Port Enclosure

what should i get for an enclosure and alternator for 2 15″ kicker L7′s?

ok, i almost have everything i need sitting in my closet: i decided to go with 2 15″ kicker L7′s 2 Ohm DVC and a zx2500.1 amp to power them, and i have a zx350.4 to power my front components and rear door speakers. Now the advice i seek: i need a ported enclosure to put the 2 15′s in (1995 Chevy Suburban). what do you recommend i should get, a custom made box?, if so what are the most common/popular dimensions? or should i go with a prefab kicker enclosure that is made for the 2 15′s? …wait theres more… i know i need to get a HO alternator. how many amps should it be? should i pay the $400.00 for the Mean Green Alternator? or is there a lesser alternator that will suit this system just fine? please add any advice or tips if ive left anything out, thank you.

Hey, Good decisions on the equipment you got!

On the box for them 15′s… I would recommend you first see what kind of music you listen to and the kind of response you want back from your woofers. Me, I rather go ported enclosures. For this kind of woofers, get a ported enclosure that is about 4.1 sqft per woofer (YEAH IS A LOT). Depending on the tone you want is the deep you need your port to be.. tough, forgot to menction that it also depends on the size (diameter) of the port. If you want to get specifics you can go into www.the12volt.com. They have some neat tools to help you determine that. I do not believe for Kicker to have prefab- boxes.. if they do and you can afford it, it might be a way to go. Meself, I would build it with a 4″ diameter port by 6″ long.

Now, on the Alternator… Suburbans have big alternators already… Every single alternator has more “punch” than the vehicle needs, that is why every vehicle has a voltage regulator (new models whithin the alternator). My suggestion would be to get a 5 farad Capacitor and a Gel battery. The capacitor will get you from killing your alternator and seying the lights go away at night with every sound beat… the battery will help you mantaing the voltage in the circuit.

Hope this helps you any.

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