Two words - head gasket. Enough said there.
Builds 1996 LX450 6.0L LQ9 Swap (1 Viewer)
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RockJock82
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Toyota side of wiring integration is complete next is the fusion of the two. One pic is the wiring complete, second
pic is the aftermath. In second pic the wiring on the left is what is being used, on the right is what is being discarded.
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pic is the aftermath. In second pic the wiring on the left is what is being used, on the right is what is being discarded.
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That's a lot of unused wires! Looks like a mess!
I can see the benefit of it, but is eliminating the extra wiring required, a byproduct of integrating the GM and Toyota harnesses, or just a step taken to simplify future wiring/troubleshooting, etc?
Keep up the good work.
Keep up the good work.
RockJock82
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It is not required but looks much cleaner. I don't think there is need for the 1fz injector harness ect in the engine bay with your pretty v8I can see the benefit of it, but is eliminating the extra wiring required, a byproduct of integrating the GM and Toyota harnesses, or just a step taken to simplify future wiring/troubleshooting, etc? Keep up the good work.
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That totally makes sense. For some reason I was thinking that those were excess wires from inside/under the rig. LOL
LOL
I've seen it mentioned in a few swaps and it can sort of be seen in the image below, but can you give more details of how the marks x-fer shifter plate has to be modified to line up correctly in the original location?
Source: Rockrod's build thread post #114
Source: Rockrod's build thread post #114
You rock man!! Another awesome truck on your books!
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thanks man!! Did Mike figure out your guys hiccup? I need to call him on those radiators he is building. Nice guy! Sent from my iPhone using IH8MUD
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I was just cutting the plate provided my marks and centering it in the mounting spot. It's not necessary but I'm just crazy like that it has to look perfect...
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More work yesterday. Installed Transgo full shift kit HD for improved shifting and to help on longevity. Monday the drivetrain is going in...
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Drivetrain is in! Shoved that whole big bastard of a motor, trans, tcase, wiring ect all in at once . Shifters are all done as well so interior is gonna back together and the hood was reinstalled. Back to working in the hospital tomorrow day #6 is down....
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. Shifters are all done as well so interior is gonna back together and the hood was reinstalled. Back to working in the hospital tomorrow day #6 is down....Sent from my iPhone using IH8MUD
Looking way too sweet!
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in the first pic you can see your LS2 in the background waiting
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How hard was the shift kit to install? Could it be done with trans already in place?
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You can do it in the truck, just messy.. Not too hard to do just time consuming and detail oriented. Buy a new vb plate while you at it.
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Yeah buddy! Let me know!I need to get this done...RockJock you wanted to take an Alaskan vacation soon didn't you.
