Possible to convert 4.3 to current dashboard?
Discussion
petop said:
Whilst the fitment may be possible i think you would get instances of the heater fan speed, hazard light flashing and clock would run a lot slower. The only way to get around this is to swap the engine out as well with the 4.7 one.
Brilliant! 
Hang on,.. I drive a 4.3... you ba$%ard!!! 
While I like the new dash, I also think there's an elegance to the 'older' version and am surprised that this would be something to consider - unless you have done everything else? Funnily enough I am having one of the switch packs changed (Nav buttons) and they are ££hundreds each. Hope the piggy bank is very full!
The 4.7 dashboard was originally a DBS fitment.
By model year 2009, it had 'trickled down' to be a standardised fit on the other models.
So, if you want to have the really latest kit, why not fit the current Vanquish centre console. That is probably quite a challenge, but you would have a unique interior (perhaps not when the Vantage GT3 arrives).
ISTR that the biggest hassle is getting the security transponder in the new key/ECU working with the 4.3 ECU/engine.
I also seem to remember seeing a thread on either 6speed or AMOC where someone has tried this in the past. I tried searching for the thread recently but couldn't find it.
I also seem to remember seeing a thread on either 6speed or AMOC where someone has tried this in the past. I tried searching for the thread recently but couldn't find it.
Jon39 said:
The 4.7 dashboard was originally a DBS fitment.
By model year 2009, it had 'trickled down' to be a standardised fit on the other models.
So, if you want to have the really latest kit, why not fit the current Vanquish centre console. That is probably quite a challenge, but you would have a unique interior (perhaps not when the Vantage GT3 arrives).
I just had a look and the cheapest cars with later dash are about £45K compared with the earliest highest mile cars for £30K ishBy model year 2009, it had 'trickled down' to be a standardised fit on the other models.
So, if you want to have the really latest kit, why not fit the current Vanquish centre console. That is probably quite a challenge, but you would have a unique interior (perhaps not when the Vantage GT3 arrives).
I dont think theres much wrong with the early dash. You can still fit metal knobs, glass etc if you want to bling it up a bit
BravoV8V said:
ISTR that the biggest hassle is getting the security transponder in the new key/ECU working with the 4.3 ECU/engine.
I also seem to remember seeing a thread on either 6speed or AMOC where someone has tried this in the past. I tried searching for the thread recently but couldn't find it.
you are correct.I also seem to remember seeing a thread on either 6speed or AMOC where someone has tried this in the past. I tried searching for the thread recently but couldn't find it.
if after conversion to later level console, all centre console features work 100%, and key start and steering lock functions then mastery of system integration beyond factory diagnostic tool capability must have been employed.
BravoV8V said:
ISTR that the biggest hassle is getting the security transponder in the new key/ECU working with the 4.3 ECU/engine.
I also seem to remember seeing a thread on either 6speed or AMOC where someone has tried this in the past. I tried searching for the thread recently but couldn't find it.
I also seem to remember seeing a thread on either 6speed or AMOC where someone has tried this in the past. I tried searching for the thread recently but couldn't find it.
I only know of one company that has cracked this
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