Please Advise! Re: Chevy Malibu
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Printed Date: July 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Topic: Please Advise! Re: Chevy Malibu
Posted By: Philip
Subject: Please Advise! Re: Chevy Malibu
Date Posted: July 24, 2003 at 11:21 AM
Hello, I'm fairly new to the group and I need some advise. Ok, I'm looking to install a basic system in my '99 Chevrolet Malibu. I'm looking at an Alpine or Kenwood head unit with 5 1/4 MB Quarts components for the door and 6x9's for the rear. I want to add 2 JL 10s for the sub bass possibly using a JL 500 for the subs and a JL 300 to power everything else. My concern is drain on the electrical system of the car. Should I add capacitors, etc? I don't want any electrical dimming or other issues. Also, does anyone have any pics of installs they have done on a Malibu? I'm wondering how you would do components in the front doors and keep a stock type appearance.
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Posted By: sonicsound
Date Posted: July 24, 2003 at 1:45 PM
Well definatelt go with an Alpine HU, they have unbelievable X-overs built in to them. Your making the right decision in Amps which is great, so running around 1000W RMS you should get a 2 farad capacitor. I recommend, Monster Cap, Power Bank, Stinger, or DEI. but 2 farad's would be the minimum. Hope that helps...
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Pioneer AVH-P4000DVD
Zapco 360.4
Zapco 500.1
Zapco SP-4SL Processor
Two JL 10 W3v3d2
Alumapro 15 Farad Cap
Posted By: bberman1
Date Posted: July 24, 2003 at 3:12 PM
Your current audio setup will use around 62 amps based on 800 watts rms. I would suggest if you have the money you get a high out put alternator. A capacitor will not generate power for your electrical system. What it dose is act as a buffer, when your amp demands a quick burst of power it will release that power for a fraction of a second. But in order for your amp to perform at optimal performance the charging system must provide adequate current. The rule of thumb is 1 farad for every 1000 watts. As far as install pics go check out car domain https://www.cardomain.com/member_pages?make=Chevrolet
Posted By: Chris Luongo
Date Posted: July 25, 2003 at 6:30 PM
Why attack a problem that doesn't even exist yet? Do the stereo first. It is unlikely you'll experience any trouble with your electrical system, but you can deal with that when (and if) it happens.
Posted By: testes
Date Posted: July 26, 2003 at 9:25 AM
Before you buy a ho alt, check your wire running from your alt to your battery. If its 10 gauge or 8 gauge, replace it with at least 4 gauge to the battery. You should also replace the ground from the battery.
Posted By: Philip
Date Posted: July 29, 2003 at 2:05 PM
I'm curious as to whether anyone has install front 5 1/4 components in a Chevy Malibu '98-2003? I would like to know if there is a way to install them and still have a flushed stock look.
Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: July 29, 2003 at 2:32 PM
darn I just did a whole reply to this about the speakers but I got an error so I don't think it went through. Well first off only 4x6's will fit in here unless you use an adapter like the Scosche SA464, which will let you do 4's or 3.5's, but not 5.25's. I don't think 5.25's would fit in here unless you did some extensive modification. Definitely you'd have to not use the factory adapter, but then you'll run into the problem of the speaker's magnet hitting the window. So I guess it's theoretically possible if you're able to figure out how to make your own spacers. As far as the tweeter mounting is concerned, you're probably either going to have to make your own holes in the a-pillar or sail panel, or make a hole in the door panel above and forward the door/window switches. ------------- Ethan
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Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: July 29, 2003 at 2:37 PM
Just another thing I meant to mention....regardless of what size component speakers you go with, if you want the tweeters to be flush mounted you're going to have to make your own holes, because there are no existing holes. I'm sure you probably already figured that out but I just wanted to clarify that for those who may not know what the vehicle's door panel looks like. ------------- Ethan
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