Wiring gauge question

 

Bronze Member
Username: Squatch1009

Post Number: 12
Registered: Dec-08
I just got my AQ1200D in today and I was reading the manual and it said to use 0 gauge wiring to power it. I have 4 gauge in my car right now, is 4 gauge gunna give it enough power to work to its potential? I have an 02 Ford Mustang by the way, not exactly sure what kind of alternator I have though.
 

Silver Member
Username: Vivi2000

Owosso, Mi

Post Number: 140
Registered: Aug-07
4 would be the minimum I would use for that amp. If you have the 4 now use it and see If your voltage is ok. If not buy 0awg and use that.
 

Gold Member
Username: Bonhamd

Traverse City, MI

Post Number: 1787
Registered: Nov-07
4 guage will work fine but it helps to have 1/0

http://bcae1.com/

scroll down to #16 - thats a good site to read in general
 

Diamond Member
Username: Wingmanalive

Www.stainles... .ecrater.com

Post Number: 20046
Registered: Jun-06
"I have 4 gauge in my car right now, is 4 gauge gunna give it enough power to work to its potential?"


It's not about giving power, it's about delivering it safely. You want a gauge wire that won't heat up excessively because of the small size. Even a small wire will deliver a large current briefly before it fails. Kinda like a fuse. You DON'T want to size your wire like a fuse lol. Bigger is better baby.
 

Bronze Member
Username: Squatch1009

Post Number: 13
Registered: Dec-08
thanks alot, ill try it out with 4 and see what happens
 

Silver Member
Username: Dsmith07

NC Http://com4....

Post Number: 893
Registered: Jun-06
i'd always use 0 gauge just in case for future upgrades with more power
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