Newbie from LA LS3 swap help
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My name Is Lonnie just got off into my first LS3 swap. I have a 86 El Camino ss I am trying to seek help and guidance in how to and what do I need to swap a LS3 in my el camino to pass CA smog emissions.
Here are my questions.
Seeking help and wondering what all do i need to do the swap and pass CA state emissions.
Once I pull LS3 motor/complete harness and t56 trans.
1.What wiring harness adaption do I have to get to connect to my g body for the LS3 to work.
2.Do i have to use stock manifold to pass emissions along with CAT converter or can i upgrade headers and CAT converter and still pass emissions.
3.How do i have to run my exhaust and what are my limits.
4.How do i obtain the new cross member to mount he T56 to my g body.
5.I will like to use Pro Comp gauges. RPM meter, Mileage meter, Oil pressure meter,
Volts meter, Temp meter. Will these meters work along with LS3.
6.I will be taking the small screen the determines the odometer mileage and customize it to my dash.Will i be able to still use the odometer meter as long as i leave connection to wiring harness.
7. How will i be able to still use my AC and Heater on my El Camino using LS3.
8. What oil pan do I have to get so I wont have to notch out front frame for clearance.
9. To equip 2012 Zo6 big brake kit what front spindles do i need to bolt up to my El Camino.
10.I'm using ford 9' rear end that is already modified to bolt right in. comes with moser axles.So what rear brackets do i need so i can install the rear 2012 Zo6 brakes.
11.Should i change my brake booster and master cylinder or buy a better one or just refurbish my old one.
Here are my questions.
Seeking help and wondering what all do i need to do the swap and pass CA state emissions.
Once I pull LS3 motor/complete harness and t56 trans.
1.What wiring harness adaption do I have to get to connect to my g body for the LS3 to work.
2.Do i have to use stock manifold to pass emissions along with CAT converter or can i upgrade headers and CAT converter and still pass emissions.
3.How do i have to run my exhaust and what are my limits.
4.How do i obtain the new cross member to mount he T56 to my g body.
5.I will like to use Pro Comp gauges. RPM meter, Mileage meter, Oil pressure meter,
Volts meter, Temp meter. Will these meters work along with LS3.
6.I will be taking the small screen the determines the odometer mileage and customize it to my dash.Will i be able to still use the odometer meter as long as i leave connection to wiring harness.
7. How will i be able to still use my AC and Heater on my El Camino using LS3.
8. What oil pan do I have to get so I wont have to notch out front frame for clearance.
9. To equip 2012 Zo6 big brake kit what front spindles do i need to bolt up to my El Camino.
10.I'm using ford 9' rear end that is already modified to bolt right in. comes with moser axles.So what rear brackets do i need so i can install the rear 2012 Zo6 brakes.
11.Should i change my brake booster and master cylinder or buy a better one or just refurbish my old one.