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Storm T · 06-28-2012, 05:44 PM

Ok, so maybe not a complete system but this will be the first time I have installed my own stuff.

What I have so far.

JL Audio 900/5
JL Audio Stealthbox with the 12w6 sub.
Quite a bit of Dynamat for the rumble
******** FARK here in a few days or when they arrive. I will do the complete amp replacement.

Could someone give me a hand on what else I need. I'm thinking a capacitor and looked at the Phoenix Gold one but not sure if I need a specific type or even really need one at 900 watts. This amp is a monster though.

For now I'm going to see what it sounds like with the BA speakers minus the stupid center speaker. Looking to get some Hybrid Audio's from Steve or the Focal K2 powers if I don't like the factory stuff.

I guess I could use some help from someone(s) who used Steve's FARK and did their own thing.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Kevinshawnm · 06-28-2012, 06:12 PM

You wont need a cap for 900 watts. Your gonna need 4 guage power, ground, atleast and 80 amp fuse, and holder, RCA's

Storm T · 06-28-2012, 06:17 PM

I didn't think I would. Good, every bit saved is a win. lol

Holder being an amp rack? I should get the RCA'd with the FARK kit right?

Thanks Kevin!

Kevinshawnm · 06-28-2012, 06:47 PM

Fuse holder, you will need rca's to go from the fark harness to your amp.

Storm T · 06-28-2012, 07:08 PM

Oh, ok. I will probably just get a kit for amp installation then. Thanks so much!

I hope I can mount that amp where the factory one is but I think it's bigger. We'll see.

CrutchfieldBrooke · 07-01-2012, 08:30 PM

Although that amp is a bit bigger than the stock amp, I'm pretty sure I saw a picture from someone on here that got it back in the stock location. I'll let you know if I come accross it. Great amp and sub btw!

jeepguy_1980 · 07-01-2012, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrutchfieldBrooke

Although that amp is a bit bigger than the stock amp, I'm pretty sure I saw a picture from someone on here that got it back in the stock location. I'll let you know if I come accross it. Great amp and sub btw!

Not saying it will or won't fit, but here are the specs:

The HD900/5 is .24"x.54" too big.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ********.com

2010 & Up Camaro Factory Fit Amp Mount
Effective mounting area: 7.75" x 10.5"
Amps larger than this will not fit

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLAudio.com

HD900/5: 5 Ch. Class D System Amplifier, 900 W

Height (H) 1.93 in / 49 mm
Width (W) 10.74 in / 273 mm
Depth (D) 8.29 in / 211 mm
Net Weight 6.85 lb / 3.11 kg

CrutchfieldBrooke · 07-01-2012, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepguy_1980

Not saying it will or won't fit, but here are the specs:

The HD900/5 is .24"x.54" too big.

Ahhh, yours is the picture I remember seeing.

Storm T · 07-01-2012, 11:18 PM

Thanks Brooke!

Yeah, I think I'll like that combo.

I'm not opposed to getting a rack either because I think I'm going to add a processor too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrutchfieldBrooke

Although that amp is a bit bigger than the stock amp, I'm pretty sure I saw a picture from someone on here that got it back in the stock location. I'll let you know if I come accross it. Great amp and sub btw!

Thanks alot Jeep! Man that's close.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeepguy_1980

Not saying it will or won't fit, but here are the specs:

The HD900/5 is .24"x.54" too big.

midnighter · 07-01-2012, 11:26 PM

JL Audio was always my favorite audio brand. Good choice.

Storm T · 07-01-2012, 11:29 PM

Mine too. It's what I had in my last car although this one will be even nicer. My car is the same color as yours. Plain blue. I do like those stripes. Nice looking!

midnighter · 07-01-2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Storm T

Mine too. It's what I had in my last car although this one will be even nicer. My car is the same color as yours. Plain blue. I do like those stripes. Nice looking!

Mine is plain IBM too. The stripes are photoshopped. I will be getting them painted on like this after I get a couple of other things out of the way.

Storm T · 07-01-2012, 11:44 PM

Ohhhhh! lol Yep, cosmetics is my last choice. Sound first, then exhaust. Wait, that's sound too.

