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davedyer79

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Posted: August 11, 2006 at 8:59 AM / IP Logged

Hello all, 2005 Nissan Titan CC. I am putting 3 amps in, a Memphis 1000d (1100watts), Memphis 150x2, and Memphis 75x4. The AB amps will be pushing Rainbows seperates and the 1000d 2 Memphis M3 10's. My question is what size wire do I need to run from my battery to the dist. block. I have installed for some time now, and I distinctly remember 2 guage. Now I cannot find it anywhere. My suppliers handle hooker and stinger, and they said they cannot get it. I really hate dealing with 1/0 guage, and 1700 watts is not enough warrent using 1/0 guage. Will 2 guage be sufficient, and where can I find some??? Thanks

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Posted: August 11, 2006 at 11:12 AM / IP Logged

You can easliy get 2AWG cable from a welding supply shop. Flexible 2 AWG is a couple bucks a foot.

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Posted: August 11, 2006 at 11:32 AM / IP Logged

I've found some on ebay... and its sold for around 2-3 dollars a foot...

97 F150, Sony CDX-M630, Sony XM-2165GTX, JL Audio 12W3D2, Planet Audio VX-602, Memphis 15-MC5.7

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davedyer79

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Posted: August 11, 2006 at 12:27 PM / IP Logged

Cool, I haven't looked on Ebay yet. 2 guage should be plenty enough power wire for the amps though right???

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This page should help you figure out what size you need.

97 F150, Sony CDX-M630, Sony XM-2165GTX, JL Audio 12W3D2, Planet Audio VX-602, Memphis 15-MC5.7

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