Project FNQUIK

[Jay Hilliard]

Very cool Wayne. LSA will be right at home.

[WSSix]

That's an awesome update. I'm glad you drove a manual before getting your car complete and back together only to find it a problem to drive. That would have been a bummer. You're going to love the LSA.

[Roberts68]

Great milestone and acquisition Wayne. It definitely ought to help the Project live up to it's name and make for an enjoyable experience without having to pump the clutch.

Merry Christmas!

:flag2:

[SSLance]

That will make for a VERY Merry Christmas! Congrats!!

[GregWeld]

Holly Crapolly! Nice move dude! From kindergarten to high school BAM!! LOL


Great decision! Merry Xmas!

[DOOM]

Wayne ........ That friggin bad azz !!!!!!Way to go bro!!!!

[waynieZ]

Merry Christmas to all of you too.
Thank you every one, it was a big decision, luckily my honey was good with me making a purchase this big.

[Che70velle]

Wow, Wayne that's exciting! Nice choice, and congrats!

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

Wayne, plans yet on original drivetrain?...Ive got an opening if it goes to market....jim :goggles:

[Al Moreno]

Alrightie......... now we are talking! Congrats Wayne!!!

[waynieZ]

Thank you guys. I'm going to try to have it running by spring.
As long as this New England weather doesn't kick my Arse again this year. When I worked outside all winter the cold wasn't bad but now that I a home body brrrr! tuff!!

[ccracin]

That's awesome Wayne. That has to be some of the best news I've heard! I'm stoked for you. What a very Merry Christmas it is in the great white north! Congrats man. You and your wife have a wonderful Christmas.

[waynieZ]

Thanks Chad, same to you and your family. I'm hoping to be able to make some real updates after the Holidays.

[SlowProgress]

Well that's pretty darn cool. I am looking forward to seeing your car on the road. This is a huge step in the right direction !

[canrc]

That's awesome Wayne! Killer choice!

[waynieZ]

Thanks guys, I'm jumping in the deep end!

[Rick D]

Wow Waynie :confused59: that's a huge upgrade for sure!! Once you get it home it should keep you motivated to get it going! Let me know on you trans, not s great time of year buuuuut??? :gitrdun: :flag2:

[Tincup]

Sounds good Wayne, can't wait to hear it run.

[grendel]

Happy to help install it, Wayne. Could get it going in less than a weekend.

[tones2SS]

Thank you guys. I'm going to try to have it running by spring.
As long as this New England weather doesn't kick my Arse again this year. When I worked outside all winter the cold wasn't bad but now that I a home body brrrr! tuff!!

Awwww c'mon buddy. We're New Englanders! lol Or something like that. (I HATE the winter and cold too.)
Nice to see the update Wayne. Good luck going forward. If I wasn't so busy, I'd like to help out.
Keep us posted bud! :thumbsup:

[67ragtp]

Hey Wayne Awesome decision :wow: :wow: Have a great Christmas!

Curious, who's mounts and pipes are going to use?

Finally settled in here in NC- Rich

[paulk68]

great choice that LSA looks awesome!!!

[waynieZ]

Thanks JJ I don't even have rollers to put on it to move it around yet. I will definitely keep you in mind!!
Hi Rich Glad to hear you settled in.
I got a set of 1-7/8 American Racing Headers and a Magnaflow 3" system for it. Looking into which mounts that will work with them. I was thinking of the dirty Dingo mounts they put the engine in the original bell housing position, then 11/16" forward, then 1 11/16" forward, and the last set position the LS engine 2 1/4 inches forward from the original bell housing position. Not sure how the slider mounts they make are. I also saw some other that only move it a small amount at a time from original the less than an inch at a time. There are so many out there to pick (guess) from. lol

Merry Christmas to all of you and your families.

[fleet]

Congrats on the LSA acquisition. :thumbsup:

It'll look good taking up residence at 'stately Wayne Manor'.


:D

[Flash68]

Wayne, that's a heck of an upgrade man. Very cool and sounds like a great move. :cheers:

[waynieZ]

Thank's guys it was a big decision, but one that will make the car more enjoyable in the long run. Plus its my first supercharger.
:theresa: I'm all Giddy like a school girl!

