Which AWG size ?

 

Bronze Member
Username: Vash3000

Post Number: 44
Registered: Nov-06
Im planning to install a high amp alternator in my car and want to know what awg size should i use? I have two amps hooked up and one used a 4awg and the other a 8awg. So should I wire the alternator with a 4,2, or 1/0 awg wire? I know i should at least use 4awg but is the 2 or 1/0 necessary?
 

Silver Member
Username: Kickerman

Post Number: 176
Registered: May-06
bigger is always better i say if u have the money to spend 1/0 gauge
 

Gold Member
Username: Nd4spd18

Southeast PA

Post Number: 3031
Registered: Jul-06
Always use 1/0 for big 3 wiring.
 

Gold Member
Username: Juliob

Santo DomingoDominican Re...

Post Number: 4747
Registered: Dec-05
^^^^not always but is the best
 

Bronze Member
Username: Vash3000

Post Number: 45
Registered: Nov-06
Ok thanks. Also If I upgraded to a higher alternator will i still need a Yellow top battery or somthing similar to those or can I use one or those autozone's duralast battery gold? Anyone know how to wire the alternators or a place to show how ?
 

New member
Username: Great_tom

Post Number: 4
Registered: Jun-07
look at this

http://www.SniperForces.nl/click.php?username=ToM
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Gold Member
Username: Nd4spd18

Southeast PA

Post Number: 3051
Registered: Jul-06
Get the biggest alt you can find. Battery doesn't do much with the car on, but it makes a ton of difference if you play the system with the car off (at comps for example)
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