2nd gen minivan dashboard in 1st gen?
Hey guys, I really love the look of the 94-95 minivan dashboards. I would love to swap one into my 1990 minivan. I want to convert to the 92-95 electronics as well. I have a spare 92 TI SBEC-II ECU. The reason for wanting to go with the 92+ wiring and electronics, is because I'd also want to have the digital cluster in there, which requires having a BCM and a premium one no less. I already have the minivan digital cluster, as well as a bunch of two and six button travelers I'd love to graft in, plus I want the fancy traveler overhead console.
What I am not certain of, is whether the physical mounting points between the two dashes are the same. Once I unbolt the old dash, does the 94-95 dash bolt right in? I know the old dash is comprised of a few large parts: top section, bottom section, metal structural skeleton. If I remove all the components from a junkyard minivan, will they bolt in?
A few things that I'm aware of and could use clarifying:
1. 91+ steering column needs 91+ rack (or does it?)
2. No 92+ turbo engine bay harnesses. I would love to have the newer relay/fuse box. Is my best option to find a 92+ 2.5L minivan and convert it's harness to turbo? Add a few extra pins to the SBEC connector?
1984-1990 dashboard:
https://www.indexusedcars.com/img/ca...avan_1990.jpeg
1991-1993 dashboard:
https://i2.wp.com/www.curbsideclassi...Version-2.jpeg
1994-1995 dashboard:
http://consumerguide.com/wp-content/...3331990915.jpg
Thank you guys for any input you have to offer.
Re: 2nd gen minivan dashboard in 1st gen?
might be best to hit the junkyard with a hammer and prybar. break the dash off of a 94 and a 89 van. and take a look. there are some shots of the bare firewall on my old vans page.
www.mustangstuff.iwarp.com
the wiring will be a nightmare with the BCM involved.