The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - View Single Post - Installing newer 350 vortec engine in 1983 C10, Help and advise!

67c10rustbuket · 05-23-2012, 07:58 PM

I have a '97 vortec drivetrain in my truck although I have not started it yet. (I have the complete engine and trans) I am using the harness from the donor vehicle as is one other guy I know about on here. That being said there are a bunch of wires to eliminate and track down circuits all over the place to figure it all out. Painless would be the way to go if you have the money. Here is a link to the correct harness from summit racing and a link of the same at painless

You can run the 700R4 just fine but will need a lock up controller if you dont already have one.

05-23-2012, 07:58 PM	#2
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Installing newer 350 vortec engine in 1983 C10, Help and advise! I have a '97 vortec drivetrain in my truck although I have not started it yet. (I have the complete engine and trans) I am using the harness from the donor vehicle as is one other guy I know about on here. That being said there are a bunch of wires to eliminate and track down circuits all over the place to figure it all out. Painless would be the way to go if you have the money. Here is a link to the correct harness from summit racing and a link of the same at painless You can run the 700R4 just fine but will need a lock up controller if you dont already have one. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car