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Old May 8, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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how hard is it to put the 98+ front end on a 95 camaro? what all parts do i need?
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Old May 8, 2008 | 04:11 PM
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Fenders, Hood, Bumper Cover, Headlights, Marker Lights..

Why do you want to chage it?
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im not sure i want to, im just playing with the idea.
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I second the mervs question. The LT1 front is tough period. Spend that money on mods and youll have a sweet ride. Just my opinion though and its your car so do what you wanna do. Welcome and happy modding.
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i would never do that. i love the lt1 front end compared to the catfish. but hey its your money. id put that money elsewhere personally
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Posin lol
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Old May 8, 2008 | 06:37 PM
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im just testing waters, its already built and procharged soooo...im not really worried about that lol.
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Leave it alone and let people think it's a "slow LT1.."

I hear that from people, then I toy with the ones that say that to mine. Once their car gets brutally pwned, they change their thought..lol
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If you want to do it, do it bro! I think both styles look great, but you can really customize the front of an ls1 front bumper way more! The lights, the grills, everything!
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yeah, thats why i like the front end, they have limitless possibilities
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Hey do what you like, people just have different opinions! I'm doing the conversion right now,you can find a write up on it if you do a search. You will need fenders/hood/bumper cover/energy absorber/impact bar,center support,fender/bumper brackets,headlights/headlight brackets,fog lights if you want them,the markers will fit from the 95. If you find the write up some of those things aren't mentioned! Good luck
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I'm another one that doesn't like the LS1 front end....Can always do the Dash swap, I did cause I didn't like the pre 97 LT1 dash too much...
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thanks for the input guys! so all together im looking at like 1500 for all the parts?
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I remember someone writing up this swap - included all parts needed and how to do it, even had pictures. Can't seem to find the thread, though.
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