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Old 02-01-2015, 09:59 PM
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I will start this off by saying that I am learning all this on my own and have never been taught anything so my questions may be extremely dumb...but I want to learn anyway.

I have a 1967 Camaro. I have an LS1 out of a 1997 Vette (auto) that I am currently rebuilding. (again teaching myself as I go) and a T56 out of a 1998 Ws6. I got the entire harness and ECM off of the Vette.

Question 1: Before I go any farther with this, is there any reason these will not be compatible? Will I need anything extra? I assume a bell housing will fit without an problems? (I do not have it yet)

Question 2: I have read tons of threads on here and literally researched this for a year as I collected my parts... but I cannot find a straight forward answer on the wiring harness. What exactly will I need to have modified? Auto to Manual? AC? Etc?

These are just the tip of the iceberg but I figured it was time I asked directly for some answers.

Thanks for any help.
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Your motor and trans combo should work perfectly together as long as you get the correct flywheel/bellhousing combo.


Yes you will need to have the harness modified from auto to manual with a much shorter length since the trans will be at the engine rather then at the differential.

Personally I would look into a new harness and ECM. The 1997 ECM is different from the 411 ECMs that most are using in their swaps and might not be as easily reflashed.
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Hey Sporty,

Our LS1 swap harness is an option for you that would take out the confusion. It's a standalone harness that doesn't require anything extra. You'll merge it into your chassis harness via your ignition coil 12v key on/running wire. We also have a chassis harness that would support that Camaro as well.

Let me know if I can help answer any questions.

http://www.painlessperformance.com/webcat/60508
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dlove,

The link took me to a 98+ listing. Would that work or would I have to have the 97 Vette harness that requires all the extra components (TAC, Pedal sensor, etc)? Also, do I have to have new ECM with any of the harnesses or just the 97 Vette one? Thanks!

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Originally Posted by SportyTwoForty
dlove,

The link took me to a 98+ listing. Would that work or would I have to have the 97 Vette harness that requires all the extra components (TAC, Pedal sensor, etc)? Also, do I have to have new ECM with any of the harnesses or just the 97 Vette one? Thanks!
Sorry about that! Here is the one you would be after:

http://www.painlessperformance.com/webcat/60522

You will need all the mating parts. (The manual has a break down of everything). We recommend the 0411 computer.
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