it doesnt matter power wise. For all of you saying that it takes longer to develop lower bass waves and all that, in your theory a trunk car would be louder than a walled car. thats not hte case. Its about pressurizing a smaller area. If you are not louder. Or cleaner sounding facing forward you don't have a complete seal. you missed something. I see you still have rear speakers and no signs of anything done to the rear deck. thats the issue. It can be a lot of work and very frustrating if its the first time you've ever tried this. but think of this. All the loud trunk cars have been forward facing and sealed off. good luck and keep looking at it. Im sure you'll find something you missed.