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Old Oct 23, 2011 | 12:02 AM
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I just ordered new JL c2 component door speakers, c2 coaxial speakers for the rear and a JL amp. The amp says it requires 4 gauge wire, which I already have a 4 gauge kit in wired to my sub amp. Should I remove the current 4 gauge set-up and just put in a 0 or 2 gauge wire into a distribution block and then to the amps, or should I just add a second 4 gauge kit going to the new amp? I remember it being a tight fit, but I just put the old wire in on the side of the grommet through the firewall. I was looking on here and saw a post where a guy removed the tape, lubed up the 0 gauge wire and put it through the grommet, and then re-taping it all up. I figured I could do this for the next install.
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total system RMS wattage?
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610 watts. JL Slash 250/1 sub amp with the current 4 gauge wiring kit. I can't move this because I have it cut down to fit exactly where it is. I just got a JL JX360/4 for the mids and highs. The owners manual says minimum 4 gauge wiring for this amp. This new amp will be mounted behind the drivers seat, with the sub amp already being behind the passenger seat.
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4 gauge is plenty for a total of 610 watts. Add a fused distribution block and run another 4 gauge line from block to amp.
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