what alternative ignition cylinders for 91 camaro
04-05-2011, 08:49 PM
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Car: 1989 Formula Firebird
Engine: Swapped 350 TPI speed density
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 (soon to be 3.42)
what alternative ignition cylinders for 91 camaro
My 1991 RS has a worn ignition cylinder. In addition to that, the VATS module was bad and, long story short, we've bypassed the VATS at the ECM. Car runs great, however, we only have 1 ignition key and the cylinder tends to be fussy when turning it or removing the key.
Since I don't need the VATS anymore, is there another lock cylinder that will work with the 1991? I checked at Autozone and compared the 1991 to the 1989 and there is a very noticeable difference in length (1991 is longer by about 1/2")
Has anybody tried swapping out the VATS cylinder with another GM non-VATS cylinder with any luck?
Since I don't need the VATS anymore, is there another lock cylinder that will work with the 1991? I checked at Autozone and compared the 1991 to the 1989 and there is a very noticeable difference in length (1991 is longer by about 1/2")
Has anybody tried swapping out the VATS cylinder with another GM non-VATS cylinder with any luck?
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04-10-2011, 05:18 AM
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Re: what alternative ignition cylinders for 19 camaro
there is the older style in my 91 bird. like that when i got it though.
04-10-2011, 07:39 AM
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04-10-2011, 07:55 AM
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Re: what alternative ignition cylinders for 19 camaro
yes, originally vats they started vats in 89 in thirdgens.and yes it has a plain old key.
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