That's always great to hear the "been there...done that - or rode in that...." story.
I have confirmation the engine is in route from the seller to me and should be here Friday.
I have been talking to Jared at
www.currentperformance.com about wiring...etc.
He also confirmed the 8.1 runs on the same system as the LS, but doesn't know the wire harness lengths - he suggested I get a donor harness, measure things out - then send to him for tweaking.
He can also make sure we match the correct dbw pedal..etc.
I need to talk to Richmond about what sensor will go in the trans for speed readings that the LS will read, so I can make sure I get the cruise control functioning through the LS system and dbw too.
The car is now in a safe place in Cali - and the shipper will pick it up on a couple of weeks or so and it will be headed my way.
Between now and then I need to get a lift in stalled in the shop to make it easy for me by myself to pull the body on/off the frame....and get this puppy hooked up.
Here is a pic from the seller of the engine crated and ready to roll.