01f1502wd's sub box build

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    I would go with the MB Quart ONX1.1000 if you were to change the subs to the SVC version here:

    WoofersEtc.com - 15-PR10S4V2 - Memphis Power Reference 10" SVC 4 ohm Subwoofer

    With 2 SVC 4 ohm subs you would wire into a 2 ohm load and then you could run the ONX1.1000 safer with only 750W at 2 ohms. This rating was done at 14.4v so with your amperage draw from the lights and everything you would be closer to 13v with some electrical upgrades so you would be close to the 500W that is the sweet spot for these subs.

    Single Voice Coil and Dual Voice Coil are nearly identical with the only difference being wiring options. Here's a link for wiring up subs:
    Rockford Fosgate® - Woofer WiringWizard

    Talking about electrical upgrades, please do the Big 3 and add a higher powered battery such as the Kinetic HC1800. With these 2 things you are good for about 2500W which should be ample for all of your lights and audio system.

    Big 3 is easy. here is a link with pics:
    How-To: Big 3 Upgrade (Extremely Pic-Heavy) - Page 2 - F150online Forums

    If you are still dimming lights, look into a MLA device because it will allow your alternator to pump more voltage. Here's a link: Ford Modules
     
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    01f1502wd going up? yes i am.

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    well then it looks like I need to do the big 3. ill see if I can get some more pics on it. i dont think i have anything to handle the 1/0 wire...but im sure i could always to the walmart rent-a-program (buy a tool keep the reciept then when your done with the tool return it for your money back)

    and that battery...I would run wire to from my big battery to that one, then use that one to power the amp and subs? or how would i wire that into the system? and what about a capacitor? would that help any?
     
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    I like that program. Not sure if they will have the tools for it though
     
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    01f1502wd going up? yes i am.

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    yea i would doubt it. where could i get some of those tools for the cheap?
     
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    My first though is radio shack or start searching online.
     
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    01f1502wd going up? yes i am.

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    the shack...good idea. I was checkin out that how-to on the big 3, wish he wouldnt have deleted the pics...that would have helped out big time.
     
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    wait found them. just so anyone lookin to do it heres the pics

     
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    ^ yep good stuff. Its on my wish list before I do all the electrical along with a dual battery setup.
     
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    I think i will try to do that this week.
     
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    Capacitors are usually regarded as a bandaid not a fix. They will discharge at such a rapid rate and then strain your battery to recharge so it is not usually effective.

    Here is a how to wire up the batteries: Dual battery wiring tutorial (and why)

    Use an isolator in order to have the batteries not drain if they are unevenly charged
     

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