G8 dash in PPV

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G8 dash in PPV

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Has anyone installed a Pontiac G8 Dash in their PPV? Can it be done?
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Re: G8 dash in PPV

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Although I have not done a pre-2014 dash, technically yes just like a 2014+ Chevy SS dash fits 2014+ PPVs. Like generation platforms should be interchangeable.
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Re: G8 dash in PPV

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The 11-13 ppv dash and g8 dash share all parts except the center stack and the dash trims (and the g8 had vent covers in the foot well)

Theres a thread on the g8board where people have switched to the ppv center stack to have the later Holden iq, so you may not be slow to put it in without losing the iq
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Re: G8 dash in PPV

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Thanks Guys! That answers my question. If I install a center stack from a G8 then I basically have a G8 Dash? I met the owner of G8 Designs last evening and chatted with him on FB Messenger for about an hour. He makes a kit for $650 that includes everything to install a double din aftermarket stereo in your G8 and even gives you a small lcd screen to control you heat/ac system. Check it out on Youtube.
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Re: G8 dash in PPV

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I already have my g8 speedometer and was wondering the same thing. Is the center stack where the radio is located?
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Re: G8 dash in PPV

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yeah by center stack i mean the part from the windshield down to the interface with the center console. the G8 has a sharp corner like the 9c1 piece, whereas the 9c3 and other series 2 consoles have a curve where the console and dash meet
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Re: G8 dash in PPV

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Rjimpala wrote:I already have my g8 speedometer and was wondering the same thing. Is the center stack where the radio is located?
Don't put a G8 Speedometer in there. #1 it'll set an odometer tamper flag #2 you'll lose features
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Re: G8 dash in PPV

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Chris, what kind of features are lost? Trap speed?

I must admit I've been eyeing one of those red ss v8 gauge clusters
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Re: G8 dash in PPV

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Thanks Chris! Can it be programmed? (I have a 2011 caprice) I saw someone do a direct swap but it was with a 14 plus and a SS.
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Re: G8 dash in PPV

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Rjimpala wrote:Thanks Chris! Can it be programmed? (I have a 2011 caprice) I saw someone do a direct swap but it was with a 14 plus and a SS.
Yes we did that one (and one other one lol), the G8 clusters are not compatible with the ever so slightly upgraded bus frames of the 11+ cars. Keep in mind the G8's died in 2009, things move around in 2+ years of production. If you REALLY want the G8 look there is I guess an option swap the faces and we can redo the lighting if you REALLY want red or simply do the face.
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