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Old 01-09-2014, 06:28 PM
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Hey guys, I need some advice on grounding multiple amps. Right now I've got an Alpine MRV-M500 powering a 12 inch Kicker L3. I'm going to get an Alpine MRV-F300 for mids and tweeters in the near future and just want to clear this up so I'll know what to get.



I have a (supposedly) 0 gauge CCA cable (i think) which will go to a distribution block and split into 2 4 gauge wires (hopefully will fit the F300).

Now here's the question: should I do the same thing with the ground ? the 2 4 gauge ground wires from each amp to a distribution block and my current ground cable (also 0 ga of course) ? Or should I ground the 2 amps to the same spot without the distro block and without the 0 ga ground cable ? I know that you're supposed to have the same thickness of power and ground cable...
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As long as the actual in and out wires are the same size that is what matters. The shorter the run the better.



I like using one of these for a ground block. as it grounds to the frame also.
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Worked fine in my 350Z:



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power and ground blocks are what ive used in many builds




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