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

adding power windows and locks

Old Dec 29, 2010 | 02:57 AM
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bought a 95 z28 roller and found out it doesnt have power windows or power locks. anyon eknow how hard it will be to install these accesories or if its even possible?
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 02:59 AM
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dude, do u know every body want a roller window on these car, instead of power window ? u glad u have roller window, KEEP IT !!!
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 03:04 AM
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yeah i agree keep the roller, mine are starting to go out
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 07:27 AM
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hell, I'd trade my power stuff plus cash for manual windows
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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You should check to see if it's a 1LE car (factory leightweight car) Looks through the RPO codees in your glove box.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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You should check to see if it's a 1LE car (factory leightweight car) Looks through the RPO codees in your glove box.
agreed. 1LE cars are somewhat rare and hard to come by
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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I can't imagine how much of a pain in the *** converting would be.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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im not to worried about the whole weight saving deal. rather have the power windows and locks

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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by slow93z
im to worried about the whole weight saving deal. rather have the power windows and locks
They are pretty poorly designed, my window will freeze when its in the garage in cold weather and the power lock actuator had to be replaced in my car already.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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Do you realize how much wiring there is to the power windows/locks system? It would be a very expensive and lengthy undertaking.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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I would love to have manual windows and door locks. Screw this power crap.
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 11:05 PM
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Couldve he just rip the wiring , switches etc out of a v6 car in a junk yard and use it? Then buy new motors? You could rig it up to a separate relay and make it work without tapping into the stock harness.
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by IronOutlaw
Couldve he just rip the wiring , switches etc out of a v6 car in a junk yard and use it? Then buy new motors? You could rig it up to a separate relay and make it work without tapping into the stock harness.
thats what i was thinkin, just find a power and ground source for it and i thought it would work...
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 01:18 PM
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i would kill to have non power
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by slow93z
thats what i was thinkin, just find a power and ground source for it and i thought it would work...
Sounds easy doesn't it?

You've also got to consider the internal door components, wiring, the ARMREST, switches, new door panel, running the wiring...and then some, and then some.

But by all means if you want to do it, please document it with pictures. I'd love to see it.
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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oh no, i know it wont be easy its just we put power windows in my buddys
71 c10 and it was fairly easy but i know the new the cars the harder it gets
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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PLEASE, keep your manual windows. I'd trade you plus cash and do the whole swap for you. I'd much rather have non-power in a Camaro. If it's in my Caddy give me powa.
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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what about swapping from power to manual? is there a kit availiable? im sick of the crappy window motors.
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Op, you are better off getting the power doors off of another car and wiring it up...
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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Stocker94z
PLEASE, keep your manual windows. I'd trade you plus cash and do the whole swap for you. I'd much rather have non-power in a Camaro. If it's in my Caddy give me powa.
willing to do the trade if your serious
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