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I thought someone posted a Step-by-Step article on converting a truck harness for stand alone operation. They tore it down and re-assembled and re-routed the harness for better fit and looks. I plan on running a 2004 5.3 with a 200-4R trans and want to convert from DBW to DBC. I got a line on a 2003 LQ9 DBC harness and PCM, but need to know if it will work or not and any mods required to convert from DBW to DBC
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I'm looking into doing a 5.3 swap into my 78 280Z I just picked up. I'm thinking an L33 with a T-56 trans, LS1 intake, rails, injectors, then an f-body oil pan. Anyone think this is a good initial plan or anything to add? Will the truck accessories work with the LS1 intake, rails, injectors, etc.? Anyone out there actually done a swap into an old Datsun. Thanks fellas.
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i'm doing a ls swap in a 1970 gto i switched the motor mounts to the chevy mounts on the frame and when i went to put the motor in the car i can get the driver side bolt threw the motor mount and the frame mount but the passanger side holes for the mount are off by like a inch can someone help
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Great thread! Can't believe I spent so much time reading it. It gives me new found confidence when I think about putting a 6.0 in my 93 GMC, and will help me force my idiot brother into putting on into his Dodge Ram.. Hell, if my dad passes out while I have the keys to his car, he very well could get a replacement LS in his 06 Charger (Tiny V-6 base model).. lol
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I'd doing a 2000 LM7 5.3L into my 1986 Nissan 300zx, t-56 trans, ls1 intake and accessories, and f-body oil pan. Will also go with a much bigger cam and custom headers and exhaust! Should be a fun little machine!
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Great information on swapping to an LSx style engine. I already had purchased the engine with auto trans, found a harness, peddle and ECM on Ebay. I like the LS1 intake much better than the truck for looks. So far the engine fits in my '36 Chevy coupe project like a glove, and the added insight will help me clean up the looks of the install.
I am so impressed with this engine from writings about it, I pulled my 427 Rat engine and listed it today for sale pulling it from my Flat bottom v-drive. This swap will save me 300+ LBS!, if turbo charged, a 6.0 should net similar HP numbers, and the weight savings will make up for some torque loss.
-Any tips on keeping the connections and ECM dry? or sealed?
Thanks again.
Hondo78
Great information on swapping to an LSx style engine. I already had purchased the engine with auto trans, found a harness, peddle and ECM on Ebay. I like the LS1 intake much better than the truck for looks. So far the engine fits in my '36 Chevy coupe project like a glove, and the added insight will help me clean up the looks of the install.
I am so impressed with this engine from writings about it, I pulled my 427 Rat engine and listed it today for sale pulling it from my Flat bottom v-drive. This swap will save me 300+ LBS!, if turbo charged, a 6.0 should net similar HP numbers, and the weight savings will make up for some torque loss.
-Any tips on keeping the connections and ECM dry? or sealed?
Thanks again.
Hondo78
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I think this is a great article, I have a 79 c-10 that i want to put a gen3 or gen 4 in. I wanted to have a good idea of what i will have to spend. I think a 400hp 5.3 will run good in my truck,can i do stock manifolds and still make 400hp?
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This thread has saved me alot of money I haven't spent yet! Thanks for the writeup.
Now I just have to figure out how to shoehorn one of these and a T56 into a '90 Sonoma.
Now I just have to figure out how to shoehorn one of these and a T56 into a '90 Sonoma.
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Alright, so a bit of a complication has been nagging in the back of my mind. Can I use an LS1 ECU and a custom wiring harness with my Truck ('90 Sonoma 2.5L). Any help is greatly appreciated.