Rochford P500.2 getting hot shutting down to protect and thermal

[Southpaw088 10+ year member]

I have a P500.2 Rockford amp bridged at 4 ohms running 2- 12" P3 Rockford subs wired at 4 ohms.The wiring was found from Rockford's website.I ran 0 gauge wire and ran the big three.I am getting a voltage drop to 12.3 volts while running at the battery it is charging 14.3 volts.I had almost this same setup and didn't have this trouble anyone have any advice,I hate to keep throwing money at this.......

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[BrownVanMan 10+ year member]

check voltage on full power with car on and tell us voltage drop what car is this in?

 

[taylorpro 10+ year member]

well that amp isnt enough power to 12" p3's. so maybe its over working itself. also, check ur gains. and to see if there is any shorts

 

[Southpaw088 10+ year member]

With the truck running the voltage drops to 12.3 volts the ground is straight to the frame.It is a 2001 S10.I do not find any shorts.

What do you suggest for an amp ?It sounds great but heats up to add....