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Old 07-27-2014, 06:13 PM
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Check out this book. I plan on doing the swap in future so i bought this to read through.
Is this book worth buying?
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Old 07-30-2014, 10:00 AM
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Going back with stock console that has gauges in it and stock dash that a tic tock tach.
You also need to address the gauges hook up as well, especially the speedo/tach The stock mechanical speedo won't work with the electrical output from the ECU/trans, so you'll need some kind of converter.

I took the easy route and went with Dakota Digital's VHX gauge set up.
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Old 07-30-2014, 10:11 AM
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I took the easy route and went with Dakota Digital's VHX gauge set up.
Me too. Just connected the wires and ran the setup on the fuel gauge, tach and speedometer. After that, working gauges. (I had a bad brain box the first go around but Dakota took care of it and second one worked flawlessly).

You'll need an OBDII port to wire in as well.
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Does the Dakota gauges have the console gauge setup like the tach and speedo?
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Old 07-30-2014, 11:05 AM
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Also what transmission mount did you go with for the t56? Prothane looks good. I have the Holley crossmember.
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Does the Dakota gauges have the console gauge setup like the tach and speedo?
I got these:
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd722.htm

You also have a choice to get the ones set up for console gauges:
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd849.htm

Or you can get the all digital stuff. Personally I don't like the looks:

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd166.htm
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Old 07-30-2014, 01:18 PM
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I got these:
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd722.htm

You also have a choice to get the ones set up for console gauges:
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd849.htm

Or you can get the all digital stuff. Personally I don't like the looks:

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd166.htm
x1. Unless you're dead set on original look.
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Is this book worth buying?
I say it is, but i'm a bit bias
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Just got my LS and will be starting my swap in the next six months. Still doing homework so I'm paying attention to this thread. Keep the info coming.
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Guys that are thinking about ordering Holley ls/t56 swap, the one I ordered didn't come with trans mount and you have to use a clamshell mount off a 73 camaro. I ordered mine from Summit or probably go to your local auto parts store and get them.
Motor and Trans are going in Saturday so I'll try and post some pics.
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