3rd Gen Camaro Stereo Upgrades With Screaming Chicken
The third-gen Camaro gets a lot of grief it doesn’t deserve. Brenon doesn’t have a mullet, but he does have a clean 1987 Camaro, and we still let him sit with us at the lunch table. He ordered a full 3rd gen Camaro stereo kit from Screaming Chicken, and we helped him document the process. Head unit, front speakers, rear speakers, all in the same weekend.
What Was Ordered For This 3rd Gen Camaro Stereo
Screaming Chicken carries parts and accessories for 1967 through 2024 Camaros and Firebirds. They cover car audio, LED lighting, engine, drivetrain, suspension, exterior, interior, and hardware. For a third-gen stereo build, they have everything under one roof.
Brenon went with the Kenwood DMX4710S double DIN radio and the Screaming Chicken reverse double DIN install kit (bezel and aluminum brackets). Up front, he ran Rockford Fosgate 4-inch dash speakers. The rear got Rockford Fosgate R169X2 6×9 Prime Series speakers. The Metra 70-1677-1 wiring harness rounded out the kit for a clean factory-plug connection with no splicing.
The reverse double DIN setup repositions the HVAC controls to the bottom of the console. That raises the head unit into a better sight line from the driver’s seat. The Kenwood DMX4710S runs a 6.8-inch WSVGA capacitive touchscreen at 1024×600 resolution. It includes wired Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and a 13-band graphic EQ. The chassis is only 3.75 inches deep. That shallow depth is what makes it work with the reverse bezel without fighting the HVAC controls.
Head Unit Installation
Here is a good look at the setup Brenon was running. We are absolutely judging him for this one.
If you want to sort your 6th Gen Camaro suspension, UMI Performance just gave you the parts to do it. The company released three new products for 2016-2024 Camaros: the standalone 2255 caster/camber plates, the 2255-1S street coilover strut kit, and the 2255-1R race coilover strut kit. All three bolt on without welding or cutting. All three are made right here in the USA.
What Is The UMI 2255 Caster/Camber Plate?
The UMI 2255 replaces the factory upper strut mount on 2016-2024 Camaros. It adds both caster and camber adjustment to a platform that comes with almost none from the factory. Most aftermarket options only address camber. Getting caster into the equation changes how the front end feels at speed. It also improves stability under hard braking and through long sweepers.
UMI machined the 2255 from 2024-grade aluminum with 4140 steel at the high-load points. The bearings are spherical and pressed in with an interference fit. Hardened anodized aluminum and zinc-plated steel keep corrosion out. The adjustment indicators sit in plain view from the engine bay. You can make alignment changes with hand tools without pulling the wheels. At the track, that matters.
The 2255 plates work with OE MagneRide struts, Viking coilovers, and Koni struts. Builders can run the plates alone with their current struts or pair them with one of UMI’s complete kit options below.
2255-1S: The Street 6th Gen Camaro Suspension Kit
The 2255-1S pairs the 2255 plates with Viking J427GB-300 Berserker double-adjustable front coilover struts and 300 lb/in springs. This is the kit for a street-driven 6th Gen that sees occasional track days.
Berserker valving gives you independent compression and rebound adjustment. You can run a firm but livable street tune during the week. Push it toward a track setup on the weekend. No hardware swaps required. The 300 lb/in spring rate handles performance driving without beating you up on the commute. UMI includes the 90090 take-up spring kit to maintain spring preload at full droop and eliminate clunking when the suspension unloads.
Installation uses factory mounting locations. No cutting, no welding. A professional alignment after the install is required to use the full caster and camber range. That is true of any serious coilover system.
2255-1R: The Race 6th Gen Camaro Suspension Kit
The 2255-1R is the track-only version. It uses Viking Crusader-valved double-adjustable struts and 450 lb/in springs. The Crusader valving handles aggressive, repeated inputs on road courses and autocross courses without going soft.
The stiffer spring rate pairs with the wide alignment range of the 2255 plates to support sticky tires and hard cornering loads. UMI says this kit can run on the street. It will ride noticeably firmer than the 1S. If your Camaro lives at the autocross course, that tradeoff is the right call.
