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Old May 30, 2019 | 11:45 AM
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I'm currently working on making a easy to read and follow guide and pin out pdf for Gen V motors.
I struggled to get all the info i need it ( was fairly simple after i got pointed in the right direction) and wanted to give back to the forum.
In the next few days i will be completing the mini write up and whats needed to use the Gen V harness from any year L83. To make your own stand alone harness and get your build started.
Only reason i am posting ahead of time is to see if there is any reason to the moderators or other companies on why on shouldn't post it.
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Old Jun 6, 2019 | 02:21 PM
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This are the pin outs for 2014 & 2018.
Have't had time to do a full write up. included are the pin outs from the pcm to the body harness & ctsv pedal which alot of use use for our swaps.
To get the truck up and running you need to cut all the wires that would go to the fuse box, and make a fuse box out of all the violet/ blue wires, they go on with ignition. Then there are two red with green wires which are constant power to pcm. lastly there is a violet and green wire which also goes to key powered to pcm.

Any questions hit me up or post here. Im learning as i go but have done a ton of research on this particular engine.
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Old Sep 19, 2019 | 05:10 AM
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I'm about to dive into a 2016 LT1 harness from a dry sump Z-51. I will let you know if it is consistent with the L83.
I am also adding the LT4 supercharger, so I have learned that some things are different between the LT1 and LT4.
I also see some "extra" bulkhead style connectors on the harness. I will post some pictures.
Maybe someone can ID them.
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Old Sep 26, 2019 | 03:24 PM
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I made up a 2014 pinout spreadsheet. See attached.
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Old Jan 9, 2020 | 10:38 AM
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Hello I’m new to the l83 wiring pin out. With the pdf are we supposed to keep the ones on the pdf ?
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No, The pdf lists all wires from the factory.
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Old Jan 10, 2020 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by aknovaman
No, The pdf lists all wires from the factory.
I’m afraid that I would mess it up if I didn't have a pdf with the ones to actually take out 🙁
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Old Jan 22, 2020 | 01:09 PM
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Here is my messy doc of what I used and deleted. I haven't tried it yet, so no guarantees. I believe this is a 2017 L83, I'm using a T56, so I deleted transmission related wires. I went through the body plugs and fuse box connector as well and listed what my fuse and relay box looks like.

EDIT: Updated O2 sensor pins, I had them mixed up, you want bank 1 sensor 1 and bank 2 sensor 1. Everything else is working fine, car is running without issue.
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Thank you
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Old Jan 25, 2020 | 09:16 PM
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Default 2017 l83 pinouts for blue ecm plug, grey ecm plug, black ecm plug

[QUOTE=Tacuache92;20106071]This are the pin outs for 2014 & 2018.
Have't had time to do a full write up. included are the pin outs from the pcm to the body harness & ctsv pedal which alot of use use for our swaps.
To get the truck up and running you need to cut all the wires that would go to the fuse box, and make a fuse box out of all the violet/ blue wires, they go on with ignition. Then there are two red with green wires which are constant power to pcm. lastly there is a violet and green wire which also goes to key powered to pcm.

Any questions hit me up or post here. Im learning as i go but have done a ton of research on this particular engine.[/QUOTE
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Old Jan 25, 2020 | 10:13 PM
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Default 2017 l83 pinouts for blue ecm plug, grey ecm plug, black ecm plug

[QUOTE=Tacuache92;20106071]This are the pin outs for 2014 & 2018.
Have't had time to do a full write up. included are the pin outs from the pcm to the body harness & ctsv pedal which alot of use use for our swaps.
To get the truck up and running you need to cut all the wires that would go to the fuse box, and make a fuse box out of all the violet/ blue wires, they go on with ignition. Then there are two red with green wires which are constant power to pcm. lastly there is a violet and green wire which also goes to key powered to pcm.

