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ok guys decided to move this to a dedicated swap topic instead of being under the kmember pics topic. I have some recent pics for ya ! Rats my pics want upload too big!!
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Last edited by Mike Massey; 12-16-2008 at 09:37 PM.
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im about to remove engine trans and k member and install cam and springs pushrods and oil pump . I am also going to paint engine bay with chassis black 2k and install jnm strut tower plates! I have to send wiring off or im debating on doing it myself to save the cash!! if i do it myself ill need help guys!! shoot me some comments or questions thanks for everyone's help!!!
__________________ 1989transam gta black on black leather hardtop/ls1w228rcam andt56 spohnk member hawks conversion header/skulte crossmember aussie nine bolt w 3.70's /all poly bushings with hotchkis springs and monrooe formulagps allthe way around.
Ok guys what should i do ive got emails out for wiring ill weigh them in but thinking about doing it myself. chime in on your xperince and what you used or if you did it yourself. thanks Mike
Mike-
Goood. Opens up some space, doesn't it?
How far from the sump, to the K-member?
F-car sump?
My nose is twitching.... I'll get to my swap soon......
Thanks again.
Mike-
Formula GPs????
And I thought I was the last of the Mohicans ;-)
My rears went out a few years ago. You should have heard Monroe when I tried to collect on my lifetime guarantee......
Bilsteins in the back now... and one of the struts has a spot...they wil be replaced.... guess you will be the last then.
Mike-
You can have my good one, when I take them off, if you like.
I hope that will be later this year.
I've got miles and miles on mine. They were fine until going. The "spot" in the front does not bother everyday driving; just when you get some knots on the clock.
I have to send wiring off or im debating on doing it myself to save the cash!! if i do it myself ill need help guys!! shoot me some comments or questions thanks for everyone's help!!!
Well, from everything I've read, doing the wiring yourself is definitely do-able - but if you decide to send it off, I've heard nothing but good things from people who've worked with John at Speartech. (In fact, he's the one who will be programming my ECM.)
Personally, I'm going to dive in & do it myself - not because I'm any kind of expert (ha!), but just because when something goes wrong, then I'll know more about it than if I'd sent it off... One tip that I've read is to create a spreadsheet that lists the different circuits, that way you can match the old to the new in the spreadsheet before you ever trim a wire.
good advice on the spreadsheet i guess ill lay both harnessess out and lable and create a spreadsheet and start eliminating useless wires first egr etc and go from there!
k guys not alot of progress but i managed to clean the shop and organize tools and look at the ls6 intake swap and snap some pics drivetrain is comin out nxt.
Ok guys latest update got the nelson performance racing stand alone harness from local member should have pics up tonight
__________________ 1989transam gta black on black leather hardtop/ls1w228rcam andt56 spohnk member hawks conversion header/skulte crossmember aussie nine bolt w 3.70's /all poly bushings with hotchkis springs and monrooe formulagps allthe way around.
Thanks spike still got a ways to go but looking forward to getting her going my goal is by the end of may .
__________________ 1989transam gta black on black leather hardtop/ls1w228rcam andt56 spohnk member hawks conversion header/skulte crossmember aussie nine bolt w 3.70's /all poly bushings with hotchkis springs and monrooe formulagps allthe way around.
ok im back located ecm inside passenger compartment and about to complete wiring will update pics soon
__________________ 1989transam gta black on black leather hardtop/ls1w228rcam andt56 spohnk member hawks conversion header/skulte crossmember aussie nine bolt w 3.70's /all poly bushings with hotchkis springs and monrooe formulagps allthe way around.
Mike,did you get the hole drilled and get the wires in yet,or is that what you mean by"got the ecm inside passenger compartment"?wherever you`re at I`ll be off thursday and can give you a hand if you`re not busy.I know you`re as ready to get yours finished as I am to get my intake finished
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5.7,Stock TPI,LT4 production cam w/1.6 R.R.
ZZ4 heads,Hooker 2460 headers w/full 3" exhaust
2500 stall,3.42 gear,suspension mods.Full list of mods in VB garage.
Cool - looks like your day & mine 
litlle progress mounting everything up and then will route wiring slooow 
