new head unit (monsoon amp)

[BAD BIRD]

question 1
i went to best buy to try to get a new head unit and they tolld me if i have the monsoon amp in my bird it will not work i will have to replace the whole amp and speakers (is this true????)

question 2
now will a cd changer work on my stock head unit???

thanks for your helpbad bird [img]graemlins/omg.gif[/img]

[96firebird311]

That best buy obviously doesn't want your bussiness. You can replace the head unit in both the monsoon and bose systems with no odd modifications.
Copied from the FAQ thread....

Can I add a CD changer to my factory radio?
Yes, if you have a 98 or 99 than you must have the tape deck. You cannot add a Cd changer to a Cd Headunit in the 98-99 models. If you have a 2000-up then it doesnt matter. You can add a changer to either the tape deck or cd player headunit.

What CD changers will work?
Of course the AC Delco 12 disc changer will work. Alpines 6 disc (M-bus series) changer will work along with the Alpine adaptor. Kenwoods 10 disc along with the PIE adaptor also works. And finally Rockford Fosgates 6 disc change with the Periphial adaptor works. The Alpine adaptor was KCE202b. However they no longer make it. You may get lucky and find a shop that has one left over or you could try to find one on ebay.


How do I add the changer?
Both the Camaro and Firebird that are equipped with the Monsoon system are prewired for the CD changer. The plug is located behind the carpet that covers the drivers side cubby hole. Its wrapped in foam taped to the speaker harness usually. Plug in the appropiate adaptor and then plug the changer into the adaptor. No adaptors are needed for the AC Delco changer.

[BAD BIRD]

hey thanks a lot

[key2emptiness]

Ask them for the adapter. I think it PAC-OEM something. Forgot the numbers. They should sell it because we have down here at the one I work at. They sell it for like 30 bucks. Let's you keep the amp and all.

[96firebird311]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by key2emptiness:
Ask them for the adapter. I think it PAC-OEM something. Forgot the numbers. They should sell it because we have down here at the one I work at. They sell it for like 30 bucks. Let's you keep the amp and all.<hr></blockquote>
The PAC OEM1 lets you add an aftermarket amp into the monsoon system. It is not needed when you are just replacing the head unit and/or adding a changer.