Why doesn't anyone use the Chevy "Connect & Cruise" packages?

[Frasier433]

My dad gave me his 86 and am getting ready to start a "resto-mod". Already have the full suspension setup on the way and lately I've been looking at engines/transmissions. Planned on getting one of the LS3 connect and cruise packages.

With so many LS swap posts I have yet to run across anyone utilizing the a "Connect and Cruise" packages. I'm just wondering why no one seems to use those? Maybe there are some things I'm not considering?

 

[legopnuematic]

Cost.

 

[Catbox]

I would believe that the initial buy in price of that package makes most people back away.

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Sourcing junkyard parts takes that sting away or even buying a running driving vehicle to take all the parts from is more feasible.

 

[JD Miller]

What is a "Connect and Cruise" packages ?

 

[1lejohn]

They are designed for the shop builds that cost $$$. They are easy for them to put in a project and are guaranteed a good result.

 

[SquareRoot]

That's how I'm doing my next build. When I find a clean 89-91 K5, I'm dropping it off at Danny's (aka the Count) in Vegas, telling them to install an LS3 Connect and Cruise package, paint it and call me when it's done. I have done the "One piece at a time, didn't cost me a dime" approach. Too old to do it twice.

 

[Frasier433]

I would believe that the initial buy in price of that package makes most people back away.

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Sourcing junkyard parts takes that sting away or even buying a running driving vehicle to take all the parts from is more feasible.

Thank you! I was hoping cost barrier was the answer. I want to drive it and it be reliable, not chasing “gremlins” every time I get in it. Just wanted to make sure there wasn’t something I was missing.

They are designed for the shop builds that cost $$$. They are easy for them to put in a project and are guaranteed a good result.

“Guaranteed a good result” is exactly what I’m looking for!

 

[JD Miller]

That's how I'm doing my next build. When I find a clean 89-91 K5, I'm dropping it off at Danny's (aka the Count) in Vegas, telling them to install an LS3 Connect and Cruise package, paint it and call me when it's done. I have done the "One piece at a time, didn't cost me a dime" approach. Too old to do it twice.

Do you want Horny Mike to Work on your truck ?