[snappytravis]

Wayne, Just looked through your build thread, Man I remember seeing that car when it was tore down to nothing, It has came a long ways. Do you have any thoughts on colors?

[Revved]

Congrats on the build! It looks great!

When I opened the first page of the thread I'd thought I'd seen a ghost. My best friend in Highschool that got me into cars has an identical 69 Camaro, vynal top, torque thrusts and all... visually identical to how your car started. First car I rebuilt while in tech school 20+ years ago. First live engine rebuild. First suspension rebuild. First auto trans rebuild. First rear end rebuild. Must have done something right because it's still all running today!

Time to get this baby on the road!!

[E.rodz]

hey Wayne you going to able to get on the power tour this year? I really want to see this new change of direction.lol wow a lot of people when they change there mind go with a different color NOT go with a LSA.LOL. I love it! now for more pictures! glad to here things are getting better for you!

[waynieZ]

Thanks Eric, I got an E Mail from the dealer January 2nd, the only thing they are waiting for is the engine controller. Then they can ship it all out to me. They offered to send out what they have and the rest when it came in. I told them to wait for it all before shipping it.

Revved If you saw under the rugs you definitely know its A New England car. When I knelt on the back floor my knee went right through.

[waynieZ]

I just talked to Paul at C&R Racing they are making my Heat Exchanger with a larger 1" water inlet to use with the Stewart pump. It shipped today, he said it should be here Friday.

[waynieZ]

I got a nice delivery today, after waiting all day I had to leave with my wife for 15 minutes and when I got home this was on the porch.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/103_1017_zps28b62d8a.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/103_1017_zps28b62d8a.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/103_1020_zps2a971697.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/103_1020_zps2a971697.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/103_1019_zps6b01d9b4.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/103_1019_zps6b01d9b4.jpg.html)

I LIKE IT!
It has one inch hose ends so it can match up with the Stewart EMP pump I'm running. They forgot to put the lower bracket in with it so they will ship it out tomorrow.

[frankv11]

It's nice to see that on your steps when you get home. Congrats Wayne!

[tones2SS]

It's nice coming home to car parts!!
:ups:

[waynieZ]

I just got of an online chat with the freight company that is delivering my motor and trans to make sure they didn't send a trailer because it would never make it here on these narrow streets, and I don't think we could push it the 300 ft from the nearest main street. But I would definitely give it a go if that was the only way to get it here!
ITS GETTING GOOD NOW!

[tubbed69]

I just got of an online chat with the freight company that is delivering my motor and trans to make sure they didn't send a trailer because it would never make it here on these narrow streets, and I don't think we could push it the 300 ft from the nearest main street. But I would definitely give it a go if that was the only way to get it here!
ITS GETTING GOOD NOW!

Its gone to be like Christmas all over again Waynie,sounds great:trophy-1302:

[tones2SS]

Full speed ahead Wayne!

[Greg from Aus]

Well where waiting is it there yet. :D

[waynieZ]

Well where waiting is it there yet. :D

Me Too!
Here's the update I got today.

now on Trlr 127643 and on-hand at Harrisburg, PA

STRA - The shipment was delayed due to inclement weather. 01/21/2015

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01/23/2015

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Only had rain and a dusting of snow this year so far and they get this when I'm getting parts. As Rodney says I get no respect! I tell ya!! Now its Saturday.
Well Saturday is my 40th wedding anniversary so atleast my wife won't yell at me when she sees all the extra parts. :relax:

[Greg from Aus]

Me Too!
Here's the update I got today.

now on Trlr 127643 and on-hand at Harrisburg, PA

STRA - The shipment was delayed due to inclement weather. 01/21/2015

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01/23/2015

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Only had rain and a dusting of snow this year so far and they get this when I'm getting parts. As Rodney says I get no respect! I tell ya!! Now its Saturday.
Well Saturday is my 40th wedding anniversary so atleast my wife won't yell at me when she sees all the extra parts. :relax:

HaHaHa, Keep looking out the window :ups:

[waynieZ]

It keeps getting better and better. New update.

TRAILER 123451 IS ENROUTE TO PROVIDENCE RI USA 01/21/2015 01/26/2015
Now its Monday.

