Just have to say I spent 35 years of my life growing up in and owning a transmission shop. I take pride in my work. I'm in the process of rebuilding a 5.3 and 4L60E trans for a friend and I'm putting in in a 1970 Impala. I have been watching a TON of CZcams videos and I must say yours are by far the best I have watched. And I appreciate what you have done. Great job.
I have to mirror what Mr. Knight said, you are indeed a great soul for this work! I'm about to embark on an LS swap into my 57 Chev 1/2 ton. You must have been in the military to have this detailed training and setting up a manual for someone to follow that is easy to use. Thanks you Sir!
!!!! Wow this is Amazing someone that Knows what he is doing and Makin it easy to do I've been Mecnec for over 35 years to old to try New things but you Sir you have done it thks for Sharin this Made My Swap A Whole lot Easier puttin my engine in 1947 Dodge 3 ton for water truck and was goin to try and figure out How to make the Wiring Harness easier know no worries Keep ya Posted ya Got my Sub thks again !!! Wow made my day
I know it's been a while since we messaged. I finally got a Ls3 block. Cheap. Now that I have a block and know which way I am goin for my swap, I can begin with the wiring. I have watched these set of videos 3 or 4 times to hopefully have a better idea on how I am going to do it. Now I can go to the junkyard and pull a Gen 4 harness with the Ecu and Tcu and tack module and pedal. This is going to be so much fun.
My goal with this series was to show enough information for you to make that decision. Win for me... Win for you!!!! It should make more sense the more that you dig into it! Cheers and have fun!!!!!
Dude!! Thanks for the in depth tutorial. I am new to this and you made me feel ten thousand percent better about being able to accomplish my swap with minimal difficulties. I am too old to be learning from my own mistakes while doing something as new as this.
thanks for posting ,the videos and diagrams they will help me in my project ,that would not be even possible without people like you sharing information
One of those things that scares many people, but you have to break it into small obtainable sections and take a bite.... some say it tastes like elephant! (one bite at a time). Cheers!
You sir are my new found best friend! Just starting an LS project with my son for his first truck. Thank you for all the hard work on these LS videos!!
I've watched your entire series on this wiring harness modification. It is by far the best out there, your attention to detail is amazing. Thank you for hard work and dedication on this series. I'm about to dig into a DBW harness for the LS I'm dropping in to my 84 C10.
Awesome! and thanks for the feedback... I knew that it wasn't going to be rocket science and that if I unraveled it enough, it should make sense to others. Best of luck with your C10, that is an awesome looking truck!
Congratulations! My oldest went there for 3 years then transferred to UGA and my youngest is still there. I have watched that school grow quickly over the past 30 years. Cheers!
I really enjoy the videos, its great you are also teaching your sons about engine building. They may not use the knowledge immediately but i'm sure they'll look back and appreciate it when they're older.
Thank you so much for your help with this video. I have seen it like 20 times and surely helps. I am dropping my 5.3 into an 84 Ford E350 shuttle but RV and 4x4 conversion in which is on a extremely weight loss!!!
UCanDoIt2 Thank you Mike! Coming out better than expected. The old tired factory 460/240hp probably had 75hp when pulled. A true gas dumpster. As soon as i get it running I’ll send you pictures.
@@YourpainRx I would love to see it. A Ford with a GM heart! Don't read too much into that I love both brands. I drive an F150 and love Chevys. Cheers!
UCanDoIt2 Hello Mike!! Been busy with work and had to stip for a little bit in the project but here is my email address topfuel57@gmail.com so go ahead and write me something because i wamt to send you pictures and also have a few questions. Thank you!
I'm so glad I watched up to here before commenting. I was really worried when you pulled this stuff off that I didn't know what it all went to, but you explain it all on the assembly and I sure appreciate it!
I only work logically! It is the only way that it makes sense to me. That approach must be showing up in the presentation. I appreciate the kind words... Thank you!
I have been avoiding doing the wiring harness for my 4Runner. I pulled the old 3VZE and I am putting an LM7 in to it. Thanks for the tips and I look forward to more on the wiring harness videos.
another great video. keep up the great work and thanks for all your input on ls engine and wiring. I'll be watching the wiring videos very closely since that's the hardest part for me.
Thank you James! My plans are to break it all down so that my sons can understand it and that appears to also allow me to create a good reference for all. Appreciate your comment greatly! Thanks!
Travis, This is the largest compliment that I could ever hope to receive! Thank you so much. I love figuring things out and believe I have a unique way of describing processes that many can understand. Have fun with your next project. Mike
i like how you did your research and made a plan. Im really interested in how you drawn out your wire diagrams. Going to do this swap on a 1994 Chevrolet C1500 and your videos just helped me make up my mind on making my own harness. Thank you for the inspiration!
For these simple drawings, I use Microsoft Visio. There are many drawing programs like it. I draw it out so that it makes sense to me as well as I will need this drawing 10 years from now when I need to change something. I will not remember these types of details. It's like a personalize owners manual for this vehicle. Glad you enjoyed the video and found inspiration. Best of luck and have fun with it! Mike
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I have a 2003 Escalade Ext with a 6.0L vortec. Don't plan on cutting any wires but do want to rebuild my engine and what you've done will help me a lot. I almost wish I was one of the boys ( I'm a woman by the way ) and get that hands on experience. My engine is at 215 miles.
Awesome!!!!!! You are currently on the right track of doing some research and gaining some knowledge. Between and Book and my machinist, all the answers were obtainable. Enjoyed this and your other comments. Have fun!
Label every wire, you can write it in any code as long as you understand it.. Use numbers/take pictures etc.. These motors have a super wear resistant steel in the cylinders, so dont be surprised if you dont even have to bore the cylinders out for bigger pistons.
Don Rutter Thanks...Did the valve cover gaskets Friday for starters I was having leaks from them and the grommets.... I may have a rear main seal leak as well or it may be the pan don't know yet. I had to do that just to hold me off till I'm ready to tackle this monster....
Thank you sir! I enjoy this part too. I know that so many people don't like the wiring part. I hope that I can lay it out so that it does not seem so complicated. I know that Spencer (son) has already expressed that he understands it more that we have spread it out and I walk him through the plan. Thanks!!!!!!!
i wish I could like your videos twice lol you have a way of explaining thats very easy to understand and follow thank you so much for the information plus the drawings are awesome it answered some of the questions i was a little mixed up on.
Thanks a lot for your input and especially for making these videos I have search for hourssss trying to find a good explanation on how to do this. I appreciate your time in putting this together
Mike, for some reason I have been missing the vids in my feed, but I will be getting caught up soon. This video is an excellent approach on how to tackle automotive wiring. Although I have never wired any LS engines, this is very similar to what I did with the 55 Chevy. Great video!
