So I will be installing a JL Audio J2 1000.1 amp and it will be located in the trunk floor indent, like the one in the picture below. Just wondering if airflow is an issue if installed there. I know many members have put their amps there, so I would like to hear from them. Any overheating issues?

 

No problems until you get about an hour of continuous use. Overheats and cuts off. Give it some time to cool off, then you're good for another 30 minutes.

That's with the cover completely over the amp. If you...say.... ditched the plexi cover in the picture above you'd probably have better results than me.

 

But when it overheats, isn't it possible for it to fry on you? I don't want to spend the time and money then have it burn on me.

Anyone else have this kind of set up?

 

i made my own to fit back there. i basically made a box around the amp and framed it to fit the shape of the floor. i then attached some legs on the bottom to suspend it above the bottom of the trunk. that crates an air space between the floor. i also left some room around the edges for air flow. i didn't use plexiglass for mine. the only time i've had problems is when i have a lot of stuff in my trunk covering it. it will only do it after i stop somewhere and restart my car.

 

Nothing a fan wouldn't help

 

Nah. Most any amp has thermal protection. Normally I wouldn't want my amp clicking in and out of protection, but I used to sell this amp. I've pushed the one on my display wall into thermal protection like 600 times. LOL

 

Something like this?

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_5283_PAC+CF-1.html


Anyone actually use something like this? JL Audio recommends keeping the amp wide open for airflow, but many have still concealed it in the trunk drop.

 

No. Air must be exchanged in and out of the trunk drop. Something like this:

Note the two purple fans. One pulling in and one pushing out. Couple 80mm computer fans. Should be like 5 bucks each.

 

How did you power the fans?

 

A 12V ignition source. Or 12V constant on a relay triggered by amp turn-on wire.