This must be what they mean by that old saying. A watched pot never boils.

[Jay Hilliard]

Hang in there buddy. My luck seems to have rubbed off on you through my postings. :lol:

[waynieZ]

OK Now they're just screwing with me!

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/103_1021_zpscce4f345-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/103_1021_zpscce4f345-1.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/103_1022_zps0386ea15.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/103_1022_zps0386ea15.jpg.html)

[tones2SS]

It keeps getting better and better. New update.
TRAILER 123451 IS ENROUTE TO PROVIDENCE RI USA 01/21/2015 01/26/2015
Now its Monday.
This must be what they mean by that old saying. A watched pot never boils.

The next state over.
Won't be long now buddy! :thumbsup:

[steery]

It's getting close mate!

Are you going to leave the engine cover red, or paint it some other colour?

I'm thinking of painting mine and then getting it hydro dipped. I don't mind the red but not too sure it will go with my Rallye Green paint.

[waynieZ]

I want to do my cover like kwhizz's son Chris did for his Chevelle. I hope he doesn't mind me copying him but it looks so sweet!


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/21D21DC4-338A-438C-BF28-1A288307CAD9_zps35fb0ed5-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/21D21DC4-338A-438C-BF28-1A288307CAD9_zps35fb0ed5-1.jpg.html)

[steery]

Oh yeah that's real nice. That's the nicest cover I have seen yet.

I wanted to do something similar in that I was going to hydro dip it with a carbon pattern and paint the lettering. I really like the blue edging.

[waynieZ]

I just got an update from the freight company that my parts are on the trailer out for delivery. Only problem is they are delivering them to a smaller freight company with a box truck and lift gate so they can get down my street. Of course now it won't be until after the storm unless there are problems with power loss and the blizzard conditions. Oh yeah the new company is on cape cod where they are expecting hurricane winds and 18" of snow.
I hope the internet doesn't go out. Then I'll really have nothing to do!

[Roberts68]

I just got an update from the freight company that my parts are on the trailer out for delivery. Only problem is they are delivering them to a smaller freight company with a box truck and lift gate so they can get down my street. Of course now it won't be until after the storm unless there are problems with power loss and the blizzard conditions. Oh yeah the new company is on cape cod where they are expecting hurricane winds and 18" of snow.
I hope the internet doesn't go out. Then I'll really have nothing to do!

Hang in there buddy. For once as a Minnesotan I can sit here in January enjoying relative comfort and hear someone else complain about the weather.

41 degrees and sunny!

Heres to hoping this is your delivery van!
http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/38235/file-13926095-jpg/images/bread-truck-monster-truck---van-wrap---car-pros-1.jpg

:cheers:

[waynieZ]

SWEET! Both the temp and the delivery truck. I figured being snowed in with all my parts I wouldn't care what outside was like! I'm even getting a propane tank filled for the bullet heater in the garage. Friday I had thought about getting a ramp truck to go get the parts. Shoulda coulda woulda but didn't.

[Justin@EntropyRad]

Waiting on parts can be so frustrating...hope it makes it before the new winter obliteration that is supposed to me coming

[Sonar Chief]

Wayne ... I do hope you get your parts before they shut down everything, Groton is supposed to get 2 feet of snow, guess they shut down the highways already.

Not to rub it in ... ITS 66 degrees out, did a little painting and opened all the windows in the house :lol:

Be safe ....

[waynieZ]

Chief already told it won't be until after the storm and they clear it up. What kills me is it was 17 miles away and now they moved it to Cape Cod and its about 45 miles away and into where they will get hurricane winds for 1-1/2 days. if power goes out for them it will probably be next week.
I'm sure it will switch and you will have some crappy weather days.
My daughter is a nurse on base and my son in law is a corpsman and both have tomorrow and maybe Wednesday off.

[Sonar Chief]

It will be worth the wait :bang:

Yeah my boys said the college is closed too .... enjoy the days off, right?

I am sure this warm weather will not last, funny thing is that there is still snow on the North facing ground.

[waynieZ]

Yesterday I tried to clean an Auto Kraft billet oil filter filter re locator with some brake cleaner. It was so cold it didn't even evaporate, I had to pour it out of the tray I had the piece on. The only thing that worked like normal was I almost got frost bite on my hand when It sprayed it by accident.

