Lsx swap question, should be easy
01-31-2016 | 10:40 AM
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Lsx swap question, should be easy
I have a line on an LS car that I would be able to get that is complete. Do I need to use the 4th gen steering column with the LSX swap since it is eletrically compatible with the pcm?
02-01-2016 | 04:40 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: LS1/LQ4
Transmission: 4L60E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
You could do it that way, but you don't "need" to. The VATS can easily be tuned out of the PCM.
I'm not sure exactly what would be involved getting a 4th gen steering column in a 3rd gen. I do know the 4th gen is rack & pinion.
I'm not sure exactly what would be involved getting a 4th gen steering column in a 3rd gen. I do know the 4th gen is rack & pinion.
02-03-2016 | 05:27 PM
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Car: 91 Trans Am
Engine: LSA
Transmission: T56 AWD
Axle/Gears: 8.8 4.10
Re: Lsx swap question, should be easy
The 4th gen column is basically the same as a 3rd gen. The wiper module inside is not compatible with 3rd gen wipers, but it can be swapped with an older unit. The shaft mount is different. 3rd gen use a through bolt where 4th gens use a clamp collar. You'll need to drill a hole to reuse the 3rd gen shaft, or upgrade to an astro shaft (recommended)
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