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Originally Posted by klork
I didn't say it would be plug and play. Yes you would have to finish the wiring harness and yes the computer would have to be tuned but that is the case for any aftermarket computer. I am not sure what the guy is comfortable with doing and am just trying to give him options.
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This is a HUGE understatement.
To put this into perspective for the OP...There are less than 20 of these engines running in cars that they didn't originally come in. Of those, less than 5 use aftermarket ECUs.
This isn't a matter of "tuning." The ECU has to be programmed to receive and understand every input from the engine. So if he doesn't have an understanding of the signal coming from every sensor needed to run this engine, then this won't happen. It's not likes it's as simple as using autotune for ignition and fuel maps then tweaking them a little on a dyno.
The development work that went into the Megasquirt ECU to make it run the LT5 was significant, and not something the average gear head is going to do.
This is coming from someone who has a megasquirt, several engines, a stand alone harness, and 3/4's of an electrical engineering degree (before switching to manufacturing).
The question for the OP ends up being: Do you want a running driving car, or do you want an ongoing electrical engineering project. Some people love the project, some people love the end result.
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Originally Posted by Bob Eyres
I love my LT5, but Considering the power to weight ratio, and the expense of integrating it to other cars, and the expense of modding it to modern levels of horsepower. It doesn’t seem like a great choice for an engine swap, no. Matter how cheap you buy it.
For a street rod with an exposed engine, and no real demands for mega power, sure. For a vintage Corvette, I’ve seen a few, very cool.
But otherwise, an LS kind of blows it away, doesn’t it?
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Pretty much.