Amp installation - what gauge?

houman New member Username: Hott_nikkelzz Post Number: 1 Registered: Apr-04	Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2004 - 19:05 GMT I have 2 Alpine MRP-M350 amps and an Audiobahn A4601Q. The Alpines each run 350W x 1 (RMS @ 2ohms) and the Audiobahn runs 75W x 4 (RMS @ 4 ohms) So total = 1000w RMS. All 3 will be located in the trunk. I want to know what kind of power setup I would need for this? Will I be needing a 2 or 1/0 or maybe even (2) 4 gauge kits for these? Also..... will a 1 farad Cap (or Two) help out any of the configurations above in any significant way?
GlassWolf Gold Member Username: Glasswolf NorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 1744 Registered: Dec-03	Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2004 - 20:48 GMT 2AWG from the battery to the trunk is good. If the run is under 8 feet total, you'd have been ok with 4AWG. the capacitor won't do any good. if the voltage drops, look at a larger alternator
houman New member Username: Hott_nikkelzz Post Number: 2 Registered: Apr-04	Posted on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 00:55 GMT Would running (2) 4AWG wires be same as running a single 4AWG?
GlassWolf Gold Member Username: Glasswolf NorthWest, Michigan USA Post Number: 1752 Registered: Dec-03	Posted on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 17:52 GMT 4+4 does not = 2 for wire gauge, but yes you could use two separate 4 AWG cables.