JL Audio Stealthbox SB-GM-C6CONV/8W3v3 User manual

INSTALLATION
DIFFICULTY:
INSTALLATION GUIDE
for the
SB-GM-C6CONV/8W3v3
SB-GM-C6CONV/8W3v3
2005 - Up
2005 - Up
Chevrolet C6 Corvette Convertible
Chevrolet C6 Corvette Convertible
Thank you for choosing a JL Audio Stealthbox®for your automotive sound system. With proper
installation, your new vehicle-specific enclosed subwoofer system will deliver years of listening pleasure.
We strongly recommend that you have your new Stealthbox®installed by your authorized JL Audio
dealer. The installation professionals employed by your dealer have the necessary tools and experience
to disassemble and reassemble your vehicle properly. Also, keep in mind that your warranty coverage
extends to 1 year if your system is installed or approved by your authorized JL Audio dealer. If you
prefer to perform your own installation, please read this installation guide completely
before beginning the process.
If you choose to perform the installation yourself, it is absolutely vital that
the Stealthbox®be properly mounted to the vehicle according to these
instructions. Failure to mount the enclosure properly presents two problems:
1) The sub-bass performance will suffer due to the movement of the enclosure
caused by the force exerted by the woofer(s).
2) A loose enclosure presents a serious safety hazard in the event of a collision
or sudden deceleration.
STEP 1
Place the convertible top in the down position, keeping the
protective lid open.
Position the seats all the way forward.
Remove the pair of rear speakers.
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STEP 2
Pull out the pair of plastic push-in retainers. These hold the
painted interior trim piece to the rear bulkhead.
STEP 3
Remove the pair of Allen head screws from the top side of
the painted interior trim piece.
Remove the painted interior trim piece out of the vehicle.
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THREADED INSERT
2-inch FENDER WASHER
3/8-inch LOCK WASHER
1-1/4-inch FLAT WASHER
HEX BOLT
STEALTHBOX WALL
BULK HEAD
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STEP 7
Position each Stealthbox®into their mounting location, with
the leg to the middle of the vehicle.
Firmly press each Stealthbox®into the rear bulkhead.
Remove each Stealthbox®carefully, leaving the wax squares
in place. The head of the bolt will leave an impression on
each wax square.
Remove the 3/8-inch hex bolt from each Stealthbox®.
STEP 6
Fully thread in each supplied 3/8-inch hex head bolt into
each Stealthbox®.
STEP 5
Place a supplied wax squares onto the driver’s side of the
rear bulkhead.
The middle of the wax square should measure, 3 1/2-inches
from the top of the rear bulkhead and 3-inches from the
right of the stand out, as seen in the picture at left.
STEP 4
Place a supplied wax square onto the passenger’s side of
the rear bulkhead.
The middle of the wax square should measure, 3 1/2-inches
from the top of the rear bulkhead and 3-inches from the
left of the stand out, as seen in the picture at left.
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STEP 9
Note: Before drilling, make sure that you are not going
to be drilling into any gas lines, brake lines, transmission
lines, electrical wiring, transfer case (4x4 vehicles)
or anything else that might cause a reduction in your
weekly pay. Always wear eye protection when drilling!
With a drill and a 1/2-inch drill bit, drill through the
impression made in the wax square and into the vehicle’s
wheel well. Remove the wax squares and cut the carpet
from the area around the drilled hole, as seen in the
picture at left.
STEP 11
Place a supplied 3/8-inch lock washer, supplied 3/8-inch
flat washer and supplied 3/8-inch fender washer onto each
supplied 3/8-inch hex head bolt.
Place each bolt assembly through the drilled hole from
STEP 8 & 9. This is from the back side of the rear bulkhead,
into the threaded insert of each Stealthbox®, as seen in the
picture at left.
Using an 9/16-inch open end wrench or socket, secure the
bolt assembly. Do not over thighten the bolt assembly.
STEP 10
Cut enough speaker wire to allow the run from the each
Stealthbox®location to the amplifier location.
Attach the speaker wire to the wire terminal on each
Stealthbox®. Check the woofer for proper operation.
Place each Stealthbox® into their mounting position.Bring
the speaker wire through the factory speaker mounting
holes.
STEP 8
Note: Before drilling, make sure that you are not going
to be drilling into any gas lines, brake lines, transmission
lines, electrical wiring, transfer case (4x4 vehicles)
or anything else that might cause a reduction in your
weekly pay. Always wear eye protection when drilling!
With a drill and a 1/2-inch drill bit, drill through the
impression made in the wax square and into the vehicle’s
rear bulkhead. Remove the wax squares and cut the carpet
from the area around the drilled hole, as seen in the
picture at left.
