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JL audio amp install in a 78 Olds Cutlass

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Topic: JL audio amp install in a 78 Olds Cutlass

Posted By: patrick729
Subject: JL audio amp install in a 78 Olds Cutlass
Date Posted: March 21, 2004 at 2:32 PM

Where do I run the 4 awg power wire from the battery to amp in the trunk. Where can I go thru the firewall? Please help this is my first install attempt.



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Posted By: mobile1
Date Posted: March 21, 2004 at 2:38 PM
you'll probably have to drill through the fire wall.




Posted By: walty220
Date Posted: March 21, 2004 at 6:47 PM
sup dude, try runnin it down the drivers side body panels,like between the frame and engine, and there should be a small rubber cap plugging the hole where a tbe fo pwr windows etc. would be, pull back yur inside molding, and the hole goes right thru, if that makes sense

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1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
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Pioneer Premier DEH-P360
KICKER K35 & K410 Speakers
KICKER KX150.4 Amplifier
Rockford Fosgate PUNCH 1200W Amplifier
Rockford Fosgate PUNCH 800W 12" HE2




Posted By: patrick729
Date Posted: March 22, 2004 at 12:57 AM
a friend came over and helped me. we ran it thru the same grommet the speedometer cable went thru. simple and no drilling. what are friends for? to help make things simple! 




Posted By: thapimpfromchi
Date Posted: March 22, 2004 at 3:40 AM
congrats. what are you going to be putting in your car? 12's, 15's? brand?

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1990 Honda Civic HB:
Clarion DXZ545MP H.U.
2- 6.5" Power Acoustik interiors
Diamond Audio 600.1 amp
Diamond Audio 15" M6MKII
Pyramid PB881X 4 CH. Amp





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