Hi,

I just bought an Vortec 6000 (LQ4) with a 4L80E trans to swap into my motorhome (1984 Chevy G30 chassis). I got the engine harness, PCM, sensors, ETC, TAC, gas pedal, engine accessories, etc... from a 2006 Express van.

The thing I didn't get was the instrument cluster. Am I going to need the cluster to make this swap work easier? Is there anything else I forgot? I'm trying to make the swap as "bolt-in" as possible and hopefully I can avoid any PCM reprogramming.

I've read the others have had to have their PCM reprogrammed to disable the VATS. Is there any other way around this?

Has anyone else swapped one of these engines into a 80's van chassis? Are there any mechanical issues I should watch out for besides the motor mounts? I'm assuming it will fit since a 454 will fit.

Are there any Chevy/GM publications that would be helpful for making this swap?

Thanks,
Jay