nubuilder's '98 S10 ZR2

[nubuilder]

October 10, 2011

Installed my exhaust (MagnaFlow 93227 and Gibson 614434) along with new oxygen sensors (3x Bosch 15703).

See thread here.

 

[drperry]

October 10, 2011

Installed my exhaust (MagnaFlow 93227 and Gibson 614434) along with new oxygen sensors (3x Bosch 15703).

See thread here.

Should've stuck with the Delco's... A lot of people have had issues with the bosch's in the S-Series... Hopefully they've updated them some, and you have no issues

 

[nubuilder]

October 10, 2011

Installed my exhaust (MagnaFlow 93227 and Gibson 614434) along with new oxygen sensors (3x Bosch 15703).

See thread here.

Should've stuck with the Delco's... A lot of people have had issues with the bosch's in the S-Series... Hopefully they've updated them some, and you have no issues

Why's that? What kind of issues?

In the Z71, I have 2 of the exact same ones. (on that, the front 2 were one number, and the back 2 a different number, all 4 are Bosch; the S10 had all 3 the same)

 

[drperry]

October 10, 2011

Installed my exhaust (MagnaFlow 93227 and Gibson 614434) along with new oxygen sensors (3x Bosch 15703).

See thread here.

Should've stuck with the Delco's... A lot of people have had issues with the bosch's in the S-Series... Hopefully they've updated them some, and you have no issues

Why's that? What kind of issues?

In the Z71, I have 2 of the exact same ones. (on that, the front 2 were one number, and the back 2 a different number, all 4 are Bosch; the S10 had all 3 the same)

Don't last as long, sometimes slow enough to trip the CEL even when fresh... I've only heard s-series people complain about them

 

[nubuilder]

October 10, 2011

Installed my exhaust (MagnaFlow 93227 and Gibson 614434) along with new oxygen sensors (3x Bosch 15703).

See thread here.

Should've stuck with the Delco's... A lot of people have had issues with the bosch's in the S-Series... Hopefully they've updated them some, and you have no issues

Why's that? What kind of issues?

In the Z71, I have 2 of the exact same ones. (on that, the front 2 were one number, and the back 2 a different number, all 4 are Bosch; the S10 had all 3 the same)

Don't last as long, sometimes slow enough to trip the CEL even when fresh... I've only heard s-series people complain about them

Weird. I've got 14k miles and almost 3yrs on the ones in my Z71 with no problems. Sure hope I have the same luck with the ZR2!

 

[nubuilder]

IT'S DONE!!!!!! .....well, the interior anyways

Overhead Console mounting/install

[FONT=&quot]In addition to the OHC, I also added a factory steering wheel with radio controls. This required getting a new wheel and clock-spring (or SIR coil) from a junkyard. To remove the clock-spring, you need a pair of snap-ring pliers. That's about it. Before installing the clock-spring, you MUST reset it. On it there should be some directions as to how to do it. If it has a viewing window, it is a lot easier. Its not hard to do and takes less than a minute. Once its reset, you can go ahead and re-install it. Make sure your wheels are straight first.

There are 4 wires for the steering wheel controls. Cut off the plug because you can't use it.

[/FONT]At the clockspring:
Black - Ground
Grey - Dash light dimmer +12v
Green - Keyed power
Yellow - Data wire

At the radio connector:
Pin 5 – Black – Ground
Pin 7 – Grey – Dash Lights +12v
Pin 9 – Dk Green – Keyed +12v
Pin 14 – EMPTY - Remote Radio Control

You'll need an extra pin from another wiring harness. Getting the pin out of the "donor" harness was a PITA. Having the right tools probably would have helped.


All wiring done

before cleaning up

all cleaned up

Everything all back together.

Both trucks.

Put the tonneau cover on the ZR2 (the one I had on my blue '97 S10) and put the original headlights/grill back on just so I could take it for a spin.

Everything works great, except I have an exhaust leak on the passenger manifold. Gonna have to take care of that quick....its really loud and annoying!!!

 

[buRRp]

Very nice work Matt. Looks good.

 

[nubuilder]

Thanks! It actually went back together a lot easier than I thought minus the wiring harness. Hopefully I never have to take the dash out again. If I do, I'm going to the junkyard and removing another one so I can see how the harness went again....that'll be fun.

 

[dirtyoldman]

Looking good Matt,it ought to be fun blasting thru the snow in it.Sure was a mess of wires though

 

[nubuilder]

Looking good Matt,it ought to be fun blasting thru the snow in it.Sure was a mess of wires though

Thanks Gary! I can't wait for snow!!!

The wiring wasn't really all that bad. The wiring for the DIC was only 9 wires, and the steering wheel controls was 4, but I also added a auto-dimming mirror that was another 2. It really helped keeping everything factory color-coded. They only thing that isn't factory colors is the steering wheel controls. Everything pretty much used all the same wires though at the radio. I just can't get the stupid mirror off the truck to put the new one on. Probably gonna stop by an auto-glass place and ask them if they'll remove it for me. I know guys have broke their windshield trying to remove it before.