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Old 01-14-2012, 01:27 PM
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Default 95 RCSB to LQ4/4L60e Swap (56k Heavy)

This 95 is a project that I'm working on for another member on here. It started life as a 350TBI/4L60e and I'm swapping in an LQ4/4L60e. Trans will be updated with the Gen III/IV style 4L60. Using a Nelson Performance Harness, Transdapt Adapter Plates, and everything else needed for a Smog Legal Setup. I'll go into detail with the swap and take pics along the way. I've put a build thread up on a couple other Boards, but not on here yet. But here goes...









Getting ready to pull the engine




Got a little help from a friend




Me removing the last little connections
















All Gone...




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And the Degreasing Begins...












A little better...
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LQ4








Transdapt Mounting Plates




Dropping it in for a test fit




Looks Right at home








Put the intake on to see how it would look




Looks like a pretty good fit...
















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Made a little progress, haven't had the chance to post up yet, but here ya go... I removed the old wiring harness for now until I figure out what needs to be removed and what needs to stay. I also pulled the engine back out to change the oil pan gasket and bolt on the pickup tube and windage tray. Also had to modify the TransDapt Adapter bolts so that they would tighten all the way and not hit the block itself. After that it was time to drop the engine back in and figure out this wiring mess...


Pulled the pan off, took a quick look at the bottom end... looks pretty good




A bunch of sludge in the pan, some leaves, and a Styrofoam packing peanut...




All cleaned up (After a bunch of degreaser and brake clean)




Bolted up the windage tray and installed the oil pan




Transdapt Bolts before I cut them...




After the bolts were cut
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All bolted on and Ready to drop in...







Intake and Coil packs on...




New and old Wiring Harnesses




Wiring MESS...




Getting it in order...




A little better.... Still a ways to go...




Anyone know what this plug goes to??




Where did you guys splice in these connections??
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You've got a heck of a project going on. Looks like fun
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what r u going to do about ur A/C?
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this thing is going to be sick when its done!
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Engine looks like 05 or newer. What about the harness??? Need to know so I can tell you what that plug is from. Also what are the wires that are just cut that your reffering to???
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Originally Posted by BOWTIE-TIL-I-DIE
what r u going to do about ur A/C?
Using the stock A/C Compressor with a custom bracket

Originally Posted by 1FastBrick
Engine looks like 05 or newer. What about the harness??? Need to know so I can tell you what that plug is from. Also what are the wires that are just cut that your reffering to???
Yes 05, the other wires are the Trans TCC, PRNDL and brake etc. Do I route them into the cab or??


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