Both kit options integrate with UMI’s rear links, toe links, sway bars, and rear coilover kits. The 2255 plates and strut kits are the front foundation. The rest of the UMI 6th Gen lineup builds off them.
Why The 6th Gen Camaro Needed This Suspension Upgrade
The 6th Gen Camaro is a capable platform from the factory. GM did solid work on the chassis. But the stock front suspension leaves alignment adjustment on the table. The factory strut mounts were not designed for back-to-back autocross runs or aggressive road course driving.
UMI has built American-made suspension components for GM platforms for decades. Their work on second-gen through fourth-gen F-bodies is well established. Applying that same approach to the modern Camaro gives 6th Gen owners an upgrade path that did not exist at this level before.
Which Kit Fits Your Build?
Need alignment correction and already have a strut you like? Start with the standalone 2255 plates. Building a street car or a dual-purpose machine? The 2255-1S with 300 lb/in springs and Berserker valving covers both. Running a dedicated autocross or road course Camaro? The 2255-1R with Crusader valving and 450 lb/in springs is the one to buy.
All three products are available now at umiperformance.com. All three bolt on without fabrication and ship from UMI’s USA facility. If your 6th Gen Camaro suspension build needs a starting point, this is it.
Frequently Asked Questions
The UMI 2255 replaces the factory upper strut mount and adds both caster and camber adjustment to the front suspension. The stock Camaro front end has almost no alignment range from the factory. The 2255 gives you the ability to dial in aggressive alignment specs for track use or correct geometry after lowering without being stuck with whatever the OEM stamped in.
The 2255-1S is the street kit. It runs Viking Berserker-valved double-adjustable struts with 300 lb/in springs, a dual-purpose setup that works on the street and at occasional track days. The 2255-1R is the race kit. It steps up to Viking Crusader valving and 450 lb/in springs for dedicated autocross and road course use. The 1R rides noticeably firmer and is best suited to cars that see regular competition.
No. The 2255 plates and both strut kit options bolt on using factory mounting locations. No chassis cutting or welding is required. A professional alignment is required after installation to take full advantage of the added caster and camber range.
The 2255 plates support three strut options: OE MagneRide struts, Viking coilovers, and Koni struts. Builders who already run a compatible strut can buy the plates standalone. Builders who want a complete front-end package can pair the plates with the 2255-1S or 2255-1R Viking strut kits.
Yes. UMI manufactures all three products in the USA using North American-sourced steel and aerospace-grade aluminum. Components are laser cut, precision-welded, and finished with Tiger Dry Lac powder coat for corrosion resistance.
Yes. UMI designed the 2255 plates and strut kits as the front foundation of a complete 6th Gen Camaro suspension system. They integrate directly with UMI’s rear coilover mount brackets, trailing arms, toe links, and sway bars to build a fully sorted car from front to back.
Key Takeaways
- UMI Performance released new components for the 6th Gen Camaro suspension, including the 2255 caster/camber plates, 2255-1S street coilover kit, and 2255-1R race coilover kit.
- The UMI 2255 caster/camber plates enhance alignment options, adding both caster and camber adjustments without requiring cutting or welding.
- The 2255-1S kit uses double-adjustable struts suitable for street and occasional track use, while the 2255-1R kit is designed specifically for competitive racing.
- All products are made in the USA, and they easily integrate with various strut options and other UMI suspension components.
- These upgrades address the limitations of the stock front suspension to improve performance, stability, and handling for the 6th Gen Camaro.
If you want to sort your 6th Gen Camaro suspension, UMI Performance just gave you the parts to do it. The company released three new products for 2016-2024 Camaros: the standalone 2255 caster/camber plates, the 2255-1S street coilover strut kit, and the 2255-1R race coilover strut kit. All three bolt on without welding or cutting. All three are made right here in the USA.
What Is The UMI 2255 Caster/Camber Plate?
The UMI 2255 replaces the factory upper strut mount on 2016-2024 Camaros. It adds both caster and camber adjustment to a platform that comes with almost none from the factory. Most aftermarket options only address camber. Getting caster into the equation changes how the front end feels at speed. It also improves stability under hard braking and through long sweepers.
