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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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The guy I an talking to on eBay will sale me the ECM and tune it for me for 135.00. How much will frost sale an ECM and tune one for I was thinking 135.00 was dirt cheap.
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 08:44 AM
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The guy I an talking to on eBay will sale me the ECM and tune it for me for 135.00. How much will frost sale an ECM and tune one for I was thinking 135.00 was dirt cheap.
you get what you pay for when it comes to tuning. frost is an excellent tuner. Im not saying everything from ebay is bad, but you dont hear people posting about how great their tune was on a pcm they bought off of ebay lol.
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How much dose frost charge for the ECM and tune?
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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i think you might come out a little cheaper also if you let a tuner like frost (tunedbyfrost.com) sell you a new pcm with the correct tune in it for your application. you can go to his website or pm him here.
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The fuel cell will save you $800-$1k, if it's not baffled can still be used just can't run less than half a tank of fuel to keep from starving injectors.

Got it tore apart yet, first step is the hardest. Post pics when you get started.

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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 10:39 PM
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The fuel cell will save you $800-$1k, if it's not baffled can still be used just can't run less than half a tank of fuel to keep from starving injectors.

Got it tore apart yet, first step is the hardest. Post pics when you get started.
The Fuel Cell i have is Sumped to the rear of the car so it should never Starve for fuel and i think it is Baffled on top of that.

I will start pulling out the Old 350 tomorrow and will have some pic for you guys i will be picking up my LS1 motor on the 20th of this month and start ordering parts to start putting it all in the car.
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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OK guys got the Motor and Transmission out of the Nova to day i will have some pic up tomorrow of the motor out of the car i have a TON of cleaning to do man i did not think a car could get this Nasty in 6 years.

I ordered the Motor Mounts from Kooks and gone to get my headers and Oil Pan Ordered soon. It will be the 20th of this month and my LS1 and Transmission should be ready to pick up and start putting down in the car.
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Pic of the motor out of my NOVA.
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Ain't nothing some engine degreaser and a pressure washer can't handle. Are you gonna weld the seams of the sub-frame while everythings out, I've heard it takes some of the flex out, wish I would've done mine.
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Ain't nothing some engine degrease and a pressure washer can't handle. Are you gonna weld the seams of the sub-frame while everything out, I've heard it takes some of the flex out, wish I would've done mine.
I was thinking about that i might do it if it will help take some of the Flex out.I seen on a Thread on here wear a guy did that just not sure how much it helped.

Yep i got a Lot of Degreasing a head of me and a good Power washing. I all so got some more Inner Fenders i am gone to have a friend Paint and put in .
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Guys how do i get my Speedo Working i will be running the 4L60E that came with my LS1?
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Guys how do i get my Speedo Working i will be running the 4L60E that came with my LS1?
www.hotrodlane.cc

"S&P’s tail housing kit to adapt the
4L60E tail housing for the manual speedometer
and the computer electric vehicle speed sensor to
insure proper shifting of the transmission. In order
to be supplied with the correct components, S&P
must know the vehicle gear ratio and tire rollout.
To install the kit you must remove the old tail
housing."
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Old Nov 20, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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Ok Guys Picked up my LS1 & 4L60E to day should get started on the Swap any time now parts should ne coming in and i will have pic for you guys as we go.
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Guys i have had a TON of work in my shop so i had to put my car on the back burner for a little bit but should be back at in the next couple of weeks.


I have been Cleaning up the fire wall and frame got most of that done just need to get my Oil Pan and Headers in and i will drop the motor in to test fit it and then start the build and have Lots of pic for all you guys to see.
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convert to autometer gauges, much simpler in my opinion. not to mention accuarate
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convert to autometer gages, much simpler in my opinion. not to mention accuarate
What Autometer Gages are all you guys using for Oil Tack Temp and Speed and RPM.
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i've said it before, i'll say it again...go speedhut. their GPS speedo is wonderful to work with - no wiring to the trans, no worrying about recalibrating for different tires/axle ratio, etc. plus they're basically plug and play.

OR! buy my autometer ultra lites, which are nearly brand-new. that way i can go with the speedhuts in my '71 (note that I now have the electronic speedo, not the mechanical shown in the photo)

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hookemdevils22 how much you asking for you set up?
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I vouch for SpeedHut gauges too........
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The gauges are 3 3/8" speedo and tach (PNs 4488 and 4497, respectively), and 2 1/16" water temp (PN 4337), fuel level (PN 4314), oil psi (PN 4327), and voltmeter (PN 4391). I spent just over $500 + shipping for them. They're basically brand new (bought them right before the LQx swap), so I'd like to get $400 + shipping for them. That does not include the Covan's dash.

Honestly, I'd only sell them to upgrade to the Speedhuts, so no worries if you're not interested.
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Ok guy is have been Down and Out for a couple of Month but i just Sold my Bass boat and have the Money to finish my Nova i am ordering my Oil Pan Tomorrow from AutoCraft i am Looking for a Wiring Harness and ECM not sure what to do as my motor is a 98 but all the people tell me to use a 2000 wiring Harness and just change out the Temp sensor top a 2000 and the ECM from a 2000 will work on 98 motor with a 2000 stand a Lone Harness.
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