LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 03:50 AM
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Anyone swap one in their Lt1 before? Is there anything i need to know before i attempt this?
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 04:49 AM
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Search for threads in the Appearance section. You really are trying to make you're car into an LS1 aren't you?
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 05:21 AM
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I have 3 electronic switches and i want to pick up the 98+ console switch plate that dragonz28 sells trying to clean up the interior some.

Oh and I did search did not find what i was looking for.
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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I haven't done this swap but one day I hope to. Here's a link:
http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/fbody/console.htm
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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isn't the 97 console the same or similar to the 98+? I know some have done that. Also, are you talking the whole dash or just the center (armrest) piece?
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by hyperzone
isn't the 97 console the same or similar to the 98+? I know some have done that. Also, are you talking the whole dash or just the center (armrest) piece?
Yes it is, same thing as 98
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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I have done that swap, pretty simple. The cig lighter wont work though, you need to change the pigtail out or some thing to that effect. I really haven't gotten around to it. Also leave the hard plastic nipple on the bottom of the console. I cut mine off and I wasn't able to take the keys out the ignition because the console was laying on some cables that allow the key to be released when the car is in park.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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motha f-ing craigslist!!! just picked up a full console with shift boot for 80 bucks, going to be doing the swap as soon as i get a switch plate
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only crappy part is i just ordered a redline shift boot and e-brake boot, so now i will have to get rid of them, might keep the e-boot though and get another shift boot.
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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i have a 2000 console in my car. I just put it in because the ******* lids break in the LT style and i didnt want to mess around with that nonsense anymore.

The install will take 30min.
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will the 98+ gauge cluster and other swtches/controls just bolt/plug right in to a 93-97?
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Old Dec 13, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by hyperzone
will the 98+ gauge cluster and other swtches/controls just bolt/plug right in to a 93-97?
the gauge cluster i think will, but you will need to go to a dealership with your old cluster so they can calibrate the digital miles. As far as other switches, the 93-96 didnt have TCS puttons where the 97+ do
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