Thank you Russ! I'm pretty pleased as to how straight forward it turned out and I believe this approach could be used for any manufacturer's engine harness. Repeatable tasks with a few unique decisions along the way.
Plan is to get a complete drop out LS1 & T56 including wiring, PCM, accessories, etc. from a Camaro or Transam 99 to 2002. I will need the Camaro intake, oil pan, and accessories for my application anyway. Ideally I would like to get a wrecked 4th gen Fbody and take what I need but don't think the neighborhood association would like that very much. lol Hawks motorsports is somewhat close to me and they always have dropouts in the $5K range with around 100K to 150K miles.
That sounds like a good plan. Always nice to inherit many of the parts that will work in your new application. That crap gets expensive! And that sounds like a smokin' price!!!!
very good video I going to stare a swap on my 1992 silverado put in a 2005 5.3 LS engine, thanks alot for the videos they are very easy to follow. regards.
Yea... Not a fan of the shaved intakes. When I first saw it, I was glued to the "process" and thought this is going to be really cool! Well.... the end result just didn't do it for me! I love all the covers. So I am going to use a little of their technique to erase the "Vortec" and then find a way to add "Rowdy". That and a few thin red painted stripes in the shallow groves and we'll be beotchin' !!! Thank you brother!
great video. I wish there was a video of you pulling the wires off the vehicle. I'm now pulling wires from a suburban and I don't know if I can cut a lot of them. Especially the thick bundle going into the firewall on the drivers side.
My engine came from a Salvage Yard, where it had already been tested and pulled when I saw it. On my video of the harness spread out on the plywood, you may be able to tell how it was cut from the donor vehicle. Primarily the whole fuse box and the three body harness connectors.
If you never done anything like this before, it may be a good idea to not cut anything. until you have went through the whole harness, de loom, and separate out the un-needed wires, bunch them up , and de-pin, and/or cut last thing, you may need the wire and pin for something else, or to replace a damaged pin. It would be better than soldering to the harness!
Jason Holmes That is a great idea that I did not think of. If I wanted to create the design, what application would be best to use? I don’t have a printer, but if I had the design, I should be able to find someone to print it. I have been thinking of creating a form and doing some type of fiberglass solution. Thanks for the idea! You are the first to provide a suggestion on that question. Cheers... Mike !
You will just need to find a place that does 3d printing there are dozens of places in California I've never needed such service but I'm sure you can find one and it should be affordable as long as you do the finish work
The printer people can use any graphic design you like so I would just research a 3d automotive printing and see if they can help you can see any design you like personally I would make it look like an old Cadillac air scoop with the 2 breather holes closed up give it some oldschool flare
I appreciate the kind words. Thank you... Thank you!!! That document was put together before I started and I did not follow it directly. Since it does not match the video series, I have not published it to avoid confusion and other issues. Now that you know that, if you would like a copy, send me an email ucandoit2mike@gmail.com and I will forward you a copy. The approach is similar.
Look forward to seeing how you cut and splice the wires together. I'm not sure if you have any shielded wires to cut. I love this stuff, built a lot of harnesses. Good stuff Mike.
If you have any good suggestions... I'm all ears! I did consult with an Electrical Engineer at the office to validate sizing of wires when I splice together. Other than that, my plans are Solder and some good Shrink Wrap! Thank you Steve!
Mike i'm confident you know what you're doing. All i do is solder the wires add liquid tape then shrinkwrap with the type that has a sealer inside the tube to prevent moisture from getting in. I've seen youtubers put silicone on the wires and then shrinkwrap , nope not a good idea. LOL The dollar store shrink wrap works great in the desert i guess but in areas of high moisture the wires turn black and green soon. HAHA I use a soldering iron and heat gun not a bic lighter and a plumbing torch. LOL
See there!!!! I knew I could steal some good ideas out of you! I have tons of Shrink Wrap, but it is the simple type. I'm going to go find some that has the sealer inside. I knew that it existed, but never really thought to use it. You Da Man! Thank yon Steve!
That is awesome! I found you a couple of weeks ago and Subscribed and have been enjoying your progress as well. Cheers and best of luck with your project!!!!
He has done such a great job! I will be displaying some of his work and making sure that people realize that their research needs to start there. I've tried to contact him, but waiting for a response. Cheers!
UCanDoIt2 how much would you charge if I asked you if you wouldn’t mind making me a binder like you made yourself I’ll pay for shipping as well?.thanks for the reply by the way . I can’t print it out like you have because I don’t have a computer or printer. Thanks again
my files would only make sense if you have basically the same engine 99-03. I would prefer to send you the files electronically and you find a local business or friend that print them for you. Privately send me your email address to: ucandoit2mike@gmail.com
I just recently found this page and all i can say is THANKS!!!! It will be a huge help with my swap. Is there a way to get your PCM connector pin out list a little clearer? Hopefully you still read this series
@@UCanDoIt2Mike yes the blue and red list that you added more X's to for removal. I am doing a swap in a 3rd gen Camaro so will not need most of the harness
@ 8:52, those two connectors you are going to remove, that last one when I trace back the pink wire, it’s going to spot C4 which is the MAF. In the video, you have it labeled to be removed. Do you need to keep that plug? It’s a five wire plug with a purple insert in it.
At that part of the video, that leg has the Front and Rear O2 Sensor Connectors for one of the sides of the exhaust. The one that i pickup and is labeled Green is the Front O2 Sensor which you need to keep. The connector to the left of that connector is the Rear O2 and it can be removed. All 4 O2 connectors have purple wires in them.
UCanDoIt2 I wish I could upload a picture to show you. That’s not what I was referring to, I know what the O2s are and I kept both front ones like you did. But at that point of the video there is two plugs, above the aforementioned arm that both connectors you labeled, not connected. At this point in time I was curious why you had the last connector (the MAF) labeled to be removed. BUT I set that arm aside and moved on and when I got to your next video in the series when you’re starting to remove wires, you mentioned that you had this labeled as not connected but you discovered it was actually your MAF, so you kept it. I posted that comment at first thought, without waiting to go through with the next video. So I got it all sorted and thanks to you, I have my harness complete! I finished it last night and it took about seven hours, over three nights to do it! So thank you for such great content. I never thought I’d be doing this kind of work myself for my vehicle. It’s intimidating but you made it easy. So thank you again! And thank you for the quick reply.
