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| Motosan |
 Dec 13 2022, 01:01 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 14-October 22 From: California Member No.: 26,919 Region Association: Southern California  |
Sorry if this has been covered before but just wanted to ask before I jump into this on my project.
The 914 I am restoring has a single din head unit that I have just decided to replace with a new unit. I would like to install a pair of speakers(using the 914 rubber speaker pods) and a very small amp in addition to the new head unit. The car already seems to drop voltage with any extra demand, so I’m trying to go about this the best way possible. Would upgrading the battery and running a separate fuse block be the best option? I was looking at an Odyssey pc925 as a possible option. Thanks! |
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| Chris914n6 |
Dec 13 2022, 05:45 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,413 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The 914 wiring could barely handle 70s stereo needs. I ran a dedicated 8 gauge to a fuse block under the dash.
Any standard size battery will handle a HU and 2 channel amp to 6.5" speakers and a powered sub small enough to fit in a 914. If you have any voltage problems it will be at night with all the lights on, in which case just buy LEDs, as they are a worthwhile upgrade on their own. |
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Motosan Stereo questions Dec 13 2022, 01:01 PM
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Sorry if this has been covered before but just wa... Dec 13 2022, 01:51 PM FlacaProductions Greetings,
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Start with this thread - I did nearly ... Dec 13 2022, 02:05 PM porschetub
Sorry if this has been covered before but just wa... Dec 13 2022, 09:24 PM gereed75 Check this option http://www.914world.com/bbs2/ind... Dec 14 2022, 08:28 AM GregAmy ...The car already seems to drop voltage with any ... Dec 14 2022, 08:56 AM dr914@autoatlanta.com nothing extra needed, with the unit wired properly... Dec 14 2022, 09:31 AM Garland In 2016 I installed a powered sub, and an Alpine a... Dec 14 2022, 09:41 AM Mikey914 The LEDs are a HUGE upgrade. You will like them. Dec 17 2022, 10:04 PM Spoke As others have mentioned, the voltage droop you se... Dec 18 2022, 01:27 PM barnfind9141972 I use an 8 inch subwoofer in a fiberglass custom e... Dec 18 2022, 10:39 PM CCE
I use an 8 inch subwoofer in a fiberglass custom ... Jan 30 2023, 11:14 AM DC_neun_vierzehn Good stuff in this thread. Thanks all. Jan 28 2023, 10:01 PM 914pipe This is my configuration and is more than enough.
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