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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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We put a 1998 ls1 a4 in an originally equipped 3800 a4 1998 Camaro.

The hard part swap went flawless, looks factory of course. Anyhow, the engine does not have any fire. i cannot figure out why. I have not had a chance to look at the connectors on the strut tower. I am thinking that is where the problem lies.

All we swapped:

front suspension
engine trans
rear end
engine harness and pcm
fuel pump assembly and fuel lines

I think it is in the exterior harness. If anyone can verify this I would appreciate it.

I have done multiple swaps on 00-02 cars, just never on a 98 model. I do not have any manuals for the 98 cars either so that is no help. I have a ton of exterior harnesses from ls1 cars that I can use or pull wires from.

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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 01:20 AM
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THere are numberous wires that are different in the interior harness and the one on the strut tower between the v6 an v8 cars. Your gonna need a pinout for them or Helm manual for a 98 F body.

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definately not as easy as a 99-02...
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anyone else?
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PCM? any check engine lights
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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The pcm came from a car that I drove. It is a t56 pcm, but I would think it should atleast start the car...

Checked for spark - yes
Fuel Pump - yes
Injector Signal - Noid light flashes 2 to 3 times then stops. This is after initial crank.

The car still will not start....
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