For those with a Big 3 kit
#4
TECH Addict
8 gauge for what smaller cables? You shouldn't be using 8 gauge for anything in the big 3. Stock is generally 6 gauge, and you shouldn't use smaller than 4 gauge if you're going to bother replacing it. If you do car audio, 2 gauge is the smallest and 0 is recommended.
#5
I've been told to run the new cable along with the factory cable. Just removing and replacing the cable seems counterproductive and potentially risky if the new cables are undersized, poorly made, or both. Also, keeping the 6 gauge oem cables in place and adding the new cables along with them will allow using slightly cheaper 4 gauge cable. I'm not sure how to accurately calculate the total combined gauging, but around 2 gauge is probably close.
Anyway, if someone has lengths of each specific cable that comes with Big 3 kits, please post the info. Thanks....
Anyway, if someone has lengths of each specific cable that comes with Big 3 kits, please post the info. Thanks....
Last edited by cpo; 08-17-2011 at 06:12 PM.
#6
TECH Addict
You can do that if you want. Up to you. Why not just get like 15 feet of 4 gauge wire and some ring terminals and cut it as required? Crimp the terminals with a vice. Strip the wire with a knife.
#13
I'm definitely going to run the new cables along with the old just for the extra flow potential.
Thanks for the info, Capricio.
Last edited by cpo; 08-18-2011 at 03:29 PM. Reason: pics added