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Old 10-08-2003, 03:06 AM   #3
jorgensensc
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Not quite the same setup, but you can use it for comparison. I put a 1996 LT1 in a '91 S10. Did it all, and I mean everything, myself. It took me 4 days to get the engine and tranny bolted in and all hooked up, (remember I had very little room, so I was modifying as I went along). It took me another week to get the wiring straight. I did not get a harness from Painless, just used the harness that came with the engine. In retrospect I would suggest spend the money on the painless wiring if this isn't straight low budget. I spent another 2 weeks fighting electrical gremlins. One problem that drove me crazy was the VATS (Vehicle Anti Theft System). I ended up getting a VATS delete box from someone, I don't remember who, but it was off a Camaro website. Also, uknown to me the donor car had been hit in the front, thus causing a broken wire in a harness in the front of the engine. I hunted that one for most of a week. I'm not trying to disuade you, but don't think this will be a quick job (like I did). I have a 383 with a 350 tranny in my '72 now and I love it! However, there are many days when I miss fuel injection and the better MPG associated with it. When this engine goes out I will probably do a 383 LT1 with Supercharger setup, but that's later.Good Luck in whatever you decide!!!
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