2014 LS (Non-BA) - Amp and Subwoofer Install

[LiveWire195]

Hello All,

I've done the amp and sub installs before, but not in a new car.

I'm driving a 2014 Chevy Camaro LS, so there is no boston acoustics or any special audio pre-installed with the car.

I went to BestBuy and they quoted me 300 plus tax to just install my 4 Ch amp for my speakers, and not my second amp + sub. I don't mind spending the money if I have to, but I rather install the equipment myself and make it look nice, and secure all the wires etc etc.

I checked Crutchfield, and the only thing they have listed is the headunit mounting kit, and nothing else.

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So with that being said, can anyone guide me in the right direction for achieving two amps (one for the speakers, and one for the sub) install on a stock head unit? What connectors will I need?

Also does the LS have a factory amp? If so where is it?


Thank you all for the help!


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This was installed, and info is near the end of the thread.

[LiveWire195]

So it appears no one has any thoughts on this :P

I did some research, and evidently you need an audio processor to convert the speaker wires to RCA into the amp, and back out to the speakers.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_161LC8I....html?tp=61671

With this device you can achieve the install.

Stock Head Unit > Audio Processor > New Amps > Back to Speakers / Wires.


I'll post my results when I install it this weekend.

[cmracing]

Any reason you want to retain the factory head unit? I am in the midst of doing mine, but it is an RS with the BA system, kinda made things easy, but I want the stock head unit because of all the integration with the rest of the car. Honestly, I would rather have another Pioneer head unit in it like my other cars have.

[Sigelitest]

I just used the fark connector on the amp in the trunk and hooked the rca connectors to it

[LiveWire195]

cmracing - I want to retain the stock head unit because of all of the integration features. I read thread about the scoshe, and metra dash kit, and really do not want to have a messed up key fob, or steering wheel controls messed up.

sigelitest - what is the fark connector?

[760bowtie]

Check this thread. It's what I used for my setup

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213330

[760bowtie]

Check this thread. It's what I used for my setup

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213330

[LiveWire195]

Originally Posted by 760bowtie

Check this thread. It's what I used for my setup

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213330

Thanks for that, good information on the topic.

I'm going to do a full write up once everything is installed and running. I'll take photos and all that fun, so I can help others out by giving them a full how to with a streamlined process.

[760bowtie]

No problem, sorry about the double post

[LiveWire195]

I also purchased the Audio Control LC6i for my setup, only 170 with one day shipping

http://wwv.crutchfield.com/p_161LC6I...y.html?tp=2001

[lscamaro]

Originally Posted by LiveWire195

cmracing - I want to retain the stock head unit because of all of the integration features. I read thread about the scoshe, and metra dash kit, and really do not want to have a messed up key fob, or steering wheel controls messed up.

sigelitest - what is the fark connector?

You can't use a fark connector. Thats only for cars with the BA system

[LiveWire195]

Yeah, I realized that near the end. I may have to end up cutting the factory harness to achieve the install. I'll have to be extra careful and find out which wire does what from the factory amp.

Where is it usually located the factory amp for the non BA 2014 models?

[HYBRID-1LE]

Livewire195 glad you made this post today because i was just about to ask the same questions relating to the non-BA amplifier and adding the other 2 amps. What amps are you gonna be installing ?

[LiveWire195]

Originally Posted by HYBRID-1LE

Livewire195 glad you made this post today because i was just about to ask the same questions relating to the non-BA amplifier and adding the other 2 amps. What amps are you gonna be installing ?

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