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I am about to start the process of pulling my stock L69 and replace it with a non computer controlled 350. I already have a mechanical water temp gauge and I would like to keep the stock volt meter and oil pressure gauge. I am removing the computer and all its wiring. I have no idea where to start. The motor going in has a Holley 750 DP and non computer HEI distributor. I am going to set it up with an electric water pump and alternator run right off the crank where the power steering pump is now.

So is it possible to remove the computer and wire harness and still have my gauges, radio, electric fan, lights and wipers work?

I also want to lose the rest of my vacuum lines and canister I don’t need anymore as well as the oxygen sensor (new headers don’t have provisions) .

What else can go?

Has anyone done this type of swap before?

In general I want a clean and professional looking engine swap. The car is not a daily driver and primarily track/ limited street use (to and from track). The front suspension is Lakewood 90/10’s with new moog springs. Rear is a 9in with 4.30’s and a Detroit trutrac. Lakewood 50/50s and new moog springs. Spohn lca’s and panhard rod. Stock torque arm for now. (Ill install bmr trac pak after the sub-frames are in) I run 15x3.5 front rims with 165 tires and rear 27x10.5 qtp’s on 15x8 rims. Alum. Drive shaft and stock non wc bw t-5 trans. Centerforce DF clutch and hurst shifter.

Im going to install hooker super comps 1 ¾ coated headers with dual 3in cutouts into a 3in x pipe and hooker mufflers and have side exit exhaust before the back wheels.

I have a heated, lit garage that I can store the car in for as long as I need as well as an engine hoist and stand, hand tools, air tools, welder, torch, jacks, and ramps.

Am I missing anything?