98+ cluster on 96
12-01-2009, 11:13 PM
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98+ cluster on 96 I have decided to swap a V8 into my 96 3.8 in late spring 2010. I was originally going to do an LT1 swap but after further investigation an LS1 swap would not be to much more work. Will the 98+ instrument cluster work on a pregen? The LS1 mileage would be digital and the old cluster wasnt. I just want to know what it would take to get that working once the LS1 is in.
12-01-2009, 11:28 PM
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It's not plug and play. it can be done with some work depending on what you swap engine harness/PCM is. if it's a '98 engine harness/pcm, it can be made to work easier than if it's a '99-02.
However, I ran my stock LT1 cluster in my Camaro when I did my swap and the only thing was that the RPM's showed 1/2 ('cos the ls1 uses a signal similar to a 4cyl engine) and the fuel gage was off due to the '98 sending unit in the tank. Everything else was good to go without much fuss (maybe just swapping a couple wires on connectors/etc.) Def not plug and play, but if you have some knowledge in wiring and have the diagrams, it's pretty straight forward.
However, I ran my stock LT1 cluster in my Camaro when I did my swap and the only thing was that the RPM's showed 1/2 ('cos the ls1 uses a signal similar to a 4cyl engine) and the fuel gage was off due to the '98 sending unit in the tank. Everything else was good to go without much fuss (maybe just swapping a couple wires on connectors/etc.) Def not plug and play, but if you have some knowledge in wiring and have the diagrams, it's pretty straight forward.
12-02-2009, 12:49 AM
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wont matter because I have a 96. Splicing wires and what not isnt that big of a deal. I just wanted to know if it can be done. And if so possibly point me in the direction to get more info.
