What gauge wire for my set-up? Do I need Big 3?

[NJTStang11 10+ year member]

Sorry for all my newbie questions, but anyways. This is the first system putting out some "somewhat" serioues power.

2 12" Pioneer Premier W3004SPL Subwoofers (1000rms per)

Power Acoustik a2400db (1800x1@1ohm)

Ported Box 3.5 cubes, 35hz

I was thinking of doing it in 4 gauge? but then I rethought about it and think 2 gauge might be a better idea.

Will I need the big 3 to avoid major draw on my car? if it helps car is a 93 lexus es300 w/ 80ga amp. If I do need the big 3 is this neccesary right away or can it wait for a month or two?

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[jacka 10+ year member]

wire it up with 0 gauge, 2 would work though. yes you need the big 3, 80 amp alternator is pretty small for that amp so you could still get dimming, though the big 3 will help.

 

[NJTStang11 10+ year member]

Will i be alright if I go for around a month without the big 3? or would you not even hook it up until the big 3 is done?

 

[Fast1one 10+ year member]

That alt is going to fry even if you do the big three...Better start saving for a HO alty...

 

[SQBubble 10+ year member]

Will i be alright if I go for around a month without the big 3? or would you not even hook it up until the big 3 is done?

hook it up, but dont crank it at all, be easy with it

 

[NJTStang11 10+ year member]

That alt is going to fry even if you do the big three...Better start saving for a HO alty...

Is doing the big 3 a waste then? or good for time being until 5-6 months done the line when my alternator takes a shit //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eyebrow.gif.fe2c18d8720fe8c7eaed347b21ea05a5.gif

 

[jacka 10+ year member]

do you listen to your music at high volumes all the time? if not, you should be ok.

 

[Fast1one 10+ year member]

Is doing the big 3 a waste then? or good for time being until 5-6 months done the line when my alternator takes a shit //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/eyebrow.gif.fe2c18d8720fe8c7eaed347b21ea05a5.gif

No its a good thing because you need the Big 3 anyway if you upgrade your alty....just take it easy until you have the money to upgrade...