UMI machined the 2255 from 2024-grade aluminum with 4140 steel at the high-load points. The bearings are spherical and pressed in with an interference fit. Hardened anodized aluminum and zinc-plated steel keep corrosion out. The adjustment indicators sit in plain view from the engine bay. You can make alignment changes with hand tools without pulling the wheels. At the track, that matters.
The 2255 plates work with OE MagneRide struts, Viking coilovers, and Koni struts. Builders can run the plates alone with their current struts or pair them with one of UMI’s complete kit options below.
2255-1S: The Street 6th Gen Camaro Suspension Kit
The 2255-1S pairs the 2255 plates with Viking J427GB-300 Berserker double-adjustable front coilover struts and 300 lb/in springs. This is the kit for a street-driven 6th Gen that sees occasional track days.
Berserker valving gives you independent compression and rebound adjustment. You can run a firm but livable street tune during the week. Push it toward a track setup on the weekend. No hardware swaps required. The 300 lb/in spring rate handles performance driving without beating you up on the commute. UMI includes the 90090 take-up spring kit to maintain spring preload at full droop and eliminate clunking when the suspension unloads.
Installation uses factory mounting locations. No cutting, no welding. A professional alignment after the install is required to use the full caster and camber range. That is true of any serious coilover system.
2255-1R: The Race 6th Gen Camaro Suspension Kit
The 2255-1R is the track-only version. It uses Viking Crusader-valved double-adjustable struts and 450 lb/in springs. The Crusader valving handles aggressive, repeated inputs on road courses and autocross courses without going soft.
The stiffer spring rate pairs with the wide alignment range of the 2255 plates to support sticky tires and hard cornering loads. UMI says this kit can run on the street. It will ride noticeably firmer than the 1S. If your Camaro lives at the autocross course, that tradeoff is the right call.
Both kit options integrate with UMI’s rear links, toe links, sway bars, and rear coilover kits. The 2255 plates and strut kits are the front foundation. The rest of the UMI 6th Gen lineup builds off them.
Why The 6th Gen Camaro Needed This Suspension Upgrade
The 6th Gen Camaro is a capable platform from the factory. GM did solid work on the chassis. But the stock front suspension leaves alignment adjustment on the table. The factory strut mounts were not designed for back-to-back autocross runs or aggressive road course driving.
UMI has built American-made suspension components for GM platforms for decades. Their work on second-gen through fourth-gen F-bodies is well established. Applying that same approach to the modern Camaro gives 6th Gen owners an upgrade path that did not exist at this level before.
Which Kit Fits Your Build?
Need alignment correction and already have a strut you like? Start with the standalone 2255 plates. Building a street car or a dual-purpose machine? The 2255-1S with 300 lb/in springs and Berserker valving covers both. Running a dedicated autocross or road course Camaro? The 2255-1R with Crusader valving and 450 lb/in springs is the one to buy.
All three products are available now at umiperformance.com. All three bolt on without fabrication and ship from UMI’s USA facility. If your 6th Gen Camaro suspension build needs a starting point, this is it.
Frequently Asked Questions
The UMI 2255 replaces the factory upper strut mount and adds both caster and camber adjustment to the front suspension. The stock Camaro front end has almost no alignment range from the factory. The 2255 gives you the ability to dial in aggressive alignment specs for track use or correct geometry after lowering without being stuck with whatever the OEM stamped in.
The 2255-1S is the street kit. It runs Viking Berserker-valved double-adjustable struts with 300 lb/in springs, a dual-purpose setup that works on the street and at occasional track days. The 2255-1R is the race kit. It steps up to Viking Crusader valving and 450 lb/in springs for dedicated autocross and road course use. The 1R rides noticeably firmer and is best suited to cars that see regular competition.
No. The 2255 plates and both strut kit options bolt on using factory mounting locations. No chassis cutting or welding is required. A professional alignment is required after installation to take full advantage of the added caster and camber range.