I didn't! And here is the reason.... Due to filming, this took a lot longer than it should have. With that, I had plenty of time to continually think and adjust what really needed to take place. I ended up just using it as a reference, but following it step by step. Therefore, it doesn't completely match the video series. I had two choices... edit the document OR put it on mothballs... Guess which was easier. Do you think it would be very useful? You are the first to ask for it.
man I wish you had posted this 3 months ago! good info very well explained. completed my project last month but I used factory fuse block. it works well but man it takes up a lot of room. Good work, man! and like you say Brendan at lt1swap.com has a great website. used it Saturday to hookup my cruise control in my yj
Well it sounds like you at least figured out that big Fuse Block. Just thinking through it... you still would have an opportunity to convert to the 4 Fuse option if you decided that you wanted to free up some space. I will be detailing the 4 Fuse Block build later in this series. Yea, I'm impressed with what Brendan has put together. Thank you for the kind words! Even though you putter around in the new fangled Jeep... I'll still call you my Jeep Brother! Enjoy Life Topless!!!!! Have fun!
I'm looking forward to watching your wiring harness series of videos and soaking up the knowledge! How did you get your oem harness so clean? Mines caked in 285k miles worth of Texas dirt and road grime. Can i just pressure wash it with the electric pressure washer?
I never saw the condition of the truck mine came out of, but I assume it was a city truck! Based on people using pressure washers (home and at the car wash), it don't see any issues with using a pressure washer on it. Allow it to dry. Most of the connectors already have dielectric grease in them and most of them you are going to remove anyway. Go for it! Have fun with your project! Mike
If running a Turbo 350/400, you will have to purchase these 2 items to hook up your VSS(vehicle speed sensor) wire. www.summitracing.com/parts/dak-sen-01-4160?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google- www.summitracing.com/parts/dak-sgi-5
won't the computer still be looking for them sensors you delete or how do you go about that approach? along with emissions and all of that? really enjoy watching your videos, very detailed!
The configuration in my PCM will need to be changed. I will need to send it to someone that has a program like HP Tuners to make certain adjustments. I will be doing that at some point and I assume that I will need to provide a list of things that I have removed. VATs (Vehicle Anti Theft), Rear O2s, EGR and other items will need to be reprogrammed in the PCM. While I understand all of this at a high level, the details are above my pay grade. Hope that helps!!!!!
Thanks for the great videos, excellent quality pics. and well thought out and explained . I,m still trying to understand how the coils and injectors turn on and off thru pcm and grounds? Assume cam and crank sensors do that? Thanks
Here is my understanding... When the ole "Distributor" was removed from the engines and they introduced the PCM (ECU), the computer began to control the firing order and timing of the spark. The only way the computer knows when to fire the spark for each cylinder is "primarily" based on the Crankshaft Position Sensor and Reluctor wheel. That tells the PCM the exact position of each Piston (when they are at the proper location to fire the spark). This determines the "Base" Spark timing. As an adjustment to that, the PCM has several adjustment tables that it can apply minor adjustments to the spark timing based on input from sensors like: Temperature Sensor, Knock Sensors, O2, MAP, and others. These sensors are reporting to the PCM various conditions that the PCM then can make monir adjustments.As for the Injectors - They only have 2 wires going to each. 1 is a Pink wire which is 12V+ when the Key is ON. They must be Negatively Switched via the other wire. When the PCM wants a particular Injector to fire, it provide a closed circuit Ground (-) on that second wire.Good Stuff! I believe that is all correct. It is the only way that it makes sense to me. Thanks for watching!
Not a silly question. I will also be disabling the EVAP from within the PCM programming so that the check engine light and codes are not tripped. Specifically for my vehicle, it is old enough that it will not need an emissions test. It is a 1979 Jeep.
@@UCanDoIt2Mike I have a ? I've pulled the eng. Harness out of a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 and the computer connectors are blue and red just like what u have. Will this work for a 5.3? Or will I have to get one off a 5.3?
The PCM is currently programmed for VATS (Vehicle Anti-Theft System). If you are swapping your engine into another GM based vehicle that also has the VATS components installed, there would potentially be no reprogramming required. If you are swapping your engine into an older vehicle, the VATS programming will need to be disabled in the PCM. If you do not disable it, the engine will start and run for about 3-5 sec and then shut off. If you are planning to install a MIL Indicator (Check Engine Light) you may want to also disable any other features that your new vehicle does not offer so that the PCM does not alert false alarms.
@@UCanDoIt2Mike thank you so much! for a quick and well explained answer. am swapping the 5.3 vortec engine into a Chevy 1952. once again thank you!!!!
Provide the pages you show in youre notebook, i want to print those. I have all of his pages printed, i want yours. Better yet, print and sell me your booklet.
Javier Argumedo I removed the wires for the Oil Level Sensor. The sensor is located in the passenger side of the oil pan. The Oil Pressure Sensor, I kept. That sensor is located on the top/rear/center of the Intake manifold.
@@UCanDoIt2Mike i would like to save the low oil level sensor and install a warning light in the dash to know when oil is low so do you have any idea how to connect that warning light? or this light can be connected from oil pressure sensor or do i need both LOS and OPS?
Javier Argumedo OPS and OLS are doing two completely different things. You will want to keep both in your case. You will need to study the Pinout sheet to find the trigger wire from the pcm to connect to the new light on your dash.
These really are great videos I'm starting a 5.3 build you wouldn't be interested in selling the ac compressor and bracket and bolts and mabe the fuse box
I do still have all of those pieces and would be interested in selling them. The fuse block you can have for $10 and need to look up the Compressor, but I would discount it over a normal used price. The bracket and I will try to find the electrical connectors that you can have for free. Interested?
We will have to figure out Shipping costs and add that. If you are still interested, I will weigh all those parts and provide you weight and origin Zip Code, so that you can figure out Shipping cost to make sure you are still interested, before I pack it all up. I do have Paypal. Let's move this conversation over to email. Mine is Ucandoit2Mike@gmail.com. Thanks... Mike
Great video. I followed this and built my harness. I have 12 volts on all my sensors and coil while cranking. It cranking.but no spark or no injector. I checked with noid light . I pulled all mt injectors and checked each one and they all fire. I replaced the crank sensor. Ugh any ideas? Thanks Dave. Ps vats removed
Not sure how you have setup your fuses, but with the key on, make sure all pink wires are Hot. If so, it sounds like the computer is not providing the trigger properly.
Man I feel like an idiot. I had my crank and cam sensor backwards. They are the same plug. Thanks for you response and these videos me and my son build our harness to a tee from this. I'll not do that again. Lol
Found your videos while doing my swap.. I found them very informative along with lt1 swap, but I must be missing something. There is section you didn’t have labeled that ran on the opposite side of the trans wire. What were those connections to? And the coil pack connection has a black wire that connects to about 5 other black wires I’m assuming all those are ground wires..correct?
