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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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Installing a new head unit?

I have my factory original radio installed right now in my camaro. I want to install a new cheap sony xplod head unit. Doing it because I want to use my ipod and the cassette adapter sounds like **** for some reason. Just want something cheap.

Anyways is this something simple to do? Its a Sony - Xplod 52W x 4 In-Dash CD Deck. It comes with a mounting kit.

Thanks in advance.
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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Car: 89 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 2.77
Re: Installing a new head unit?

Do you have the bose factory radio and speakers or no? If not, it's pretty easy. Just go to crutchfield.com or best buy and get a wiring harness. It plugs in to the factory wiring and basically converts the plug to the correct one for your new radio.

If you have a bose system (this could be wrong so hopefully someone will verify it) I believe it was designed for a different impedance than new radios and speakers. Most new head units and speakers run at 4 ohms, I can't remember what the bose was - maybe 2 ohms? Long story short different impedances don't play well together. The guy I bought my car from told me you would have to change all the speakers out.

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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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Re: Installing a new head unit?

If it's bose they make an adapter for that too. Pray that it's not.
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