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Thread: Hifonics bxi2006 with 0 gauge wire |
    
Silver Member Username: Mercsable
Kalamazoo,
MI
USA
Post Number: 187
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 12:30 pm: |
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Right now I have a hifonics bxi2006 amp and its rated at 2000wrms at 1ohm and I want get 0 gauge wire but the power connector says its only big enough to fit a 2 gauge wire. Is there any way to connect the 0 gauge wire to this?
I have seen that 2 gauge should be enough for 2000w but most kits I find that are 2 gauge say theyre only good enough up to 1500w. |
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Gold Member Username: Cblaze
Rock island,
Tenesssee
Us
Post Number: 1613
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 12:45 pm: |
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trim the wire.u need 0 gauge |
Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18
Northwest PA
Post Number: 5879
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 03:24 pm: |
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That amp is overrated, it will only do 1500-1600w
So yes 2 gauge wire would work for it. But you may as well do it right and use 0 gauge. You should be able to stuff it into the terminal. |
Silver Member Username: Mercsable
Kalamazoo,
MI
USA
Post Number: 188
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 05:04 pm: |
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Well right now I am powering it using a 4 gauge wire..is it worth the upgrade? |
Silver Member Username: Drant19
DUB-C,
TX
Post Number: 326
Registered: Aug-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 05:15 pm: |
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is it worth it?
in the long run, YES. |
Silver Member Username: Mercsable
Kalamazoo,
MI
USA
Post Number: 189
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 05:19 pm: |
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how about in the short run. will I be getting more power out of my amp? |
Bronze Member Username: Davidt487
Texas
Post Number: 89
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 05:41 pm: |
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my 0 gauge from knu fit i thouht i was gonna have to trim it but it fit. |
Silver Member Username: Mercsable
Kalamazoo,
MI
USA
Post Number: 190
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 05:54 pm: |
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well what I am saying is will it be worth it to upgrade from a 4 gauge to a 0 gauge wire in the short run? Will there be a significant difference in the amount of power my amp can now put out?
I know it wont really cost that much to upgrade, but if I can save my money Id like to. I just want to know if I am getting the full potential out of my amp, whatever that might be. |
Gold Member Username: •cam•
BC
Canada
Post Number: 1804
Registered: Nov-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 05:57 pm: |
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You will need to upgrade, sooner or later. The sooner the better. It will put out a little more power (less voltage drop. Don't forget about added resistance from the 4 awg heating up with too much current), and your amp will run cooler, meaning it will last longer. I'd do it now. |
Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18
Northwest PA
Post Number: 5891
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 07:22 pm: |
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No you won't get an increase in power output. You do need bigger wire though, thats amp is a bit too much for 4 gauge. |
Silver Member Username: Mercsable
Kalamazoo,
MI
USA
Post Number: 192
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 09:31 pm: |
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ok thanks. so I do plan on upgrading to 0 gauge wire and eventually upgrading the amp. I have an 18" RD Alpha which is rated at 2000wrms, so what would be a good amp to power this? Something like 2500-3000w? |
Gold Member Username: Juliob
Santo Domingo
Dominican Re...
Post Number: 5141
Registered: Dec-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 09:35 pm: |
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kicker ZX 2500.1 |
Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18
Northwest PA
Post Number: 5893
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 09:42 pm: |
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What ohm coils does it have |
Silver Member Username: Mercsable
Kalamazoo,
MI
USA
Post Number: 193
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 12:10 am: |
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2ohm dvc..so its running at 1 ohm..I dont think that kicker would work because its at 2 ohm I think |
Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18
Northwest PA
Post Number: 5895
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 12:24 am: |
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You are correct. These amps would work great:
American Bass VFL-200.1
RF t20001bd
Atomic 2000.1
and others |
Silver Member Username: Mercsable
Kalamazoo,
MI
USA
Post Number: 194
Registered: Apr-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 12:29 am: |
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What if I just combined an additional amp with the amp I have now? |
Gold Member Username: Cblaze
Rock island,
Tenesssee
Us
Post Number: 1626
Registered: Sep-07
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 02:20 am: |
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that amps is fine.400-500 watts will not make a difference to the human ear.when your running that kinda power.would just be a waiste of money. |
Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18
Northwest PA
Post Number: 5900
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 01:55 pm: |
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You can't run 2 different amps to 1 sub |
Gold Member Username: Big_edge_head
Milwaukee,
Wisconsin
IF IT DOESNT...
Post Number: 1299
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 03:22 pm: |
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What if you powered each coil separatly, that would be possible... but it would not be very practical |
Gold Member Username: Juliob
Santo Domingo
Dominican Re...
Post Number: 5147
Registered: Dec-05
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| Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 05:59 pm: |
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you can use an amp per coil. You just need to be careful at the time you're setting them |
Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18
Northwest PA
Post Number: 5936
Registered: Jul-06
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| Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 09:17 pm: |
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Only if the 2 amps are the same |
Bronze Member Username: Msand951
Riverside,
Ca
Usa
Post Number: 45
Registered: Mar-07
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| Posted on Monday, February 18, 2008 - 02:34 pm: |
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i have the same amp and im using 4 gauge. but im only pushing my sub at a 2ohm load. is 4 gauge ok since im not pushing a 1ohm load i have one 12 t4 tarantula subhttp://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=16056 also if you have any tips on the amps settings i have no idea. |
