2 or 4 gauge to amps after dist. block?

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Topic: 2 or 4 gauge to amps after dist. block?

Posted By: JustDoIt2
Subject: 2 or 4 gauge to amps after dist. block?
Date Posted: January 09, 2004 at 11:40 PM

HI, Im running 2 gauge from my battery to the distribution block, I want to know IF would make any difference to run 2 gauge to each of my three amps or run 4 gauge to my amps after the ddistribution,

would it make any difference to run 2 gauge or 4 gauge to my amps...

thankk you

My amps are two bazooka ELA1500 (500w RMS Each one) and a soundsrteam 60x4

thank you

Replies:

Posted By: Teken
Date Posted: January 09, 2004 at 11:44 PM

As the system is configured now, technically speaking no.

If your plans are to increase the power handling of the system. And you have the resources and funds to do this. Then go ahead, and know that your *New* wiring will handle the next current increases with no problems.

Regards

EVIL Teken . . .

Posted By: JustDoIt2
Date Posted: January 10, 2004 at 12:49 AM

ok,

Because I have Enough Power wire (2 gauge) to do it..

Posted By: JustDoIt2
Date Posted: January 11, 2004 at 12:09 PM

thank you

Posted By: superstreet786
Date Posted: March 14, 2004 at 8:40 PM

yea if u have enough 2 gauge just use that

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---- 1996 Chevy S10 ----
1 Lightning Audio S2.600.2 Amp
2 Lightning Audio 12" Subs
1 Lightning Audio 1 Farad Cap

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