Not sure about your reference to a section that I didn't have labelled. This might have been all of the Transmission related connectors which in my installation, I do not need. Typically the bundles (unions) of Black wires are grounds. They all connect together and then get connected to the Head or anther grounding point. Cheers!
I just last week published Episode 27 CJ7 Dash Removal where I discussed my some of my plans for Dash Harness Wiring. I will ultimately be going with a generic purchased harness. I will be detailing that install as well. It will be a little down the road before I get there. Currently working on Heater Box and then back to the Bodywork.Mike
Currently ive pulled my harnness out. I bought this 98 stepside for 1k. But the harness was cut in many places, unusable. Looked around for a new harness but can only get those generic harnesses as well.
I did some research a couple of months ago during some down time. The two big companies (American Wire and Painless) both offer a Custom solution for my Jeep for about $900!!!!! But I can get a 22 Circuit Generic Harness and put the ends on myself for ~ $400. Seems like a no-brainer to me. Generic it is. I can crimp ends like the best of them. Mike
Just saw some information on Kwik Wire. They have several kits with different circuit configurations. They even have a Water Proof one that has my attention .
I believe so! It took a while to get all setup, but now I'm ready to make the first surgical snip! Should be able to make good progress now! Thank you Drew!
Maybe I can stay just ahead of you! More than happy to bounce ideas off each other. If you see me screwing up... YELL at me! I believe I have my ducks in a row, but you can never be totally sure! Thanks.
UCanDoIt2 oh I'm sure you will be done before I'll really attack it, I'm test fitting the 5.3/th400 in the truck and getting all that done first and taking things off the truck that I don't want or need and I need to clean the engine bay, once the motor/trans are in and bolted down I'll start the harness
Just have to say I spent 35 years of my life growing up in and owning a transmission shop. I take pride in my work. I'm in the process of rebuilding a 5.3 and 4L60E trans for a friend and I'm putting in in a 1970 Impala. I have been watching a TON of CZcams videos and I must say yours are by far the best I have watched. And I appreciate what you have done. Great job.
I greatly appreciate the compliment Jeff! It was a fun project. I am still working on the vehicle that this engine will be swapped into. Cheers!
Hey there . You are a most generous soul distributing your knowledge and advice to your fellow man. Thank you
Thank you Sir!!!!!
I have to mirror what Mr. Knight said, you are indeed a great soul for this work! I'm about to embark on an LS swap into my 57 Chev 1/2 ton. You must have been in the military to have this detailed training and setting up a manual for someone to follow that is easy to use. Thanks you Sir!
I am about to overhaul my first ls 5.3 engine , I was looking through CZcams you were the only one that go through the 5.3 thiral.
Have fun with yours. It's a great learning experience.
!!!! Wow this is Amazing someone that Knows what he is doing and Makin it easy to do I've been Mecnec for over 35 years to old to try New things but you Sir you have done it thks for Sharin this Made My Swap A Whole lot Easier puttin my engine in 1947 Dodge 3 ton for water truck and was goin to try and figure out How to make the Wiring Harness easier know no worries Keep ya Posted ya Got my Sub thks again !!! Wow made my day
Love it! Thanks for the kind words and best of luck with your project. Your swap will make that 47 run for another lifetime! Cheers to you Sir! Mike
I know it's been a while since we messaged. I finally got a Ls3 block. Cheap. Now that I have a block and know which way I am goin for my swap, I can begin with the wiring. I have watched these set of videos 3 or 4 times to hopefully have a better idea on how I am going to do it. Now I can go to the junkyard and pull a Gen 4 harness with the Ecu and Tcu and tack module and pedal. This is going to be so much fun.
Love it! Have fun with your adventure! Cheers... Mike
You go above and beyond in your videos! All the advice and guidance any newbie needs.
Thank you Sir!!! I appreciate your feedback!
This is the only video that has given me enough confidence to do this myself.
My goal with this series was to show enough information for you to make that decision. Win for me... Win for you!!!! It should make more sense the more that you dig into it! Cheers and have fun!!!!!
Dude!! Thanks for the in depth tutorial. I am new to this and you made me feel ten thousand percent better about being able to accomplish my swap with minimal difficulties. I am too old to be learning from my own mistakes while doing something as new as this.
thanks for posting ,the videos and diagrams they will help me in my project ,that would not be even possible without people like you sharing information
Thank you for the kind feedback! Greatly appreciated. Have fun with your project!!!!!!
My cryptonite is a wire harness...you make it very approachable and a project that I can handle. Thanks
One of those things that scares many people, but you have to break it into small obtainable sections and take a bite.... some say it tastes like elephant! (one bite at a time). Cheers!
You sir are my new found best friend! Just starting an LS project with my son for his first truck. Thank you for all the hard work on these LS videos!!
Thank you for the kind words Chad. These are great Father/Son projects.... Quality Time, and very educational. Have a lot of fun with yours!!!!! Mike
Ksu grad here. Awesome stuff man. I really learned alot. Thank you!
Southern Tech (KSU) Grad here. Thank you very much. Cheers to you!!!!
I've watched your entire series on this wiring harness modification. It is by far the best out there, your attention to detail is amazing. Thank you for hard work and dedication on this series. I'm about to dig into a DBW harness for the LS I'm dropping in to my 84 C10.
Awesome! and thanks for the feedback... I knew that it wasn't going to be rocket science and that if I unraveled it enough, it should make sense to others. Best of luck with your C10, that is an awesome looking truck!
Man if you were on the television Id watch you every week!
Trey... You just made my day! Thank you Sir!
Same!
I love the way you grouped the wires and the diagrams that you rovided. Great job man love the way you did it. I am a loyal follower man from now on.
I appreciate the kind words. Thank you. Have fun with your project!!!
I just came across your channel, I had to stop to say awesome shirt! I graduated from KSU in 2020
Congratulations! My oldest went there for 3 years then transferred to UGA and my youngest is still there. I have watched that school grow quickly over the past 30 years. Cheers!
I really enjoy the videos, its great you are also teaching your sons about engine building. They may not use the knowledge immediately but i'm sure they'll look back and appreciate it when they're older.
Thank you so much for your help with this video. I have seen it like 20 times and surely helps.
I am dropping my 5.3 into an 84 Ford E350 shuttle but RV and 4x4 conversion in which is on a extremely weight loss!!!
Cool Project you have there! Glad you found some answers in the vid. Have fun with your project!!! Mike
UCanDoIt2 Thank you Mike! Coming out better than expected. The old tired factory 460/240hp probably had 75hp when pulled. A true gas dumpster.
As soon as i get it running I’ll send you pictures.
@@YourpainRx I would love to see it. A Ford with a GM heart! Don't read too much into that I love both brands. I drive an F150 and love Chevys. Cheers!