[Intimidator3]

Hang in there, it will get there eventually. Hell, I wasn't working on mine when the garage was 52 degrees...lol I'm spoiled to the heat and that feels cold to me lol

[waynieZ]

Weather forecasters made it sound so bad 24" yeah right ! Shows you what they know Ha! it was only 22.5 !

[tones2SS]

Weather forecasters made it sound so bad 24" yeah right ! Shows you what they know Ha! it was only 22.5 !

LMFAO
What do they know, right Wayne??!! We got about 26.5 in the Walpole/Foxboro area. :drowninga:

[Al Moreno]

OK Now they're just screwing with me!

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/103_1021_zpscce4f345-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/103_1021_zpscce4f345-1.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/103_1022_zps0386ea15.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/103_1022_zps0386ea15.jpg.html)


Hey Wayne my boys reproduced the cover in CF. I can hook you up if you want one. Just PM me.


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[waynieZ]

Wow that's gorgeous, But I bet out of my price range. They just keep making it better and better!

[Al Moreno]

Wow that's gorgeous, But I bet out of my price range. They just keep making it better and better!

Retail perhaps, Lateral g Brother hook up........... check your PM.

[Greg from Aus]

Retail perhaps, Lateral g Brother hook up........... check your PM.

Nice gesture.:thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

With all this snow here and 2 more small storms on the way it was getting pretty crappy motivation wise around here.
Than I got a PM from a great guy Al and he boosted my spirits way up!

Then this afternoon I started looking out at all the snow piled up in my yard and started to hear that song in my head ITS STARTING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS. It got louder and louder until I saw this white box truck pull up in front of the house !

SCORE!

LSA being delivered

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Motordelivery_zps1f7c1b1e_1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Motordelivery_zps1f7c1b1e_1.jpg.html)

4l85 and install parts

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/transandpartsformotor_zps04a5ea1a_1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/transandpartsformotor_zps04a5ea1a_1.jpg.html)


ZL1 Lid and ECU and harnesses

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Moreinstallparts_zpsbb4f1bb3_1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Moreinstallparts_zpsbb4f1bb3_1.jpg.html)


CTS V fuel pump, starter, +

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/installpartsforLSAgoinginmy69Camaro_zpse543ec46_1. jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/installpartsforLSAgoinginmy69Camaro_zpse543ec46_1. jpg.html)


Shiny new 4l85 and 2400-2800 stall converter.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Brandnew4l85E_zps1f36ae66_1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Brandnew4l85E_zps1f36ae66_1.jpg.html)


The top of the big boy! Still in the crate.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/topofthesuperchargerincrate_zps1d47792b_1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/topofthesuperchargerincrate_zps1d47792b_1.jpg.html )

The delivery guy was great he put everything right where I needed it to be and was glad to help.
Now I get to open it all and play with it.

[Sonar Chief]

See you did have a white Christmas .... congrats on the goodies!

[sleepertime]

:ups:

That looks good, nothing like having your spirits lifted by the arrival of some really cool parts....

:flag2:

[Roberts68]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice! :drool:

[Che70velle]

Very nice...now get to work!
You might have snow on the ground, but spring is coming fast!

[dhutton]

Looks like a lot of fun Wayne. Keep us posted.

Don

[RC68]

Great to see you getting all the cool new stuff!
Go Wayne!

[SlowProgress]

Very nice !!

[69x22]

Awesome!

[waynieZ]

Thanks Guys It was a surprise they told me they would call early in the morning if they were coming. So no call be noon so the wife asked me to take her someplace in the next town over. There I am with her and I get a call We're almost at you house with your parts. I tell him I'm not there I'm about 15 minutes away he say no problem I can leave it in front of your garage. WHAT! I told him to wait and I kicked the old Tahoe in the butt and got in the house just before he showed up. That's all I would have needed to come home and find all these part in the yard especially the 500lb motor crate. But it was all good and I'm still smiling and :dance:

[tubbed69]

Is it running yet Waynie?Glad for you buddy you will surely be happy with that engine:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Is it running yet waynie?:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks Jeff.
Its almost there just having a little trouble holding the engine up with my left hand and threading the bell house bolts with the right hand. I'm a lefty. :D

[Jay Hilliard]

AWWWEEESSOOOMMMEEE Wayne! All those parts sitting there just calling your name.....

