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Old 05-17-2012, 03:51 PM
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My 67 Camaro doesn't have any wiring once so ever. I was considering the classic update kit from Autowire. I am also considering an LS wiring kit from PSI for my setup. Am I duplicating anything by doing this or would you go ahead and do both? They sell partial and universal kits for the car as well. Just didn't want to cut half of a new harness off if I didn't have to.

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The LSx engine harness are pretty much stand alone and only needs to intergrade a few wires into the body harness.

But as long a your starting from scratch, your open to a completed update body harness like the one your most likely looking at from Autowire or any of the other vendors that market replacement body harness (make sure the Fuse box is using update fuse and relays). And then just intergrade a few wire from the LSx harness as needed.

just my 2 cents.

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I just did the Classic Update on my 66 Chevelle. I would definitely go that route. All of the wiring is laid out nice with extra length so you can route it how you want. They also give you several extra fused circuits that can be used for various things under the hood. I am about to swap an LQ4 into mine. It looks like between the additional ECM circuits they provide, and the factory ignition power wire you should have plenty of power options under the hood. The thing I like best about the setup is that you only have to run the wires you plan on using. You can add or remove wires from the firewall connection to the fuse box so all you have under the hood is the wiring you are using.
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I would let potential wiring vendors, both for LS harness and car wiring, know what you are planning to do. They may be able to offer suggestions that will save you time and make the interface easier.

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Thanks guys. I'll let you know what they say as well.

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Nice thing about our harness is that it will integrate very easily with any aftermarket chassis harness as you only need to integrate the switched power wire. We supply everything for the engine and transmission.

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I got the kit from autowire then for the standalone I used cheveythunder(SP?) nice kit for standalone. Came with the fuse block, fan harness and ECU. The wires where not in pretty looms but I can handle that when I lay it out. Only 2 more years of body work and I can assemble the car LOL
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Thanks guys. Jon, I'll be talking to you soon. I've decided to get the car running before I finish the body work. Helps keep my short attention span on point!

Here's my build to date. I probably should start one here, but I'll wait until I get more into the harness and engine.

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Looking REALLY good Shannon. Let me know if you need anything on our end.

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X2 on several of the previous, get a good harness for the car and your standalone for engine combination you will be most happy and have the best of both worlds. Some advice... Good is not cheap and Cheap is not good, I fix horror stories in my shop, so will not name names as to not **** off people, but truth is the truth ,no matter how brutal...



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