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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 04:02 AM
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How hard is it to put in a 4th gen console?

Im not too fond of the 4th gen dash however my console is looking bad and I never really liked the square look, im thinking of hitting the bone yard and getting a 4th gen console, is it just a slap on project like seat? Thanks.
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Old Jun 21, 2003 | 10:58 AM
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Use da searchy, topic is brought up once every 3 days...........
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Old Jun 22, 2003 | 11:45 AM
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Do a search and you will find lots of niput. CustomX's dash looks awesome. I'd do it but I want to keep my HVAC.
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Old Jun 24, 2003 | 08:15 PM
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In a Bird it's easy as pie, bolt in and go--in a Maro a little more involved but still easy. Just make sure you get one from a stick--autos won't work.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 08:11 AM
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why won't the auto's work?

I'm thinking about swapping a complete 4th gen interior
with my 91's and yes i have auto so what did i miss?????
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 08:29 AM
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The auto console from a 4th gen has the shifter 3" off from a third gen. That is why you will need to use an manual console.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 08:59 AM
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WOW ok thanks for the info
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 03:02 PM
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Works for me any hoot, my car is a manual.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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OFF TO THE YARD I GO.:lala: :lala: :lala:
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 07:12 PM
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My question on this topic is, do you have to modify the radio pod or will everyting work together?.......
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 07:14 PM
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Radio pod will work as is--no mods to it are needed.
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Old Jun 25, 2003 | 11:17 PM
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does the console for a manual work if your car has an automatic?
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Old Jun 26, 2003 | 12:19 AM
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Originally posted by Maroon-IROC-Z
The auto console from a 4th gen has the shifter 3" off from a third gen. That is why you will need to use an manual console.
yes hotrod87camaro
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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Heres my question...is it possible to install a b&m megashifter with this console? I want a 4th gen consoul and a megashifter but I hear you cant use it with a 4th gen console.
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 12:47 PM
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I attempted to try an Auto plate in my Formula the other day and it was no go, even with moving the shifter back, it was just too tall.
I then tried a 4th gen shifter and that still didn't work, this was too high and too long.
It seems like the 4th gen shifter sits lower on the 4th gen trans tunnel, or the console unit sits higher.
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 11:49 PM
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What about the mega shifter. I have one, but I want to do a 4th gen swap. Cant I just use the leather shift boot to cover up the mega shifter and make it look nice like that?
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Old Jun 27, 2003 | 11:51 PM
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Originally posted by Zepher
I attempted to try an Auto plate in my Formula the other day and it was no go, even with moving the shifter back, it was just too tall.
I then tried a 4th gen shifter and that still didn't work, this was too high and too long.
It seems like the 4th gen shifter sits lower on the 4th gen trans tunnel, or the console unit sits higher.

you positive that it cant be done??

i was hoping to use the 4thgen shifter and console and just make new mounting holes
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 03:04 AM
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Originally posted by MrDude_1
you positive that it cant be done??

i was hoping to use the 4thgen shifter and console and just make new mounting holes
I am pretty sure. I can take some pictures on Sunday of the way it sits and all.
I'll see if I can get pictures of a 4th gen automatic car and compare the two tunnels and mounting spaces/brackets.
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