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  • #136
    Got the car running..

    Wiring is a MAJOR PITA.. i have wires all over the place.. but PCM gets power and so do the injectors/coils. [img]smile.gif[/img]

    First day I took it out it was very powerful.. but when I punched it from a stop I'd only spin halfway into first and it shifted hard as hell.. like it had a shift kit.

    Then I found out on sunday my MAF wasn't getting power, I powerd that up.. and now I spin into second and the car shifts normally.

    WOW.. what a beast.

    ANd I'm running open y-pipe, it sounds DAMMMMN good. [img]smile.gif[/img]

    Best mod ever.
    Keith - Chicago<br /><a href=\"http://www.hptuners.com\" target=\"_blank\">HP Tuners - PCM Reprogramming</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.dxsoftware.com/magnus/\" target=\"_blank\">97 Firebird V6 to LS1 swap</a><br /><b>V8 9.967@132.78</b> 1.322 60\' NA Heads/Cam<br /><b>V8 10.295@128.48</b> 1.363 60\' NA Cam Only<br /><b>V8 10.987@119.31</b> 1.422 60\' NA Stock Internals<br /><b>V6 13.674@98.22</b> NA<br /><b>V6 12.394@104.91</b> N20 100HP

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    • #137
      Man still give you props keith...that looked VERY complicated! Glad i could lend a small hand.

      Car sounds mean as hell one block away when you punched it!, might wanna reconsider the whole header and x-pipe thing :D

      Cars going to be a REAL sleeper! Congrats! Let me know if you need another hand one day.

      [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]
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      • #138
        ... DAMMMM.. engine is running.. allready... good job.. you are making great progress.. way to go..

        ~Billy

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        • #139
          I gotta see pics.

          Maybe I missed it, but did you have to do any body modifications to the front clip? What about the hood?
          *MATT* <p>98 Camaro SS #1767 A4<br />Artic White<br />Not stock...<p>Former car:<br />96 Firebird Y87 A4<br />Bright Red<br />Wasn\'t stock...

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          • #140
            no body modifications. I have suncoast predator hood.
            Keith - Chicago<br /><a href=\"http://www.hptuners.com\" target=\"_blank\">HP Tuners - PCM Reprogramming</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.dxsoftware.com/magnus/\" target=\"_blank\">97 Firebird V6 to LS1 swap</a><br /><b>V8 9.967@132.78</b> 1.322 60\' NA Heads/Cam<br /><b>V8 10.295@128.48</b> 1.363 60\' NA Cam Only<br /><b>V8 10.987@119.31</b> 1.422 60\' NA Stock Internals<br /><b>V6 13.674@98.22</b> NA<br /><b>V6 12.394@104.91</b> N20 100HP

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            • #141
              WOW! way to go amigo!!! I figured out the ls-body wireup thanks to your pinouts, but the ignition is tough...good hints though!!!
              Did you need to use the starter wire from the 6...?
              Man that's gotta feel cool!

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              • #142
                I just crimped a thick wire to make the LS1 starter wire long enough. [img]smile.gif[/img]

                I have crimped wires EVERYWHERE... I need to get a pic of it. How's yours look?
                Keith - Chicago<br /><a href=\"http://www.hptuners.com\" target=\"_blank\">HP Tuners - PCM Reprogramming</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.dxsoftware.com/magnus/\" target=\"_blank\">97 Firebird V6 to LS1 swap</a><br /><b>V8 9.967@132.78</b> 1.322 60\' NA Heads/Cam<br /><b>V8 10.295@128.48</b> 1.363 60\' NA Cam Only<br /><b>V8 10.987@119.31</b> 1.422 60\' NA Stock Internals<br /><b>V6 13.674@98.22</b> NA<br /><b>V6 12.394@104.91</b> N20 100HP

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                • #143
                  since there's better software and scan tools for a LS1 out there, can a some one like me with a v6 use a v8 PCM? If there was a way to fix the fireing order or soemthing on the PCM then it shouldnt have any problems, and we'd be able to tune the pcm better. What kind of complications could this cause though?