UCanDoIt2 Hello Mike!!
Been busy with work and had to stip for a little bit in the project but here is my email address topfuel57@gmail.com so go ahead and write me something because i wamt to send you pictures and also have a few questions. Thank you!
I'm so glad I watched up to here before commenting. I was really worried when you pulled this stuff off that I didn't know what it all went to, but you explain it all on the assembly and I sure appreciate it!
Sounds like you figured it out. Cheers! Mike
What a life saver you are. I'm new to all this EFI stuff.
It's pretty cool stuff when you slow down enough to study it and then realize you actually understand it!!!! Cheers.... Mike!
Im doing a 5.3 swap now. Very helpful videos
Glad you enjoyed the video series! Have fun with yours!!!!!
Love how you break everything down step by step. Awesome work as always buddy.
I only work logically! It is the only way that it makes sense to me. That approach must be showing up in the presentation. I appreciate the kind words... Thank you!
I have been avoiding doing the wiring harness for my 4Runner. I pulled the old 3VZE and I am putting an LM7 in to it. Thanks for the tips and I look forward to more on the wiring harness videos.
That's going to be a good combination! Good luck with your build and thanks for the compliment and for watching!!!!!
My God that engine is beautiful. Well here I am back in mechanics class learning more! Looking forward!
Oh..... that made me feel good! The smile it gave me was awesome!!! THANK YOU!!!!! Good luck with your projects!
This man is a gear head legend!!! Thank you for all of your hard work for these videos!!
Wow!!!! I was just going for "Master Tinkerer"! Glad you enjoyed the series Shawn. Thanks for the feedback!!!!
UCanDoIt2 it's fun to watch someone so knowledgeable! I'm looking forward to seeing how this project turns out!
another great video. keep up the great work and thanks for all your input on ls engine and wiring. I'll be watching the wiring videos very closely since that's the hardest part for me.
Thank you James! My plans are to break it all down so that my sons can understand it and that appears to also allow me to create a good reference for all. Appreciate your comment greatly! Thanks!
Thank you for the help, hope to see your jeep on the street. We live in the same area!
Great video, I'm really enjoying the whole series. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed the series! Cheers... Mike
You should be an instructor. Great teacher. I'm learning alot from your videos specifically
Travis, This is the largest compliment that I could ever hope to receive! Thank you so much. I love figuring things out and believe I have a unique way of describing processes that many can understand. Have fun with your next project. Mike
i like how you did your research and made a plan. Im really interested in how you drawn out your wire diagrams. Going to do this swap on a 1994 Chevrolet C1500 and your videos just helped me make up my mind on making my own harness. Thank you for the inspiration!
For these simple drawings, I use Microsoft Visio. There are many drawing programs like it. I draw it out so that it makes sense to me as well as I will need this drawing 10 years from now when I need to change something. I will not remember these types of details. It's like a personalize owners manual for this vehicle. Glad you enjoyed the video and found inspiration. Best of luck and have fun with it! Mike
Wow !!! Outa this world!!!!!
Glad you enjoyed. Hope it helps you with your project!!! Mike.
Great video- I’m starting my first LS conversion. This will be my go to instructions. Awesome thanks
Awesome! Have fun and enjoy the process.
YOU ARE SUPER AMAZING!!! I COULD HUG YOU BRO!!!!
Glad you enjoyed the video. It’s great to break this stuff down into bite size pieces. Have fun with your project! Mike
Really impressed with your videos. Very well done. people from all skill levels can learn something. Keep up the great work!
Thank you James! Cheers!!!!
in the process on doing an ls swap and these series of videos have been very helpful. Keep up the awesome videos
Good luck and have fun with your project!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I have a 2003 Escalade Ext with a 6.0L vortec. Don't plan on cutting any wires but do want to rebuild my engine and what you've done will help me a lot. I almost wish I was one of the boys ( I'm a woman by the way ) and get that hands on experience. My engine is at 215 miles.
Awesome!!!!!! You are currently on the right track of doing some research and gaining some knowledge. Between and Book and my machinist, all the answers were obtainable. Enjoyed this and your other comments. Have fun!
Label every wire, you can write it in any code as long as you understand it.. Use numbers/take pictures etc.. These motors have a super wear resistant steel in the cylinders, so dont be surprised if you dont even have to bore the cylinders out for bigger pistons.
Don Rutter Thanks...Did the valve cover gaskets Friday for starters
I was having leaks from them and the grommets.... I may have a rear main seal leak as well or it may be the pan don't know yet. I had to do that just to hold me off till I'm ready to tackle this monster....
That garage is goals👏
This is what I have been looking for, swapping an LS 5.3 in to a 1981 T/A turbo, get rid of the 4.9 turbo!!
That sounds like a great project... Have fun! Mike
Awesome video, it helped me with my build
Excellent! Glad you found it useful. Have fun with your build…. Mike!!!!
awesome video , thanks for the PDF links.
keep up to good work. i love playing with wires, looking forward for more video's
Thank you sir! I enjoy this part too. I know that so many people don't like the wiring part. I hope that I can lay it out so that it does not seem so complicated. I know that Spencer (son) has already expressed that he understands it more that we have spread it out and I walk him through the plan. Thanks!!!!!!!
Awesome!! Thank you for all your detailed videos , learned alot....
Jason B Glad you enjoyed the videos. Cheers. Mike.
i wish I could like your videos twice lol you have a way of explaining thats very easy to understand and follow thank you so much for the information
plus the drawings are awesome it answered some of the questions i was a little mixed up on.
You just made me chuckle out loud. Glad you enjoyed. Really cool stuff! Have fun with yours. Mike
Thanks a lot for your input and especially for making these videos I have search for hourssss trying to find a good explanation on how to do this. I appreciate your time in putting this together
I appreciate the feedback Michael! Have fun with your project!
Nice this video project explains allot more than other videos that I have seen I am going to try this in a 89 Chevy 1500 short bed with a auto trans
Thank you sir! Enjoy your project!!!!!
Thank you for making these videos! Liked & subscribed!
Wild West Glad you found me. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers. Mike
Mike, for some reason I have been missing the vids in my feed, but I will be getting caught up soon. This video is an excellent approach on how to tackle automotive wiring. Although I have never wired any LS engines, this is very similar to what I did with the 55 Chevy. Great video!
Thank you Russ! I'm pretty pleased as to how straight forward it turned out and I believe this approach could be used for any manufacturer's engine harness. Repeatable tasks with a few unique decisions along the way.
Awesome video 👍 loved the series
Thanks for doing the video it has been very helpful, I'm in the process of doing an LS swap and your video is great to follow, keep up the great work.
