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Old Oct 16, 2016 | 08:08 PM
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I bought my 81 with a swapped motor, was told it was a L48. There were some issues with it so I'm having it cleaned up, adding a mild cam, flat top pistons etc. The car was not running when I got it, motor was bolted in but nothing hooked up. PO removed AC, started to relocate Alt to PS. I bought new brackets and am going to relocate the alt back to DS and installing a HEI dizzy. Question/ questions is, I am not going to reinstall the smog equipment but at some point, will probably reinstall ac. What is the best article for wiring in this motor? What wires can I delete due to smog? Would like to do this before motor is done.
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 12:30 AM
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Not sure I would "delete" any wires. At some point someone may want to put things back the way they go. What if the PO had deleted the a/c wiring, and now you might put it back in. Tape them into the harness or loom so they won't short out and keep them.
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Old Oct 18, 2016 | 10:21 AM
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81s had computers. You do not say whether you are intending to use the stock computer.
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