What Guage Wire?
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What Guage Wire?
I am installing a JL Audio 500/5 Amplifier in my new Camaro... and was wondering if 8ga. wire would be good enough for the install since it is only a 40Amp Fuse requirement and a 10-20ft run?
I have about 35ft laying around from a install in a show car and was wondering if it is good enough....
I have about 35ft laying around from a install in a show car and was wondering if it is good enough....
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Re: What Guage Wire? (NewVetteLover)
Info is from IASCA handbook:
http://www.epanorama.net/documents/w...esistance.html
Here is more info if you need it:
rec.audio.car FAQ
Good Luck, Dan
[Modified by vettedan, 12:39 PM 1/5/2002]
http://www.epanorama.net/documents/w...esistance.html
Here is more info if you need it:
rec.audio.car FAQ
Good Luck, Dan
[Modified by vettedan, 12:39 PM 1/5/2002]
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Re: What Guage Wire? (NewVetteLover)
U should be okay with 8 - it really depends on how many amps U push and how far. Crutchfield has an excellent chart and doc at:
http://www.crutchfield.com/infolib/S...e-length-image
I went with 4 Ga for my 1000W amp with 80 amp fusing. 4 Ga wire is a PITA to work with but it does look killer especially going into the 80A AUE fuse under the hood! :cool: I don't have to worry my amp is suffering for juice - just need to worry that the alternator doesn't melt! :D
http://www.crutchfield.com/infolib/S...e-length-image
I went with 4 Ga for my 1000W amp with 80 amp fusing. 4 Ga wire is a PITA to work with but it does look killer especially going into the 80A AUE fuse under the hood! :cool: I don't have to worry my amp is suffering for juice - just need to worry that the alternator doesn't melt! :D
