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LS3, i went with "connect and cruise" just to simplify a bunch of issues (and some of the big downsides like loom being long doesnt bug me). At the core of that decision is wanting to swap in a 6L80, the aftermarket ecu support for the 6L80 isn't super mature yet is my understanding.What engine are you going to again?
You'll have to document how the swap went. Maybe I'll hire you to do mine in 5 years!LS3, i went with "connect and cruise" just to simplify a bunch of issues (and some of the big downsides like loom being long doesnt bug me). At the core of that decision is wanting to swap in a 6L80, the aftermarket ecu support for the 6L80 isn't super mature yet is my understanding.
Got it fully mounted, my big hope was that the adapter meant for 80-series would mount up correctly and space things correctly. That totally worked which was huge, now onto wiring, fuel, cooling, steering, etc. Self imposed goal is to have it ready to go for expo PNW so feeling the pressure, I think in a good way
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That stinks. At least Trinidad is nice. Have looked at property there. If I ever quit blowing money on Cruisers and get serious about retiring, I might actually find a getaway placeBeen stuck in Trinidad Colorado for a couple days with the HZJ77 due to starter/battery issue but at least the weather is nicer here than Texas. I guess no amount of trip prep will stop the surprises from coming out. Hope to head back home by tomorrow at least.
@FJ73Texas , the character on the left![]()
Glad you got to meet up at least. Their place is pretty cool and he and Martha are great people. "Pastor Ryan" did us the honor of presiding over our wedding (almost) 2 years ago.Haha. I remember that chicken torture that day at Jimmy's barn. I think that was the day I first met you.
Thanks for pointing that out Pat. I do know Ryan @CaptClose and he texted me after you told him of my troubles here. I had no idea he was living in Trinidad specifically. I came up to his place to visit for a bit after he texted me that you told him.
Update: had a starter shipped over from cruiser outfitters and I am up and running again but unfortunately that was before I realized that Ryan lives here about 15 mins away from where I broke down.