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Old May 3, 2006 | 10:13 PM
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Is it possible to change the front of a 1997 trans am to look like the 1998 front? Also how much would it cost? Thanks looking to buy a 1997 for 5 grand
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Old May 3, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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I say save a couple of grand and find a 98, that way you'll get the LS1 along with the better looking front end and a lot of minor things.

if you're interested in doing the conversion though, there's quite a few threads on it - search!
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Old May 3, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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i did it and it came out great make us appreciate it more. i wrote a tread in here with all the parts and brackets u need, look for parts in ebay. follow the link theres pix b4 and after
https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/443890-93-97-98-02-trans-am-conversion-thread-everyone-whos-done-please-add.html
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2131767
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Old May 3, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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http://web.camaross.com/forums/showthread.php?t=425550

If you want to do it go for it. 98+ owners are not going to want you to but it's your car. I thought about doing it then didnt. Now I'm thinking about it again for one reason and one reason only I HATE THE LT1 HEADLIGHTS.
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Old May 4, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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around how much would this conversion cost and after the conversion would a ram air hood fit?
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Old May 4, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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of course i spend around $500.00 in ebay but i made all my money back with 3 times the interest and pay $600.00 for the paint job.
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