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Mounting an amplifier

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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=1937
Printed Date: September 18, 2025 at 5:15 AM


Topic: Mounting an amplifier

Posted By: rmjjensen
Subject: Mounting an amplifier
Date Posted: July 14, 2002 at 1:41 PM

I wanted to Mount my subwoofer amplifier upside down on the under side of my trunk lid.  However, I've read that it is very bad for the amplifier because it doesn't make the heat sink function properly.  If I were to build an enclosed box for the amp and put 2 intake and 2 exhaust fans in it, would it work?  Would I still do damage to the amplifier?  thanks.

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1999 Infiniti G20:
Kenwood DPX-5010
4 JBL GT-1081 Subs



Replies:

Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: July 14, 2002 at 2:00 PM

As long as there is sufficient air movement, there shouldn't be a problem for the amplifier. I've mounted amplifier under the trunklid before with the heatsink side down, and the customers have not had any problems with the amp overheating. The biggest problem was installing it with those stupid trunk lid cross beams in the way. Good luck with the install.



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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA




Posted By: GlassWolf
Date Posted: July 14, 2002 at 10:28 PM
PAC has a very slick amplifier fan.. it's long and sits at the end of the amp, and looks cylindrical. I'm trying to find a few of these myself for some high current amps. they look perfect for your needs too
https://www.go2pac.com/products/products_battery_detail.cfm?ID=7

the "crossflow" fan


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-GlassWolf
Pioneer Stage-4, Orion, DynAudio, Fi





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