Wiring, Stereo & Electronics Audio Components | Radars | Alarms - and things that spark when they shouldn't

Hu Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 31, 2006 | 01:45 PM
  #1  
Sweet71's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
From: Edmonton, CANADA
Default Hu Question

I know this is a question that has probably got asked before and ill probably just get a but i was reading through quite a few posts and just want to know; if i replace the factory Hu with an after market one will i need to bypass the amp or will everything still work fine?? All in a 2000 z28

Thanks for any imput
Reply
Old Dec 31, 2006 | 04:03 PM
  #2  
WhiteBird00's Avatar
Ungrounded Moderator
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 11,332
Likes: 347
From: Jacksonville, FL (originally from Toronto Canada)
Default

Originally Posted by Sweet71
I know this is a question that has probably got asked before and ill probably just get a but i was reading through quite a few posts and just want to know; if i replace the factory Hu with an after market one will i need to bypass the amp or will everything still work fine?? All in a 2000 z28

Thanks for any imput
(couldn't resist)

Actually, that's all covered in the Monsoon FAQ thread at the top of the forum. No, there is nothing special about the Monsoon head unit - the amp and speakers are what make the Monsoon system unique - it's just an ordinary Delco radio and you can replace it just as you would replace any GM radio.
Reply
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 02:26 PM
  #3  
lo_jack's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (27)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 741
Likes: 0
From: Anheuser Busch, Houston Texas
Default

You just need to acquire a GM 88+ harness adapter and wire it up to
your new HU by color, and plug the other end into what
came out of the monsoon unit. The harnesses usually come
with the wire function printed on them these days. Very straight forward.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:37 AM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE