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01-06-2016, 08:10 AM
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  Drives: 2007 Yaris HB 5spd Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Glendive, MT
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amp wire size
Hey people. Wondering what gauge to power my amp. Only doing a 4 channel amp (no sub) to power my door and rear component speakers in back. Going with the focal 4 channel amp with focal 6.5's 2-ways in front with crossovers and harmon 5.25's 2-ways in back. Going with focal amp wiring kit. Which one would suit my set up better? 8 gauge or 4 gauge? How much juice can car take or put out without frying something like alternator?
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01-06-2016, 10:17 AM
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1NZ-6spd
Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
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8AWG pure copper or 6AWG CCA (Copper Clad Aluminum)
Just make sure your grounding point is sanded free of paint |
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01-06-2016, 06:57 PM
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Drives: 2007 Yaris HB 5spd Join Date: Jan 2015
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Which is better or more efficient I should say?
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01-06-2016, 07:18 PM
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1NZ-6spd
Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008
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Copper is a better conductor but costs more. CCA is cheaper and lighter but both at those sizes I recommended will conduct approximately the same amount of current. You will not notice a difference with either selection.
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01-06-2016, 09:29 PM
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Drives: 2007 Yaris HB 5spd Join Date: Jan 2015
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Can the charging system on our yaris' handle what im talking about with the 4 speakers running off the single 4 channel amp?
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01-06-2016, 10:17 PM
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1NZ-6spd
Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008
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Yes more than adequate.
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