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first time motor swap in need of guidance

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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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ok i tried doing the research but its not helping any anyone have some good links on a diy for an b18 ls motor swap into a 96 coupe when i got the car it already had an ls in there running off an auto harness well i blew a rod threw the block on the weekend and have already picked up the new motor and the new harness and me and my buddy got a pretty good clue on how to do it but would like a good right up to guide us along any suggestions would be thankful
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 01:58 AM
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i ur putting the same motor in then all ur doin is takin out the old and puttin in the new. is the car obd2?
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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yeah its obd2 but im not sure how well the guy before me did things my fans and speedometer didn't work and now that we checked it my engine coolant was is still clean and the same height as a week before i put it in
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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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bump for need of info
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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make sure u use obd2a harness.. look a kartman this dude has all the info u need to do swap or how to.. well good luck..
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 06:35 AM
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yeah i pick up a ex obd2 harness this way im already wired for v-tech
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 07:28 AM
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uh, LS = no vtec.
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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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not yet but an ls-vtech is in the works
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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anyone
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by LaOSTaRz
make sure u use obd2a harness.. look a kartman this dude has all the info u need to do swap or how to.. well good luck..
His name is katman.
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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 04:47 PM
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ask just one question... in one sentence...
(i'm tired, can'r read much)
and i will give you the best answer available...
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