box type 86 camaro
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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=115456
Printed Date: May 07, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Topic: box type 86 camaro
Posted By: julien_sac
Subject: box type 86 camaro
Date Posted: August 04, 2009 at 1:07 PM
i want to build a fiberglass box in the back of 86 z28 camaro. But not sure what type would be the best. Should i do a port or free air box. Any input would be greatly appreciated. THX
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Posted By: deeg money
Date Posted: August 04, 2009 at 4:51 PM
If this is your first fiberglass box I would go with a sealed enclosure that matches the volume of space your subs need. If you need any tips on how to do It I have a few posts showing some boxes I have built and I'm sure there are plenty of other users that have done the same. What equipment do you plan on running? ------------- Deeg money
"If you cant be good, be good at it"
Posted By: julien_sac
Date Posted: August 04, 2009 at 5:13 PM
This will not be my first fiberglass enclosure. I got 3 alpine type R 12
havent decided on the amps and caps yet. Would a ported be the best?
Posted By: deeg money
Date Posted: August 04, 2009 at 5:16 PM
If you can get the volume on the box right for the port size then I'm sure it will sound just fine. I dont know how to figure out how large the port should be though. If you are going for pure bass and less sound quality I think a ported box will be louder. If you want to to be more crisp but not hit as hard I would go sealed. It all depends on what you want it to sound like I guess. Hope this helps.
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Deeg money
"If you cant be good, be good at it"
Posted By: julien_sac
Date Posted: August 04, 2009 at 8:06 PM
hmm i know that they have the port and box calculator on the12volt. But this the angles and the way the box will have tobe will be hard to calculate the ports. but yes thx you were very helpful
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: August 04, 2009 at 9:22 PM
If figuring out the box volume is your only concern, read the following. https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=115452&KW=i+am+an+idiot#560642 If you do build the box, make sure you angle the woofers toward the front of the vehicle. It will not sound good at all if you fire them straight up into the rear end of the liftgate. You can get around 6 Cu. Ft in that car using MDF. You have to go to the bottom of the well, take up the entire well, and most of the area behind the rear seat. Above info is only if your car is not equipped with the automatic trunk closer. I think they started putting that in the cars at 88. ------------- Let's Go Brandon Brown. Congratulations on your first Xfinity Series Win. LGBFJB
Posted By: julien_sac
Date Posted: August 05, 2009 at 8:51 AM
Aite thx i was planning on using the whole rear half behind the back seats for my box and amp racks. Thx for the link
Posted By: deeg money
Date Posted: August 05, 2009 at 10:49 AM
what are your plans to figure out the volume of the box? I think the easiest would be the packing peanuts....? Well take photo's as you build your box and let us know how its going along. Thanks
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Deeg money
"If you cant be good, be good at it"
Posted By: julien_sac
Date Posted: August 05, 2009 at 1:41 PM
I went and got a old bean bag out of storage thats been in there for a few years now and jsut going to use those.
Posted By: deeg money
Date Posted: August 05, 2009 at 3:37 PM
thats awesome... I only wish I had an old bean bag sitting around to use.
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Deeg money
"If you cant be good, be good at it"
Posted By: julien_sac
Date Posted: August 06, 2009 at 10:11 AM
lol yeah i was about to just throw it away a month or so ago. i was thinking of fiberglassing the whole well of my trunk for my box but if i have too much air space what would be the best way to take some of it away?
Posted By: vibrationcustum
Date Posted: August 06, 2009 at 2:49 PM
expanding form does a great job.
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Can't be loud then don't have it.
(power acoustik system)
Head unit- TID-896 7" TOUCHSCREEN
ovn1-5500d 09 and another one coming soon
4-12" mofos 12ft3 box to 40hz (wall)
2 batterys, 1 power
Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: August 06, 2009 at 3:17 PM
If you do put expanding foam in an enclosure, be very careful. It may expand more than you think it will. Apply it in conservative portions until you notice how much it expands. That stuff is capable of destroying an enclosure.
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Let's Go Brandon Brown. Congratulations on your first Xfinity Series Win. LGBFJB
Posted By: vibrationcustum
Date Posted: August 07, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Very true but you can shave off until it is to the right air space then put fiber glass over it so the foam will not vibration apart. There is a lot of kinds you can get 1x,2x,4x expanding for small holes to very big gaps. It will be a good sound blocker as well. But make sure you do be careful because the foam does get all over the place and it might go where you don't want it.
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Can't be loud then don't have it.
(power acoustik system)
Head unit- TID-896 7" TOUCHSCREEN
ovn1-5500d 09 and another one coming soon
4-12" mofos 12ft3 box to 40hz (wall)
2 batterys, 1 power
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