Power and Distibution Question

[Fat_boy 10+ year member]

Hi all, Kinda getting my feet wet here, had some questions on power and distribution. Basically Im going to be running a 4 channel 400w RMS amp for the doors and tweets but have future plans for sub install. So I will be pre-wiring for it when I install this amp. My question is should I start off with 0/1 or 2ga to the DB and then go to 4ga to the 2 Amps. Im still unsure as to what I will run for subs and the power for them. It is highly unlikely that I will exceed 2 - 12" or 3 - 10" subs because of usable space. Any guidline would be helpful as I mentioned I would like to pre wire while I have everything open and apart.

Thanks

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[bsean63 10+ year member]

im currently doing the opposite, so just run 1/0 gauge to the power block and ground the ground with a 1/0 gauge, and 4 gauge would work to run from the blocks to the amp depending on the amps

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

im currently doing the opposite, so just run 1/0 gauge to the power block and ground the ground with a 1/0 gauge, and 4 gauge would work to run from the blocks to the amp depending on the amps

i taught you well //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

but the amp is the determining factor for 4ga vs. 1/0 from the block. i'm betting 1/0 is what you need

 

[bsean63 10+ year member]

i taught you well //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
but the amp is the determining factor for 4ga vs. 1/0 from the block. i'm betting 1/0 is what you need

lol i knew i had it in me somewhere, still got alot to learn though, but thats what i got you for

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

btw, i have a non fused 1/0 in 1/0 out + 4x 4ga out if you need. i dont think i'll be using it. it's the kicker one

 

[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

im currently doing the opposite, so just run 1/0 gauge to the power block and ground the ground with a 1/0 gauge, and 4 gauge would work to run from the blocks to the amp depending on the amps

this is exactly what I have

 

[jgonino 10+ year member]

I have a similar dilemma. 3 amps. 2 running my sub, and 1 running my fronts.

I bought a mono and 4ch. kit from KNU. Its all 4 gauge. I think all I need is a block, and some 1/0 to run from the front to the block.

How much 1/0 do I need for my car? Also, How to i ground all of this stuff? I am going to be running my electrical with the big3, and a batcap 800 for the 2 sub amps.

 

[bsean63 10+ year member]

get a ground block to ground it

 

[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

I have a similar dilemma. 3 amps. 2 running my sub, and 1 running my fronts.
I bought a mono and 4ch. kit from KNU. Its all 4 gauge. I think all I need is a block, and some 1/0 to run from the front to the block.

How much 1/0 do I need for my car? Also, How to i ground all of this stuff? I am going to be running my electrical with the big3, and a batcap 800 for the 2 sub amps.

get a ground block to ground it

there it is

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

I have a similar dilemma. 3 amps. 2 running my sub, and 1 running my fronts.
I bought a mono and 4ch. kit from KNU. Its all 4 gauge. I think all I need is a block, and some 1/0 to run from the front to the block.

How much 1/0 do I need for my car? Also, How to i ground all of this stuff? I am going to be running my electrical with the big3, and a batcap 800 for the 2 sub amps.

please explain this a bit more

 

[dman4486 5,000+ posts]

please explain this a bit more

hopefully strapped:wow:

 

[jco1385 5,000+ posts]

hopefully strapped:wow:

we'll see. with this question you think he knows how to strap amps?

i could be wrong though //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[bsean63 10+ year member]

YES now i dont feel like the dumb kid anymore, not saying you are dumb so dont take that wrong

 

[jgonino 10+ year member]

I have a 15" q w/ BP. I currently have a PG xenon 600.1 that puts out 600+ at any ohm rating. I am going to get another one, and power each voice coil with 1 amp.

Its a dual 1 ohm sub, so this will work out great ( I hope //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif)

 

[jgonino 10+ year member]

And yes, I know what strapping amps means.