The 2255 plates support three strut options: OE MagneRide struts, Viking coilovers, and Koni struts. Builders who already run a compatible strut can buy the plates standalone. Builders who want a complete front-end package can pair the plates with the 2255-1S or 2255-1R Viking strut kits.
Yes. UMI manufactures all three products in the USA using North American-sourced steel and aerospace-grade aluminum. Components are laser cut, precision-welded, and finished with Tiger Dry Lac powder coat for corrosion resistance.
Yes. UMI designed the 2255 plates and strut kits as the front foundation of a complete 6th Gen Camaro suspension system. They integrate directly with UMI’s rear coilover mount brackets, trailing arms, toe links, and sway bars to build a fully sorted car from front to back.
Key Takeaways
- UMI Performance released new components for the 6th Gen Camaro suspension, including the 2255 caster/camber plates, 2255-1S street coilover kit, and 2255-1R race coilover kit.
- The UMI 2255 caster/camber plates enhance alignment options, adding both caster and camber adjustments without requiring cutting or welding.
- The 2255-1S kit uses double-adjustable struts suitable for street and occasional track use, while the 2255-1R kit is designed specifically for competitive racing.
- All products are made in the USA, and they easily integrate with various strut options and other UMI suspension components.
- These upgrades address the limitations of the stock front suspension to improve performance, stability, and handling for the 6th Gen Camaro.
If you want to sort your 6th Gen Camaro suspension, UMI Performance just gave you the parts to do it. The company released three new products for 2016-2024 Camaros: the standalone 2255 caster/camber plates, the 2255-1S street coilover strut kit, and the 2255-1R race coilover strut kit. All three bolt on without welding or cutting. All three are made right here in the USA.
What Is The UMI 2255 Caster/Camber Plate?
The UMI 2255 replaces the factory upper strut mount on 2016-2024 Camaros. It adds both caster and camber adjustment to a platform that comes with almost none from the factory. Most aftermarket options only address camber. Getting caster into the equation changes how the front end feels at speed. It also improves stability under hard braking and through long sweepers.
UMI machined the 2255 from 2024-grade aluminum with 4140 steel at the high-load points. The bearings are spherical and pressed in with an interference fit. Hardened anodized aluminum and zinc-plated steel keep corrosion out. The adjustment indicators sit in plain view from the engine bay. You can make alignment changes with hand tools without pulling the wheels. At the track, that matters.
The 2255 plates work with OE MagneRide struts, Viking coilovers, and Koni struts. Builders can run the plates alone with their current struts or pair them with one of UMI’s complete kit options below.
2255-1S: The Street 6th Gen Camaro Suspension Kit
The 2255-1S pairs the 2255 plates with Viking J427GB-300 Berserker double-adjustable front coilover struts and 300 lb/in springs. This is the kit for a street-driven 6th Gen that sees occasional track days.
Berserker valving gives you independent compression and rebound adjustment. You can run a firm but livable street tune during the week. Push it toward a track setup on the weekend. No hardware swaps required. The 300 lb/in spring rate handles performance driving without beating you up on the commute. UMI includes the 90090 take-up spring kit to maintain spring preload at full droop and eliminate clunking when the suspension unloads.
Installation uses factory mounting locations. No cutting, no welding. A professional alignment after the install is required to use the full caster and camber range. That is true of any serious coilover system.
2255-1R: The Race 6th Gen Camaro Suspension Kit
The 2255-1R is the track-only version. It uses Viking Crusader-valved double-adjustable struts and 450 lb/in springs. The Crusader valving handles aggressive, repeated inputs on road courses and autocross courses without going soft.
The stiffer spring rate pairs with the wide alignment range of the 2255 plates to support sticky tires and hard cornering loads. UMI says this kit can run on the street. It will ride noticeably firmer than the 1S. If your Camaro lives at the autocross course, that tradeoff is the right call.
Both kit options integrate with UMI’s rear links, toe links, sway bars, and rear coilover kits. The 2255 plates and strut kits are the front foundation. The rest of the UMI 6th Gen lineup builds off them.