Congrats man.

[Al Moreno]

With all this snow here and 2 more small storms on the way it was getting pretty crappy motivation wise around here.
Than I got a PM from a great guy Al and he boosted my spirits way up!

Then this afternoon I started looking out at all the snow piled up in my yard and started to hear that song in my head ITS STARTING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS. It got louder and louder until I saw this white box truck pull up in front of the house !

SCORE!

LSA being delivered

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Motordelivery_zps1f7c1b1e_1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Motordelivery_zps1f7c1b1e_1.jpg.html)

4l85 and install parts

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/transandpartsformotor_zps04a5ea1a_1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/transandpartsformotor_zps04a5ea1a_1.jpg.html)


ZL1 Lid and ECU and harnesses

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Moreinstallparts_zpsbb4f1bb3_1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Moreinstallparts_zpsbb4f1bb3_1.jpg.html)


CTS V fuel pump, starter, +

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/installpartsforLSAgoinginmy69Camaro_zpse543ec46_1. jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/installpartsforLSAgoinginmy69Camaro_zpse543ec46_1. jpg.html)


Shiny new 4l85 and 2400-2800 stall converter.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Brandnew4l85E_zps1f36ae66_1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Brandnew4l85E_zps1f36ae66_1.jpg.html)


The top of the big boy! Still in the crate.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/topofthesuperchargerincrate_zps1d47792b_1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/topofthesuperchargerincrate_zps1d47792b_1.jpg.html )

The delivery guy was great he put everything right where I needed it to be and was glad to help.
Now I get to open it all and play with it.

OK here we go :drive: Congrats Wayne!

[Ron in SoCal]

Party on Wayne!

MbPyPSOSoDU

[GregWeld]

Party on Wayne!




That's a real familiar "shop picture" for you isn't it Ron......

[grendel]

We racing in the spring? :confused59:

[Ron in SoCal]

That's a real familiar "shop picture" for you isn't it Ron......

Correct. Reliving my youth, and I don't blame my parents. :lol:

[Tony V]

very cool Wayne....keep plugging away.

[John510]

Im drooling over your engine...:drool:

[waynieZ]

We racing in the spring? :confused59:

Not fair the way Scott is going you'll have a lot of extra test and tune time!

Thanks guy's

[waynieZ]

Al PM box full.

[Al Moreno]

Al PM box full.

Sorry bud, try now.

[frankv11]

Nice bunch o parts Wayne. You must be loosing sleep with all those goodies in the garage.
Congrats

[waynieZ]

Yes I did Frank, all weekend. lol
My wife and I went to keep my daughter and grandson company while my son in law was away taking a test to become a volunteer fireman. He's a corpsman in the Navy and they will be leaving for Texas for 9 months this summer so we've got to get all the hugs we can right now! They're only 70 miles away and I miss them already. But after Texas it will be far far way:shakehead:
I talked to a recycler in Ca. last week and he had a 5th gen console with shifter and e brake for a decent deal so I grabbed it. Not really necessary but I wanted to put one in the Camaro for a long time.

[steery]

Congrats Wayne,

I'm sure you'll have her on the road in no time now you have all the parts.

No excuses!

[waynieZ]

Finally got a day to get in the garage without getting frost bite of the cahona's
I got the crate off the motor, funny as I was slowly sliding the plastic down from the top of the motor,I thought of this song by Joe Cocker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn5D5_0iYy0


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/th_LSA%20uncrating%202_zpsv8hfmnjl.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20uncrating%202_zpsv8hfmnjl.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/th_LSA%20uncrating%201_zpstcvlbpt0.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20uncrating%201_zpstcvlbpt0.jpg.html)

Phew I need a cigarette !

Oh yea this came in too ....

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/th_IMG_03271_zpsaegpudjx.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_03271_zpsaegpudjx.jpg.html)

[Roberts68]

Where's the doggone Like button?

Hahaha... Great Song!

[waynieZ]

Thanks! I liked him since Woodstock. oops showing my age there!

