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Old 09-17-2005, 03:58 PM
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Question swap front ends 98-02 to a 1997 ?
I would like to know if anyone has changed the front end of a 97 or older camaro to the new look of 98-02 ? What parts would i need to change? is it a bolt on process or would i need to change major things? Please help out, am in the process of buying a 97 Z28 and would like to have the new front end on it.

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hood, fenders, front bumper and support, radiator support, headlights, foglamps, with wiring and I'm sure I'm forgetting something. it is best to get a rear ended car, and swap out, that way nothing is left behind. This is what I am prepareing to do myself on my 96, and I have a family member with a salvage yard, so it won't be real bad. good luck
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Old 09-17-2005, 04:19 PM
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Thats the idea i had, just wanted to make sure. I will start collecting all the parts i need.

Thanks for the help
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I'm not sure how reliable they are, but I found a front bumper on ebay for 25 + 70 for shipping, and fenders for 50 each + 30 shipping.
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those bumpers are repaired, I bought a bumper on ebay a while back for 200 bucks, it was a stock one that was repaired... it eventually broke and made my car look like crap
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The listing said new, but I am skeptic of it being so cheap.
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The only problem is u have the lt1 motor, y dont u just get a 98 LS1
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Why not get the LS1 motor and then downgrade to the 93-96 so you have the better looking frontend? jk, in all seriousness though, you might not need the radiator support. There's a guy on projectcamaro.com who has "upgraded" his Camaro to the 98+ style, and I don't think he had to buy the new radiator support, not sure. His username is meenz28
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The only problem is u have the lt1 motor, y dont u just get a 98 LS1
Who said anything about keeping my LT1?
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Originally Posted by SLOZ
The listing said new, but I am skeptic of it being so cheap.
so did this one
They consider spraying it with primer new...
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Originally Posted by SLOZ
Who said anything about keeping my LT1?
Thats the spirit!
lol I might be getting a 447 stroker ls2, pm me if you want my ls1, i might be getting rid of it, im not sure
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how much we talking?
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How much should the swap cost for the new front end?
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