Need help w/ cluster swap
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Car: 83 Trans Am / 96 Jeep XJ
Engine: 355 / 4.0 I6
Transmission: TH350 / Auto
Axle/Gears: 3.23 10-bolt / 4wd
Need help w/ cluster swap
Hi, I am new to this, and have a question, I am wondering whether or not its possible to swap a digital gauge cluster from a berlinetta to another camaro, what would i need to buy / do?
Any help is well appreciated, Thanks alot!
Any help is well appreciated, Thanks alot!
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Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
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Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: Need help w/ cluster swap
You might check with John in RI. He seems to be the Berly guy on site.
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Car: 1984 Camaro Berlinetta
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Re: Need help w/ cluster swap
Buy a donor car that has the same basic engine as in your car. If your car is a Berlinetta & has a carb engine, find an 82-87 Carb Z28 or Coupe. If it's a MPFI V6 than get an 85-89 V6 Coupe or RS for a donor car. It's also a good idea to try and get one from a car with the same tranny too, but that can be spliced if you had to.
You can't just swap the cluster - it's not that simple. It's a true conversion in that everything has to get swapped to/from a "regular" Camaro in order to make it a success. By having a donor car for parts you will have everything you need for the job and will greatly reduce the amount of wire splicing the projects would require.
You can't just swap the cluster - it's not that simple. It's a true conversion in that everything has to get swapped to/from a "regular" Camaro in order to make it a success. By having a donor car for parts you will have everything you need for the job and will greatly reduce the amount of wire splicing the projects would require.
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Car: 83 Trans Am / 96 Jeep XJ
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Axle/Gears: 3.23 10-bolt / 4wd
Re: Need help w/ cluster swap
Thanks alot for the help, good to fnally have a camaro / firebiird resource to go to. They are basically the only cars i'll ever drive, and appreciate the know-how.
Thanks again
Thanks again
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