my first time to build a system i really need some good advice

[83chevy]

i am a first timer i want to build a competition system with for to five ten inch subwoofs any advice on wiring and what amps i should go with would really help me alot i have an 83 chevy silverado single cab

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[meanman101 10+ year member]

Here is a link to a thread on another forum that is loaded with pics and step by step instructions a guy used to build a wall in his van with a bunch of subs. What I like about this particular thread is that you can really see all the hard work that goes into building something like this.

http://renegadesrun.hyperboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&cat=services&board=rides&thread=1047168692

 

[ngsm13 5,000+ posts]

Okay...this is a very wide open topic with PLENTY to learn about. Ok, so u want to compete? like spl competition? if so, you need to know what ur getting urself into...plenty of money, plenty of time, and u REALLY need to learn a lot...i mean as much as u can b4 you jump into it. I've been on this forum for like a year and a half, and i finally think i know enough to compete somewhat successfully.

SO, cruise the boards. what is ur budget? will this be your daily setup also, or just strictly competition set-up? what type of vehicle do u have? Also, i wouldn't go with tons of 10s...maybe 2 12's...one 15 or 18....u need to look at what organization (dbdrag, nspl, usaci, meca)hosts a lot of competitions in your area and decide which class you want to compete in.

a few companies to look at are:

Resonant engineering http://www.respl.com

amps: tru-tech, orion, mtx, mmats

also, u'll need to possibly plan for electrical upgrades...most likely at least a 200 amp alternator (minimum...) http://www.execessiveamperage.com and an optima yellow top battery.

good luck, tell us what ur looking for and we can help ya get started. peace

NG

 

[kicker 10+ year member]

what is this going to be in is a good question too.