Storm T · 07-05-2012, 11:01 AM

So, I got a hell of a deal on a pair of JLAudio Evolution ZR 650's So, today the whole thing is being professionally installed. I decided I just didn't want to wait any longer and they made me a good deal on installation and they're doing the sound deadening. I opted out of the rear deck speakers. With what I have I don't think I'll need them. I figure it's going to be 6 hours or so on the install. They say they can get the amp in the factory position so I said go for it. Just make sure and have it all tuned and sounding good. I'm getting kind of giddy. lol

06-28-2012, 05:44 PM	#1
Storm T Can't slow down Drives: 2013 SS Dusk Edition (Insain Bolt) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 326	New System Ok, so maybe not a complete system but this will be the first time I have installed my own stuff. What I have so far. JL Audio 900/5 JL Audio Stealthbox with the 12w6 sub. Quite a bit of Dynamat for the rumble ******** FARK here in a few days or when they arrive. I will do the complete amp replacement. Could someone give me a hand on what else I need. I'm thinking a capacitor and looked at the Phoenix Gold one but not sure if I need a specific type or even really need one at 900 watts. This amp is a monster though. For now I'm going to see what it sounds like with the BA speakers minus the stupid center speaker. Looking to get some Hybrid Audio's from Steve or the Focal K2 powers if I don't like the factory stuff. I guess I could use some help from someone(s) who used Steve's FARK and did their own thing. Thanks in advance for any help!

06-28-2012, 06:12 PM	#2
Kevinshawnm Biggz Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 Rally Yellow Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Richmond, Indiana Posts: 567	You wont need a cap for 900 watts. Your gonna need 4 guage power, ground, atleast and 80 amp fuse, and holder, RCA's

06-28-2012, 06:17 PM	#3
Storm T Can't slow down Drives: 2013 SS Dusk Edition (Insain Bolt) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 326	I didn't think I would. Good, every bit saved is a win. lol Holder being an amp rack? I should get the RCA'd with the FARK kit right? Thanks Kevin!

06-28-2012, 06:47 PM	#4
Kevinshawnm Biggz Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS L99 Rally Yellow Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Richmond, Indiana Posts: 567	Fuse holder, you will need rca's to go from the fark harness to your amp.

06-28-2012, 07:08 PM	#5
Storm T Can't slow down Drives: 2013 SS Dusk Edition (Insain Bolt) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 326	Oh, ok. I will probably just get a kit for amp installation then. Thanks so much! I hope I can mount that amp where the factory one is but I think it's bigger. We'll see.

07-01-2012, 08:30 PM	#6
CrutchfieldBrooke Drives: 2010 Camaro, 1968 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Norton, VA Posts: 333	Although that amp is a bit bigger than the stock amp, I'm pretty sure I saw a picture from someone on here that got it back in the stock location. I'll let you know if I come accross it. Great amp and sub btw!

07-01-2012, 11:26 PM	#10
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,906	JL Audio was always my favorite audio brand. Good choice.

07-01-2012, 11:29 PM	#11
Storm T Can't slow down Drives: 2013 SS Dusk Edition (Insain Bolt) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 326	Mine too. It's what I had in my last car although this one will be even nicer. My car is the same color as yours. Plain blue. I do like those stripes. Nice looking!

07-01-2012, 11:44 PM	#13
Storm T Can't slow down Drives: 2013 SS Dusk Edition (Insain Bolt) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 326	Ohhhhh! lol Yep, cosmetics is my last choice. Sound first, then exhaust. Wait, that's sound too.

07-05-2012, 11:01 AM	#14
Storm T Can't slow down Drives: 2013 SS Dusk Edition (Insain Bolt) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 326	So, I got a hell of a deal on a pair of JLAudio Evolution ZR 650's So, today the whole thing is being professionally installed. I decided I just didn't want to wait any longer and they made me a good deal on installation and they're doing the sound deadening. I opted out of the rear deck speakers. With what I have I don't think I'll need them. I figure it's going to be 6 hours or so on the install. They say they can get the amp in the factory position so I said go for it. Just make sure and have it all tuned and sounding good. I'm getting kind of giddy. lol