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Old Jan 30, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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I started to get some info on this in another thread I started, but I wanted to ask this here to get some input from all the swappers;

Do I have to run a VSS on my swap set up in order to get the computer to function correctly? I have been researching these swaps forever on another forum before I jumped on here and never ran across anything about a VSS until I was on here so I wanted to get some insight... Motor is basically an LS3 with a TH350 going behind it. Thanks in advance!
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me too, me too! im running a 5.3/ th350. ive been told that without one, the motor will want to die when coming to a stop after driving. i would definetly like to find out for sure what we need.
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I used Dakota Digital SEN-4160 on my TH400 behind my 5.3L vortec. Sensor is about $35.00 This sensor creates about 8000 pulse/mile. PCM will need programmed to read the lower number of pulses this sensor produces, but it does work. This fixed the idle issue when coming to a stop. This also allows the PCM to use a wider range of fuel trim cells. Over all better running engine.
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ok then!
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I used Dakota Digital SEN-4160 on my TH400 behind my 5.3L vortec. Sensor is about $35.00 This sensor creates about 8000 pulse/mile. PCM will need programmed to read the lower number of pulses this sensor produces, but it does work. This fixed the idle issue when coming to a stop. This also allows the PCM to use a wider range of fuel trim cells. Over all better running engine.
so does it screw into the gear for the speedo output cable or what?
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where can you get this sensor?
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DAK-SEN-01-4160/
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Originally Posted by jomomma
where can you get this sensor?

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd109.htm

Part# SEN-4160 has cable pass-through that allows you to still run a cable speedometer.


Part# SEN-01-1 goes on GM cable output of trans, NO pass-through for cable speedometer.
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i just ordered mine!
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