How to Install an Aftermarket Head Unit and Electric Gauges In Your Car

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3 жыл бұрын

Using my 1997 Cobra as the guinea pig i show you how to install an aftermarket stereo head unit into your car. As a bonus i show how to tie into the stereo wiring to power aftermarket electric gauges like these ones from Prosport

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@robertlamky1332 9 ай бұрын

I have the same gauge holder in the din but am installing some autometer gauges. I have a instrument gauge bezel that will fit 2 more gauges as well as a steering column gauge holder. My big problem is trying to find a place in the firewall to run these wires through. Please note these are mechanical gauges and I also need to run a 4 gauge cable from my trunk mounted amp through the firewall. Thanks for the help!!! Ohhhh it's for a 1998 Mustang Cobra

@truckandroll989 9 ай бұрын

Ill be honest the move is to look for an existing spot where you can sneak another wire through. If you cant find a good one then i recommend drilling a new hole and using a grommet to protect the wire from chafing

@notebookgamer1399 2 жыл бұрын

Man I have a 98 and same problem the guy put aftermarket gauges and unfortunately didn't ground the wires properly or anything so it fried the wires and now my speedometer doesn't work or anything, Your video is definitely going to help me! Thanks.

@richardrawson 3 жыл бұрын

Just subbed. I’m really pumped watching your vids because it’s helping to get me prepped for working on my Cobra. I have a white ‘97 as well! Mostly stock- 3.73’s, Flowmaster catback, and a B&M Ripper shifter.

@cfmechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Nice bro those guages look sick

@teadoughh8915 3 жыл бұрын

Keep em coming big dawg , loving the content 👌🏼

@truckandroll989 3 жыл бұрын

Amaranto Avila thanks boss :)

@mikehawk120 Жыл бұрын

I rem my 96 came with a MD player hahahaha, I miss them though. Such a great platform.

@stevensheldon9271 Жыл бұрын

Where did you route your cables for the gauges through the firewall?

@truckandroll989 Жыл бұрын

Yea you either have to find an existing penetration or drill and use a grommet

@abcfisher1 3 жыл бұрын

I really like this set-up. Could you list the items needed for the gauge set up. Thx

@truckandroll989 3 жыл бұрын

abcfisher1 so the gauges i got from Prosport directly off their site. They are the JDM series and come with the gauges, sending units, wiring, etc. For the pod itself you can go to LMR. Let me find the link lmr.com/item/LRS-04371D/94-00-Radio-3-Gauge-Panel-2-1-16

@alwaysthinkpositive Жыл бұрын

Great video. You mentioned the amp square plug but when you installed you didn't show it. Does that replace all the extra speaker wires from the factory plug? At minute mark 5:40 you took some wires out is this due to the amp plug? Thanks!

@truckandroll989 Жыл бұрын

Im really sorry its been a while and I did a more recent install in another vehicle so its all running together. This car did not have a factory amp as I recall so likely it was unused. Sorry i couldnt be of more help

@alwaysthinkpositive Жыл бұрын

@@truckandroll989 wow thanks for the response so quickly. I was surprised because it was so long ago and figured you wouldn't see it. I am going to keep tinkering with it, I suspect you removed the extra wires because they were not needed due to the amp. My son just bought a 1998 and we are slowly fixing it up, looks like you sold yours and upgraded, super cool!! Thanks for the response and videos I look forward to watching more.

@nickolastwombly8217 2 жыл бұрын

Do you recall what dash kit you used for the radio? Ones I've used in the past were hit or miss on fitment and yours seems to be really well aligned.

@truckandroll989 2 жыл бұрын

I bought everything off of Crutchfield using my year make and model. I believe it was the standard one they recommended for this car

@truckandroll989 2 жыл бұрын

Found it in my email. Here it is Item # 003UPK750. Came free with the order of the stereo

@nickolastwombly8217 2 жыл бұрын

@TruckandRoll wow, thank you! Awesome videos and appreciate the response.

@CallMeAdam2023 Жыл бұрын

SO which wire triggers the Mach 460 Amps? I am installing an aftermarket radio and was told I needed a 12v to 5v step down resistor. I have the exact same Metra power wire plug and then the 4 RCA jacks with the 8pins.

@truckandroll989 Жыл бұрын

To be honest I have since sold the car and am not sure. I would highly recommend calling crutchfield or hopping onto their website and Im sure you can find the answer from their install instructions.

@shaynechhieng3816 3 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome!! Where did you get those gauges holder or pods?

@truckandroll989 3 жыл бұрын

I got them off of LMR. If you search 3 gauge pod sn95 on google you can find them. They are about $35

@richardrawson 3 жыл бұрын

Do you remember what wire/s you tapped into on the stereo harness to power the gauges?

@truckandroll989 3 жыл бұрын

Richard Dawson i believe you tie into two. Switched 12V and constant 12V. If you pull up the diagram for the stereo you should be able to match up the functions. Sorry i cant be more help at the moment

@cfmechanic 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a stereo shop did install previously never seen a regular guy use crimp caps usually only experienced installer do

@truckandroll989 3 жыл бұрын

Good call i never thought of that. It wasnt a bad job just messy with all the extra wiring.

@jake83dunham 3 жыл бұрын

Im confused how did you power the Mach460 amps because im still getting no sound outta mine im stuck

@truckandroll989 3 жыл бұрын

Its been a while since i did it but i believe there was a an amp power wire. Every head unit is different so the wire colors from mine may not match

@512SolidSnake 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought about deleting the factory clock with a replacement gauge pod?

@truckandroll989 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly no just because I have all of the data I need. It is a good spot for gauges though.

@512SolidSnake 2 жыл бұрын

@@truckandroll989 Which gauge series did you go with from Prosport?

@truckandroll989 2 жыл бұрын

@@512SolidSnake these were the JDM Electrical series.

@GSPMotorsports 3 жыл бұрын

where did u get the gauges from?

@truckandroll989 3 жыл бұрын

I bought them direct from Prosport out of Florida.

@austinoreilly9649 Жыл бұрын

@@truckandroll989 can you give us the part number

@truckandroll989 Жыл бұрын

@@austinoreilly9649 they are the JDM Series if I recall correctly. prosportgauges.com/collections/jdm-series