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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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Wow! That's a good video. Who did that for you?

Now get some paint on that thing!
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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Yes you're a funny guy.
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Old Feb 2, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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Hey nice build and your a fellow Canadian,sweet.I am in Calgary and using a 5.3/4l60e into a 62 biscayne wagon.If you don't mind me asking what did you end up for fuses when you re-did the harness,i saw about 7-8 fuses,if you can remember what exactly did you fuse and with what rating of fuse,i have seen some conversions only using 4 fuses when done?I plan on doing my own as well and was just curious,did you get your info from lt1swap?
thanks and good luck
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 06:40 PM
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Hey nice build and your a fellow Canadian,sweet.I am in Calgary and using a 5.3/4l60e into a 62 biscayne wagon.If you don't mind me asking what did you end up for fuses when you re-did the harness,i saw about 7-8 fuses,if you can remember what exactly did you fuse and with what rating of fuse,i have seen some conversions only using 4 fuses when done?I plan on doing my own as well and was just curious,did you get your info from lt1swap?
thanks and good luck
This is what i done:
1. injectors 1-3-5-7 15 amp
2. drv coil 15 amp
3. injectors 2-4-6-8 15 amp
4. pass coil 15 amp
5. backup lights 20 amp
6. MAF 10 amp
7. o2's 15 amp
8. tranny 10 amp
9. PCM ign 10 amp
10. PCM bat 20 amp
I think that some can be attached together, but i like a more detail setup.
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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Nice work. I wish I wasn't terrified of wiring/electircal stuff. LOL
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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Hey great thanks JML55,makes sense i tend to agree with what you did does'nt hurt to separate a little.
Thanks again
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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimbo1367
Nice work. I wish I wasn't terrified of wiring/electircal stuff. LOL
Hey, lots of info here and on lt1swap don't be scare, its not that hard.
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Yes you're a funny guy.
I try!

When you bringing those links over for me to tig 'em?
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hey, I'm doing a 57 gmc with a 5.3. looking for some info on what works.
calgary
Right on, check the truck link in my signature, i have a lot more details there.
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Well i haven't been here for quite a while now but here are the latest pictures of my project.
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Looks really good. Haven't seen it around, but I've been so busy, haven't been out much myself.
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