I want to mount my amp upside down under my rear deck between the speakers. I have read that there could be heat problems if that amp is mounted upside down. Is this true? I also read someone mounted theirs right side up but in the same place. Does this also not cause heat problems since there is no air flow on the heat fins? I know it would be better to mount it on the back of the seat but there is no room. I am also considering under my driver's seat (if it fits) - will I have overheating issues there?

 

Depends on the amp itself. Efficency as well as cooling capabilities.

--Don

 

well the heat would rise back onto the amp itself, so mounting it upside down with the heatsinks aimed downward isn't the best of choice.

 

i wanted to do this.. and from my computer dork days before going with a MAC.. hehe i understood the whole heatsink concept... so i knwo the heat will not rise.. upward.. away form the amp.. what if i were to make a small enclosure for the amp.. with ... some fans... ... hmm a 120 mm fan blowing in air from bottom on enclosure.. to the heatsink.. and 1 60mm on each side pulling air OUT..? would this solve my problem some what..?