641974"] Yes, you should have no problem using 4 gauge for it, just make sure you change your fuse under the hood to the proper size so you can't draw more current than it's supposed to. Most Fosgate amps are underrated, so the short answer is it may not make any more power than your old amp. 8 gauge wiring seems fishy for an amp rated to do 1200w RMS. I'm suspect that exceeds the limitations of 8 gauge wiring in most cases. [/QUOTE]
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