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Does Aftermarket radios work with factory amps?

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Old 09-05-2008, 03:58 PM
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i was told that if i put a aftermarket radio in i would have to run wires to all the speakers because of the factory amps is this true
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No...the stock radios use standard 4 speaker outputs and they run to the factory amp to power all the speakers. Just replacing the head unit will work just fine.

The only 4th Gen. F-Bodies the above statement doesn't apply to is the '93-'96 Bose equipped Camaro.
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thanks for the info and speedy reply




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