Those of you running aftermarket sub/amps with the stock headunit

06RedfireGT · June 10th, 2008, 05:43 PM

How did you wire the amp to the HU? I want to put a sub and amp in my Expedition which has the same headunit. Did you have to buy an adapter, or did you use the stock signal wires?

moosenuk17 · June 10th, 2008, 06:00 PM

this is what you do...
you are gna need a switch to turn your amp off so get a piece of speaker wire and run it back to your amp it serves as the remote wire. run everything the same but nothing runs offf your head unit, go to your local audio shop and ask if they carry an adapter fo a stock head unit to run an amp and subs. its a little, black box has a positive and negative wire and you connect the wires to your back speakers, it also has RCA jacks so you plug that into the RCAs in the amp. not hard, my mustang has it, but i suggest getting a after market deck, my adapter fried last week. good luck. o and be sure after the install to turn that switch off after you get out of your car, killed my battery a time or six. good luck

06RedfireGT · June 10th, 2008, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by moosenuk17

this is what you do...
you are gna need a switch to turn your amp off so get a piece of speaker wire and run it back to your amp it serves as the remote wire. run everything the same but nothing runs offf your head unit, go to your local audio shop and ask if they carry an adapter fo a stock head unit to run an amp and subs. its a little, black box has a positive and negative wire and you connect the wires to your back speakers, it also has RCA jacks so you plug that into the RCAs in the amp. not hard, my mustang has it, but i suggest getting a after market deck, my adapter fried last week. good luck. o and be sure after the install to turn that switch off after you get out of your car, killed my battery a time or six. good luck

So with the box thing there is a possibility of running the battery down? Fuck that.

03TropicGt · June 10th, 2008, 06:13 PM

everything he said was right besides the remote wire, dont do that! just run the remote wire to fuse box under accesory so when you turn the key it will turn on. and its called a converter box for the rca's

06RedfireGT · June 10th, 2008, 06:27 PM

I may just break down and buy a new headunit.

03TropicGt · June 10th, 2008, 06:29 PM

easiest way...

03TropicGt · June 10th, 2008, 06:30 PM

if you have the MACH system in your car all you need is a wiring diagram for the amps and im sure you can just grab a remote signal off that

06RedfireGT · June 10th, 2008, 06:35 PM

Well it's an Expedition but it has the same headunit as the cars with the Mach 460.

It is an Eddie Bauer so it has the factory subwoofer.

neverfastenough1 · June 10th, 2008, 09:42 PM

Its pretty easy to do what he explained, but like said just run the hot wire to a switched fuse so it cuts off and on with the car. I think it is a lot cheaper and easier than buying, installing, and wiring a new head unit. The adapter is like 15 bucks. Then you just have to get the wiring kit for the amp, the amp, some connectors and the sub.

bigmike83 · June 10th, 2008, 11:03 PM

i had mine run with a converter for a little while then i broke down and bought a head unit. it does sound ALOT better through aftermarket deck though.

or check out this link.
think i'm gonna get this for my lincoln ls

JL Audio: Products

moosenuk17 · June 11th, 2008, 04:54 PM

sorry i fucked up, you do need the remote wire from the head unit to the switch then from the switch to the amp, my bad, slipped my mind for some reason sorry bout that, but yea just get a new head unit it is easier. again my bad,

moosenuk17 · June 11th, 2008, 04:56 PM

well the remote wire from the stock head unit is wha ti did and thats prolly how i fried the adapter.

yojoe600 · June 11th, 2008, 04:57 PM

we can run a line out converter from the rear amp deck... dont know if u have a rear amp deck or not

yojoe600 · June 11th, 2008, 04:58 PM

Mustangworld Subwoofer install to Mach460

RanGer498 · June 11th, 2008, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by yojoe600

Mustangworld Subwoofer install to Mach460

i sent him that info yesterday

Naytoo · June 14th, 2008, 12:50 AM

All my speakers say they are Mach 460.. But My head unit still has a tape deck, and the CD player just below...
99 gt

Modified88Dreamer · June 14th, 2008, 12:56 AM

I've always wanted to try the adaptor for the stock radio. This is what I have

Amp
JL Audio: Products

Sub
JL Audio Products: Subwoofers / 12W3v3

B0B · June 14th, 2008, 02:59 AM

i have a 12 inch sub and amp with my mach 460 and it sounds acceptable. go to bestbuy and ask for a "Line out Converter." they will know what you're talking about and hook u up its about 20 bucks. then you run the wires on the line-out to your rear speaker wires and thats how it gets its signal. its very easy and if you need help with what wires to connect to PM me and i'll find my thread that explains the whole process.

petyweestraw · June 14th, 2008, 03:56 AM

Yo I did this exact same thing and it wasnt hard at all.hardest part was mount it to look neat. If you cant figure it out let me know. All you need to do is run the remote wire to your fuse box. Your lookin for a 12v power source that come on with the key. The get a converter to hook up to your rear speakers. No power needed , just the signal from the speakers. The rca wires plug in there. Pm me your email and I will send you pics.

