Dash Swap
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I made this post a couple of weeks ago but when the site crashed my post dissappeared. I am wondering if I can swap my 83 dash for a 84 or 85 dash without modification or if if I have to mod something what do I need to mod?...Any info will help a lot.......Thanks
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that's very difficult. The dash of a car is the most complex fitting of hoses, electrics, wiring harnesses, and sharp metal lurking inside plastics in your whole car.
If you're up for it, I'm sure it can be done though there will be some components (like dash subframes) designed to fit 84-85s specifically
If you're up for it, I'm sure it can be done though there will be some components (like dash subframes) designed to fit 84-85s specifically
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it has been done the other way. an 84-85 dash in a series 1-2 chassie... i think it was direct freak that did it (but i donot remember, as usual)... but not your run of the mill swap...
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ive seen a few of them, i think you need everything, the dash (it comes out complete), you need all of the ducting, and maybe more.
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the 84-85 dash comes out as one whole assembly its not like the earlier ones
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Originally posted by 85RX7GS
The ducts are a must.
The ducts are a must.
http://www.dataphone.se/~berglund/wankel/
I'm pretty sure I'm going to use my 82 dash in my Project 82, because I want defroster ducts. I'll keep the 85 car complete for now.
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yes all the mountings are the same
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Originally posted by j9fd3s
yes all the mountings are the same
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yes all the mountings are the same
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Well It did fit.. (not the ducts but the dahs) You'll have to cut a few of the old mountings but I got my in place..
The only thing I see as a problem is that I changed the whole intrerior AND electrical system.. Did not keep a thing from the old 81 parts...
Just connecting the 84-85 dash to the pre 84 elctricals .. hmm.. not worth a try!
I think I have some images of fitting the dash somewhere..
// magnus
The only thing I see as a problem is that I changed the whole intrerior AND electrical system.. Did not keep a thing from the old 81 parts...
Just connecting the 84-85 dash to the pre 84 elctricals .. hmm.. not worth a try!
I think I have some images of fitting the dash somewhere..
// magnus
Originally posted by JEC-31
According to Magnus, the ducts won't fit.
http://www.dataphone.se/~berglund/wankel/
I'm pretty sure I'm going to use my 82 dash in my Project 82, because I want defroster ducts. I'll keep the 85 car complete for now.
According to Magnus, the ducts won't fit.
http://www.dataphone.se/~berglund/wankel/
I'm pretty sure I'm going to use my 82 dash in my Project 82, because I want defroster ducts. I'll keep the 85 car complete for now.
Last edited by Magnus Berglund; 12-21-02 at 03:08 PM.
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Thanks!
I rellay dont like the color either..
But I just bought a house so it will have to stay withe a little longer...
I'm thinking of painting it blue later.. when I have the money..
// magnus
I rellay dont like the color either..
But I just bought a house so it will have to stay withe a little longer...
I'm thinking of painting it blue later.. when I have the money..
// magnus
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