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                  • #144
                    will never work.
                    Keith - Chicago<br /><a href=\"http://www.hptuners.com\" target=\"_blank\">HP Tuners - PCM Reprogramming</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.dxsoftware.com/magnus/\" target=\"_blank\">97 Firebird V6 to LS1 swap</a><br /><b>V8 9.967@132.78</b> 1.322 60\' NA Heads/Cam<br /><b>V8 10.295@128.48</b> 1.363 60\' NA Cam Only<br /><b>V8 10.987@119.31</b> 1.422 60\' NA Stock Internals<br /><b>V6 13.674@98.22</b> NA<br /><b>V6 12.394@104.91</b> N20 100HP

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                    • #145
                      oh yea... let me know about that v6-v8 swap write up man. Only 5 days, I cant believe that!

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                      • #146
                        I just have the 2 harness engine harness hooked up to the ls harness with a few splices.Left the bonus connector and udat fatty just in case I upgrade to 99 cluster.
                        blue/white/black are left but I thought about splicing the starter in to the ls. Looks like the pcm will fire the starter if rigged right but am not sure.
                        You should be ok ignoreing the TCC wire- my pcm has traction control deleted anyway, I THINK that's what it is.
                        So about double the power..bwahahahaha

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                        • #147
                          The only wire I had left on the bonus connector was the coolant level .. so I just moved that over to an empty space on one of the other connectors and no more bonus connector. [img]smile.gif[/img]

                          Power is unreal!
                          Keith - Chicago<br /><a href=\"http://www.hptuners.com\" target=\"_blank\">HP Tuners - PCM Reprogramming</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.dxsoftware.com/magnus/\" target=\"_blank\">97 Firebird V6 to LS1 swap</a><br /><b>V8 9.967@132.78</b> 1.322 60\' NA Heads/Cam<br /><b>V8 10.295@128.48</b> 1.363 60\' NA Cam Only<br /><b>V8 10.987@119.31</b> 1.422 60\' NA Stock Internals<br /><b>V6 13.674@98.22</b> NA<br /><b>V6 12.394@104.91</b> N20 100HP

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                          • #148
                            I'm waiting for the write up myself. Gonna do the same thing he did to my 2001 except with a T56 6 speed tranny. Hopefully by winter I should have all of my parts together.
                            2001 Camaro A4<br />Maroon Metallic <br />Y87,Monsoon 500w,TTops<br />Appearance: Silver ZR1s w/ 275\'s<br />Intake: !Air Silencer, FRA Mod, k&n<br />Exhaust: 3\'\' Cat, 3\'\' B&B TriFlo<br />Misc: SLP Fan Switch, 1LE Boxed LCAs <br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/mshapiro\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/mshapiro</a>

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                            • #149
                              You still have the try my V6 plate on there
                              02 Firebird NX wet kit, MAFT,Coated pacesetter headers,ORP, Borla catback, !fra, whisper lid,NGK TR6\', taylor wires, hpp3, autometer gauges, 30th and 35th stripes,macewen silver gauge overlay, painted interior and calipers, ww spoiler, transgo shift kit, corvette servo, BMR stb,boxed lower control arms, custom subframe connectors

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                              • #150
                                sure do, and a firebirdv6.com banner.
                                Keith - Chicago<br /><a href=\"http://www.hptuners.com\" target=\"_blank\">HP Tuners - PCM Reprogramming</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.dxsoftware.com/magnus/\" target=\"_blank\">97 Firebird V6 to LS1 swap</a><br /><b>V8 9.967@132.78</b> 1.322 60\' NA Heads/Cam<br /><b>V8 10.295@128.48</b> 1.363 60\' NA Cam Only<br /><b>V8 10.987@119.31</b> 1.422 60\' NA Stock Internals<br /><b>V6 13.674@98.22</b> NA<br /><b>V6 12.394@104.91</b> N20 100HP

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