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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 02:25 PM
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From: St. Louis
Car: 92 RS, 95 1500, 91 SHO
Engine: 355 LT1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 410's
Give it to me straight

I've come to the conclusion that no shop in the St. Louis area is competent enough to wire my LT1. So I've decided to do it myself.
I have no prior experience with wiring anything. not even a toatser. But, I'm not an idiot, and I have plenty of time.
The engine is going into a 92 RS wich had a 305.
So give it to me straight.
How hard will this be?
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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From: Annandale, VA
Car: 1991 Formula Firebird
Engine: 2001 LS1 Modded
Transmission: 2001 4L60E Yank SS3600 TC
It will be challanging however if you have the time and documentation it can be done.
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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Engine: 350 LT1
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solder your splices and use heat shrink and black tape.. or the really good heat shrink with the glue in it.

don't use any of those solderless connectors. only lead to problems down the road.
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Old Apr 17, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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You can always just buy one.....
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 10:47 AM
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From: St. Louis
Car: 92 RS, 95 1500, 91 SHO
Engine: 355 LT1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 410's
Well I did get the Painless Wiring harness for my engine, but the dang thing doesn't have an altenator hook up. And I'm not sure about the gauge panel. However I did read the thread "LT1 Wiring for dummies".
If I have any questions along the way I'll be back.
Thanks a bunch
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