Going from 4 guage to 0

[Heavy hittin 10+ year member]

I was wondering if i will get more power out of my system if i went from 4 guage down to a 0 guage? I have (2) 12" Digital Audio subs that are 1500 watts rms each being ran by a 2400 watt digital audio amp. I also have a 6 channnel DA mid amp and a 3.5 farad capaciter. IM trying to get the most power i can out of my system.

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[thegreatestpenn 5,000+ posts]

should, even though with what you have i doubt u need 0ga.

 

[tc3k101 5,000+ posts]

yes get it. 4awg can only handle so much current before you run into troubles

 

[t1990le 10+ year member]

Get 0 awg, then get rid of that cap and upgrade ur batt under ur hood and put an xtra batt in the back.

EDIT:

Also get some xtra 0awg and run the big 3.

 

[cj407]

t1990...he's using an off-brand...chill he doesnt need to spend all that money....

 

[bigaudiofanati2 10+ year member]

4 gauge is fine for what your running.

 

[t1990le 10+ year member]

t1990...he's using an off-brand...chill he doesnt need to spend all that money....

lol its better to already have it for when u decide to get something that actually lays some power down. Im workin on my electrical and will be upgraded soon. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Bigrick31 10+ year member]

Are you talking about replacing the whole thing with 0 ga or going from 4 ga and splicing a piece of 0 ga to the 4 ga? IMHO using 0 GA to connect your equipment to a 4 gauge source is worthless. You are limited by that 4 ga. If it were reverse and you were splitting multiple 4 ga runs from a single 0 ga it would be ok but really your 0 ga is only going to be an over sized and overpriced 4 ga because it reduces down before it hits the battery. If you want more power i would save up and replace the whole run with 0 ga.

 

[ultimate157 5,000+ posts]

No, don't waste your money unless you upgrade your system.

 

[Xprime4 10+ year member]

Just a little question here: 0 guage is equivalent to 2 or 4 runs of 4? I'm currently running 2x 4 ga to my rear batt

 

[ultimate157 5,000+ posts]

Just a little question here: 0 guage is equivalent to 2 or 4 runs of 4? I'm currently running 2x 4 ga to my rear batt

double runs of 4 = 1 awg.

 

[Xprime4 10+ year member]

double runs of 4 = 1 awg.

so 4 = 0 ?

 

[ultimate157 5,000+ posts]

so 4 = 0 ?

4 runs of 4awg ~= 3/0 (000) awg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gauge

Use the Area column to compare.

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

so 4 = 0 ?

4 = 4

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[Heavy hittin 10+ year member]

if i do try and get 0 guage wire should i do straight 0 guage or run the big 3 on it?