gckless Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 If you're really worried about it, you could build some sort of shroud or tunnel on the outside long edge of each amp and then blow across that, so from left to right (or vice versa) in the pic. Goal is to get air moving across those fins. That's where the most surface area is, that's where the most heat exchange will take place. Unfortunately computer case fans aren't the most focused stream of air, but they do fine once you give them a channel to run across. Especially if you are going with that 4 pack, which aren't really high CFM fans. "Clipping" is the biggest forum boner now. It's like witchcraft... it automatically explains just about everything people don't understand. My build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/200295-gckless-2011-chevrolet-impala/ High resolution photos: Gilbert Kless Photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomaguy1 Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Bought 2 of the 4 packs...always good to have extra Hmm I'll figure something out Sucks....just from it sitting all day amps are too hot to touch Team Flex Issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrilla Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I've been using fans for years. Figured I'd try something different with the latest setup. I'm afraid, as gckless says ..."aim the fan across the heatsink" is the best way to go. Figured I'd try something different with forcing air through the internals of the amp, see if I had any more luck. Not really. Amps still get hotter than hell, and don't seem to benefit from it. I imagine in combination with some air moving across the heat sinks, I'd be doing much better, but what can I really ask for. I'm over working these poor Fosgates as is, so it's expected they get hot. I grabbed some fans from a local recycling place on the cheap. These are from some dell rack mount servers, dual 2 speed fans, so when you ramp them all the way up they really get the air going. I bought a 25 ohm adjustable resistor from Radio Shack that I'm going to throw in the dash, in line with the fans DC supply and see how well they hold up by varying the speed. They get kinda loud. Ive also used these in a previous build. Had my amps behind some plexi, and had the fan blowing air across the heatsinks, then out some vent holes the other side of the amp rack. Worked pretty well IMO. Pic of my setup currently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomaguy1 Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Thinking I can implement some sort of shroud or tunnel to guide the air Team Flex Issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerballzs Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I use none use the rear third row floor AC outlet to cool box no issue at all. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/garage/vehicle/2438-jeep-commander/I Pioneer P99RSAmpere 38002-Ampere 125/44-6.5 inch Hertz HSK XL Mids4-8 inch JL Audio ZR Midwoofer 2-5.25 Satori Mids2-Morel Tweeters, 2 Hertz Milles 3 inch on A pillars2-Hertz Silk tweeters DC Audio Level 5/12 Skyhigh Wire Mechman 320 XS Power D3100MO Funniest Thread of the Year 2013: http://www.stevemead...dy-being-a-pos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I use none use the rear third row floor AC outlet to cool box no issue at all. what is this AC thing you speak of? SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soccerballzs Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I use none use the rear third row floor AC outlet to cool box no issue at all.what is this AC thing you speak of?Air Conditioning! http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/garage/vehicle/2438-jeep-commander/I Pioneer P99RSAmpere 38002-Ampere 125/44-6.5 inch Hertz HSK XL Mids4-8 inch JL Audio ZR Midwoofer 2-5.25 Satori Mids2-Morel Tweeters, 2 Hertz Milles 3 inch on A pillars2-Hertz Silk tweeters DC Audio Level 5/12 Skyhigh Wire Mechman 320 XS Power D3100MO Funniest Thread of the Year 2013: http://www.stevemead...dy-being-a-pos/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I use none use the rear third row floor AC outlet to cool box no issue at all.what is this AC thing you speak of?Air Conditioning! ??? Im still not getting it? SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 and Timmy is the exact same..lol. we have our priorities set right SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacomaguy1 Posted July 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 ac...meh but I won't be saying that when it's 100+ and I have to drive it lol Team Flex Issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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