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Factory stereo wire guage?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by TG3, May 27, 2005.

  1. TG3

    TG3 Karting

    Mar 27, 2005
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    Teddy Solomon III
    #1 TG3, May 27, 2005
    Anyone know the factory stereo wire guage in a 355?

    I need to know the wire size to know if it is sufficient for my upgraded speakers/amp or if I need to replace it.

    Thanks,

    Teddy
     

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  2. Ferrari_tech

    Ferrari_tech Formula 3

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    #2 Ferrari_tech, May 31, 2005

    Speakers = 1.00 mm
    Power = 2.50 mm
    Earth = 2.50 mm
     
  3. TG3

    TG3 Karting

    Mar 27, 2005
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    Teddy Solomon III
    #3 TG3, May 31, 2005
    Thank you very much. But anyone know what that is equal to in guage?

    Teddy
     
  4. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 Steve Magnusson, May 31, 2005
    If the values that Malcolm listed are in units of mm^2 (wire area), and not mm (wire diameter), the corresponding (equal or slightly larger) AWG size is:

    1.0 mm^2 = 16 AWG
    2.5 mm^2 = 12 AWG

    (Can you check/confirm the units Malcolm? IIRC, the numerical values listed on the wiring diagrams are in mm^2 of wire cross-sectional area -- i.e., a battery wire cable of "35" is not 35 mm in diameter -- or did you already do the conversion from wire area to wire diameter?)
     
  5. Ferrari_tech

    Ferrari_tech Formula 3

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    #5 Ferrari_tech, Jun 1, 2005
    Steve, yes it's the wire area
     

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