1997 Grand Am Head Unit/Speakers

I have a 1997 Grand Am with the stock tape deck and speakers.   I'm looking to replace the tape deck with a MP3 player and possibly replacing all the speakers with something a little better.

Do I have to do anything special like re-locate the stock deck?  Or is that only on new model GM's?

Does anyone have a clue what the RMS rating for the stock speakers would be?  I'm afraid the aftermarket deck will blow them in no time.

Excellent info, thank you.

The deck I'm looking at is a JVC KD-S890 (4x50 peak, 4x19 RMS) and maybe some 2-way Pioneer 4x6's to fit in the door and 3-way Pioneer 6x9's to fit in the back so they'll be easy to install.  The head unit should be sufficient to power the 4x6's, right?  Would I need an AMP to power the rear 6x9's ?  They list "recommended RMS power 60 watts" and peak 220.  Would they sound OK at 19RMS?

Sorry for all the questions.... I'm completely new to this.  I don't want to raise the roof or be heard coming down the road...... I just want something clearer and a little more bass than what I have right now.

Got the kit and wiring harnesses all taken care of.

Check out some Boston speakers. They have a really good clear sound I think. And they're reasonably priced.

Thanks for the comments guys.  Anyone wanna take a stab at how long this will take me?  I've never installed one before, so this will be completely new to me.

Also, will the aftermarket speakers just hook up to the wiring I already have?  Or will I need to do some work?

I'd love to go somewhere and listen before I buy, but unfortunatly the only thing within 100+ miles of here is a Wal-Mart.

Your aftermarket speakers just hook up to the wiring you already have. Try www.crutchfield.com . They sell a ton of car audio video stuff and give you free instructions ,wiring harnesses ,speaker adator plates ,etc. They also let you try them out in your car for 30 days I think.