Mid 90s truck swaps
#1
Mid 90s truck swaps
I have a 95 suburban that I am considering swapping an LSx into, when the time comes. The mechanical part does not scare me, but the wiring does. I have been reading all kinds of swap threads on here, paying close attention to the wiring posts. I have seen some references to "piggy backing" computers. Could someone give me a high level explanation of how to do that, and if it would be necessary in this conversion scenario?
I am also curious how many people have done this conversion, and what type of road blocks were encountered? And, has anyone sucessfully transplanted the dash from a newer 2000s truck to an older 90s truck? I have seen some of the camaro guys do this, and it is an intriguing thought, since the dash in my 'burb is cracked and looking like hell and about to start bouncing again. ("fixed" it once)
Anyway, thanks for the info guys.
I am also curious how many people have done this conversion, and what type of road blocks were encountered? And, has anyone sucessfully transplanted the dash from a newer 2000s truck to an older 90s truck? I have seen some of the camaro guys do this, and it is an intriguing thought, since the dash in my 'burb is cracked and looking like hell and about to start bouncing again. ("fixed" it once)
Anyway, thanks for the info guys.
#2
I have a 95 suburban that I am considering swapping an LSx into, when the time comes. The mechanical part does not scare me, but the wiring does. I have been reading all kinds of swap threads on here, paying close attention to the wiring posts. I have seen some references to "piggy backing" computers. Could someone give me a high level explanation of how to do that, and if it would be necessary in this conversion scenario?
I am also curious how many people have done this conversion, and what type of road blocks were encountered? And, has anyone sucessfully transplanted the dash from a newer 2000s truck to an older 90s truck? I have seen some of the camaro guys do this, and it is an intriguing thought, since the dash in my 'burb is cracked and looking like hell and about to start bouncing again. ("fixed" it once)
Anyway, thanks for the info guys.
I am also curious how many people have done this conversion, and what type of road blocks were encountered? And, has anyone sucessfully transplanted the dash from a newer 2000s truck to an older 90s truck? I have seen some of the camaro guys do this, and it is an intriguing thought, since the dash in my 'burb is cracked and looking like hell and about to start bouncing again. ("fixed" it once)
Anyway, thanks for the info guys.
http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/lsx-t...ders-pics.html
also as far as the dash ive read a few build threads where this has been done on ls1truck. good luck!
#5
Well, I might try to do it myself to save some money. Is it very difficult, or does it just look intimidating? Were you able to keep your stock guage cluster working?
#6
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I swapped a 5.3 into my wife's 98 RCSB a couple years ago. The wiring seems pretty scary, but when you're done you'll look back and realize it wasn't so bad after all. All of my biggest fears were unwarranted and it went very smoothly. I run both computers, but looking back I'm probably going to build her a new engine in the next year and while I'm in there I want to eliminate the 98s original computer.
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#8
awesome. ill try to keep it as updated as i can. im doing all the work myself. but s far as the harness its pretty simple. ill probably be using both computers in my truck. i think the ls pcm should fit right under the stock one