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[speedhawaii]

still debating if i should sell the kenwood 8" and amp because it runs on 8 ohms and my friend wants sounds in his truck. is it possible to run it in his truck without blowing the sub? ideas for price?

 

[1sty]

still debating if i should sell the kenwood 8" and amp because it runs on 8 ohms and my friend wants sounds in his truck. is it possible to run it in his truck without blowing the sub? ideas for price?

Sure just build a properly sized box for it and your allset.

 

[speedhawaii]

would the amp have to be upside down too from overheating?

 

[1sty]

would the amp have to be upside down too from overheating?

The amp being upside down causes over heating. Put ti right side up and you can run a 4 ohm bridged load with no worries.

 

[speedhawaii]

my friend bought a rockford today. would the kenwood sub pound more if I made a new box for it? i want to put the amp rightside up too. is that possible?

 

[1sty]

New box = good
Amp mounted properly = good

 

[speedhawaii]

another dumb thing that mazda did i guess. anyone know where to buy plexi? so i would have to bridge the sub to 4 ohms because its a 4 ohm amp? am i correct and is it possible?

 

[1sty]

another dumb thing that mazda did i guess. anyone know where to buy plexi? so i would have to bridge the sub to 4 ohms because its a 4 ohm amp? am i correct and is it possible?

No the sub is 4 ohms. Amps don't have a resistive value in the way your thinking of.

Your bridge that amp and connect it to the single 4 ohm subwoofer.

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[speedhawaii]

thanks. why is 1sty only posting? haha. ill probably ask my friend for plexi. ill probably plexi over the amp. how do i secure it to the box though?

 

[1sty]

thanks. why is 1sty only posting? haha. ill probably ask my friend for plexi. ill probably plexi over the amp. how do i secure it to the box though?

Because I spend way to much time on these boards. Plus I'm the audio section moderator.

Fasten the amp or the plexi

 

[speedhawaii]

haha. i meant how do you fasten the plexi to the box? glue?

 

[Poseur]

What are you trying to accomplish exactly? aplexiglass-window? ifso, Either weatherstripping and screws, or glue and screw, and I'd very seriously look into getting a countersinking pilot drillbit sothat you'll have a little "dish" for a screwhead to hide in.

 

[speedhawaii]

thanks. how big should the box be for the sub? any specific specs?

 

[speedhawaii]

whats the airspace needed for the stock sub?

 

[1sty]

Not knowing the MSP subs model number, this is my best guess.
0.4 - 0.6 cubic feet

 

[speedhawaii]

would it be ok to mount the sub ontop of the sub box? (vibrations)

does the amp need air to be cooled? would it be ok to have plexi covering it?

 

[1sty]

Yes, the amp needs ventilation.
The sub can be oriented however you chose. How it effects the car is a differenet matter all together.

 

[speedhawaii]

sorry i meant amp. so i can just take out the amp and sub. put it in a new box and it should be ok?

 

[speedhawaii]

anyone know what wires are the source unit's remote-turn-on lead. its to attach a fan for my amp rack.