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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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Swapping from ls1 to ls2 platform. What do I need to do so all the wiring works. I have a early ls2 so I think I just need to lengthen the wires for the black cam sensor. Not sure about the rest. [O4 GTO wiring and pcm]
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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nice 240 randal

you shouldnt have much problem, the early ls2 still had the 24x reluctor so you shouldnt have to run the lingenfelter box.
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Thanks, What about the knock sensors?
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other than making the ahrness longer to reach to the valley cover vs side of the block I think thats about it. if you had a 58x reluctor then your crank and cam sensors etc would be different too but luckily you avoided that hassel.
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I read somthing about the ls2 knock sensors being diferent than ls1
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Im not sure. Ive got some old ls1 sensors and two from a 6.0 truck and they look the same.
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Use the ls1 knock sensors and drill and tap the block for them to fit.The ls2 sensor don't work well with the ls1 computer.Go to ls1gto.com and do a search and you'll get some good info it.
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I did find this
http://www.wikiauto.com/Pontiac-GTO-...2-Install.ashx

same thing here

http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread.php?t=626014
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I just completed this swap in an 04 Gto . What heads are you going with? You'll need the knock sensor and cam sensor harness extensions, as well as the ls2 style cam gear. I also had to extend my map sensor harness. I believe you will as well
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AFR 230 heads and I already have the ls2 cam gear cloyes hex adjust. Its a 402 with callies crank and 24 reluctor wheel. Did U have to do any thing with tuning on knock sensors? R U using LS1 or LS2 knock sensors? What harness are U using?
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Honestly, I just extended all my stock harnesses (cut,solder, shrink tube) and reused my ls1 knock sensors in ore existing mounting holes. I have a nice write up on ls1gto if your interested.
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Originally Posted by Cwarta
Honestly, I just extended all my stock harnesses (cut,solder, shrink tube) and reused my ls1 knock sensors in ore existing mounting holes. I have a nice write up on ls1gto if your interested.
Yes Sir, please post a link.
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Here is the thread! Allota the info was problem already in the above links.

http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451843
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Originally Posted by Cwarta
Here is the thread! Allota the info was problem already in the above links.

http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451843
Did U tune out the knock sensors?
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