Yep. If I could give you one bit of advice, it would be that you've waited too long for this to rush through the setup. Take your time, and do it right the first time, and you really will save yourself time, money, and hassle in the long run.
In terms of placement, if you've replaced the stereo (I can't recall if you have), why not just get a 3-gauge 52mm pod that fits in a din slot?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRIPL...spagenameZWDVW
Relatively clean, and it'll hide behind your factory radio panel to keep a factory look. Throw some Autometer gauges in, and you haven't made any weird dash or a-pillar mods but have given yourself some peace of mind and monitoring for when you're exploring this new setup.