I'm finally getting started on my 4th gen dash. I just bought a complete 4th gen dash out of a 99 Camaro, minus the gauge cluster. Question is, for people that have done this, what which gauge cluster should I be looking for to make the easiest possible swap into a 91 z28? I'm guessing a 93-97 formula/TA one, right? Because those years in Camaro's were different and later years had the LS1. Also, am I gonna need that dakota converer thing?

Also, is the wire chart here
the same for the other gauge clusters (preferably the one I will need) ?

 

Yes, 93-96 Trans Am or Formula cluster is what you want.
97+ has the digital odometer and possibly some other electrical changes as well, so I'd recommend the earlier style.

I've got a 97 Camaro cluster, but I don't think I'll be able to get it working correctly since it functioned strange when I tested it in my brothers 96 Trans Am.

The Camaro one is much nicer than the T/A one too.

 

Alright, 93-96 'bird. That should be easy enough.

Another question. I've read a bunch about the gap that a 4th gen dash leaves between the A pillars. Anyone know if the fourth gen ones will fit on there? Like I said, I've read a lot about this, but I've only seen Fatal do something about it.

 

I haven't really finished my swap and haven't noticed any gaps between the dash and a piller, but I do have a gap between the dash and the side of the car, it's about 1 inch or so.





I am pretty sure 4th gen a-pillars won't work since they are shaped very different. I'll test fit one to see how close or off it is.

 

Alright, thanks. I'm pretty sure they won't work just becase the angle of the windshield is so much different. But if you say there's no really a noticable gap, then maybe it won't need any work...