Interior questions

Discussion in 'Interior City' started by Mr.Anderson, Aug 14, 2020.

  1. Mr.Anderson

    Mr.Anderson Member

    Hi All,

    I have some weird questions.

    I'm swapping the LS4 from a 2008 Buick LaCrosse Super into my '70 Skylark. My mechanic says I have to go with digital gauges to go with the computer system associated with the 2008 engine. So my first question is do I have to swap out the gauges with digital ones or can I keep the original set.

    The second question I have is, if I have to go with the digital gauges, I like the look of the 1969 gauges that are offered, Does a 1969 Dash bezel fit in the 1970 Dash Bezel slot?

    I'm also dropping in the seats from a 2018 Buick Regal GS, and hopefully will be able to get their electronics in and working. Any advice for seat swaps from GMA buckets to new seats?

    Lastly, should I expect any weird complications with the incorporation of the computer systems?

    thanks in advance for your help!
     
  2. Max Damage

    Max Damage I'm working on it!

    I believe you could still use the old plumbing T trick and relocate the newer sender for Temp/oil press etc into that, with an old school sender on the other side? Then the computer can be happy and you can have your old gauges?

    I am speculating as I have no actual first hand knowledge of the engine in question.

    Also, I seriously doubt that the cluster from one year fits another. They just seemed to change it every year.
     
  3. Mr.Anderson

    Mr.Anderson Member

    Thanks for the info! I appreciate your help
     
  4. Troys69GS

    Troys69GS Well-Known Member

    69 and 70 instrument clusters will swap with full components. You can have a digital component installed in either the 70 or sweep of the 69 by people who have done it.

    The seats, anything can be done with a welder. I'm putting in 2000 something MKVIII 6 way lumbar seats in my 69. Ill install heat elements later from 2005 minivan.... Also installed the 2011 buick 18s on my 69 with minor wheel mods.

    You can do it!
     
  5. nekkidhillbilly

    nekkidhillbilly jeffreyrigged youtube channel owner

    speedometer and tach are about the only ones that you cant run mech gauges.
     

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