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Replacing the replacement of the Mach 460 system
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<blockquote data-quote="Pikatwo" data-source="post: 1546356" data-attributes="member: 30781"><p>I recently inherited a neglected ‘94 GT convertible with a Mach system. A previous owner had installed an Alpine aftermarket head unit so my first thought was to replace it with an original Mach stereo/CD combo - all my Mustangs have been as stock as possible.</p><p></p><p>However . . . after reading about all the problems with the 30-year-old Mach setup I’ve realized it might be better/easier to get a completely new system. I have a Pioneer EVH double-din that’s a few years old but it’s a great unit (and has Bluetooth), so I ordered a Metra replacement dash kit and will use that. </p><p></p><p>Since my hearing is not as good as it used to be (and this will mostly be driven with the top down) I really don’t need an impressive system. With that in mind, these are my actual questions:</p><p></p><p>1. Is it better/easier to pull all three old amps (the front is already disconnected) and wire the Pioneer unit directly to new replacement speakers? Or should I disconnect the old amps, get a new one, and use the existing speaker wiring?</p><p></p><p>2. Since a Metra harness for the Alpine is already attached to the stock wiring harness can I re-use that? I do have an extra stock 460 harness in great shape in case I need to attach a new Metra harness for the Pioneer.</p><p></p><p>Any help would be greatly appreciated, and sorry for the length of the post. I do go on…</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pikatwo, post: 1546356, member: 30781"] I recently inherited a neglected ‘94 GT convertible with a Mach system. A previous owner had installed an Alpine aftermarket head unit so my first thought was to replace it with an original Mach stereo/CD combo - all my Mustangs have been as stock as possible. However . . . after reading about all the problems with the 30-year-old Mach setup I’ve realized it might be better/easier to get a completely new system. I have a Pioneer EVH double-din that’s a few years old but it’s a great unit (and has Bluetooth), so I ordered a Metra replacement dash kit and will use that. Since my hearing is not as good as it used to be (and this will mostly be driven with the top down) I really don’t need an impressive system. With that in mind, these are my actual questions: 1. Is it better/easier to pull all three old amps (the front is already disconnected) and wire the Pioneer unit directly to new replacement speakers? Or should I disconnect the old amps, get a new one, and use the existing speaker wiring? 2. Since a Metra harness for the Alpine is already attached to the stock wiring harness can I re-use that? I do have an extra stock 460 harness in great shape in case I need to attach a new Metra harness for the Pioneer. Any help would be greatly appreciated, and sorry for the length of the post. I do go on… [/QUOTE]
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