power wire size

[▼)Ñ╩fZΣµ& 10+ year member]

if i were to get a Hifonics BXi 1608D and run it at 1 ohm (claiming 1600rms, most likely round 1400).. to a fibl18 would using current 4 gauge be big enough to carry the power needed? or would getting the bxi2008d claiming around 2000rms be a better choice to run a fibl18 with the 0gauge and all that jazz

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[RnK1026]

of course, the bigger the better if u have the cash to spend, but the 4 gauge will be fine

 

[thorshammer1 10+ year member]

If your an audio nut like me you'll be building and adding and getting louder constantly!

Run the 0 gauge for no matter what amp you choose. Gauranteed if you run 4 ga. now you'll be yanking that out and replacing it with 0 later.

 

[IDSkoT 5,000+ posts]

0/1 is > 0 //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif

But, it's a little bit more expensive... but if you plan on upgrading (like most people do) it's worth the extra money.

 

[headbussaboi 10+ year member]

I think the 07 and 08 Hifonics Brutus series put out rated, maybe just a bit more. Ali1 benched his 2608d and it was underrated. Psturmer also benched his 2607d's and got rated power. Keep in mind, these are at 14.4 volts. Maxxsonics did a little redesigning on the late 06, 07, and 08's. The Brutus amps with the chrome or black chrome on the 2 sides have been updated to have better efficiency.

 

[thorshammer1 10+ year member]

^ good info