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I just bought the Kenwood KAC-648S 4-Channel amp. Where should I mount it? I want it to be in a spot where you can't see it through any of the windows, and so it won't be in the way of any of the possible 3 other passengers. Also, I pulled a different amp out of a car, and the entire underside was covered in rust. Is there any way to prevent that? Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
if you want it to be seen, just bolt it to the top of the roof. that way, when someone sees it and decides they want it, they will not have to break your glass and rip out doorlocks to get it!!
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I have experience...unfortunatly,its a result of bad judgement.
Mount it in the rear "glove box" are, just make a mounting board, too easy. There would be enough airflow to it for cooling and it would be completely stealth...
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1991 Camaro TPI, 355ci. Sportsman 11 heads, LT-4 Hot cam,Pete Jackson gear drive, on,and on, and on... 13.6 @ 102.5 with a 2:73 open rear, no traction, no tuning, no practice. Car is pictured in Chevy High Performance magazine, June 2000 issue.
1985 California Edition IROC red, polished TPI and polished wheels, otherwise completely stock 305ci. 700r4
1991 fullsize Blazer 4-wheel drive, 350,700r4, Pro Comp lift, K&N, TBI spacer, 3" Catco cat, 3" cat back Flowmaster, etc....
I have mine mounted in the hatchback "well" area.....they both fit nice and are concealed by the hatchback cover
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92 Camaro RS LO3, 5-spd, T-tops
Mechanics:
Open Air Element w/K&N Filter, Flowmaster 3" Cat-back Exhaust, Z28 Grille w/aftmkt fog lamps
Electronics:
Alpine 8030 Alarm System, Valentine One Radar Detector (How did I ever drive without one?), Pioneer DEH 7450 Head Unit w/6-pack CD changer, Pioneer DEQ 7600 Sound Processor, 2 Kenwood KAC-90 Amps powering 2 12" Pro Red subs and 4 Infiniti speakers.
NEXT UP: SLP 1 3/4" Headers/Y-pipe, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch kit
I ditched spare tire and made a vertical mounting rack in the spare compartment on it I mounted three amps a big one for my subs and two smaller ones one for the fronts and tweeters and one for the rear speakers. In the oppsite side compartment I mounted a 12 Disk changer and now you can't see anything but the head unit. I did this after my rear hatch was smashed and my amp and subs were stolen a little over a year ago. So far so good and I haven't hand any problem with overheating the amps yet.
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2E,87 Formula 350,with coolant bypass and 160 thermostat and chip. 1986 Z28 with 327 & 202 heads and 5 speed, and usually 4 or 5 others Camaro's & 3 Firebirds to fix, Drive, or sell.
Originally posted by FiReBReTHa: HAs anyone put an amp in the seat? and flushed it in, and put like plexi over it? tell me whatcha guys think
I've got an extra seat back from my old Firebird and am thinking of keeping it instead of selling it to try this idea. and installing vents with possible fans to ventilate it through the top.
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~Luke a.k.a. pianiy = drunk(in Ukrainian) "The world would have no problems if everyone had a presence of mind." '91 Firebird 305/TBI(L03)/700R4/T-tops
Mods: Catco high flow cat - B&M Shift kit - TA tail light conversion - K&N - MacEwen white faced guages
Stereo: Pioneer DEH-P8200R - Pioneer 6x9's - Kenwood 8" Tube '87 Firebird LB8/700R4/220K - Twas a good car until the accident. Firebird parts - Now with an '80 Firebird for sale! Moderator of tranny board over at TransAmGTA.com
My friend has his amp underneath his rear seat and his does not over heat. But a way to prevent this on larger amps is top mount a fan down there.
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Mike Kenny
Current: 1991 RS 305 TBI
Past: 1990 RS 305 TBI (A woman forgot what red lights are for)
Current: mostly stock - newer 305 w/ 12,000 on it
Eclipse speakers all around w/ 10" tube powered by a Alpine V12 in back
K&N filter w/XStream flow lid - It is sweet!!
Future: 2" Cowl hood
