Maximum dash Speaker depth?

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  1. Dr_EluSivE Founding Member

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    anyone know off hand the max depth of the 3.5" speakers in the dash? I can get a pair of really nice Kappas new in a box for $35 but i dont know if they will be too deep or not. They are 1 9/16"

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    Dr_EluSivE, Jan 23, 2004
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    IIRC there is about 2" or more beneath the speaker. And there is a little room between the speaker and the dash pad. I have a set of Pioneer 2 way 3.5" speakers in the dash and they fit with plenty of room to spare. I cant imagine why you would have problems ewith any 3.5" speaker there.
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    I'm not sure if it applies to our cars or not (I plan to find out soon), but 4" speakers may fit in there as well. I remember my '82 EXP having 3 1/2" openings and I was able to fit a Rockford Fosgate 4" component in there with no modifications. From what I can tell, the only issue may be speaker depth.
    jzleach1, Jan 23, 2004
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    93Green LX I need Box Like that..........Custom? or can I buy that somewhere 12 comp RF in full range box round
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    Completely custom fiberglass box in the wheel well, about $400 for materials and installation
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    :nice: :) i put some 75 watt 3.5's in my dash, they were something like 2 and 1/4 inch high with huge (3 and 1/4 inch diam.) magnets, they press against the air ducting behind the speakers and stick out a teency bit, but when i screwed the flanges down they bent into place no prob. and no issues with the sound from them :)
    mustangjoshs, Jan 29, 2004
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