Thank you for the kind words Rick! Best of luck with your project and have fun with it!!!!
Rick Boss have to convert 95 Sterling well to 94chevy
Www lt1 swap.cm
Great guy u just save me money thank u and salute to u
Awesome!!!!!
Great information. I will be revisiting this series when I get to this stage.
Thanks Sam. I can't remember... have you mentioned your plans for the 72 Camaro? Gen1, Gen3, Other?
Plan is to get a complete drop out LS1 & T56 including wiring, PCM, accessories, etc. from a Camaro or Transam 99 to 2002. I will need the Camaro intake, oil pan, and accessories for my application anyway. Ideally I would like to get a wrecked 4th gen Fbody and take what I need but don't think the neighborhood association would like that very much. lol Hawks motorsports is somewhat close to me and they always have dropouts in the $5K range with around 100K to 150K miles.
That sounds like a good plan. Always nice to inherit many of the parts that will work in your new application. That crap gets expensive! And that sounds like a smokin' price!!!!
very good video I going to stare a swap on my 1992 silverado put in a 2005 5.3 LS engine, thanks alot for the videos they are very easy to follow. regards.
Best of luck with your project!. Sounds like it will be a good one!!!!
The shaved intake looks weird I think lol! Great explanations! This is gonna be a big hit Mike!
Yea... Not a fan of the shaved intakes. When I first saw it, I was glued to the "process" and thought this is going to be really cool! Well.... the end result just didn't do it for me! I love all the covers. So I am going to use a little of their technique to erase the "Vortec" and then find a way to add "Rowdy". That and a few thin red painted stripes in the shallow groves and we'll be beotchin' !!! Thank you brother!
Haha you bet!
Get to snipping. It looks like you got it all worked out. Can't wait for the next video.
Just sharpened all my diagonal cutters.... Ready to attack!
Really good how to , thanks for the info .👍🏽
Glad you found it interesting/useful! Have fun with your projects!!!!
Great video very thorough!👍👍👍
Thanks for the feedback. Hope it helps you with your project!!!!
great video. I wish there was a video of you pulling the wires off the vehicle. I'm now pulling wires from a suburban and I don't know if I can cut a lot of them. Especially the thick bundle going into the firewall on the drivers side.
My engine came from a Salvage Yard, where it had already been tested and pulled when I saw it. On my video of the harness spread out on the plywood, you may be able to tell how it was cut from the donor vehicle. Primarily the whole fuse box and the three body harness connectors.
Thanks!
Thank you Sir! I had somehow missed this comment earlier. Glad that you found it useful and have fun with your project! Mike
Very useful
Thank you. Glad you found it useful.
If you never done anything like this before, it may be a good idea to not cut anything. until you have went through the whole harness, de loom, and separate out the un-needed wires, bunch them up , and de-pin, and/or cut last thing, you may need the wire and pin for something else, or to replace a damaged pin. It would be better than soldering to the harness!
Vortec covercan be 3d printed sanded and painted any way you want
Jason Holmes That is a great idea that I did not think of. If I wanted to create the design, what application would be best to use? I don’t have a printer, but if I had the design, I should be able to find someone to print it. I have been thinking of creating a form and doing some type of fiberglass solution. Thanks for the idea! You are the first to provide a suggestion on that question. Cheers... Mike !
You can use the stock version or the max version they can scan it then change the cad to print what you want then send fill and paint
You will just need to find a place that does 3d printing there are dozens of places in California I've never needed such service but I'm sure you can find one and it should be affordable as long as you do the finish work
The printer people can use any graphic design you like so I would just research a 3d automotive printing and see if they can help you can see any design you like personally I would make it look like an old Cadillac air scoop with the 2 breather holes closed up give it some oldschool flare
Thank you for taking the time to relay all of this information, your channel is fantastic! Did you ever get a chance to post the PDF
I appreciate the kind words. Thank you... Thank you!!! That document was put together before I started and I did not follow it directly. Since it does not match the video series, I have not published it to avoid confusion and other issues. Now that you know that, if you would like a copy, send me an email ucandoit2mike@gmail.com and I will forward you a copy. The approach is similar.
Very nice your tutorial great help for me thanks for the info
Glad you found it useful... Have fin with your project! Mike
Look forward to seeing how you cut and splice the wires together. I'm not sure if you have any shielded wires to cut. I love this stuff, built a lot of harnesses. Good stuff Mike.
If you have any good suggestions... I'm all ears! I did consult with an Electrical Engineer at the office to validate sizing of wires when I splice together. Other than that, my plans are Solder and some good Shrink Wrap! Thank you Steve!
Mike i'm confident you know what you're doing. All i do is solder the wires add liquid tape then shrinkwrap with the type that has a sealer inside the tube to prevent moisture from getting in. I've seen youtubers put silicone on the wires and then shrinkwrap , nope not a good idea. LOL The dollar store shrink wrap works great in the desert i guess but in areas of high moisture the wires turn black and green soon. HAHA I use a soldering iron and heat gun not a bic lighter and a plumbing torch. LOL
See there!!!! I knew I could steal some good ideas out of you! I have tons of Shrink Wrap, but it is the simple type. I'm going to go find some that has the sealer inside. I knew that it existed, but never really thought to use it. You Da Man! Thank yon Steve!
Great info. Thanks so much
Thank you for all details
GREAT video and editing. Finally got around to subscribing to your channel and i am liking what i see, I will stay tuned!
That is awesome! I found you a couple of weeks ago and Subscribed and have been enjoying your progress as well. Cheers and best of luck with your project!!!!
Very interesting. I will definitely be following along
Awesome Sam! Congrats of the progress of your 64 Impala... I love following your progress.
thanks for the videos sir much appreciated
Glad you found it useful! Cheers!!!!
Keep up the good videos congrats
If it wasn't for Brandon's Website, I would be lost!
He has done such a great job! I will be displaying some of his work and making sure that people realize that their research needs to start there. I've tried to contact him, but waiting for a response. Cheers!
Best how to videos on CZcams thanks you
Thank you!!!!! I appreciate the feedback!
UCanDoIt2 hey very nice job I’ve been watching your videos over and over...very organized
Very glad that you have found the videos helpful. Cheers!!!!
UCanDoIt2 how much would you charge if I asked you if you wouldn’t mind making me a binder like you made yourself I’ll pay for shipping as well?.thanks for the reply by the way . I can’t print it out like you have because I don’t have a computer or printer. Thanks again
my files would only make sense if you have basically the same engine 99-03. I would prefer to send you the files electronically and you find a local business or friend that print them for you. Privately send me your email address to: ucandoit2mike@gmail.com
I just recently found this page and all i can say is THANKS!!!! It will be a huge help with my swap. Is there a way to get your PCM connector pin out list a little clearer? Hopefully you still read this series
Yes. I still follow and read every comment. The Pinout list that you are looking for. Is it the Blue and Red List?