Slow_Stang · September 2nd, 2008, 02:02 AM

i got a line out converter, the IEC AULOC from best buy, it rated at 2channel- 60 watts is that strong enough for the sub to work? the mach headunit pushes out 75 watts to each speaker

June 10th, 2008, 05:43 PM	#1
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,216 iTrader: 2 reviews	Those of you running aftermarket sub/amps with the stock headunit How did you wire the amp to the HU? I want to put a sub and amp in my Expedition which has the same headunit. Did you have to buy an adapter, or did you use the stock signal wires? __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

June 10th, 2008, 06:27 PM	#5
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,216 iTrader: 2 reviews	I may just break down and buy a new headunit. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

June 10th, 2008, 06:35 PM	#8
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,216 iTrader: 2 reviews	Well it's an Expedition but it has the same headunit as the cars with the Mach 460. It is an Eddie Bauer so it has the factory subwoofer. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

June 10th, 2008, 09:42 PM	#9
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,778 iTrader: 3 reviews	Its pretty easy to do what he explained, but like said just run the hot wire to a switched fuse so it cuts off and on with the car. I think it is a lot cheaper and easier than buying, installing, and wiring a new head unit. The adapter is like 15 bucks. Then you just have to get the wiring kit for the amp, the amp, some connectors and the sub. __________________

June 10th, 2008, 11:03 PM	#10
bigmike83 Regular 1997 mustang gt 8.06 at 87mph 1/8th mile on a 50 shot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: clarksville TN Posts: 284 iTrader: 0 reviews	i had mine run with a converter for a little while then i broke down and bought a head unit. it does sound ALOT better through aftermarket deck though. or check out this link. think i'm gonna get this for my lincoln ls JL Audio: Products __________________ 97 gt with 2004 pi motor,acufab intake and 75 mm bbk cold air kit,bbk long tube headers, off road h pipe,2 chamber flow, 3:73, diablo chip with dyno tune 269rwhp 301rwtq 5.4 SOHC FOR SALE pm me for details

June 10th, 2008, 06:00 PM	#2
moosenuk17 MM Fanatic 2000 ford mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 4,014 iTrader: 0 reviews	this is what you do... you are gna need a switch to turn your amp off so get a piece of speaker wire and run it back to your amp it serves as the remote wire. run everything the same but nothing runs offf your head unit, go to your local audio shop and ask if they carry an adapter fo a stock head unit to run an amp and subs. its a little, black box has a positive and negative wire and you connect the wires to your back speakers, it also has RCA jacks so you plug that into the RCAs in the amp. not hard, my mustang has it, but i suggest getting a after market deck, my adapter fried last week. good luck. o and be sure after the install to turn that switch off after you get out of your car, killed my battery a time or six. good luck

June 10th, 2008, 06:13 PM	#4
03TropicGt Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 551 iTrader: 0 reviews	everything he said was right besides the remote wire, dont do that! just run the remote wire to fuse box under accesory so when you turn the key it will turn on. and its called a converter box for the rca's

June 10th, 2008, 06:29 PM	#6
03TropicGt Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 551 iTrader: 0 reviews	easiest way...

June 10th, 2008, 06:30 PM	#7
03TropicGt Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 551 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you have the MACH system in your car all you need is a wiring diagram for the amps and im sure you can just grab a remote signal off that

June 11th, 2008, 04:54 PM	#11
moosenuk17 MM Fanatic 2000 ford mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 4,014 iTrader: 0 reviews	sorry i fucked up, you do need the remote wire from the head unit to the switch then from the switch to the amp, my bad, slipped my mind for some reason sorry bout that, but yea just get a new head unit it is easier. again my bad,

June 11th, 2008, 04:56 PM	#12
moosenuk17 MM Fanatic 2000 ford mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 4,014 iTrader: 0 reviews	well the remote wire from the stock head unit is wha ti did and thats prolly how i fried the adapter.

June 14th, 2008, 12:50 AM	#16
Naytoo Regular 99' Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 reviews	All my speakers say they are Mach 460.. But My head unit still has a tape deck, and the CD player just below... 99 gt

June 14th, 2008, 12:56 AM	#17
Modified88Dreamer Enthusiast 1988 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 632 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've always wanted to try the adaptor for the stock radio. This is what I have Amp JL Audio: Products Sub JL Audio Products: Subwoofers / 12W3v3 __________________ "I know that son-of-a-bitch is cheatin! Cause, I'm cheatin and he beat me"!

June 14th, 2008, 02:59 AM	#18
B0B Boost gets you laid 2001 Mustang GT 12.93@113.7 (on the 18's) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milton, WA Posts: 2,601 iTrader: 2 reviews	i have a 12 inch sub and amp with my mach 460 and it sounds acceptable. go to bestbuy and ask for a "Line out Converter." they will know what you're talking about and hook u up its about 20 bucks. then you run the wires on the line-out to your rear speaker wires and thats how it gets its signal. its very easy and if you need help with what wires to connect to PM me and i'll find my thread that explains the whole process. __________________ '01 GT. Just a couple Bolt-ons. 0rwhp 0rwtq. Epic Turbo build in progress 2003 Rubicon (wheelin rig) 2008 Silverado 4x4 (towin rig/road queen) 2009 KTM 450 XC-W (Brap Brap!)

June 14th, 2008, 03:56 AM	#19
petyweestraw Enthusiast 2006 Mustang gt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 707 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yo I did this exact same thing and it wasnt hard at all.hardest part was mount it to look neat. If you cant figure it out let me know. All you need to do is run the remote wire to your fuse box. Your lookin for a 12v power source that come on with the key. The get a converter to hook up to your rear speakers. No power needed , just the signal from the speakers. The rca wires plug in there. Pm me your email and I will send you pics.

September 2nd, 2008, 02:02 AM	#20
Slow_Stang Regular 2002 Mustang GT, 5 speed 13.60@105 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: waterford,wisconsin Posts: 284 iTrader: 8 reviews	help i got a line out converter, the IEC AULOC from best buy, it rated at 2channel- 60 watts is that strong enough for the sub to work? the mach headunit pushes out 75 watts to each speaker __________________ 1/4: 13.585 @ 99.53, 1.8 60' bolt on's/slicks, wtf... Wisconsin BLOWS!! riding the fail shuttle all the way to loser moon whp:261 tq:301

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