How do you mate a 4L80E to an NP205 transfer case in a 72 K10, and how do you get VSS?
Here is what the documentation says. Each point links to its source; details depend on your exact computer, harness and transmission.
- LS Control System kit: The brown bulkhead wire is an unscaled vehicle-speed output intended for auto-scaling speedometers. (Chevrolet Performance)
- LS Control System kit: The speed output will not function unless a vehicle speed sensor is connected to the ECM through the harness VSS wire. (Chevrolet Performance)
- LS Control System kit; 4L60 / 4L80: The harness VSS connector must be attached to a variable-reluctance speed sensor typical of most late-model GM automatic transmissions. (Chevrolet Performance)
- LS Control System kit: The ECM is programmed to expect 40 pulses per revolution from the VSS, typical of automatic transmissions. (Chevrolet Performance)
- LS Control System kit; 4L60/4L80 with CP Supermatic Connect and Cruise: The vehicle-speed input is optional, but it must be plugged in when using the CP Supermatic Connect and Cruise transmission control system. (Chevrolet Performance)
- Gen IV 58x (19201327 kit): Attaching a vehicle speed sensor is optional and not required by the ECM in the 19201327 kit. (Chevrolet Performance)
- Gen IV 58x (19201327 kit): A VSS input is not required for engine operation with the 19201327 kit. (Chevrolet Performance)
- Gen IV 58x (19201327 kit): The 19201327 kit's brown wire is an unscaled vehicle-speed output for auto-scaling speedometers. (Chevrolet Performance)
- late-model GM automatics: Late-model GM transmissions used an internal speed sensor outputting 128,000 pulses per mile. (Dakota Digital)
Confirm against the instructions for your exact parts before wiring. More: Tach and speedometer signals in our tuning guide.
Confidence: medium — sources disagree or are limited; check the sources below.
Community discussion
- www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/ls-swap-checklist.36804/
- www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard//showthread.php?t=792494
- www.gmsquarebody.com/threads/4l80-2a-np205.23699/
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Sources
- Upgrading to Gen III LS-Series PCM: Signal Output Guide — LS Engine DIY
- LS Engine Control System Instructions — Chevrolet Performance
- GMPP 19201327 Installation Instructions — Chevrolet Performance
- PSI Performance Engine Parts Installation Troubleshooting — Performance Systems Integration
- PSI Installation Guide HAR-1099 (Gen IV LSA 58X) — Performance Systems Integration
- Stocker Series E38 LS2/LS3/Vortec 58X Engine Harness — Current Performance Wiring
- 128k High Frequency GM Pulse Generator — Dakota Digital
- SEN-01-128 128k High Speed Signal Generator Manual — Dakota Digital
- SGI-5E Universal Speedometer Signal Interface Manual — Dakota Digital
- SGI-100BT Universal Speedometer/Tachometer Signal Interface Manual — Dakota Digital