Max amperage for CCA 1/0?

[FromDownAbove]

I've been lurking around this forum for some time getting helpful insight on so many things, so I finally decided to join.

Here's my situation. I've recently upgraded to a Hifonics BRX1600.1D and need to run some new wire because I currently have 4 gauge CCA. I'm going to be running the amp at 2 ohm - 1200 rms. If I could, I would pick up some OFC 1/0 and call it a day, but I don't have the $140 to throw down on that right now since I just bought the amp. I can either upgrade to OFC 4 gauge, or CCA 1/0. I was thinking 1/0 because it's a bigger wire, but I know it's less conductive. Some input would be fantastic!

tl;dr : What's better, 1/0 cca or 4 OFC?

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[bubbagumper6 5,000+ posts]

1/0 CCA will carry more current than 4 gauge OFC. Knu rates their 1/0 CCA at 250A while their 4 gauge OFC is only 150A.

 

[macsdad 10+ year member]

The knu kca is a lil under 2 bucks a foot, that is what I use for my 1500v3.

 

[Boomsday 10+ year member]

Electron Beam Technologies, Inc.

^^Pure copper for less then $2 per ft

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

Look around. You can find 0 gauge cca new for $2 per ft plus shipping But if you have. 4 gauge cca kit now the other wires are prolly not that good either. Just get a new kit my .02

 

[GAMEOVERCCA 10+ year member]

you can safely run 300amps through skyhigh 0ga cca

 

[FromDownAbove]

I'm leaning towards the 1/0 KCA CCA simply because it's so cheap, it'll only cost me $45 to get all I need. Plus they have pretty much have every color of the rainbow in style now. I'd prefer sticking with Knu because I've been with them for quite a while, but thanks Boomsday.

Macsdad, how has it been working out?

 

[Boomsday 10+ year member]

lol so you would rather run CCA over OFC even tho the OFC is cheaper??

 

[FromDownAbove]

Because I know the brand, yeah.

It's like comparing name brand to third party aftermarket. I have successful experience with the brand and would like to stick with them.

 

[tprj82 10+ year member]

1/0 AT OFC Wiring kit - Page 3 - Car Audio Classifieds

great deal here

 

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offer 75 and im sure you will get it