Why The 6th Gen Camaro Needed This Suspension Upgrade
The 6th Gen Camaro is a capable platform from the factory. GM did solid work on the chassis. But the stock front suspension leaves alignment adjustment on the table. The factory strut mounts were not designed for back-to-back autocross runs or aggressive road course driving.
UMI has built American-made suspension components for GM platforms for decades. Their work on second-gen through fourth-gen F-bodies is well established. Applying that same approach to the modern Camaro gives 6th Gen owners an upgrade path that did not exist at this level before.
Which Kit Fits Your Build?
Need alignment correction and already have a strut you like? Start with the standalone 2255 plates. Building a street car or a dual-purpose machine? The 2255-1S with 300 lb/in springs and Berserker valving covers both. Running a dedicated autocross or road course Camaro? The 2255-1R with Crusader valving and 450 lb/in springs is the one to buy.
All three products are available now at umiperformance.com. All three bolt on without fabrication and ship from UMI’s USA facility. If your 6th Gen Camaro suspension build needs a starting point, this is it.
Frequently Asked Questions
The UMI 2255 replaces the factory upper strut mount and adds both caster and camber adjustment to the front suspension. The stock Camaro front end has almost no alignment range from the factory. The 2255 gives you the ability to dial in aggressive alignment specs for track use or correct geometry after lowering without being stuck with whatever the OEM stamped in.
The 2255-1S is the street kit. It runs Viking Berserker-valved double-adjustable struts with 300 lb/in springs, a dual-purpose setup that works on the street and at occasional track days. The 2255-1R is the race kit. It steps up to Viking Crusader valving and 450 lb/in springs for dedicated autocross and road course use. The 1R rides noticeably firmer and is best suited to cars that see regular competition.
No. The 2255 plates and both strut kit options bolt on using factory mounting locations. No chassis cutting or welding is required. A professional alignment is required after installation to take full advantage of the added caster and camber range.
The 2255 plates support three strut options: OE MagneRide struts, Viking coilovers, and Koni struts. Builders who already run a compatible strut can buy the plates standalone. Builders who want a complete front-end package can pair the plates with the 2255-1S or 2255-1R Viking strut kits.
Yes. UMI manufactures all three products in the USA using North American-sourced steel and aerospace-grade aluminum. Components are laser cut, precision-welded, and finished with Tiger Dry Lac powder coat for corrosion resistance.
Yes. UMI designed the 2255 plates and strut kits as the front foundation of a complete 6th Gen Camaro suspension system. They integrate directly with UMI’s rear coilover mount brackets, trailing arms, toe links, and sway bars to build a fully sorted car from front to back.
Key Takeaways
- UMI Performance released new components for the 6th Gen Camaro suspension, including the 2255 caster/camber plates, 2255-1S street coilover kit, and 2255-1R race coilover kit.
- The UMI 2255 caster/camber plates enhance alignment options, adding both caster and camber adjustments without requiring cutting or welding.
- The 2255-1S kit uses double-adjustable struts suitable for street and occasional track use, while the 2255-1R kit is designed specifically for competitive racing.
- All products are made in the USA, and they easily integrate with various strut options and other UMI suspension components.
- These upgrades address the limitations of the stock front suspension to improve performance, stability, and handling for the 6th Gen Camaro.
If you want to sort your 6th Gen Camaro suspension, UMI Performance just gave you the parts to do it. The company released three new products for 2016-2024 Camaros: the standalone 2255 caster/camber plates, the 2255-1S street coilover strut kit, and the 2255-1R race coilover strut kit. All three bolt on without welding or cutting. All three are made right here in the USA.
What Is The UMI 2255 Caster/Camber Plate?
The UMI 2255 replaces the factory upper strut mount on 2016-2024 Camaros. It adds both caster and camber adjustment to a platform that comes with almost none from the factory. Most aftermarket options only address camber. Getting caster into the equation changes how the front end feels at speed. It also improves stability under hard braking and through long sweepers.
