have a question about factory amp replacement

[jshaf]

do I have to get an amp install kit when I buy the aftermarket amp? I am guessing that the OEM amp has a power line, fuse etc already running to the battery. am I correct? I have the car tucked away and haven't had a chance to look under the carpet in the trunk yet, just bought her in nov and put her in storage shortly afterwards. wasn't sure if I needed to buy a kit along with the fark, rca's, etc

[ZeuSS2011]

You'll need the cables for power and ground and a fuse. Nothing from the stock amp to power your aftermarket amp.

[jshaf]

what should I buy? 4awg and specific fuse type? recommendations?

[rtcat600man]

I had a friend of mine help me with my AMP replacement.

Here is where we bought my stuff.

http://www.halfpricecaraudio.com/

http://www.parts-express.com/

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Here are a few photos too.

Hope this helps.

I am looking for my email receipts of items I bought too.

[Camaroshark]

Yes, you need an install kit for power and ground to battery. FARK does not run power to aftermarket amps.

[Pdasterly]

Fark kit makes Install easy, no wires to splice.

[jshaf]

Originally Posted by rtcat600man

I had a friend of mine help me with my AMP replacement.

Here is where we bought my stuff.

http://www.halfpricecaraudio.com/

http://www.parts-express.com/

********.com


Here are a few photos too.

Hope this helps.

I am looking for my email receipts of items I bought too.

appreciate the effort, is there a kit on that first site that would do the trick? I see several in the 20-35 dollar range that sounds a whole lot better than the 80 or 100 dollar ones Best Buy sells. one they have there is an 8AWG which is what the installer used in my last camaro but don't remember much else. also the amp I plan on running is the Alpine MRX V70, 4X60 at 4 Ohms

[Camaroshark]

I would use at least 4 gauge wire.

[jshaf]

Originally Posted by Camaroshark

I would use at least 4 gauge wire.

did a little search and found out the kit I used in my last car was Metra TC5KIT-4, 110 bucks on best buy, need a less expensive alternative that is OFC

*************found it for 29 bucks on ebay :o) crazy Best buy mark up****

[Camaroshark]

Take a look online. There's a lot of less expensive kits online like at sonic electronix or amazon.

Kits are much cheaper there

[jshaf]

found this on ebay, any opinions?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/AMP-KIT-2000...-/380780506703

[BigPopa71]

I would let the installer cut your wires and put you kit together during installation. If you buy a kit your going to pay for stuff that wont be used. They only need a couple of feet of power and ground cable, they dont need speaker wire and because the amp in in the trunk with the fark you only need 3 ft RCA cables. The kits dont come with cables that short. Save some money and let the installer peice it together based on what you really need

[jshaf]

Originally Posted by BigPopa71

I would let the installer cut your wires and put you kit together during installation. If you buy a kit your going to pay for stuff that wont be used. They only need a couple of feet of power and ground cable, they dont need speaker wire and because the amp in in the trunk with the fark you only need 3 ft RCA cables. The kits dont come with cables that short. Save some money and let the installer peice it together based on what you really need

I already have the two 3 foot rca's coming with my amp and speakers, I could let them worry about it but I might just drop them and email and see what they suggest to be sure. thanks for the imput, helps alot

[BigPopa71]

Dont forget if you plan on running a sub you need 3 sets of RCAs