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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 01:33 PM
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I will put LS1 and 4L60E to -79 C3 Corvette. Can I update wire cables to computer myself? I dont need ABS, ERG .... . Is here some one who has done same earlier?
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 07:27 AM
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Nah, never been done before.

Check out the Hybrids and Conversion section. There are probably close to a dozen LS1 C3s that have been documented here on LS1Tech.
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If I understand your question correctly, you most certainly will need a custom engine harness, if you have wiring diagrams and some brains, you should be able to figure this one out. I don't know what dependancies rely on certain systems being "plugged in" to the PCM though...

Copied your thread over in the conversions forum, perhaps you'll get the answer you seek, good luck!
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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 08:18 AM
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You have two options for the wiring harness. 1) Remove the extraneous wires that you won't be using. The FAQ at the top of this forum has all of the necessary information that you need. 2) Call up Speartech and have John either customize your used harness or he could even make you a completely new harness from scratch (and do it to your exact specifications).

If you chose to have Speartech do it for you, you'll only have to hook up power, ground, fuel pump, cooling fan, and a start signal. If you do it yourself, there's a lot more wiring involved. It's up to you and how comfortable you feel with automotive wiring.

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Old Oct 30, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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Or dare to be different...

I am seeing more carb LSX motors like mine on the board.

no computer (just MSD BOX)... no tricky fuel systems...

plug and play
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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Depending on which wires you delete there may be some ECU re-programming needed.



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