UMI machined the 2255 from 2024-grade aluminum with 4140 steel at the high-load points. The bearings are spherical and pressed in with an interference fit. Hardened anodized aluminum and zinc-plated steel keep corrosion out. The adjustment indicators sit in plain view from the engine bay. You can make alignment changes with hand tools without pulling the wheels. At the track, that matters.
The 2255 plates work with OE MagneRide struts, Viking coilovers, and Koni struts. Builders can run the plates alone with their current struts or pair them with one of UMI’s complete kit options below.
2255-1S: The Street 6th Gen Camaro Suspension Kit
The 2255-1S pairs the 2255 plates with Viking J427GB-300 Berserker double-adjustable front coilover struts and 300 lb/in springs. This is the kit for a street-driven 6th Gen that sees occasional track days.
Berserker valving gives you independent compression and rebound adjustment. You can run a firm but livable street tune during the week. Push it toward a track setup on the weekend. No hardware swaps required. The 300 lb/in spring rate handles performance driving without beating you up on the commute. UMI includes the 90090 take-up spring kit to maintain spring preload at full droop and eliminate clunking when the suspension unloads.
Installation uses factory mounting locations. No cutting, no welding. A professional alignment after the install is required to use the full caster and camber range. That is true of any serious coilover system.
2255-1R: The Race 6th Gen Camaro Suspension Kit
The 2255-1R is the track-only version. It uses Viking Crusader-valved double-adjustable struts and 450 lb/in springs. The Crusader valving handles aggressive, repeated inputs on road courses and autocross courses without going soft.
The stiffer spring rate pairs with the wide alignment range of the 2255 plates to support sticky tires and hard cornering loads. UMI says this kit can run on the street. It will ride noticeably firmer than the 1S. If your Camaro lives at the autocross course, that tradeoff is the right call.
Both kit options integrate with UMI’s rear links, toe links, sway bars, and rear coilover kits. The 2255 plates and strut kits are the front foundation. The rest of the UMI 6th Gen lineup builds off them.
Why The 6th Gen Camaro Needed This Suspension Upgrade
The 6th Gen Camaro is a capable platform from the factory. GM did solid work on the chassis. But the stock front suspension leaves alignment adjustment on the table. The factory strut mounts were not designed for back-to-back autocross runs or aggressive road course driving.
UMI has built American-made suspension components for GM platforms for decades. Their work on second-gen through fourth-gen F-bodies is well established. Applying that same approach to the modern Camaro gives 6th Gen owners an upgrade path that did not exist at this level before.
Which Kit Fits Your Build?
Need alignment correction and already have a strut you like? Start with the standalone 2255 plates. Building a street car or a dual-purpose machine? The 2255-1S with 300 lb/in springs and Berserker valving covers both. Running a dedicated autocross or road course Camaro? The 2255-1R with Crusader valving and 450 lb/in springs is the one to buy.
All three products are available now at umiperformance.com. All three bolt on without fabrication and ship from UMI’s USA facility. If your 6th Gen Camaro suspension build needs a starting point, this is it.
Frequently Asked Questions
The UMI 2255 replaces the factory upper strut mount and adds both caster and camber adjustment to the front suspension. The stock Camaro front end has almost no alignment range from the factory. The 2255 gives you the ability to dial in aggressive alignment specs for track use or correct geometry after lowering without being stuck with whatever the OEM stamped in.
The 2255-1S is the street kit. It runs Viking Berserker-valved double-adjustable struts with 300 lb/in springs, a dual-purpose setup that works on the street and at occasional track days. The 2255-1R is the race kit. It steps up to Viking Crusader valving and 450 lb/in springs for dedicated autocross and road course use. The 1R rides noticeably firmer and is best suited to cars that see regular competition.
No. The 2255 plates and both strut kit options bolt on using factory mounting locations. No chassis cutting or welding is required. A professional alignment is required after installation to take full advantage of the added caster and camber range.
The 2255 plates support three strut options: OE MagneRide struts, Viking coilovers, and Koni struts. Builders who already run a compatible strut can buy the plates standalone. Builders who want a complete front-end package can pair the plates with the 2255-1S or 2255-1R Viking strut kits.
