# Building a new system...have some questions

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [January 15, 2009, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/building-a-new-system-have-some-questions/241394 "2009-01-15T17:47:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![JiM\_P\_2001](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jim_p_2001/32/6364_2.png) [@JiM\_P\_2001](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JiM_P_2001)\
**Post date:** [January 18, 2009, 8:46pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/building-a-new-system-have-some-questions/241394/18 "2009-01-18T20:46:41Z")

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> [@Die Hard 4 In the Works?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/die-hard-4-in-the-works/12731/18):
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> Well I’m getting a Red Top eventually…but I was getting a cap more for the fact that I wouldn’t have to run two full power cables all the way to the battery as was mentioned above.
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> Now I’m confused. lol. Should I or shouldn’t I? I really would love to avoid running that wire, even if it costs me $65. The tunnels near the doors for wiring wouldn’t hold another 4ga or less wire very well. They are full as it is.

Run 4 gauge and buy 2 distribution blocks. You will not even come close to needing more than the 4awg with what you want to buy.

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