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Old 06-01-2013, 12:58 PM
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Lingenfelter box is for adapting a Gen4 58 tooth crank down to a Gen3 computer which can only read a 24 tooth crank.

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Nice. I used to have a 94 6spd car that I got new. Damn, I am old...

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How did you get the LS computer to work with the lt1 4l60?
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Originally Posted by cammednasty
How did you get the LS computer to work with the lt1 4l60?
It's an LS 4L60E he's using..

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Originally Posted by 95blackm6
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Can you explain the Lingenfelter conversion box to me? I have an LT1 car that Im considering swapping to LS (many reasons why Im not just buying an LS car) and wondered if that is a necessary unit?
It is not necessary unless you are using a gen 4 crank/cam, they have a reluctor wheel on the crank that a sensor reads off of that has more teeth than a gen 3. (iirc it's 58 teeth compared to 24 teeth on the gen 3.)
The cam sensor also reads differently if you're using a single bolt cam and a different type of sprocket.

The box basically is a go between, it reads the higher signals from the gen 4 stuff, dummies it down to a gen 3 equivalent, and then sends the signal to the PCM. Now, if you're running a gen 4 engine and PCM, you wouldn't need it.
It essentially allows anyone with a gen 3 PCM to use gen 4 hardware without changing the harness and computer.
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Ok thanks, so its basically between the gen's of the LS and has nothing to do with the actual LT to LS swap then... perfect. I read that the higher tooth count equals higher resolution, so I guess its best to use all the 58 tooth components then if possible.
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Originally Posted by 95blackm6
Ok thanks, so its basically between the gen's of the LS and has nothing to do with the actual LT to LS swap then... perfect. I read that the higher tooth count equals higher resolution, so I guess its best to use all the 58 tooth components then if possible.
It shouldn't matter if you're gonna dummy it down anyways. I would say the only reason to use it is if you are purposely using newer stuff with the older.
If you don't have anything yet, just go straight gen 3 and cut out the extra cost. The box costs a hefty $250.
But so far as swapping LT to matching LS, it is unnecessary.
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I prefer the 24X, that's just me tho.
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Ok cool, good to know, I appreciate the info fella's.



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