Dash Swap

[PWND3r]

Is there a write up on an LS1 dash swap to an LT1? I've searched and came up with nothing. Thanks guys!

[MunsterZ28]

doesnt the 97 already have the same dash set up as the ls1s style? i thought the dashes were the same 97-02? but ya brian did it ill try and dig it up

[Darren]

no 98-02 is the newer dash, and yeah Brian did his dash swap I beilieve he documented it pretty well too as I have looked through it before, Ill look for it too!

[sman]

Wrong, 97s got the interior updated to the new style, INCLUDING the dash. 1998 brought the ls1 and the exterior revamp.

[PWND3r]

97-02' did have the LS1 dash. This is for a 94'

[MunsterZ28]

found it and yes its 97+ and the dashes are the same but heres your write up joe

http://www.mifbody.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=12954

[PWND3r]

Thanks Fred. I'll have to look through it all when I get home. I wonder if it's worth it all.

[JoeliusZ28]

all depends what you want

IMO the 97+ is much more functional and is definitely made with a better quality material, however i personally prefer the fighter jet look of the LT1 dash - but its gotta be in good condition. Lots of LT1 dashes are faded and look like hell already due to the cheap plastic. LT1 style also has a GREAT cubbie to mount gauges in.

[meissen]

Yeah, mine wasn't really a write-up as much as a picture documentary- not really that great for reference.

The cardomain I linked you to has a good writeup for the dash harness conversion.

Otherwise, it's pretty straight forward - remove everything from the 93-96 and install the 97+. Also - make sure you buy a 1997 gauge cluster specifically. 98+ won't work, it HAS to be a 97 because that's still an LT1 gauge cluster.