The journey continues
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From: APACHE JUNCTION AZ
The journey continues
Hi All
Just thought I would share my journey with my 97 C5.
Installed a LS3 from a Grand Sport, Kooks headers and Xpipe Borla ex. RPM 6 speed manual trsns
415 RWHP 413TQ.
Next will install a MGW shifter and a set of C7 seats. Still planning the rest of the Mods.
The car runes well and is a you of fun.
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From: APACHE JUNCTION AZ
Hi
No, when I did the change out I did not belong to this forum.
it was a easy change out, my first LS project.
LS3 dolls right into the engine carraige. The hardest part for me was the wiring I had a ton of help from friends. You need wire extensions for most if the sensors, they are available from different sources. I am using the Lingengelter
conversion box to make up for the 24 to 58 conversion.
I found a site with a step by step guild. I will find it and post it here.
No, when I did the change out I did not belong to this forum.
it was a easy change out, my first LS project.
LS3 dolls right into the engine carraige. The hardest part for me was the wiring I had a ton of help from friends. You need wire extensions for most if the sensors, they are available from different sources. I am using the Lingengelter
conversion box to make up for the 24 to 58 conversion.
I found a site with a step by step guild. I will find it and post it here.
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Hi All
Just thought I would share my journey with my 97 C5.
Installed a LS3 from a Grand Sport, Kooks headers and Xpipe Borla ex. RPM 6 speed manual trsns
415 RWHP 413TQ.
Next will install a MGW shifter and a set of C7 seats. Still planning the rest of the Mods.
The car runes well and is a you of fun.
Perfect!
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From: APACHE JUNCTION AZ
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From: APACHE JUNCTION AZ
Yes I lucked out. found it om CL with a blown engine. Got it for a great price. Had the LS3 that i was going to use in another project but it went in the 97. Real glad I did it, with a ton of help from friends. It is a blast to drive
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Good luck getting the car where you want it to be. The C5 is a very fun, and capable, car.
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Hi
it has been a while, I have been doing a lot of little things to my 97.
today I brought 4 new nitto tires foe it.. I also purchased two C7 seats, just waiting for the harnes from Vetworks. She is running fine, and is a ton of fun to drive
Hope you are all well and safe
it has been a while, I have been doing a lot of little things to my 97.
today I brought 4 new nitto tires foe it.. I also purchased two C7 seats, just waiting for the harnes from Vetworks. She is running fine, and is a ton of fun to drive
Hope you are all well and safe
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Hi
it has been a while, I have been doing a lot of little things to my 97.
today I brought 4 new nitto tires foe it.. I also purchased two C7 seats, just waiting for the harnes from Vetworks. She is running fine, and is a ton of fun to drive
Hope you are all well and safe
it has been a while, I have been doing a lot of little things to my 97.
today I brought 4 new nitto tires foe it.. I also purchased two C7 seats, just waiting for the harnes from Vetworks. She is running fine, and is a ton of fun to drive
Hope you are all well and safe
Wire it up yourself because the Vette works harness may take a while. I've been waiting since July...
