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Old Jan 2, 2017 | 02:05 AM
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Default 1981 Engine Electrical Advice Needed

I had a guy that wanted my 1980 Corvette, but didn't want to pay what I wanted for my ZZ4. Due to this I kept the ZZ4 and put it in my 1981 and mated it to a 2004R trans. Due to the age of the car and the fact it was modified some previous to my owning it, I am deleting all the computer and emissions equipment. Since it is over 25 years old, I have no issues in registration or emissions.

With regard to providing electrical/wiring requirements to the engine, will the installation of a wiring harness from a 1980 work for my needs or is there a better way to do this?

Thanks,

-Brad
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Old Jan 2, 2017 | 07:15 AM
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I think that sounds quite feasible. You would want to change all of it, since the connectors probably wont interchange.
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