heydude348 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 First paragraph is a general description so if you want you can read or skip to paragraph 2 for sub enclosure question New to the site and been out of the car audio for like 25 years, so speak slowly and dumb down the answers for the Dude.So here goes,build is a 2000 Integra GSR.Looking to put Pioneer Avic D3, MB Quart separates, 2 JL 10W7(sealed) and 3 amps.2 JL 500/1( one for each 10W7) and a 300/4 for separates.Question is about alternator, supply wire and fuses.Don't want to go crazy with the alt,keep cost down,but don't want to cut my self short on supplied power.What size, and any suggestions on make/model, should I look for in an alternator?What about supply wire?Size from battery to dist. block?How about main fuse from batt. considering my load?Wire size from dist. block to each amp?Also, do you see a need for another battery, and if so, how big and how would I go about wiring it in to the system?Parr. or series?Is a battery isolator needed?I know it is a long winded question, but I would like to do the build right the first time.I am also doing the build with my son, so I am trying to show him the correct way not the easy way.?Thnks for your time. Was wanting to run two JL 10w7's in two separate enclosures, identical/mirror enclosures, one on each side of rear hatch and have them fire at say 45 degrees toward front/center.Looking to do sealed, for space and S.Q. Now here comes the question and challenge.After looking on Youtube, wanted to do a custom fiberglass/Bondo enclosure to dress it up.Any ideas and pics/videos would be great.Thanks for your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 No need to keep them sealed for SQ, if you went ahead and spent the money on the subs you might as well get your moneys worth out of them and put them in a proper ported enclosure. Quote F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socky Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 put them in a bandpass enclosure that way you will have a nice bandwidth and still have a lil ass if you wanted it to. Also i believe dc power makes a 180 amp alt for that car, if i remember right dc derrick was using one for awhile. Quote Jeep Cherokee 4dr -4.75 in front, new rusty's 4.5 in rear leafs -micky thompson 35x14.50x15 -locker rear -Rusty's offroad Engine/transmission/transfer case/crossmember/gas tank skid plates -Warn front bumper with 8000lb winch -Custom rear bumper -Warrior product tube doors (summertime) -Optima redtop (starter) -26XK miles and still runs like a bat out of hell Kenwood H/U 1/0 wire, 136 amp alt 200 ah batteries 12.7 daily 2 Apsm 1500 @ 2 ohm strapped on zv3 d1 with ns softparts Mb quart 125.4 wired to 4 aura 6's 3.6 cube box tuned to 36 plays down to 23hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega5002 Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 A Bandpass box (assuming 4th order) has linearity issues, and takes a lot of space. A properly designed ported box will make them shine, and you don't need to separate them, you can have them in one box, and have no issues. Though one question, in case you didn't buy them, why 2 JL 500/1 instead of 1 JL 1000/1? It would be cheaper, you'd have less wiring, and not worry about equal power distribution. Quote 2003 Kia Sorento Team Subsonic LowsTeam Bassin' on a Budget2016 Rebuild Under Construction Best score: 150.2 at 40hz (3k, 2 Custom HDC3 15's) Usaci style(door open, in the kick) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Also with the power side of things, I would start with the big 3 and then just check and see what your voltage does. I would guess you don't need to upgrade your alt for 1300 watts but you never know. I bet with a good battery and big 3 up front you could be ok, if not then just add a good battery in back. Quote F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heydude348 Posted June 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 A Bandpass box (assuming 4th order) has linearity issues, and takes a lot of space. A properly designed ported box will make them shine, and you don't need to separate them, you can have them in one box, and have no issues. Though one question, in case you didn't buy them, why 2 JL 500/1 instead of 1 JL 1000/1? It would be cheaper, you'd have less wiring, and not worry about equal power distribution. bought them at separate times.got one for $59 and one for$89.want to have separate enclosures to leave the center of the rear compartment open a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heydude348 Posted June 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 Also with the power side of things, I would start with the big 3 and then just check and see what your voltage does. I would guess you don't need to upgrade your alt for 1300 watts but you never know. I bet with a good battery and big 3 up front you could be ok, if not then just add a good battery in back. what is the "big 3" you reference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkippyJ Posted June 10, 2012 Report Share Posted June 10, 2012 1. Alt to battery + 2. Engine block to frame - 3. Battery to frame - Use 1/0 gauge wiring. Quote F150: Stock 2019 Harley Road Glide: Amp: TM400Xad - 4 channel 400 watt Processor: DSR1 Fairing (Front) 6.5s -MMats PA601cx Lid (Rear) 6x9s - TMS69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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