[noob] How do I figure out which mounting kit?

[savar]

I used to think I was pretty smart until I started reading on car audio. The freaking huge array of head units, combined with the ridiculous number of car makes and models has my head hurting, and I can't figure out how to answer this one simple question:

What mounting kit do I need to install

into ?
In this case, the car is a 97 Integra coupe, and the head unit is a Pioneer 6800mp that I am looking to buy from craigslist.

For the life of me I can't figure out if this head unit will fit, and if it does, what (if any) mounting brackets I'll need. I'm not looking for a handout here, just a pointer to somewhere that I can learn some of this stuff.

Also I'm planning to install it myself. I'm pretty handy with tools, have a gazillion sockets and screwdrivers...do I need any special tools though? Any definitive guides for wiring a car stereo? I found the installation guide online...it looks pretty clear but never having done this before I dont' know how much their procedure mirrors the actual reality of tearing my console apart.

Thanks--

Mark

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[azbass 5,000+ posts]

thats a pretty easy car to put any radio in.

using any of these kits, etc.

http://www.bestkits.com/SearchResults.aspx?mk=Acura&mkid=36&md=Integra&mdid=3&yrg=1990%20-%201998

 

[skmfkr 5,000+ posts]

or search metra

 

[05AztecRed 10+ year member]

you need the Metra 70-1720 - wiring harness that will connect the factory wiring harness to the Pioneer wiring harness, and you will need the Metra 99-7898 install kit. The instructions state it is for a Honda, but the book states "integra 1994-01"

 

[savar]

you need the Metra 70-1720 - wiring harness that will connect the factory wiring harness to the Pioneer wiring harness, and you will need the Metra 99-7898 install kit. The instructions state it is for a Honda, but the book states "integra 1994-01"

Thanks for the tips...it took me a long time to get it done --several trips to the hardware store--but finally got it in. Thanks again--