Any questions hit me up or post here. Im learning as i go but have done a ton of research on this particular engine.[/QUOTE
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Old Jan 31, 2020 | 10:09 AM
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Do you need the fuel pressure module to get it to turn on? Mine cranks but it won’t start. There is power to the injectors. Am I missing Vats or the module. I’ve been stuck on this.
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Old Feb 1, 2020 | 10:01 AM
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Default 2017 l83 e02 pinout what wires i dont need???

[QUOTE=cedric sanders;20201215][QUOTE=Tacuache92;20106071]This are the pin outs for 2014 & 2018.
Have't had time to do a full write up. included are the pin outs from the pcm to the body harness & ctsv pedal which alot of use use for our swaps.
To get the truck up and running you need to cut all the wires that would go to the fuse box, and make a fuse box out of all the violet/ blue wires, they go on with ignition. Then there are two red with green wires which are constant power to pcm. lastly there is a violet and green wire which also goes to key powered to pcm.
im doing a 1988 s10 blazer 2wd 2017 l83 swap with a th350 trans what wires i need to cut to the truck up and running cedricsanders42@gmail.com or 334 553 5163
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Old Feb 2, 2020 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Valente Frausto
Do you need the fuel pressure module to get it to turn on? Mine cranks but it won’t start. There is power to the injectors. Am I missing Vats or the module. I’ve been stuck on this.
You need to remove the vats off the pcm first. i ran my fuel pump off ignition. no modules just a fuel lab regulator set at 75psi
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Default 2017 l83 pinouts for blue ecm plug, grey ecm plug, black ecm plug

2017 l83 gen v with th350 trans what wires on the x1 blue plug that i need to cut and keep ?? the x1 black plug cut and keep?? the x1 gray plug cut and keep to get the engine to run ??
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Old Feb 4, 2020 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Tacuache92
I'm currently working on making a easy to read and follow guide and pin out pdf for Gen V motors.
I struggled to get all the info i need it ( was fairly simple after i got pointed in the right direction) and wanted to give back to the forum.
In the next few days i will be completing the mini write up and whats needed to use the Gen V harness from any year L83. To make your own stand alone harness and get your build started.
Only reason i am posting ahead of time is to see if there is any reason to the moderators or other companies on why on shouldn't post it.
what wires do i need to cut on each plug?? blue plug black plug gray plug??? im trying build my own stand alone harness with the 2017 gen v l83 factory fuse box im trying to figure what wires i need and dont need for each plug blue/gray/ black
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Default 2016 l83 harness pinout for DIY standalone harness

[QUOTE=cedric sanders;20201229]
Originally Posted by Tacuache92
This are the pin outs for 2014 & 2018.
Have't had time to do a full write up. included are the pin outs from the pcm to the body harness & ctsv pedal which alot of use use for our swaps.
To get the truck up and running you need to cut all the wires that would go to the fuse box, and make a fuse box out of all the violet/ blue wires, they go on with ignition. Then there are two red with green wires which are constant power to pcm. lastly there is a violet and green wire which also goes to key powered to pcm.

Any questions hit me up or post here. Im learning as i go but have done a ton of research on this particular engine.[/QUOTE
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Old Jun 20, 2020 | 06:17 PM
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I updated my previous post, I had the O2 sensors wired wrong, but other than that should be everything needed for a manual tranny setup.
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Old Aug 10, 2020 | 12:24 PM
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can you convert ther facory 2016 with 8l90 to 6l80 tranny
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[QUOTE=cedric sanders;20201215]
Originally Posted by Tacuache92
This are the pin outs for 2014 & 2018.
Have't had time to do a full write up. included are the pin outs from the pcm to the body harness & ctsv pedal which alot of use use for our swaps.
To get the truck up and running you need to cut all the wires that would go to the fuse box, and make a fuse box out of all the violet/ blue wires, they go on with ignition. Then there are two red with green wires which are constant power to pcm. lastly there is a violet and green wire which also goes to key powered to pcm.

Any questions hit me up or post here. Im learning as i go but have done a ton of research on this particular engine.[/QUOTE
can you send me a copy of what wires i need to cut from the l83 harness that i dont need
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