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"This is the ratio of of power input (from the battery) to power output (to the speakers). A 100 watt amplifier with an efficiency of 50% would take in 200 watts of power from the battery and output 100 watts of power to the speakers. The other 100 watts of power would be wasted as heat. The higher the efficiency of an amplifier the better. Most class A/B amplifiers are around 50-60% efficient and Class D around 80%. Amplifiers are generally less efficient at low power and more efficient at full power so this number varies in actual use."

Since its rated below a 14.4 volt does that mean that, lets say 100 rms/ch is actually pushing more than whats stated?

Oh nice, thanks for the speedy replies.

Another quick question, Will sundown's amplifiers be CEA-2006 rated in the near future?

Great a 5 channel, that would fit my needs. I will be getting another car within 2 years, so hopefully by then Sundown Audio will have a new line of amplifiers out.

Hey guys, I ordered some Damplifier Pro from SS. Will be doing my 2004 Civic's trunk. Delivery of the stuff is scheduled for this upcoming Monday 4/12. Hopefully Ill find some time this week to bang it out quick. Ill post up some before and after pictures along with a small review.

Put up some pics, let's see your hard work! What do you plan on doing with the tC audio wise? I know its a SPL setup seeing your talking about 4k! What kind of components?

helloooo there!

Yes hydro locking is the term

No but thats what I call it, if the intake if submerged into water, it will suck it up into the engine, and then you know what happens. You screwed. The only negative I have experienced with this is when its pouring out being careful not to go through very deep puddles. But my car is pretty low compared to you car.

Not always the case, what about when its not hot outside? Pavement still gets warm enough to warm the air above it without the sun shining. All I am saying is that lower isn't necessarily better (or cooler). No need to go lower than 12" from the pavement (saying this because I too often see these intakes that are much too close to the road surface). Really what you should be concerned with is your intake systems resonant frequency, both the intake manifold & intake tube. I agree, I would buy an intake made to fit the specific vehicle I'm putting it on, too low poses problems for hydroplaning the engine if you have to go through a deep puddle of water. But still, for me a CAI is getting cooler air then a SRI.

Not always the case, what about when its not hot outside?

I did lots of research before getting my intake trying to decide between an SRI and CAI, my findings were that you get slightly more power with a CAI. Why wouldn't the air be cooler when the intake is outside and away from the car...rather then being inside the engine bay taking in some of the heat the engine produces.

Right for the last two years I have been using a CAI on my 04' Civic. Yet to have any problems with it, after each winter season, simply take the filter off to clean it. I don't think you'll have any problems as stated, such as getting the oil from the filter in your throttle body. But using a dry filter is fine as well, there are other good brands out there such as Injen and AEM. There is also a difference between a "Short-ram intake" and a "cold air intake". Sometimes people get them confused.

The octane you use depends on the manufacturers recommendation, if the car states use 93, 93 will give you optimal results in horsepower and gas mileage. Using lower octane in a car which doesn't call for it would actually decrease the mpg based on the law of diminishing returns. As for the cold air intakes, you car IS taking in more air than the factory intake allowed it too. Which increases horsepower slightly, also increasing your mpg taking in to consideration that you drive normally (slow acceleration) Edit: Bigjon the K&N air filter is just a better quality filter which goes on the end of the Cold air pipe. If you were to get a CAI I would say use a K&N filter for it.

Lol true.... nice Big

Nice truck and set-up man. Keep up the good work.

Check out my review of Second Skin's Damplfier Pro. http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/forum/i...showtopic=16639

Good review, nice macro's

A close up of that cap. Half way done Another I used the heatgun in some areas that had a lot of bumps to get the ss to contour better to the metal. Under rear deck. Overall Damplfier Pro is a great product. It is very pliable which adds to the ease of applying and contouring it over bumps. Unfortunately the trunk kit I ordered which is 20 sq.ft was not enough for my Honda's small trunk. After I was finished, I drove around at different speeds noticing that the sound from the rear had quieted down. I then turned on my HU, the bass was tighter and cleaner, and I didn't have to have it up so much anymore to get the effect I like. I played Rock, jazz, hiphop and classical which all sounded better. This is damn good considering I didn't have enough for a 100% job. Soon I will be ordering more, to add to the Dynamat in my doors and also to complete the trunk. If anyone has any questions for me Ill be happy to answer them.

I guess I got lucky.

i dont care for those..i sent them a email asking how long a certain item was going to be on sale and it took them 5-6 days to reply saying out of stock..lol but the item is still on there site has ready to buy..alot of other people have had problems with them also about leaving items on there site has in stock but dont have them.. Well Thanks for the info, I won't use them again. But they have some great deals on their product!

Crazy nice job there

It's ok to be excited!

Never tried that site, but I ordered my PDX-4.150 from http://onlinecarstereo.com if you wanna check them out also. No problems either.