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Finally got the power steering saga solved.
M14 to AN6 banjo adapter from Unisteer
Banjo Fitting - 14mm x 6AN - 8021550 - https://www.unisteer.com/collections/power-steering-pumps-accessories/products/14mm-banjo-fitting
Hose
Fitting
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Plan on running the trans cooler lines here. Should be ok with some thermal wrap. Side not Summit AN fittings suck, Aeroquip is now my goto

Not exactly sure on exhaust routing yet since I’ve seen @cruisermatt cross over before the oil pan. The front driveshaft area doesn’t have a ton of space.

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Also another donor oddity. Looks like the AC compressor is different. Don’t think Mosley hoses work here. Any ideas on fitting adapters?

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Looks like perhaps one of these

www.hawksmotorsports.com

LSX LS2 Engine Swap Conversion A/C Line Compressor Adapter Fitting

Hawks Motorsports specializes in Camaro and Firebird parts for all generations. Shop performance upgrades, LS engine swaps, drivetrain components, wheels, and hard-to-find used parts for GM F-body, GTO, Corvette, CTS-V, and more.
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Started the wiring work. Think I’m going to have to pull the dash.

99% sure the inboard harness has nothing in it I need to keep… pulled it. Less than half of the other pass harness I am keeping. All lights, trans sensors and batter fusible link lines. All 5 fusible links will be replaced by modern fuses.

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Tap shift should be a nice pain. Diagram for reference

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Hoping Trail Tailor can lend some wisdom on that and possible routing of the Lokar shift cable. If I floor mount the shifter, the cable need to go through the body somewhere near the parking brake line

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Decided to give the gates powergrips a chance too, hopefully I didn’t do this too early

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Last is I was able to get an OEM rebuild kit for my loose steering box. Going to do a rebuild plus potential tap for hydro assist

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You don’t need hydro assist.
Did you find a adapter for the AC comp? I need the same for a project we have here.
 
cruisermatt said:
You don’t need hydro assist.
Did you find a adapter for the AC comp? I need the same for a project we have here.
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I’m tempted to try the one I linked above. They make one that exits left and right. I’ll let you know.

Hydro Assist is tbd.

Let me know when you get the 6L80 tcase shifter brackets in, I am in need of one
 
cruisermatt said:
You don’t need hydro assist.
Did you find a adapter for the AC comp? I need the same for a project we have here.
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There’s a few different variations of those ac hose adapters on ebay. Some USA made. Do you know if the original hoses had sealing washers or o rings that go in a groove on the tube? Any numbers on that compressor, make/model?
 
klip said:
There’s a few different variations of those ac hose adapters on ebay. Some USA made. Do you know if the original hoses had sealing washers or o rings that go in a groove on the tube? Any numbers on that compressor, make/model?
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I do not know, I didnt get the hoses with my swap.

GM GENUINE 92265300 seems to be the compressor
 
BurntToast said:
Hoping Trail Tailor can lend some wisdom on that and possible routing of the Lokar shift cable. If I floor mount the shifter, the cable need to go through the body somewhere near the parking brake line

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Drill through the floor support. Add grommet and all done.



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Working on my electrical in the engine bay planning. Did a continuation of a dive into fuses I did a while back for the BMW seats.

forum.ih8mud.com

FJ62 Fusible Link Replacement discussion

Been talked about probably in 10+ threads, but figured why not experiment a bit more. I am doing an LS swap, but I figure this info would be useful for more than just my application. Not here to debate fusible links vs fuse methodology, lots of opinions. I have ran this by a few EEs at my job...
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Here is my current plan for wiring. Pos and Neg Bus bars, followed by the 5 circuit Littelfuse box. Relay box and alternator on a terminal fuse block on the positive battery.

Relay box trigger wires go into the cab, except for 2 sets that the GM computer will control for the Spal fans. 3 relay circuits left for other uses.

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Finished the trans cooler lines. Decided to drill and put grommets in on the core support. Not sure how comfortable I am with the upper hose in the upper support bar. Also put some shrink tube on the hose in locations where rubbing is possible

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Also I don’t like the spade based connectors the Spal fans shipped with, so Deutsch it is

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tmxmotorsports said:
Do you have the switch box on the side of the transmission?
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6L80 doesn't have that.

@BurntToast any interest in a extended NSS/reverse light pigtail to plug into the stock body connectors? happy to make that for you.
 
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