496chevy

Can someone give up some information here. I've got a few of questions, but hardly any answers.
1) What parts are needed to delete the VVT.
year,make,model ore even part numbers for the parts list.
Is a new cam needed. I have read that new sprockets and timing cover is needed, but I'm unsure of the year to convert to.
2) Once converted, can it be controlled with a gen III computer (once progrogramed)?

That should get me started, I'm going to go back to the bone yard tomarrow to grab the motor. The escalade had a front impact and it damaged the front p/s bracket.. I'm hoping it didnt damage the block, I didnt stare at it too long. Didnt know what I was looking at liter wise. I also didnt see if it were 2wd or awd, either case I think im gona leave the transmission there.
thanks guys,
clint

neilownz

i think you can remove vvt and still use the gen iv computer. you will probably need a new 3 bolt cam, sprocket, and tensioner.

http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...Category_Code=

something like this...

496chevy

i was trying to keep the gen III computer if possible... it would greatly cut down on overhead. new pcm, new wire harness, time to mod harness and the ever so costly professional tune.

neilownz

cant you get the harness and computer from the vehicle fairly cheap? i dont know if its just the cam position sensor or if they changed harness plugs and stuff on the 6.2 sensors so people dont mix them. you could compare aftermarket painless wiring harnesses between those two applications maybe.

496chevy

yah I can probally get the harness and computer cheap enough, but then I'm sure to run into a problem with the 4l60e trans settings. I will wait and see what the man behind the counter says $$ when I stop by tomarrow.

Bo185

The LS3 doesn't have VVT use its stuff. Should just be cam timing gear etc. Iwould put in a new cam as well.

You'll still have the 58x wheel crank trigger. You'll have to buy the converter box that makes it 24x. I guess the search is broke over on tech. Can't find the box. Thats the only way to control it with the Gen III PCM.


Why not get everything off the caddy and run the VVT

480hp and 454 torque.

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1Bear

iTrader: (1)

All of this has been brought up before. You will need to swap out the timing cover for an LS2 cover and camshaft position sensor. Same with the timing gears (one bolt or three bolt cam gear depending on what cam you get). Extension harness for the knock sensors and camshaft position sensor. The Gen IV 58 tooth reluctor wheel will be the biggest hurdle, either pull the crank and change out the reluctor wheel or try one of the new Lingenfelter 58 to 24 tooth converters. If you change out the reluctor wheel for the 24-tooth model make sure to change the crankshaft position sensor. Once all the changes have been made the Gen III computer will work just fine.

Coban

iTrader: (14)

Personally, I would also just nab the computer, harness, and tranny. It would be real nice if its a 2wd.

496chevy

as far a the reluctor wheel removal, the crank must be removed completely? is the gear pressed on? alldatapro.com didnt have any repair instructions on the how to portion.
thanks,
clint

Bo185

The crank has to come out! But the converter box will work as well. http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...gory_Code=C163

Not cheap! $250 bucks.