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First System...Need Some Help

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I'm putting my first system in the backseat of my 2004 Ford F150. What I would like to do is put 2 BL12's back there and run them off of either a Kicker ZX2500.1 or 2 ZX1000.1's, but I have several questions. I want to wire them to 2ohms to get the full potential out of my amps, so will I need to get the subs with dual 1 or dual 2 ohm voice coils?

As far as a box goes, I plan on getting a custom slot ported box made. I ran my measurements through a program and it came back with these specs:

Net Airspace- 2.5 cu. ft. per sub

Port Volume- 1.586 cu. ft.

Port Area- 80.39 sq. in.

Tuning- 32 Hz

Will these specs satisfy these subs?

Also as far electrical goes, I plan on doing the big three and a HO alternator when I can afford it...what else should I do? I've got stock electrical right now and my alternator is either 110 amps or 130 amps.

I know I've got alot of questions, but I truely appreciate any help that I can get.

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You need DVC 2 ohm subwoofers to end up at a final 2 ohm load.

For electrical, you should also look into one, to two better batteries than what you have stock.

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Just as a little update, the amp I will be using to push my system will be a Kicker KX2500.1...picked it up used for $463 including shipping.

On the electrical end I have already upgraded my battery to an Everstart Maxx that's rated at 850 cranking amps and 700 cold cranking amps, but I plan on having a yellow top in the back dedicated to the amp.

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i hate to bash yellow tops but u can do better for that kinda money, unless ur gettin a hook up...

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i hate to bash yellow tops but u can do better for that kinda money, unless ur gettin a hook up...

No, I'm not getting hooked up with anything unfortunately. What would you recommend that I power my system with?

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