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Sep 9, 2004

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Question about the Big 3

I currently have 1/0 running from the battery to my amp. I have 1/0 running from battery to chassis. Do I need to run 1/0 to the engine and alternator or can the guage be different (i.e. smaller wire)

Sep 9, 2004

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you could use 4 gauge and there would be no difference

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I would say run 1/0 just to make things consistent

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4 is plenty... the amperage capacity of a wire is inversely proportional to its length. 6 feet of 4 gauge can hndle a lot of power

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Very true... 4 awg should work fine for you.

Like I said the only reason I say 4 awg is for installation purposes to make everything look consistent....