Quote Originally Posted by PitchBlackC3 View Post
95-98 used the exact same stereos factory and CD was optional in all those years.
Safer? the airbag isn't going to work just because you swap the dash.

Also if you think there are no performance parts available for the TBI 454, wait till you start trying to find some for the Vortec 454 or the 8.1.
all i can find are parts for the vortec 454... nothing for the old TBIs