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Old May 21, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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i am getting a 95 z28 motor, trans, rear, pretty much everything. how hard would it be to put it in my 97 3.8, i know everything bolts right up but as far as the wiring and ecu i am lost, anyone kno exactly what has to be done
 
Old May 22, 2006 | 12:33 AM
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You need the LT1 computer and wiring harness between the engine and computer, also look for a one piece driveshaft from a V8.
 
Old May 22, 2006 | 03:06 AM
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what about the wiring inside the car does anything to be changed or is it just the wiring from the ecu to the motor
 
Old May 22, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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z28 pete said that it needs a new computer(ecu) so yes, ya do. You sure it dosent need new engine mounts???
 
Old May 22, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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i kno i have to switch the computer and i already have the mounts for the motor, i have everything to drop the motor and everything i was just wondering about the wiring
 
Old May 24, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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Get a set of factory wiring diagrams and see what has to go where. Just matching wire colors may not work.
 
Old Nov 12, 2006 | 12:09 AM
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Have you mounted the engine yet?
 
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