LS1 Wiper Cowl on LT1 car?
07-22-2013, 09:42 PM
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LS1 Wiper Cowl on LT1 car? I just installed a set of 98-02 wiper arms on my car. The new arms work very well, they seem to press more firmly on the windshield than the 93-97 style ones did.
Only problem is that the LS1 arms have a slightly different bend to them than my old ones, and the black plastic cowl that covers the wiper motor/transmission is huge compared to the 98-02 style one. So now when my wiper arms are all the way down, they stick up a couple inches into the windshield because the LT1 style cowl is so big and bulky.
So now I'm looking at buying the 98-02 cowl, that way my wipers will sit as they should when not in use. Anyone know if it would be compatible with our 93-97 cars?
Only problem is that the LS1 arms have a slightly different bend to them than my old ones, and the black plastic cowl that covers the wiper motor/transmission is huge compared to the 98-02 style one. So now when my wiper arms are all the way down, they stick up a couple inches into the windshield because the LT1 style cowl is so big and bulky.
So now I'm looking at buying the 98-02 cowl, that way my wipers will sit as they should when not in use. Anyone know if it would be compatible with our 93-97 cars?
07-22-2013, 11:05 PM
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The only difference is there is two rubber pucks that poke out for the wipers to rest on for the 98-02
05-20-2014, 07:41 PM
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reviving an old thread.
so I don't need a new cowl? I can just grind down the wiper arm rests a tad till my LS1 arms slide right over?
Might get a new one anyway cause mine is faded
so I don't need a new cowl? I can just grind down the wiper arm rests a tad till my LS1 arms slide right over?
Might get a new one anyway cause mine is faded
05-25-2014, 06:17 AM
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Like I already said, all 93-02 cowl trim is the same. It has the same part number. I've had trim off a 97 and 99 beside each other, absolutely no difference. The wiper shafts are different, the 98-02 ones are shorter because of the wiper arm design change. LT1 wipers on LS1 shafts will interfere with the cowl.
And why replace it when you can paint it?
http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread...-the-cowl-trim
And why replace it when you can paint it?
http://ltxtech.com/forums/showthread...-the-cowl-trim
Those rubber pads just pull right out. I'm sure if you go look, you'll find the mounting holes for them in your cowl trim. I removed and reinstalled mine for painting. 
lol 