Some goodies:
4ga to 1/0 adapters for easy installation
Some goodies:
4ga to 1/0 adapters for easy installation
2013 Ford Flex Limited Ecoboost AWD
Nothing... for now
Current build log:Jordan's 2013 Ford Flex Limited
Previous build log:Jordan's 2013 Taurus SEL
Old build log: Old man car, take 2
Finally got around to running the power wire, and it was no easy task. Took a bit to sort out how to get through the firewall and where the large grommet for the stock wiring came through inside the cab, then running it all under the carpet to the very back was no easy task. I'm still not sure where I'm going to mount everything, though.
Also did my first oil change, and found quite a bit of orange coolant drips on the underside of the engine closer to the front, meaning the water pump is likely on it's way out. Being an internal pump I'm going to have the shop replace all the timing bits while they're in there. Probably gonna be north of $2000.
2013 Ford Flex Limited Ecoboost AWD
Nothing... for now
Current build log:Jordan's 2013 Ford Flex Limited
Previous build log:Jordan's 2013 Taurus SEL
Old build log: Old man car, take 2
Turns out it was the water pump. Had the shop replace the timing chain, guides, tensioners, and VVT solenoid while they were in there. $1953 later we're back up and running!
2013 Ford Flex Limited Ecoboost AWD
Nothing... for now
Current build log:Jordan's 2013 Ford Flex Limited
Previous build log:Jordan's 2013 Taurus SEL
Old build log: Old man car, take 2
The Flex has been extremely un-noteworthy. She's running quite well. Only real changes have been V bands welded on for easy installation/removal of the mufflers and a Roush CAI I got a great deal on... and one hella dirty engine bay.
2013 Ford Flex Limited Ecoboost AWD
Nothing... for now
Current build log:Jordan's 2013 Ford Flex Limited
Previous build log:Jordan's 2013 Taurus SEL
Old build log: Old man car, take 2
Well I did a thing - picked up a PAC Amp Pro and required wiring for it. I may be finally getting around to installing that sub soon!
2013 Ford Flex Limited Ecoboost AWD
Nothing... for now
Current build log:Jordan's 2013 Ford Flex Limited
Previous build log:Jordan's 2013 Taurus SEL
Old build log: Old man car, take 2
Got it all installed! The box is tuned quite low and falls off pretty hard up high, but this was expected when I built the box - I never intended it for it to be very high quality. Plus, the stock sub takes up a bit of slack up top anyway.
Stock wiring modified to work with the new terminals:
The magic box - PAC AP4-FD21:
Bass knob functionality from the PAC:
RCAs and remote wire all bundled together nicely:
Crutchfield reference series RCAs - I really like these. The sheathing on the outside gives them a good feel, and the metal RCA casings are a nice touch:
Test fire to make sure all is functioning before tuning and mounting the sub:
And installed! I still have some touchups to make such as some sort of finishing on the enclosure itself and getting rid of the old foam on the sub, but otherwise we're running well:
The amp's final resting place. Not optimal, but space limitations and my goals of the build make mounting locations pretty minimal:
What's not pictured is the large amount of velcro holding the enclosure in place. It. Does. Not. Move. I can push on the box and rock the whole vehicle itself.
Next steps are going to be sound deadening the doors and potentially dropping the headliner and sound deadening the roof. From there I plan to replace the stock door speakers all around and front tweeters, with the rear door speakers running off the stock amp and everything else running off the American Bass 4 channel out of the Taurus. As happens in WI it has gotten quite cold out so I don't think much more is going to happen before spring time, but my garage takes a bit of the bite away
2013 Ford Flex Limited Ecoboost AWD
Nothing... for now
Current build log:Jordan's 2013 Ford Flex Limited
Previous build log:Jordan's 2013 Taurus SEL
Old build log: Old man car, take 2