@@UCanDoIt2Mike yes the blue and red list that you added more X's to for removal. I am doing a swap in a 3rd gen Camaro so will not need most of the harness
@@paulcolterman3087 Here is a link to my PDF for all of the Connectors. bit.ly/PCMandConnectorTables
@@UCanDoIt2Mike thank you very much!!
great video. exactly what I was looking for. great details. I'm subscribing.
Glad you found it useful. Good luck with your project!
Great job..wow
Thank you! Fun project!
@ 8:52, those two connectors you are going to remove, that last one when I trace back the pink wire, it’s going to spot C4 which is the MAF. In the video, you have it labeled to be removed. Do you need to keep that plug? It’s a five wire plug with a purple insert in it.
At that part of the video, that leg has the Front and Rear O2 Sensor Connectors for one of the sides of the exhaust. The one that i pickup and is labeled Green is the Front O2 Sensor which you need to keep. The connector to the left of that connector is the Rear O2 and it can be removed. All 4 O2 connectors have purple wires in them.
UCanDoIt2 I wish I could upload a picture to show you. That’s not what I was referring to, I know what the O2s are and I kept both front ones like you did. But at that point of the video there is two plugs, above the aforementioned arm that both connectors you labeled, not connected. At this point in time I was curious why you had the last connector (the MAF) labeled to be removed. BUT I set that arm aside and moved on and when I got to your next video in the series when you’re starting to remove wires, you mentioned that you had this labeled as not connected but you discovered it was actually your MAF, so you kept it. I posted that comment at first thought, without waiting to go through with the next video. So I got it all sorted and thanks to you, I have my harness complete! I finished it last night and it took about seven hours, over three nights to do it! So thank you for such great content. I never thought I’d be doing this kind of work myself for my vehicle. It’s intimidating but you made it easy. So thank you again! And thank you for the quick reply.
Excellent... Glad you have it all worked out. I do remember that leg and changing the option to keep that MAF connector. Cheers! Mike
Thank you for taking the time to relay all of this information, your channel is fantastic! Did you ever get a chance to post the PDF?
I didn't! And here is the reason.... Due to filming, this took a lot longer than it should have. With that, I had plenty of time to continually think and adjust what really needed to take place. I ended up just using it as a reference, but following it step by step. Therefore, it doesn't completely match the video series. I had two choices... edit the document OR put it on mothballs... Guess which was easier. Do you think it would be very useful? You are the first to ask for it.
@@UCanDoIt2Mike no worries, I think LT1 swap made one and linked it on his site...I'll post it when I get on a desktop
man I wish you had posted this 3 months ago! good info very well explained. completed my project last month but I used factory fuse block. it works well but man it takes up a lot of room. Good work, man! and like you say Brendan at lt1swap.com has a great website. used it Saturday to hookup my cruise control in my yj
Well it sounds like you at least figured out that big Fuse Block. Just thinking through it... you still would have an opportunity to convert to the 4 Fuse option if you decided that you wanted to free up some space. I will be detailing the 4 Fuse Block build later in this series. Yea, I'm impressed with what Brendan has put together. Thank you for the kind words! Even though you putter around in the new fangled Jeep... I'll still call you my Jeep Brother! Enjoy Life Topless!!!!! Have fun!
UCanDoIt2 haha "new fangled" almost 30 years old lol
Those wires that were not connected to the rear of the trans is for 4x4 the auto shift transfer case
Great job thankyou
Glad you enjoyed!
i went step by step with you, and it turned out great, but whats the best way to pick it up to install, being complete with no damage
Sweet!!!!! It is not that fragile, just don't wad it up or bend the wires into sharp 90 degree bends. Cheers Mike!!
I'm looking forward to watching your wiring harness series of videos and soaking up the knowledge! How did you get your oem harness so clean? Mines caked in 285k miles worth of Texas dirt and road grime. Can i just pressure wash it with the electric pressure washer?
I never saw the condition of the truck mine came out of, but I assume it was a city truck! Based on people using pressure washers (home and at the car wash), it don't see any issues with using a pressure washer on it. Allow it to dry. Most of the connectors already have dielectric grease in them and most of them you are going to remove anyway. Go for it! Have fun with your project! Mike
@@UCanDoIt2Mike thank you Mike
If running a Turbo 350/400, you will have to purchase these 2 items to hook up your VSS(vehicle speed sensor) wire. www.summitracing.com/parts/dak-sen-01-4160?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla-google- www.summitracing.com/parts/dak-sgi-5
won't the computer still be looking for them sensors you delete or how do you go about that approach? along with emissions and all of that? really enjoy watching your videos, very detailed!
The configuration in my PCM will need to be changed. I will need to send it to someone that has a program like HP Tuners to make certain adjustments. I will be doing that at some point and I assume that I will need to provide a list of things that I have removed. VATs (Vehicle Anti Theft), Rear O2s, EGR and other items will need to be reprogrammed in the PCM. While I understand all of this at a high level, the details are above my pay grade. Hope that helps!!!!!
If you send your pcm to Lt1swap.com for him to flash it, can he somehow delete the rear O2 sensors too ? Seems like a simple removal.
Thanks for the great videos, excellent quality pics. and well thought out and explained . I,m still trying to understand how the coils and injectors turn on and off thru pcm and grounds? Assume cam and crank sensors do that? Thanks
Here is my understanding... When the ole "Distributor" was removed from the engines and they introduced the PCM (ECU), the computer began to control the firing order and timing of the spark. The only way the computer knows when to fire the spark for each cylinder is "primarily" based on the Crankshaft Position Sensor and Reluctor wheel. That tells the PCM the exact position of each Piston (when they are at the proper location to fire the spark). This determines the "Base" Spark timing. As an adjustment to that, the PCM has several adjustment tables that it can apply minor adjustments to the spark timing based on input from sensors like: Temperature Sensor, Knock Sensors, O2, MAP, and others. These sensors are reporting to the PCM various conditions that the PCM then can make monir adjustments.As for the Injectors - They only have 2 wires going to each. 1 is a Pink wire which is 12V+ when the Key is ON. They must be Negatively Switched via the other wire. When the PCM wants a particular Injector to fire, it provide a closed circuit Ground (-) on that second wire.Good Stuff! I believe that is all correct. It is the only way that it makes sense to me. Thanks for watching!
nice video but I have one question how much would you charge to wire a 5.3 LS1 engine with the 4L60E transmission
Hi can you make one for me. I have a 81 malibu I hahave been watch you over and over you sre a very thorax person. the wires just confuse me.
