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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 03:39 PM
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Is 8 gage fine to use when doing my grounds? I have no sub
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 03:41 PM
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 03:44 PM
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I wouldn't consider it fine. 6, if not 4 gauge, would be better.
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 04:24 PM
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My bad, 2000 honda civic d16y8 its stock other than aem short ram
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 04:26 PM
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use 4 awg.
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 04:31 PM
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which ground? 4awg on a thermostat or valve cover is insane. trans/battery, yes.
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 04:34 PM
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use 4 awg.
Thanks and also if I use 4 would I ever have to change the size if I ever put a small sub in or any other part?
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So just to be clear a 4 on the valve cover and tranny and also a 4 will work on the battery
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4 is way too big for the valve cover. 8 or 10 there
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 05:42 PM
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Okay thanks for the help
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Old Jan 7, 2016 | 10:00 PM
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Thanks and also if I use 4 would I ever have to change the size if I ever put a small sub in or any other part?
Nope. 4awg is plenty until you step up to some serious power/upgraded alternator, etc.
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Okay good info thanks
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