Ported Enclosure Help!!!!!

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I have a 2001 Mustang GT. My trunk is very limited space wise. I recently blew my last sub(12w7 in a JL spec recommended sealed enclosure) and I'm about to upgrade to a 13.5w7(great deal) this weekend. The 12w7 had excellent sound quality and was loud, but it left me wanting more output, which I know can be achieved with a ported box. Problem is the trunk space in this car is very limited. I know there's lots of knowledgeable enclosure designers on this forum, I'm hoping someone can help me out with building a ported box for my vehicle. I've been told I can do a fiberglass enclosure, but I don't want to give up my spare tire because I've had plenty of flats in my lifetime, and I'm really not looking to do anything too fancy with the trunk. Below are some pics of my trunk to give you guys an idea of how limited my trunk is. Current box specs are (L)19", (H) 14 & 3/4" and (W)15 & 3/4"

There's 34 & 3/4" of length available.

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This is the box pushed all the way to the left.

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The 2 rear speakers hang so low the top of the box hits the box hits them. The height available from the carpet to the rear speakers is 14 inches.

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You only have 1.9ft3 before any displacement with your size options. Your not going to port a 13W7 or 12W7 in that size area.
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I'd either seal the 13W7 you just got, seal a pair of 10's, or port a single 10...that'd about all you can do with that space. Maybe port a pair of 8's. But if you already have the 13W7, you might as well try it out to see if you like it.

 
remove the rear fill

pros:more bass output more space

cons:relocating if you feel lacking sound (can up the front or add to the rear door )easy

 
I'd either seal the 13W7 you just got, seal a pair of 10's, or port a single 10...that'd about all you can do with that space. Maybe port a pair of 8's. But if you already have the 13W7, you might as well try it out to see if you like it.
To the point where I'm just through with 10"s. Heard many 10"s at the sound shop but 10"s just don't hit deep enough for me. I'm afraid even the 13w7 sealed may leave me wanting more.

 
To the point where I'm just through with 10"s. Heard many 10"s at the sound shop but 10"s just don't hit deep enough for me. I'm afraid even the 13w7 sealed may leave me wanting more.
My ported 10" goes very deep, you just need to have the right sub/box combo.

 
My ported 10" goes very deep, you just need to have the right sub/box combo.
I'll give it some thought. Just pretty much had my mind set on a 12" for sure. Kinda didn't wanna run 2 subs, which is why I picked up a mono. But I'll consider all opinions.

 
I'll give it some thought. Just pretty much had my mind set on a 12" for sure. Kinda didn't wanna run 2 subs, which is why I picked up a mono. But I'll consider all opinions.
I assume you're talking about a mono amp? You can wire as many subs as you want to a one channel amp.

 
I assume you're talking about a mono amp? You can wire as many subs as you want to a one channel amp.
Yeah, it's a 1 channel. Gonna go by the shop tomorrow after work and see listen to some of their demo cars with 10"s and see if they have good deals on their 10"s also.

 
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