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Lightning&Lariat
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While im on the subject, i'm wondering if i need to upgrade the wiring from the speakers to the stereo or if stock is alright. Not really wanting to but i have a funny feeling the guage is kinda light for these components.
#23
Car Audio Junkie
the stock wires are find for a stock or aftermarket stereo without a amp, the factory radio puts out roughly 8w or power, an an aftermarket wont put our more than 25w...either is adequate for the stock wiring, if your going to upgrade to a amp, say 75wx4@4 then i would use 16gauge or larger (14 or so) you could use 18 and it would work, 16 isnt that much more expensive and worth it
#25
Iraq Lobster!
If you're concerned about wire size, go to the site below and scroll down to the Wire category on the right. It has a calculator to help you determine what size wire to use and how much power you lose across the wire.
http://www.bcae1.com/
As for deadening the baffles, you can either use caulk rope, closed cell foam or lay some deadener over the baffle. I use deadener in door installs because it's easier.
http://www.bcae1.com/
As for deadening the baffles, you can either use caulk rope, closed cell foam or lay some deadener over the baffle. I use deadener in door installs because it's easier.
#26
Car Audio Junkie
stock wiring isnt 18, its more like 20-22...i would get a couple sheets of second skin damp pro and put it on the front and back of the baffle you make/buy, not only will it cut down on any and all vibration, it will also increase the sound
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loganberry, by all means clutter away. I'm interested to see the setup. Any ideas, pictures, info would be awesome. I have some deadener left from another project so i was planning on using that. My question is should i cover just the baffle or everything. Or should the vapor barriar be enough to seal it all up?