How much power can i run through stock wires?

[RobGTP]

So im keeping my stock hu cause i hate aftermarket ones. I'm going to buy a new 5 1/4 component set with crossovers and everything ok. Can i run the stock wires from the head unit to the amp? Im an audio noob and i admit it, i dont know much, anything would be helpful lol.

 

[matt5112]

The amp would typically be mounted in the trunk and the stock wires run from the stock head unit so you're kinda screwed.

Buy a 250 ft roll of 14 gauge and go to town.

 

[RobGTP]

i wasnt thinking too clearly when i posted this lol, thanks, ill prolly have to do that.

 

[matt5112]

Try to make the runs as short as possible.

Shorter they are the less losses you'll have.

Also less losses if you go with 14 gauge instead of 16.

 

[RobGTP]

Hey, thank you!

 

[matt5112]

not a problem.

 

[matt5112]

Copper corrodes regardless so it wont make a difference in the long run.

 

[matt5112]

I was mostly referring to the inevitable open ends where the connections are made.

 

[GrandPrixGTP1]

so your sayin 14 gauge wire?

 

[klj5022]

I think thats what they are saying