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InstallBay AK8 8 Gauge Car Amplifier Wiring Installation Kit
- Complete 8 gauge amplifier wiring kit
- Includes Power cable, and RCA cable
- Includes all necessary installation accessories
- 40 amp Fuse holder and fuse included
Unit Includes: 17 feet of 8 AWG power wire, 3 feet of 8 AWG ground wire, ANL fuse holder and fuse, 17 feet of remote wire, 17 foot RCA cable, and Crimp connectors
InstallBay AK8 8 Gauge Amplifier Power Wiring Installation Kit
- Features:
- InstallBay Complete amplifier wiring kit
- Cables meet or exceed the American Wire Gauge specifications and requirements
- Designed for amplifiers that consume up to 40 amps of current or 1600 watts of output
- Copper-clad aluminum for a pure uninterrupted transfer of power
- Includes RCA signal cable
- Includes fuse holder and fuse
- Included cabling:
- 17 feet - 8 AWG power wire
- 3 feet - 8 AWG ground wire
- 17 feet - Blue RCA Cable
- 17 feet - Blue Remote
- (1) Mini-ANL Fuse Holder + 40 AMP Mini-ANL Fuse
- (2) - 8GA Ring Terminals
- (2) - 8GA Spade Terminals
- (1) - 18 - 22 GA Fork Terminal
- (1) - 18 - 22 GA Butt Connector
- (1) - Grommets
- (10) 4" Cable Ties
- (3) - Screws
- Authorized Dealer
Manufacturer | Metra |
---|---|
Part Number | AK8 |
Wire Composition | Copper Clad Aluminum |
Amplifier capabilities | 1 amplifier |
RCA cables included | 2 Channel Cables |
Speaker Wire Included | No Speaker wire |
Wire Size | 8 Gauge |
Warranty | 1 Year |
California Proposition 65 | |
UPC Code | 086429164394 |
Return period | 30 days |
Exchange period | 30 days |
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