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Old 08-23-2012, 11:10 AM
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Welp, just picked up a 1981 trans am roller and a 4.8 short block. Going to try and get all the parts gathered up and do the swap in a weekend back home. I live 8 hours away from where the car is and where the swap will be done. I think ive got everything, but the harness figured out. Should i make my own or buy one? If buy one, where from? If make my own, does anyone have a diagram? Will post pictures as soon as i can.

After i get the swap done and running itll get a cage and ill work on fabbing up a turbo setup for it.

Long road ahead but cant wait
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Nelson performance has the best harness I believe
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Sounds like a sweet project. 8 hours? Dayum! That would suck. Hope it goes together smoothly.
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Originally Posted by bmd_CL
Welp, just picked up a 1981 trans am roller and a 4.8 short block. Going to try and get all the parts gathered up and do the swap in a weekend back home. I live 8 hours away from where the car is and where the swap will be done. I think ive got everything, but the harness figured out. Should i make my own or buy one? If buy one, where from? If make my own, does anyone have a diagram? Will post pictures as soon as i can.

After i get the swap done and running itll get a cage and ill work on fabbing up a turbo setup for it.

Long road ahead but cant wait
i hate you right now! almost got me a 92 GTA and was thinking this yeah im hating and what? JK JK good stuff man!
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tell you what...straight trade the trans am for your truck lol

But im getting excited about it, about to start a new job and gonna make some pretty decent money so hopefully itll move along semi quick lol. I doubt itll happen but im really wanting it done by march
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that's a good project. i want a late 70's to 80 camaro or TA with an LS someday...have fun
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tell you what...straight trade the trans am for your truck lol

But im getting excited about it, about to start a new job and gonna make some pretty decent money so hopefully itll move along semi quick lol. I doubt itll happen but im really wanting it done by march
get it done then we can trade youll do me a favor taking over the payments lol
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that's a good project. i want a late 70's to 80 camaro or TA with an LS someday...have fun
Yea its gonna be a long road but still fun lol. Im thinking about putting the turbo trans am badges on it lol. Would fit nicely after its done
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get it done then we can trade youll do me a favor taking over the payments lol
lol
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Once you get the TA start posting pics!
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Originally Posted by bmd_CL
Yea its gonna be a long road but still fun lol. Im thinking about putting the turbo trans am badges on it lol. Would fit nicely after its done
a buddy of mine has a turbo t/a pace car that's just sitting there dying for someone to swap the 301 out for an LS-something


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