Yes. UMI manufactures all three products in the USA using North American-sourced steel and aerospace-grade aluminum. Components are laser cut, precision-welded, and finished with Tiger Dry Lac powder coat for corrosion resistance.
Yes. UMI designed the 2255 plates and strut kits as the front foundation of a complete 6th Gen Camaro suspension system. They integrate directly with UMI’s rear coilover mount brackets, trailing arms, toe links, and sway bars to build a fully sorted car from front to back.
Key Takeaways
- UMI Performance released new components for the 6th Gen Camaro suspension, including the 2255 caster/camber plates, 2255-1S street coilover kit, and 2255-1R race coilover kit.
- The UMI 2255 caster/camber plates enhance alignment options, adding both caster and camber adjustments without requiring cutting or welding.
- The 2255-1S kit uses double-adjustable struts suitable for street and occasional track use, while the 2255-1R kit is designed specifically for competitive racing.
- All products are made in the USA, and they easily integrate with various strut options and other UMI suspension components.
- These upgrades address the limitations of the stock front suspension to improve performance, stability, and handling for the 6th Gen Camaro.
This is where most of your time goes. A few things are worth knowing before you start pulling trim.
Remove the radio bezel and the existing head unit first. Then pull the center brace inside the center console. That brace needs to come out before anything else fits. Once it’s out, unbolt the HVAC control panel and relocate it to the bottom position where the head unit originally sat.
Fitting The Brackets And Bezel
In Brenon’s application, the control panel bracket was hitting the bezel clips. The fix was trimming the corners to clear the screw. A Dremel handles it in a few minutes. Then use the included Screaming Chicken spacers to tilt the HVAC panel forward until it sits flush with the bezel face. If the panel cocks back even slightly, the whole install looks off.
Attach the Screaming Chicken reverse double DIN install kit aluminum brackets to the head unit. Test-fit the assembly into the console before tightening anything. On the Kenwood DMX4710S, the top frame needed a small modification to clear the console supports. The brackets are slotted for adjustment up/down and forward/backward. Find the position that sits flush with the bezel and tighten both sides to lock it in.
Wiring And Final Fitment
Use the Metra 70-1677-1 harness alongside the wire charts from both the harness and the head unit. Match your connections carefully. Before bolting the radio back into the console, power it on and verify everything works. Confirm the screen comes up, Bluetooth pairs, and audio plays through all channels. Fixing a wiring problem with the radio already mounted is the kind of thing that burns a Sunday.
Once it checks out, bolt the radio back into the console. The slotted brackets still allow adjustment at this stage. Take the extra two minutes to dial in the angle before you call it done.
Front Camaro Stereo Speaker Swap
The factory dash speakers in a third-gen are not doing anyone any favors. Brenon replaced them with the Rockford Fosgate 4-inch dash speakers from Screaming Chicken. They use purpose-built adapter plates that bolt directly to the factory brackets.
Pull the dash pad first. That gives you full access and makes the swap much cleaner. Unbolt and unplug the existing speakers. Mount the new Rockford Foscats to the Screaming Chicken adapters using the clips that come with the speakers. Then check fitment against the factory bracket.
On Brenon’s car, the mounting screws were contacting the edges of the factory brackets. He marked the contact points, grabbed a burr bit, and made small relief cuts where the screws were binding. A few passes cleared the interference. After that, the adapters dropped into the factory holes cleanly. The speakers plugged in, and the dashpad went back on. Repeat on the opposite side.
Rear Speaker Installation
The rear swap is the easiest part of this job. If the center console gave you any grief, the rears will feel like a reward.
Remove the coat hanger and speaker cover to expose the rear speaker location. Unbolt and unplug the factory speaker. Install the clips on the Rockford Fosgate R169X2 and slip them over the factory bracket. The R169X2s are 6×9-inch 2-way coaxial speakers rated at 65 watts RMS and 130 watts peak. Frequency response runs 48Hz to 20kHz. Sensitivity is 90 dB. Construction is a polypropylene cone, a rubber surround, and a silk dome tweeter. They hit considerably harder than whatever GM bolted back there in 1987. Plug in, mount up, and repeat on the opposite side.
