Guest DriftingisLame Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I am curious about the LS1->z32 swap. I've read every last thread on this forum to my knowledge about this topic, but the wiring issue still confuses me. Apparently one swap retained the stock z32 ECU to control the electronics, and used a 'painless' harness to control the motor. This completely threw me off. In my last swap (rb20det ->240zx), I used the skyline ECU, and was under the impression that the ECU was in fact an ECU (ENGINE control unit not ENterior control unit...haha, lame joke). Is retaining the z32's ecu absolutely necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert dog Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 In all my expereince with changing motors in cars, it is highly advisable to use the ECU, PCM, or what ever the vendor calls it, thats was designed for the car. That is of course unless you are a major electronics guru, and have a signal generator, oscilloscope, and a complete wiring diagram for both vehicles... Even then it is still a pain in the a$$... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9kredline Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 In all my expereince with changing motors in cars' date=' it is highly advisable to use the ECU, PCM, or what ever the vendor calls it, thats was designed for the car. That is of course unless you are a major electronics guru, and have a signal generator, oscilloscope, and a complete wiring diagram for both vehicles... Even then it is still a pain in the a$$...[/quote'] Ditto. More to the point, though, the Nissan ECU handles all interior electronics and requires no special treatment in the swap, minus splitting ignition voltage with the LS1 Z32. Why would you want to go through the hassle of removing it when it's doing nothing but making your life easier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DriftingisLame Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I never wanted to remove it lol. Its just strange to me, since I'm using an r32 ECU with my 240sx and all of the electronics are intact. I guess the ecu's in those cars have nothing to do with the interior. Am I supposed to use both ECU's then? Leave the z32 alone (other than the ignition), and just pop the LS1 ECU in there too? This is begginning to sound a lot easier than I predicted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DriftingisLame Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 One more quick question - Does the t5 trans bolt right up to the LS1? I'm starting to think that the t5 would fit my power goals, be easier to fit (less firewall modification), significantly lighter and much less expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS1 240Z Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 T5.. you might be able to get an adapter but it wont be anywhere close to being able to handle the LS1s tq and hp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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