Avanti

Howdy all, I am making decent progress putting my new E-Rod LS3 in my Stude Avanti, but the GM installation manual leaves something to be desired and someone who could/would field install questions would be a gawd-send--at least for me. For example, my T-5 I'm hooked up to between my engine and Jag rearend doesn't have an electronic speed-sensor that the manual says is "necessary" (for something) and I cannot quite put my cats exactly where it says they "must" go.

Now, I know what the highlighted words mean, of course, but I've found that "necessary" and "must" can be for different reasons, e.g. emission control, drivability, etc. Though I'm using the E-Rod with cats, I do not live where emission testing is necessary, but drivability is, of course.

Anyway, possible leads on info sources would be GREATLY appreciated.

Stu Cool

iTrader: (13)

Barlow, I would try posting this in the Conversions and Hybrids forum instead of here.

LS1MCSS

iTrader: (18)

If you don't have to go through emission testing, leave the cats off and have them tuned out of the pcm. The reason you need a vss is for tuning/driveability. A lot of people have had issues with their engine wanting to die when they are comng to a stop if they don't have a vss. Some people get lucky and don't have the issue, but a lot do. In the end, I think your biggest problem will be the T-5. You have a LOT more motor than it can stand.

Avanti

Thanks for the replies; I've been away awhile. Too busy working on the car, granddaughter over the summer, etc., etc.

As for the T-5, it will do fine with the "ninny" (according to my Salt Flats buddy) way I drive on the street. It's survived 15 years behind 494 dynoed-hp. I'm not a drag or street racer, limiting my "craziness" to the Salt.

I appreciate the input!