Well. First off, what would you like to test about the amp before you install it? Do you want to make sure that it works period? Make sure that each seperate channel works?
Some main tips that come to mind:
Make sure that you have the power wire fused close to the battery.
Make sure that you use a sealed grommit on the firewall to run the power wire.
Try to make your ground wire for the amp as short as possible; and that you have a sturdy ground.
Make sure that you use cable is that large enough to handle the load, I always like to over-do that part.
Make sure that you run the power feed, and the audio cables on seperate sides of the car.
Make sure that if you have to splice the wire, that you use a good splicing technique, use solid butt connectors.
When it comes to running the wires back to the car, it really depends on what kind of car you're wiring and how much work you want to put into the project.
I can expand on any of these tips as much as you care, I used to install car-audio for a number of years, and I have always had satistifed customers.
-SF
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