do I really need 4 gauge wire for an amp? - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Nov 22, 2008 | 10:43 PM

PTownG

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do I really need 4 gauge wire for an amp?

I'm looking at a JL Audio a6450 to replace the stock bose. Do I really need a 4gauge wire kit or will an 8gauge be fine?

4 seems like overkill.

Nov 23, 2008 | 12:41 AM

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8-10 would be fine..

Nov 23, 2008 | 01:40 PM

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Yeah. 8's fine. It'll make running the power and ground wire much easier.

Nov 24, 2008 | 12:32 AM

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The manual says 8 AWG is the minimum. You should be fine. I'm sure there's a little bit of a safety factor built in there as well.

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