3-inches
3 1/2-inches
3-inches
3 1/2-inches

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5/16-inch FLAT WASHER
5/16-inch SPLIT LOCK WASHER
5/16-inch HEX BOLT
BULKHEAD
5/16-inch COUPLING NUT
PAINTED INTERIOR TRIM PIECE
5/16-inch FLAT WASHER
5/16-inch HEX BOLT
5/16-inch SPLIT LOCK WASHER
5/16-inch FLAT WASHER
5/16-inch FLAT WASHER
CONGRATULATIONS
You have completed the installation for this model!
Please refer to the Power Recommendation section for an
amplifier recommendation and basic set-up help.
STEP 14
From the back side of the rear bulkhead, place the last pair of
bolt assemblies through the factory holes.
Place a supplied 5/16-inchflat washer onto each hex head
bolt, between the painted interior trim piece and in front of
the rear bulk head.
Hand tighten these bolt assemblies to the coupling nut that
is attached to the painted interior trim piece.
STEP 13
Place the painted interior trim piece back into the vehicle.
Mount the painted interior trim piece with the allen screws
that were removed in STEP 3.
STEP 12
Place a supplied 5/16-inch lock washer and then a supplied
5/16-inch flat washer onto each 5/16-inch hex head bolt.
From inside the trim piece, place two of these bolt assemblies
through the holes that are on the back side of the trim piece.
Place a supplied 5/16-inch flat washer onto each exposed
5/16-inch hex head bolt. Hand tighten each supplied coupling
nut onto each 5/16-inch hex head bolt. Look to STEP 14 for
a cross section illustration.
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INCLUDED HARDWARE
(2)
(2)
3/8-inches -16 x 1-inch Hex Head Bolts
3/8-inches -16 x 1-inch Hex Head Bolts
(2)
(2)
3/8-inch x 1-1/4-inches Fender Washers
3/8-inch x 1-1/4-inches Fender Washers
(4)
(4)
5/16-inch Split Lock Washers
5/16-inch Split Lock Washers
(2)
(2)
3-inches x 3-inches Wax Squares
3-inches x 3-inches Wax Squares
(2)
(2)
3/8-inch Split Lock Washers
3/8-inch Split Lock Washers
(2)
(2)
5/16-inch -18 x 7/8-inch x 9/16-inch Coupling Nuts
5/16-inch -18 x 7/8-inch x 9/16-inch Coupling Nuts
(4)
(4)
3/8-inch x 2-inch Fender Washers
3/8-inch x 2-inch Fender Washers
(4)
(4)
5/16-inch -18 x 1/2-inch Hex Head Bolts
5/16-inch -18 x 1/2-inch Hex Head Bolts
(8)
(8) 5/16-inch Flat Washers
SPECIFICATIONS
Enclosure Type:
Acoustic Suspension (sealed)
Acoustic Suspension (sealed)
Driver Type:
8W3v3-8
8W3v3-8
Nominal Impedance:
4 ohm mono or 8 ohm stereo
4 ohm mono or 8 ohm stereo
Continuous Power Handling:
300 Watts
300 Watts
POWER RECOMMENDATION
JL Audio recommends using a high quality amplifier such as the JL Audio 250/1.
The diagram below shows the recommended crossover, infrasonic filter and equalizer settings for the 250/1 when
being used to power your Stealthbox®.
JL AUDIO 250/1
monoblock subwoofer amplifier
Amplifier Input Section
Input Sens.
Input Voltage
Low/High
Left Ch. Right Ch.
Signal Sensing
Off/On
Output Mode
Full-Range/Low-Pass/High-Pass
Left Ch. Right Ch.
Amp LP Filter
Mode/Slope
Off/12dB/24dB
Filter Freq. (Hz)
Bass Control
LF Boost (dB)
Off/30Hz
Infrasonic Filter
+1 +13
+3 +7 +10
Preamp Output Section
+12VDC Ground Remote
The JL Audio 250/1 is a very versatile audio component. Please consult the owner’s manual for even more
detailed information about installing and tuning this amplifier.
MID/HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER FITMENT
A variety of JL Audio coaxial and component systems will fit in the factory speaker locations of you vehicle.
Front Speaker Size / Location:
10-inches / Front Doors
10-inches / Front Doors
*Fits JL Audio Models: TR650CSi,
TR650-CXi, VR650-CSi, VR650-CXi, XR650-CSi, XR650-CXi & ZR650-CSi
TR650-CXi, VR650-CSi, VR650-CXi, XR650-CSi, XR650-CXi & ZR650-CSi
*Speakers require custom adaptors for installation.
Rear Speaker Size / Location:
5.25-inches / Behind Seats
5.25-inches / Behind Seats
*Fits JL Audio Models:
TR525-CXi, VR525-CXi & XR525-CXi
TR525-CXi, VR525-CXi & XR525-CXi
*Installation of Stealthbox®prevents installation of rear speakers