This may be a silly question, but if you delete the evap wiring will the vehicle pass inspection?
Not a silly question. I will also be disabling the EVAP from within the PCM programming so that the check engine light and codes are not tripped.
Specifically for my vehicle, it is old enough that it will not need an emissions test. It is a 1979 Jeep.
great videos
Thanks for watching!!!!
@@UCanDoIt2Mike I have a ? I've pulled the eng. Harness out of a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 and the computer connectors are blue and red just like what u have. Will this work for a 5.3? Or will I have to get one off a 5.3?
thanks for a quik answear. so than PCM must be reprogramed even if I don't removed any sensor or any wiring from the main engine harness?
The PCM is currently programmed for VATS (Vehicle Anti-Theft System). If you are swapping your engine into another GM based vehicle that also has the VATS components installed, there would potentially be no reprogramming required. If you are swapping your engine into an older vehicle, the VATS programming will need to be disabled in the PCM. If you do not disable it, the engine will start and run for about 3-5 sec and then shut off. If you are planning to install a MIL Indicator (Check Engine Light) you may want to also disable any other features that your new vehicle does not offer so that the PCM does not alert false alarms.
@@UCanDoIt2Mike thank you so much! for a quick and well explained answer. am swapping the 5.3 vortec engine into a Chevy 1952. once again thank you!!!!
thanks a lot
You are welcome... thanks for the feedback! Cheers!
Provide the pages you show in youre notebook, i want to print those.
I have all of his pages printed, i want yours.
Better yet, print and sell me your booklet.
So when you remove the ac connectors want be able to run your ac unit right
Correct! I will be removing the A/C Compressor from the engine as well. The new vehicle that this engine is being swapped into does not have A/C.
did you save a sensor that turns LIGHT ON to indicate the engine oil level is low? am confuse about OIL LEVEL SENSOR OR OIL PRESSURE SENSOR.
Javier Argumedo I removed the wires for the Oil Level Sensor. The sensor is located in the passenger side of the oil pan. The Oil Pressure Sensor, I kept. That sensor is located on the top/rear/center of the Intake manifold.
@@UCanDoIt2Mike i would like to save the low oil level sensor and install a warning light in the dash to know when oil is low so do you have any idea how to connect that warning light? or this light can be connected from oil pressure sensor or do i need both LOS and OPS?
Javier Argumedo OPS and OLS are doing two completely different things. You will want to keep both in your case. You will need to study the Pinout sheet to find the trigger wire from the pcm to connect to the new light on your dash.
These really are great videos I'm starting a 5.3 build you wouldn't be interested in selling the ac compressor and bracket and bolts and mabe the fuse box
I do still have all of those pieces and would be interested in selling them. The fuse block you can have for $10 and need to look up the Compressor, but I would discount it over a normal used price. The bracket and I will try to find the electrical connectors that you can have for free. Interested?
I just saw Compressors on ebay between $125 - 160. So how about $80 for mine. So all of it for $90.
@@UCanDoIt2Mike that is a good deal is that including shipping and do you do PayPal for payment
We will have to figure out Shipping costs and add that. If you are still interested, I will weigh all those parts and provide you weight and origin Zip Code, so that you can figure out Shipping cost to make sure you are still interested, before I pack it all up. I do have Paypal. Let's move this conversation over to email. Mine is Ucandoit2Mike@gmail.com. Thanks... Mike
Great video. I followed this and built my harness. I have 12 volts on all my sensors and coil while cranking. It cranking.but no spark or no injector. I checked with noid light . I pulled all mt injectors and checked each one and they all fire. I replaced the crank sensor. Ugh any ideas? Thanks Dave. Ps vats removed
Not sure how you have setup your fuses, but with the key on, make sure all pink wires are Hot. If so, it sounds like the computer is not providing the trigger properly.
Man I feel like an idiot. I had my crank and cam sensor backwards. They are the same plug. Thanks for you response and these videos me and my son build our harness to a tee from this. I'll not do that again. Lol
Glad to hear you figured it out! A great project for you and your son…. Mike
Found your videos while doing my swap.. I found them very informative along with lt1 swap, but I must be missing something. There is section you didn’t have labeled that ran on the opposite side of the trans wire. What were those connections to? And the coil pack connection has a black wire that connects to about 5 other black wires I’m assuming all those are ground wires..correct?
Not sure about your reference to a section that I didn't have labelled. This might have been all of the Transmission related connectors which in my installation, I do not need. Typically the bundles (unions) of Black wires are grounds. They all connect together and then get connected to the Head or anther grounding point. Cheers!
Ok thanks, the part I’m taking about starts a 8:28 on part 1 the non connected ones..
Amazing 😉
Anything for underdash harness from the bulkhead under drivers side?
I just last week published Episode 27 CJ7 Dash Removal where I discussed my some of my plans for Dash Harness Wiring. I will ultimately be going with a generic purchased harness. I will be detailing that install as well. It will be a little down the road before I get there. Currently working on Heater Box and then back to the Bodywork.Mike
Currently ive pulled my harnness out. I bought this 98 stepside for 1k. But the harness was cut in many places, unusable. Looked around for a new harness but can only get those generic harnesses as well.
I did some research a couple of months ago during some down time. The two big companies (American Wire and Painless) both offer a Custom solution for my Jeep for about $900!!!!! But I can get a 22 Circuit Generic Harness and put the ends on myself for ~ $400. Seems like a no-brainer to me. Generic it is. I can crimp ends like the best of them. Mike
Spoke with painless, only able to get a 22 circut generic from any of them. I agree, save money...no brainer
Just saw some information on Kwik Wire. They have several kits with different circuit configurations. They even have a Water Proof one that has my attention .
sounds like your ready to rumble lol
I believe so! It took a while to get all setup, but now I'm ready to make the first surgical snip! Should be able to make good progress now! Thank you Drew!
Awesome work, thank you
I appreciate the kind words. Thanks for watching. The next part should get really good. Snip... Snip!
UCanDoIt2 I'll be sure to watch, I'm about 2 weeks away on starting my harness
Maybe I can stay just ahead of you! More than happy to bounce ideas off each other. If you see me screwing up... YELL at me! I believe I have my ducks in a row, but you can never be totally sure! Thanks.
UCanDoIt2 oh I'm sure you will be done before I'll really attack it, I'm test fitting the 5.3/th400 in the truck and getting all that done first and taking things off the truck that I don't want or need and I need to clean the engine bay, once the motor/trans are in and bolted down I'll start the harness
That sound like a great plan! Hope all good well for you with the fitment! Cheers!