Hey everyone,
I am looking to get my hands on a full install diagram for A 2001 Chevy Venture. I have done many of installs in the past - but they were all on non factory alarmed vehicles. I am doing this for a friend, and insisted that they purchase the harness. I am not sure of the brand at the moment - however I took a quick look at it, and it appears to have everything - including an speaker for the factory alarm.
He was very determined to insist that he does the install - as he states that it is very dificult. This hasnt detered me - but I would like to go in to the job with some prior knowledge.
Thanks for any help you can give me.
Personally I have a 92 Precedia that has a Pioneer DEH-P8600MP head unit. With some older PPI high end 6-1/2 speakers in the front - No rears at the moment. I am planning on getting some higher end components for trhe front and putting my current pair in the rear with the tweaters clipped.
My front mids are running of a bridged Kicker ZX350.4 And my JBL 12: Power series in a sealed box is running off a Kicker ZX400.1.
Thanks for any help...
Sean
Replies (2)
swez on 08/15/2006 22:02:11
Good HU there in that Pioneer 6800. I've installed one and found it every bit as good as the P860MP in many respects. Nice choice!
PPI makes some nice stuff and if the speakers are less than 3-4 years old and have held up well so far, why not put them in the back. Good rear fill. I take it these are Components and have an outboard crossover too? (Model #?)
That Kicker ZX-350.4 is only 50-60 watts RMS x 4 at 13.5-14.4 volts. When bridged down to a 2 channel version 75-90 watts RMS are about what to expect. (Voltage supply dependent)
That's not bad if you have very efficient speakers on hand. I'd say 90dB of SPL@ 1w/1m or higher. Another option to consider, the Infinity Kappa 2 ohm Comps for your front stage speakers. Have installed a few pairs now and like the way they sound too.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-RFRzTyiJGO7/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=410&tab=detailed_info&i=108607CS#Tab
The tweeters are a bit bright unless you use them slightly off-axis and maybe use the internal attenuation option in the crossover. However, if you like a bright, snappy sound in tweets, these will deliver. If not, the EQ system in that HU will help tone them down too.
A little careful shopping can bring these in well below Crutch prices too.
Comments?
Swez
PS Will let one of our install Techs answer your ???'s on alarm installs. Some are easy. Some are very challenging, depending on the vehicle and brand of alarm used.
UKinstaller on 08/16/2006 00:15:36
well, it's not the easiest head unit swap out there, but definitely possible. to get the deck out, you have to take out the whole center piece that surrounds the radio, all the way down to the floor. there will be some large compartments and stuff that will have to come out, just look for screws and remove as necessary. if memory serves, you have to take out the glove box too.
the "factory alarm" you are mentioning isn't an alarm at all. starting as early as 1999, GM started running data through their factory head units in some of their cars. this is definitely one of them. the harness he purchased that includes the speaker is actually a data retention harness. that speaker is for the door chime that you'll lose if you remove the radio and don't use the harness he has. it sounds like it's the right harness. if it's a metra part, the part number will be either GMOS-01 or GMRC-01. just install like any other harness, just read the directions. normally, you have to run accessory wires for new GM vehicles, but the harness has an accessory output that will save you some of the hassle. i guess that's part of the reason it's so expensive.
-UK
I am looking to get my hands on a full install diagram for A 2001 Chevy Venture. I have done many of installs in the past - but they were all on non factory alarmed vehicles. I am doing this for a friend, and insisted that they purchase the harness. I am not sure of the brand at the moment - however I took a quick look at it, and it appears to have everything - including an speaker for the factory alarm.
He was very determined to insist that he does the install - as he states that it is very dificult. This hasnt detered me - but I would like to go in to the job with some prior knowledge.
Thanks for any help you can give me.
Personally I have a 92 Precedia that has a Pioneer DEH-P8600MP head unit. With some older PPI high end 6-1/2 speakers in the front - No rears at the moment. I am planning on getting some higher end components for trhe front and putting my current pair in the rear with the tweaters clipped.
My front mids are running of a bridged Kicker ZX350.4 And my JBL 12: Power series in a sealed box is running off a Kicker ZX400.1.
Thanks for any help...
Sean
Replies (2)
swez on 08/15/2006 22:02:11
Good HU there in that Pioneer 6800. I've installed one and found it every bit as good as the P860MP in many respects. Nice choice!
PPI makes some nice stuff and if the speakers are less than 3-4 years old and have held up well so far, why not put them in the back. Good rear fill. I take it these are Components and have an outboard crossover too? (Model #?)
That Kicker ZX-350.4 is only 50-60 watts RMS x 4 at 13.5-14.4 volts. When bridged down to a 2 channel version 75-90 watts RMS are about what to expect. (Voltage supply dependent)
That's not bad if you have very efficient speakers on hand. I'd say 90dB of SPL@ 1w/1m or higher. Another option to consider, the Infinity Kappa 2 ohm Comps for your front stage speakers. Have installed a few pairs now and like the way they sound too.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-RFRzTyiJGO7/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=410&tab=detailed_info&i=108607CS#Tab
The tweeters are a bit bright unless you use them slightly off-axis and maybe use the internal attenuation option in the crossover. However, if you like a bright, snappy sound in tweets, these will deliver. If not, the EQ system in that HU will help tone them down too.
A little careful shopping can bring these in well below Crutch prices too.
Comments?
Swez
PS Will let one of our install Techs answer your ???'s on alarm installs. Some are easy. Some are very challenging, depending on the vehicle and brand of alarm used.
UKinstaller on 08/16/2006 00:15:36
well, it's not the easiest head unit swap out there, but definitely possible. to get the deck out, you have to take out the whole center piece that surrounds the radio, all the way down to the floor. there will be some large compartments and stuff that will have to come out, just look for screws and remove as necessary. if memory serves, you have to take out the glove box too.
the "factory alarm" you are mentioning isn't an alarm at all. starting as early as 1999, GM started running data through their factory head units in some of their cars. this is definitely one of them. the harness he purchased that includes the speaker is actually a data retention harness. that speaker is for the door chime that you'll lose if you remove the radio and don't use the harness he has. it sounds like it's the right harness. if it's a metra part, the part number will be either GMOS-01 or GMRC-01. just install like any other harness, just read the directions. normally, you have to run accessory wires for new GM vehicles, but the harness has an accessory output that will save you some of the hassle. i guess that's part of the reason it's so expensive.
-UK
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