305 to 350 Swapout
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305 to 350 Swapout
I have a Iroc that I am going to put a new crate motor with standard carburetor in. My only question is when I take out the computer/ecm and smog crap will all my gauges be able to be hooked up to work? Any help greatly appreciated.
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Car: 99 Formula
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 342
All gauges will work, but if you have an auto, you'll have to take care of the TC lockup somehow, not a major thing though.
what crate engine you lookin at gettin?
what crate engine you lookin at gettin?
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Car: 1987 GTA
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and you have to run your fuel pump off the computer and reduce the pressure, or disconnect it and put in a mechanical
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Ok the speedo should work since its cable driven in most 3rd gens i do believe. The oil pressure gauge is controlled by a sender...varies from year to year. My temp gauge is controlled by the sensor on the drivers side head.
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