Latest SPL Install

EternalOne · 05-01-2007, 08:31 PM

Well, I got the SPL bug again, so here's my latest endeavor. The box is built as a streetable box, meaning I can still play music as well, its not one of my pure 100% SPL boxes that'll destroy subs if not used with a test CD. I did this so I can not only compete again, but still listen to the radio while towing one of the other cars.

Now onto pics...

The Orion Xtreme 9002 -- great amp, and not only produces more power than they state, but I've kept it stable at 1ohm via watercooling in the past. I will be running it at 2x450 @ 2 ohms -- which means the subs will be very underpowered, but it should make a nice streetable system. Once I installt he amp I'll test it using the TermLab and see where it rates, if its not "enough" I happen to have another 9002 in the closet, and I'll switch over to 900x1 @ 4 ohms, one on each sub. (Still underpowering them greatly.) Then if that's not enough I'll drop in one of my really big amps.

Here's a closeup of the subs, they are 12" Orion HCCA DVC's, and have something like 4" of linear excursion. They each weigh about 70lbs, and have a MASSIVE magnet on them.

If the box looks big, its because it is. 2.5 cuft of airspace per sub, double reinforced interior, and two sheets of 3/4" MDF for the box face to hold the weight of the subs. (Its closer to 2.7 cuft per side because of the basket and reinforcement displacement.) As you can see its a ported box, and its been tuned to 33 Hz for maximum effectiveness. (Ports are actually close to 12.5" long made of 3/4 MDF and sealed.) Overall the box takes up 90% of the room in the back of the Yukon and takes two people to move it.

I will be installing the first amp tomorrow if I get a chance, but for now I'm wiring up the power distribution and fusing, isolator, and 2nd battery under the hood. I also have to pull my DEQ-30 out of storage so I can fully tweak the setup -- but it should be rather nice. I will be testing it once its all tweaked, and I'll post the numbers I hit then...

E1

ND4SPD · 05-01-2007, 08:39 PM

did you use Alkatraz's how-to for running the power and ground wire?

Drewmanfu0 · 05-01-2007, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

did you use Alkatraz's how-to for running the power and ground wire?

ROFLMAO

MOMO · 05-02-2007, 08:54 AM

E1, did you have that Orion amp before? because ive been lookin for one and couldnt find it anywhere.

bubby · 05-02-2007, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

did you use Alkatraz's how-to for running the power and ground wire?

Looks good E1. Let us know when you test it to see what you are putting out because I'm curious.

cougar4life · 05-02-2007, 09:43 AM

WOW, 2 HCCA's!! I have one in my cougar with an orion XTRPRO1000 amp. It's crazy loud I can only imagine what 2 of them sound like.

EternalOne · 05-02-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MOMO

E1, did you have that Orion amp before? because ive been lookin for one and couldnt find it anywhere.

Yeah, I have a pile of amps that I refuse to sell, lol. (All of the good Orions.) My stock consists of 4x 225, 2x 425, 3x 2100 HCCA's (all of these the old cheater series red amps), and then I have a bunch of the Xtreme's and a few of the really rare Ntense line (NT). I'm a packrat, plus I know these are hard to find now. I've had people offer $3000 for a 2100 before -- those amps were known as "The Beast" for a reason.

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WOW, 2 HCCA's!! I have one in my cougar with an orion XTRPRO1000 amp. It's crazy loud I can only imagine what 2 of them sound like.

Nice setup you've got too man! :D But yeah, the 2 should be good enough for me, my last wall had 4 HCCA's and was nuts -- so I scaled back, lol. Then again with my 24" wheels I gotta have a crazy loud system in Detroit, right?

E1

LostRacer · 05-02-2007, 01:29 PM

John..You have a problem. I think I know someone that may be able to help you...

MaverickFlyer · 05-02-2007, 02:02 PM

Very nice John! I'd still have all my Orion amps if some Jackass didn't steal them.

JayZee · 05-02-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

did you use Alkatraz's how-to for running the power and ground wire?

ouch

05-01-2007, 08:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
EternalOne Rolling Chassis Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Redford, MI Posts: 4,439	Latest SPL Install Well, I got the SPL bug again, so here's my latest endeavor. The box is built as a streetable box, meaning I can still play music as well, its not one of my pure 100% SPL boxes that'll destroy subs if not used with a test CD. I did this so I can not only compete again, but still listen to the radio while towing one of the other cars. Now onto pics... The Orion Xtreme 9002 -- great amp, and not only produces more power than they state, but I've kept it stable at 1ohm via watercooling in the past. I will be running it at 2x450 @ 2 ohms -- which means the subs will be very underpowered, but it should make a nice streetable system. Once I installt he amp I'll test it using the TermLab and see where it rates, if its not "enough" I happen to have another 9002 in the closet, and I'll switch over to 900x1 @ 4 ohms, one on each sub. (Still underpowering them greatly.) Then if that's not enough I'll drop in one of my really big amps. Here's a closeup of the subs, they are 12" Orion HCCA DVC's, and have something like 4" of linear excursion. They each weigh about 70lbs, and have a MASSIVE magnet on them. If the box looks big, its because it is. 2.5 cuft of airspace per sub, double reinforced interior, and two sheets of 3/4" MDF for the box face to hold the weight of the subs. (Its closer to 2.7 cuft per side because of the basket and reinforcement displacement.) As you can see its a ported box, and its been tuned to 33 Hz for maximum effectiveness. (Ports are actually close to 12.5" long made of 3/4 MDF and sealed.) Overall the box takes up 90% of the room in the back of the Yukon and takes two people to move it. I will be installing the first amp tomorrow if I get a chance, but for now I'm wiring up the power distribution and fusing, isolator, and 2nd battery under the hood. I also have to pull my DEQ-30 out of storage so I can fully tweak the setup -- but it should be rather nice. I will be testing it once its all tweaked, and I'll post the numbers I hit then... E1 __________________ 1999 Widebody Cougar Supercharged 3L - 08 Final Assembly In Progress 1992 Eagle Talon TSi AWD Turbo - 350hp Sleeper 1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX AWD Turbo - Drag Car 1999 GMC Yukon - Orion HCCA Competition Truck The perfect site for all the elbow-biters and waterheads on the Interwebs...

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05-02-2007, 09:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
cougar4life NECO Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South Sioux City,NE Posts: 2,202 Images: 17	Re: Latest SPL Install WOW, 2 HCCA's!! I have one in my cougar with an orion XTRPRO1000 amp. It's crazy loud I can only imagine what 2 of them sound like. __________________ 2003 Durango R/T 5.9 V8 Auto 2001 cougar 2.5 V6 AUTO (sold) 2001 IS300 AUTO stock(Fiance's car) 1965 Malibu SS (In need of some major restoring) I used to be confused, but now I just don't know.

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05-02-2007, 02:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
MaverickFlyer 3L Roush 'S' Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Aurora, Ontario Posts: 20,798 Images: 6	Re: Latest SPL Install Very nice John! I'd still have all my Orion amps if some Jackass didn't steal them. __________________ 3L 99 Rio Red MTX , 91 306 Dech Coupe, 90 302 Twin Turbo Fox Rod, 88 LX Coupe, 96 Contour, Official Member of Ontario NECO, and MC-NECO PROUD MEMBER OF THE ND4SPD ARMY RED GLOVES RULE! See Ya Up Front! Greg Moore: 1975 - 1999 If you wanna Play, you gotta Pay! RIP Maverick

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