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<blockquote data-quote="jaylee" data-source="post: 3947"><p>I got my GM deck plate and adapter plug in a kit by Scoche from Wally World. It has everything you need to hook up your deck. Don't worry about the deck plate sticking out from the dash like it does, it has to be like that to add for clearance from the deck to a safety bar behind the deck.</p><p></p><p>Be sure to get 2 sets of RCAs, if not kits, to hook up to your deck before installing so you don't have to take it all apart again.</p><p></p><p>I reccomend using a 4 guage power wire from the battery to the amp and be sure to have an inline fuse (same amp as the amp fuse) about 18" - 2' from the battery. 10-12 Ga. speaker wire.</p><p></p><p>As for wiring the subs, series the coils on each sub together and parallel the subs two together (4 ohm load) and of course, wire it to your amp mono bridged.</p><p></p><p>You'll probably need to upgrade your alternator to a higher amp like 130-140 to get the most from your amp. You can get one for a little over 100 bucks and its the best investment you can make towards your charging system. It beats a cap all to hell, although adding a cap will further the benifits.</p><p></p><p>Only other thing you may want is a lowpass crossover. A good one will do quite a bit better than the amp's x-over at cutting out higher frequencies and will make the amp a lot more efficient at creating power in the low range, putting more power to your subs for creating bass.</p><p></p><p>I noticed a big difference when i hooked up an Audio Control sub x-over. The bass was more clean, tight and louder than when I only had the amp's x-over working.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jaylee, post: 3947"] I got my GM deck plate and adapter plug in a kit by Scoche from Wally World. It has everything you need to hook up your deck. Don't worry about the deck plate sticking out from the dash like it does, it has to be like that to add for clearance from the deck to a safety bar behind the deck. Be sure to get 2 sets of RCAs, if not kits, to hook up to your deck before installing so you don't have to take it all apart again. I reccomend using a 4 guage power wire from the battery to the amp and be sure to have an inline fuse (same amp as the amp fuse) about 18" - 2' from the battery. 10-12 Ga. speaker wire. As for wiring the subs, series the coils on each sub together and parallel the subs two together (4 ohm load) and of course, wire it to your amp mono bridged. You'll probably need to upgrade your alternator to a higher amp like 130-140 to get the most from your amp. You can get one for a little over 100 bucks and its the best investment you can make towards your charging system. It beats a cap all to hell, although adding a cap will further the benifits. Only other thing you may want is a lowpass crossover. A good one will do quite a bit better than the amp's x-over at cutting out higher frequencies and will make the amp a lot more efficient at creating power in the low range, putting more power to your subs for creating bass. I noticed a big difference when i hooked up an Audio Control sub x-over. The bass was more clean, tight and louder than when I only had the amp's x-over working. [/QUOTE]
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