Can I Run 4 gauge?

Question

to the distributor and to my mono amp. then an 8 gauge to my 4 channel amp.

Which would work best

1) 4 gauge to distributor, 4 gauge to mono, 4 gauge to 4 channel amp

2) 4 gauge to distributor, 4 gauge to mono, 8 gauge to 4 channel.

3) 4 gauge to distributor, 8 gauge to mono, 8 gauge to 4 channel.

and what do i do about the remote wire. Do i just run 2 remote wires to the same spot in my head unit?

my advisor on crutchfield said a 16 gauge speaker wire would work as a remote wire because they do not sell just remote wires.

Answer 1

Absolutely you can. As long as the mono amp is made to accept 4 gauge wire.

If all of the amps will accept 4 gauge wire then run 4 gauge all around,

There really is no such thing as too big of a power wire. Also, it will only make it easier to upgrade. You will have already laid the ground work.

Whatever you do make sure you do the same thing for the ground. A giant power wire is nothing with a puny ground.

Answer 2

4 gauge for all, 2 wires for remote both off head unit, any wire is fine for your remote,

Answer 3

That is pretty close to the same setup I have,  I have a 920 W RMS monoblock and a 300 watt RMS 4 chan.  What I did was ran a 0 gauge (overkill but leaves A LOT of room for upgrading)  , however I would advise to run about a 2 gauge to the distribution block and 2 seperate 4 gauge leads to your amp.  I say this because 4 gauge wire usually only can hold about 1000 watts RMS.  

As for the remote wire, just run one remote wire to the first amp, then just take another piece or wire and hook it into the port on the first and amp bring it to the second amp and hook it in.  

If you need any more help don't hesitate to email me.

Answer 4

I would suggest at least four gauge on the mono amp (due to current draw, unless it is a digital amp), and at least eight on the other. Four gauge cannot hurt anything if you have extra and/or it is easy to hook-up to the terminals on your four channel.   But above all, make sure to use the SAME Size ground as you do power.  Make sure your ground runs straight to the floor pan as well, DO NOT USE a seat bolt!!!

Answer 5

Number 1 or 2 would work.  

For the remote wire all you need to do is connect a single wire from the head unit to your amps.  Then split that wire when you are by the amps.  You do not need to run two seperate wires.

The remote wire does not need to be that thick. 16 gauge is actually a lot thicker than most remote wires.  You will see 18 or 20 gauge wires usually.  But if you already have 16 gauge then use that.

Good Luck!!!

Answer 6

#1 or 2 they both work but #1 is better because the wire is bigger, and so you don't have to run two remote wires, just run one from the stereo to one of your amps then from that amp run another wire to the second amp for the remote from the first one.