LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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what all would I need for this swap, and does anyone have a writeup?
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 04:57 PM
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So you want to swap from the cheapest and easiest pcm system there is to play with to OBD2???

You are looking at needing a new timing cover CPS reluctor and shorter hub to match, different knock sensor part number, wiring harness, second design opti.

I don't see any need to add the rear O2 sensors.

What are you trying to accomplish?

There are FREE programs to reprogram and datalog the 94-95 pcm and a LOT of folks have swapped 96-97 cars to the 94-95pcm because it is so much cheaper to play with.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Well maybe i should go for a 94-95, the only reason I want to swap is because I am also swapping in a t56, but it's a 97' with an electronic speedo.

I'm told that the only way to be able to use my speedometer is to swap out my 93' pcm.
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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your signature lists a 99 and a 94.
WTF are you working on?
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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found it.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/lt1-lt4-m...-t56-swap.html
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 05:34 PM
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There are devices out there that will convert all this and maintain your 93s wiring and computer. The 93 uses a VSS signal but it has a drive and driven gear on the transmission. Since the new transmission has a VSS signal you just need to interpret it properly to run your speedo, this can be done by reburning the chip or fooling the computer with the appropriate signal translation. I don't have the info handy but there is a box that you can add in line that will convert the new VSS to the propper VSS the 93 Speedo uses.
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any suggestions for where i should look for a converter box?
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 06:11 PM
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couldnt I also use an aftermarket speedometer(electrical)
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dakota digital.. i think its the SGI-5 or something like that..
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so are the 93 transmissions electronic as well? just a different type?
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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Get the dakota digital box. I had to do that for my '93 after i did a gear swap to correct the speedometer. All you need is the new plug and the box I would assume after switching to a T-56. Also I sure hope you don't have a 2.73 rearend in that car or your 5th and 6th gear will be absolutely worthless. especially 6th.
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It has 3.42's so i'm good haha
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