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07-10-2006, 11:18 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Hockinson, Washington
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Am I in over my head???
I have a 68 long fleetside and have been kicking around motor swaps in my head for some time now. Was looking for a V8/auto combo as I currently run a 250 I-6 and a 4 speed. Came across an absolutely smoking deal on a 1996 Caprice 9C1 LT1 motor and tranny that I got last thursday. Problem is that I have no idea where to start when it comes to the wiring harness? I can get the motor in, I can fab up a cross arm for the 4L60E, other than this I am lost. I have no harness expertise, I wouldn't know the first thing about what fuel pump I need, or even the best place to run fuel lines. I think that I have met my match. I think that I can sell this swap for a profit, should I? Or should I try to stick with it? Let me know what you think if you have been here before.
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1968 Chevrolet C-10, 2WD, Longbox, Vortec 350, 700R4, 3.73 gears Good judgment comes from experience, and experience, well......that comes from bad judgment. 1968 Chevy C-10 "Longshot": Bought used from my Uncle George in 1994 and proceeding to beat the hell out of it for 4 years. Sold it. Bought it back, dumped an ungodly amount of money into it since then. |
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07-10-2006, 11:25 PM
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Location: Corinth,TX
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Re: Am I in over my head???
stick with it....there is a lot of expertise on this board that is more than willing to help!!!
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07-11-2006, 12:14 AM
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Re: Am I in over my head???
I believe Shifty is doing this swap in his truck and if he dosen't see this and chime in maybe you can PM him and see what he's done.
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07-11-2006, 12:23 AM
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RIP Mr Ron
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221
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Re: Am I in over my head???
Go for it. I hope you got the brain box that controls everything. Did you buy the whole car or just the engine and trans. It may take a little time but it will be worth it when it's finished.
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07-11-2006, 12:25 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR
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Re: Am I in over my head???
we are trying to put a z06 motor in a camaro right now. we will fig it out
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07-11-2006, 12:47 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Hockinson, Washington
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Re: Am I in over my head???
The guy who pulled it yanked EVERYTHING! I got a huge mess of parts sitting on a pallet to include the computer, 3 different harnesses, airbag computer, cruise control computer, radiator w/fans, PS pump, AC compressor, 140 amp alternator, new water pump, and all of the green silicon hoses. Oh, and the 4L60E tranny is still attached. This is quite overwhelming since I am not too familiar with the late model stuff... I am trying to think it through, but we will see. I have a SB 400 and TH400 in the garage now, got a decision to make I guess. Does Shifty have a post or log that he updates occasionally?
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1968 Chevrolet C-10, 2WD, Longbox, Vortec 350, 700R4, 3.73 gears Good judgment comes from experience, and experience, well......that comes from bad judgment. 1968 Chevy C-10 "Longshot": Bought used from my Uncle George in 1994 and proceeding to beat the hell out of it for 4 years. Sold it. Bought it back, dumped an ungodly amount of money into it since then. |
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