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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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I bought a 99 ls1 with 64k and all I got was the intake,throttle body,coils,water pump and factory headers... What do I need to beg/buy/steal to make it run in a 72 Vega with a 200r4 trans??? Thank you for your help! TC
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 03:56 PM
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your list is long. This is not all you need but a rough start


to use the FI
1. pcm (computer)
2. wiring harness
3. fuse & relay box.
4. electric fuel pump internal to tank or external
5. vet filter pressure regulator

They also make a carb setup that some folks use that is apparently cheaper sense you do not have a complete setup with all the goods for Fi.
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Originally Posted by rockytopper
your list is long. This is not all you need but a rough start


to use the FI
1. pcm (computer)
2. wiring harness
3. fuse & relay box.
4. electric fuel pump internal to tank or external
5. vet filter pressure regulator

They also make a carb setup that some folks use that is apparently cheaper sense you do not have a complete setup with all the goods for Fi.
When you say wiring harness, is that the motor harness? can a stand-alone harness be bought? Thanks TC
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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yes there are some stand alone harnesses out there. painless, speartech etc... and some other folks make them. The fuse relay box is used when you make your on stand alone harness from the factory harness which is not hard to do. some ones makes a after market computer too.
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-crankshaft spacer/adapter hughes or gm

-someway too hook up the 200 4-r tv cable to the throttle body or the trans wont shift

-tcc lock up kit
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Originally Posted by jay_lt4
-crankshaft spacer/adapter hughes or gm

-someway too hook up the 200 4-r tv cable to the throttle body or the trans wont shift

-tcc lock up kit
Thanks... I'm getting closer TC
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To Add a few to the List:
the MAF sensor,
MAP,
IAT,
IAC and TPS if not there on the TB
water, oil, crank and cam sensors.
Fuel Injectors
Fuel Rail
Front Accessories (Alternator and bracket, if needed, power steering pump and bracket)
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by rockytopper
yes there are some stand alone harnesses out there. painless, speartech etc... and some other folks make them. The fuse relay box is used when you make your on stand alone harness from the factory harness which is not hard to do. some ones makes a after market computer too.
Is this what I need for a start and a good price? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS1-L...spagenameZWDVW
thanks TC
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Some of the other folks will have to comment on price sense I made my on from the harness that came with my engine by purchasing the 109$ fuse relay box via ebay.
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