Is 4 awg enough? Please Help

[Stillmatic22 10+ year member]

Hey guys I ordered the Soundstream Van Gogh vga-800.5 for my honda civic. I also ordered a 4 awg amp kit is this enough, or do I need 2 gauge. I've also upgraded the big 3 with 4awg wire if that matters. On ebay it said the total amp power is ov3er 2300 watts, but I could not find anythig to justify this on Soundstream.com. (I think) it's a 125 amp fuse that is on the amp but not sure..

Please Help!!

Thanks in advance

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[Brit rider 10+ year member]

i have a simliar amp (Kicker kx840.4) this draws a huge current like yours.

I have to run a 120 amp fue (similar to yours)

I run 4 gauge and it seems fine. it recommends 2 gau but i have been told its not neccesary.

 

[Apoc 10+ year member]

thats perfect...you wont run into any problems with the 4ga

 

[Stillmatic22 10+ year member]

Thanks for the reply guys, it's greatley appreciated.

 

[supa_c 5,000+ posts]

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