[sleepertime]

:ups:

Gotta love it when you finally get to tear into the March christmas packages...
I am looking forward to seeing this one come together...

:flag2:

[tones2SS]

Very nice Wayne!

[paulk68]

must have felt good to unwrap that beast!

[Sheck44]

Very nice Wayne !
Steve

[Greg from Aus]

Very nice Wayne, no excuses now.

[67ragtp]

great choice of hardware! looking forward to seeing the progress. :ups:

Rich

[DOOM]

Awesome Wayne !!!! Now lets go!!!!!!!!!!

[grendel]

Is it in yet?

:ohsnap:

[Lenie]

Finally got a day to get in the garage without getting frost bite of the cahona's
I got the crate off the motor, funny as I was slowly sliding the plastic down from the top of the motor,I thought of this song by Joe Cocker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn5D5_0iYy0


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/th_LSA%20uncrating%202_zpsv8hfmnjl.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20uncrating%202_zpsv8hfmnjl.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/th_LSA%20uncrating%201_zpstcvlbpt0.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20uncrating%201_zpstcvlbpt0.jpg.html)

Phew I need a cigarette !

Oh yea this came in too ....

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/th_IMG_03271_zpsaegpudjx.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_03271_zpsaegpudjx.jpg.html)

She's a beaut Wayne, that thing would look good in anything...even a Torino!!:underchair: :D :D Can't wait to see it installed, good luck.

[E.rodz]

come one Wayne you can't just look at the sexy you have to dive into it!! power tour is in a couple of months lets go put some miles on this old girl with new bolt ons!

[waynieZ]

Eric I Did a little on the car today took out the hydraulic clutch slave cylinder and reservoir, and the pedals. Then the steering column came out. Did about half hour of wiring and tried to figure out the DSE V/A bracket. Anyone have a picture of the DSE Vintage Air bracket mounted in a 69 Camaro? Not much but it was warm enough to get some heat in the garage, laying on the cold floor in the car gets old fast.

[John510]

Oh wow Wayne. Theres nothing like unwrapping all the cool new toys. Install it and let us hear it rip! :bigun2:

[waynieZ]

Thanks everyone

I'm trying John, I'm trying!

I'm going to post in Garage equipment, but has anyone used the Mac's Pivot with the adapter for LS engines? They used it on 48 hour Corvette. This is my big hurrah as far as big projects go so its a big outlay of cash for one build. I don't want to be cracking the engine open then have a problem only to have GM say its from pulling the super charge off to install it in the car.
I also saw some brackets that bolt to the ends of the heads in a GM video but don't know if someone sell anything like it.

Let me know your opinions.

Thanks

[grendel]

Thanks everyone

I'm trying John, I'm trying!

I'm going to post in Garage equipment, but has anyone used the Mac's Pivot with the adapter for LS engines? They used it on 48 hour Corvette. This is my big hurrah as far as big projects go so its a big outlay of cash for one build. I don't want to be cracking the engine open then have a problem only to have GM say its from pulling the super charge off to install it in the car.
I also saw some brackets that bolt to the ends of the heads in a GM video but don't know if someone sell anything like it.

Let me know your opinions.

Thanks

Buy it and sell it to me when you're done.

[waynieZ]

Buy it and sell it to me when you're done.

Your close John you can use it when you need it!

[grendel]

Your close John you can use it when you need it!

I can invert that, I can buy it if you like and you can borrow it?

See, I do about 10 engines a year ;)

[waynieZ]

I just ordered it last night from Summit racing, I got the x tall one. Maybe I can rent it out to other guys like me that only need it for one job.
Thanks for the offer.

[waynieZ]

I ordered my Mac's pivot leveler and adapter for the LS engines. Summit had the XX tall adapter for $119 so I ordered it on the 18th. Today I get an E Mail from them saying they no longer make that one and they could give me the X tall one for $149, so I called and told them they charged my card then they can't get it and now they want $30 More for this one, which is the right price for it. They put me on hold and come back and give the more expensive one for the original price of the cheaper one. I thought that was pretty stand up of them. I was just hoping for a small discount.

I also got my VaporWorks controller for the CTS V fuel module, It looks like a very nice well made kit. One more fitting and the tank will be ready for when I need it to go in.


