billsnogo

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I know the f-body wiring harness are popular to mod for retro-fits, but is there a reason why someone should steer clear of a 2002 corvette wiring harness?

I can get one for a decent price (without computer) and would like to ATTEMPT to make it a stand alone, but don't know enough about them to know if I should pass on it.

So, is there a reason why a vette harness is not a good canidate? It would be for a 99-02 5.3 with ls1 intake.

PS
are the tranny wiring harness usually seperate? I am looking to go auto.

thanks

rubrhammer

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On the truck/SuV harnesses the tranny wiring is integral with the engine sensor wiring. I believe it is the same wy on the Vette. My buddy is doing a C5 69 Camaro and If I remember correctly the tranny wiring was included in that harness also. On the vette it is much longer though as the tranny is in the rear.
Bob

billsnogo

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That's good news. Next question, is it a big deal to convert from manual to auto tranny wiring?

billsnogo

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So no one has been able to alter a t56 harness to an auto?

the_merv

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It's about 8 extra wires..have fun..

From my understanding too the Vette Harness has to be cut out, it's all one piece..not like the F-body where you can un-connect it and know what you are looking at.

TomM

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Bill, it's easier to go from auto to manual. Fewer wires you actually need to get it running on the manual. That's the short version, I could write about 1/2 a page on it, but you get the idea......don't recall anyone actually doing it.....have you checked the junk yards for harnesses in your area?

T,

billsnogo

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Thanks guys, I guess I will pass. There are truck harness available at a local junk yard for $100, then $40 for the fuse block, but then I would need to get the correct pigtails for the ls1 injectors, which seem to be $10 a piece

Just wanted to get some feedback before I spent money on something that would not help me reach my goal.

thanks again guys

Pocket

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Find a new junkyard, those prices are ridiculous

billsnogo

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I used carpart.com, and that is the cheapest I could find

That is why I have been searching this forum, but seems like too many people want the same, if not more plus shipping

I got time I guess......

LS1MCSS

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If you think $100 for a harness is ridiculous, then you haven't tried to buy an uncut f-body harness lately.

LS1MCSS

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That's a lot cheaper than 500-750 for an aftermarket harness.

billsnogo

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True...... assuming I can wire it correctly

edit: found a set of 8 ls1 pigtails at summit! for $24. That is more like it

I am eyeballing a 2002 5.3 w/62,000 miles on it for $290, might go pick it up and see if they have any harness too.

thanks again guys

Pocket

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I find them often under $100, but I dont specifically look for uncut harnesses. I rework them to suit my needs anyways, so a handful of wires to repair is nothing new

The comment was directed at the $40 fuse block and $10 per injector pigtail

LS1MCSS

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40 is a little too high for a fuse block. You can find them on ebay all the time for 25. Most of the connector vendors get from 9 to 11 bucks for the injector conectors.

Pocket

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New, not pull it yourself from a junkyard