How The Finished 3rd Gen Camaro Stereo Sounds
The difference is immediate. The Kenwood feeds a clean signal through its 2.5-volt preouts. The Rockford Fosgate Prime Series speakers have the headroom to take advantage of it. The front stage tightens up noticeably with the new dash speakers. The R169X2s in the rear fill in the low end in a way the factory 6x9s never could. The 13-band EQ gives you enough control to tune the system to the car rather than just accepting whatever the head unit decides sounds right.
The HVAC controls still work exactly as they should. The 6.8-inch touchscreen sits higher in the console than a standard double DIN layout. That means less time looking down when you are navigating or changing a track.
The whole install took a Saturday. No cutting into the console, no permanent modifications beyond the minor bracket trimming and the small top-frame adjustment on the head unit. If you want to pull it all back out someday, you can.
If you have a 1982-92 Camaro sitting in the garage with a factory radio crackling through three-inch speakers, this is the weekend project you have been putting off. Brenon did it. He still doesn’t have a mullet. You’ll be fine.
Maybe we will finally give him the full feature on this Camaro and let everyone see what else he has done to it, including the LS-swap. Stay tuned.
Parts used in this install: Kenwood DMX4710S Double DIN Radio via Screaming Chicken Screaming Chicken Reverse Double DIN Install Kit (Bezel and Brackets) Screaming Chicken 4″ Dash Speaker Adapters with Rockford Fosgate Speakers Rockford Fosgate R169X2 6×9 Prime Series 2-Way Speakers Metra 70-1677-1 Wiring Harness
For a clean 3rd gen Camaro stereo upgrade, you need a double DIN head unit, a bezel and bracket kit specific to the 1982-92 Camaro, a wiring harness adapter, and replacement speakers front and rear. Screaming Chicken sells application-specific kits for the 1982-92 Camaro that include the bezel, aluminum mounting brackets, and HVAC relocation hardware so the install is bolt-on rather than a fabrication project.
Yes, with the right kit. Screaming Chicken makes a reverse double DIN install kit for the 1982-92 Camaro that relocates the HVAC controls to the bottom of the console and mounts the head unit above them. The bezel is 3D printed to match the factory look. No cutting into the console is required beyond minor bracket trimming to clear the bezel clips.
The Metra 70-1677-1 is the correct wiring harness for a 1982-92 Camaro head unit swap. It uses the factory plug on one end and a standard aftermarket radio connector on the other, so there is no splicing into the factory wiring. Use the wire charts from both the harness and your head unit to match connections before powering anything on.
Yes. The Kenwood DMX4710S is one of the recommended head units for the Screaming Chicken reverse double DIN bezel kit. Its 3.75-inch short chassis depth clears the HVAC controls without modification to the console itself. The top frame needed minor trimming in our application to clear the internal console supports, but the radio bolts in cleanly using the Screaming Chicken aluminum brackets.
The factory rear speaker location in a 1982-92 Camaro accepts 6×9-inch speakers. The Rockford Fosgate R169X2 is a direct fit using the factory bracket and the clips included with the speaker. The R169X2 is a 2-way coaxial rated at 65 watts RMS with a 48Hz to 20kHz frequency response and 90 dB sensitivity, which is a significant step up from the factory units.
A full 3rd gen Camaro stereo upgrade covering the head unit, front dash speakers, and rear speakers takes about one full day in the garage. The head unit installation is the most time-consuming part, particularly relocating the HVAC panel and dialing in the bracket position. The front and rear speaker swaps are straightforward once the head unit is done.
Key Takeaways
- Brenon installed a complete 3rd gen Camaro stereo kit from Screaming Chicken, including a Kenwood DMX4710S head unit and upgraded speakers.
- For the install, he replaced the factory speakers with Rockford Fosgate models for better sound quality.
- The process involved relocating the HVAC controls without cutting the console, ensuring a cleaner look.
- Wiring required careful matching using a Metra harness, allowing for a straightforward connection with no splicing.
- The entire installation took one weekend, significantly enhancing the audio experience in the 3rd gen Camaro.
