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Old May 19, 2010 | 03:34 AM
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Is there someone who knows what I need for a complete engine swap for my '78 Sub. I want to replace the 7400 for a 2002 Avanalanche 8100 engine.

I saw I needen the ECU, gaspedal, wiring harness complete engine.
Do I also need the ignition key and so on?

I hope someone knows over here!

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John, Holland
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Old May 19, 2010 | 04:51 AM
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It would be easier to obtain a complete setup, Engine, and all accessories from it. Or you could get a custom harness done eliminating some of the things you won't need on your 78.
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Old May 19, 2010 | 04:57 AM
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I saw this engine on E-bay, is there something more I need?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-8-5...Q5fAccessories
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Old May 19, 2010 | 07:34 AM
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard
There are a couple guys in the 73-87 forum that have done this swap.
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Old May 19, 2010 | 07:54 AM
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Do you have a link?
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Old May 19, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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I linked you to the forum. They have a very good search feature.
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Old May 19, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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Ok, I found it!

Thanks!
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Old May 19, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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Wiring those BBCs is nearly identical to LS1s. They use a crank and cam sensor comparable to the LSx along with the LSx individual coil packs
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And you can also swap the dbw tb for a f-body cable tb and not have to worry about the pedal setup. Also, depending on how close you are to Chgo, I have a complete engine minus harness and pcm with 60,000 miles foe sell.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 12:58 AM
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So I don't need the key and lock because of a start block mechanism?
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Old May 20, 2010 | 09:24 AM
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No, just be sure to have the vats deleted from the pcm you will be using.
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Old May 20, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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What do VATS mean?
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Old May 20, 2010 | 09:51 AM
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Old May 20, 2010 | 03:32 PM
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Ok, how can I arrange this? There are no dealers around here. Is it possible to send the computer to a dealer or something?

I am really glad you all answer to my questions!
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wait4meperformance.com can get you straightened out, ask for Jesse.
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