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Old Dec 4, 2024 | 02:12 PM
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I have an 06 charger v6 car that I want to put a 6.0 ls from an 03 escalade into. I have a dbc standalone harness but I'm new to this and I need to know what wiring I need to keep from the charger to keep the functionality of the rest of the car's equipment. Can anyone give me some advice please?

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Old Dec 4, 2024 | 02:30 PM
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That intake manifold is going to lose you a ton of power all the way to 6000 RPM.
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Old Dec 4, 2024 | 02:42 PM
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That intake manifold is going to lose you a ton of power all the way to 6000 RPM.
It'll look real cool sticking up 5 inches above the big-*** hole in the HOOD though.
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Old Dec 4, 2024 | 03:26 PM
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My .02?
I wouldn't do the swap even if the engine and the car were free.
I would go out and buy a 5.7 Charger and mod that.
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Old Dec 4, 2024 | 06:40 PM
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Electrical nightmare. Best of luck as you are gonna need it.
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