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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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Hey all,
I am going to install 2 amps in my car, so I wanted to get a kit with all the neccesary items. I found a couple on e-bay, but I don't think the power wires are long enough. I wanted to get a 4 guage to 8 guage distriution block set-up.
I came across a few threads where people suggested a 20 ft. power wire, but none of the kits I have found have that length. They are all 17ft. or 18ft. and I just don't want to come up short. I was wondering if any of you have used a shorter kit or could point me in the direction of a good quality kit, that will work for our cars. Thanks any help would be appreciated. Oh yeah it's an '01 formula.
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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17 and 18 feet should be plenty long... especially if you want to use a distribution block... just be careful when buying a kit and buy a name brand.. because a lot of the no-name wires just use a 8 gauge wire with a 4 gauge sheath... unsafe if you are pulling much current.
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 07:55 PM
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I was looking at the stinger kits. They seem a little pricey but they also seem of good quality. Any one else agree? On length and quality that is.
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 09:40 PM
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What has already been said is true.
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 09:03 AM
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Tsunami has a decent kit that runs about $160 on ebay that includes a capacitor and is otherwise complete. Do a search for: streetwires, Tsunami, Stryker
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