8 guage power/ fosgate 451s

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Topic: 8 guage power/ fosgate 451s

Posted By: crewdog10
Subject: 8 guage power/ fosgate 451s
Date Posted: December 24, 2003 at 7:02 AM

Do you guys thinks that an 8 guage power wire will be suitable for a fosgate 451s? I just bought a new amp and I would rather not replace my power wire. The fosgate has a 4 guage input, but this is the only amp that I'm running. My power wire is probably less than 10 ft. because it leads under the passenger seat. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

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Posted By: Geeque
Date Posted: December 24, 2003 at 9:12 AM

What specs does the amp call for, amp draw?

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Gary Kline
MECP Master Technician

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: December 24, 2003 at 9:34 AM

Use this link : https://www.the12volt.com/info/recwirsz.asp and calculate what is needed for your power wire and ground.

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: pureRF
Date Posted: December 24, 2003 at 8:47 PM

I'm sure you will be fine with an 8 as long as its about 10 ft.

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Posted By: pureRF
Date Posted: December 24, 2003 at 8:51 PM

I just checked it out and the amp calls for an 8 gauge, not a 4 so you will def. be able to run an 8 gauge

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