What wiring should I plan for a Holley Terminator X on a C3 LS swap?
Here is what the documentation says. Each point links to its source; details depend on your exact computer, harness and transmission.
- Holley kit 550-916 supports 24x LS1/LS6 engines with EV1 injectors and includes electronic transmission control for 4L60E/4L80E with a transmission-control harness in the box. (Holley)
- The Terminator X Max ECU provides four configurable inputs (12V, ground, 5V, frequency) for trans-brake control. (Holley)
- For a non-electronic 700R4 lockup, Holley directs the TCC output through a relay and a separate brake-pedal disable switch. (Documents)
- The neutral safety switch is not related to the Quick 1 controller or harness, but the manual says it should still be wired in every installation. (US Shift)
- The EZ-TCU setup wizard walks through initial setup including TPS calibration. (Static)
- The EZ-TCU speedometer output puts out a 12V square wave to drive an electronic speedometer, with the number of pulses per mile selected in the handheld. (Static)
- Chevrolet Performance kit 19332775 covers GM 4L60E/4L65E/4L70E transmissions from 1993 to 2008, while kit 19332780 covers 4L80E/4L85E transmissions from 1991 to 2008. (Gmspecialtyvehicles)
- Chevrolet Performance notes these transmissions are fully electronic and will not shift automatically without a controller, and a TPS is required because shift points and pressures are derived from throttle opening. (Gmspecialtyvehicles)
- The Holley Terminator X Max transmission harness is part 558-405 and covers pre-2009 4L60E and 4L80E applications, paired with ECU part 554-153. (Manuals)
Confirm against the instructions for your exact parts before wiring. More: Transmission control in our tuning guide.
Confidence: medium — sources disagree or are limited; check the sources below.
Community discussion
- www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c3-tech-performance/4850244-ls-swap-wirin
- www.thirdgen.org/forums/engine-swap/787699-holley-terminator-x-wiring.
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Sources
- https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_injection/terminator_x/terminator_x_and_x_max_ls_kits/terminator_x_max_ls_kits/parts/550-916 — Holley
- https://manuals.plus/holley/terminator-x-max-mpfi-controller-kit-manual — Manuals
- https://documents.holley.com/techlibrary_199r11761.pdf — Documents
- https://www.usshift.com/downloads/GMmanual.pdf — US Shift
- https://static.speedwaymotors.com/PDF/282302820_INS_2021_1.pdf — Static
- https://www.gmspecialtyvehicles.com/content/dam/chevrolet/oc/au/en/index/performance/installation-guides/transmissions/carbureted-ramjet-and-efi-auto-transmission-control-system.pdf — Gmspecialtyvehicles