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Fuel%20system/th_Vapor%20Works%20kit%202_zpsj64w2ajn.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Fuel%20system/Vapor%20Works%20kit%202_zpsj64w2ajn.jpg.html)

[waynieZ]

Rummaged around and found some AN fittings and bought some to plumb up my Fuel module for the VaporWorks tank today only need a small 3" piece of -8 PTFE hose to connect the corner pickups and I can install it in the tank. Tried it to see how its going to work.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Fuel%20system/th_11028028_955955137778256_4329512015515691150_n_ zpsri5csjqd.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Fuel%20system/11028028_955955137778256_4329512015515691150_n_zps ri5csjqd.jpg.html)

To this
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Fuel%20system/th_IMG_03781_zpsdsoo51rw.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Fuel%20system/IMG_03781_zpsdsoo51rw.jpg.html)

This is the outside setup.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Fuel%20system/th_IMG_03791_zpsrozci4z3.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Fuel%20system/IMG_03791_zpsrozci4z3.jpg.html)

and in the tank for mockup

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Fuel%20system/th_IMG_03821_zpsvd4trwal.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Fuel%20system/IMG_03821_zpsvd4trwal.jpg.html)

[fleet]

Enjoying the updates Wayne. :thumbsup:

Better weather days ahead soon for us snowbelters, right?

:disgusted:

[waynieZ]

Hell yea ! It was 42 yesterday and it felt like summer.

[tones2SS]

Hell yea ! It was 42 yesterday and it felt like summer.

Hell yeah! Over 50 today! It's like summer. lol
Keep the updates coming Wayne.

[grendel]

I rode a motorcycle today, I think it's officially spring!

[waynieZ]

Compared to what we've been having it sure feels like it.

[DOOM]

This build reminds me of someone elses!!!:underchair: :popcorn2:

[waynieZ]

This build reminds me of someone elses!!!:underchair: :popcorn2:

:peepwall:

I got the piece of PTFE hose so I could connect the corner pickups to the pump ( Message to self-- Next time buy black braided polyester covered hose instead of Stainless steel if your going to peel it off the inside hose! I'm still licking my wounds... ) Here's the connection I made.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Fuel%20system/IMG_03841_zpslhtid4r9.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Fuel%20system/IMG_03841_zpslhtid4r9.jpg.html)

and it mocked up in the tank.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Fuel%20system/IMG_03821_zpsvd4trwal.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Fuel%20system/IMG_03821_zpsvd4trwal.jpg.html)

OK whats the secret to getting the ring to lock on the tank? Does it take 9 men and a boy to get it to close? I tried pushing down while trying to turn it, thats not happening! Next I'll round up some help to hit it while I push down on it.
Any secret hand shake or code words to get this done will be appreciated.

[grendel]

I am interested to know, as I will have to do the same thing.

[GregWeld]

There's a app for that....



I actually have a special wrench made for this on STOCK tanks....


I'd call and ask the tank manufacturer for their advice. Did you silicone or put any lube on the O ring? Do that before you tear it.

[68MaroSam]

It's looking good Wayne.:popcorn2:

[dhutton]

:peepwall:

OK whats the secret to getting the ring to lock on the tank? Does it take 9 men and a boy to get it to close? I tried pushing down while trying to turn it, thats not happening! Next I'll round up some help to hit it while I push down on it.
Any secret hand shake or code words to get this done will be appreciated.

Hi Wayne. Google OTC tool number 6599.

Don

[waynieZ]

I put a little petroleum jelly on the O ring but the pump module has a tab that locates it so it doesn't turn. I think its just the thickness of the O ring that makes it tough.
Don I'll check that. I wonder if any of the chain auto parts stores has a rent a tool for this?

[waynieZ]

Well I finally got the rest of my Mac's pivot with the tall LS adapter. The powder coating came in chipped up I guess from shipping even though it was wrapped. It looks like it wasn't blasted before coating .Click to enlarge picture.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/th_IMG_03861%204_zpsbynajevf.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/IMG_03861%204_zpsbynajevf.jpg.html)

It's a little short to make it over the supercharger, about 2-3" would make plenty of room for the LSA. ( I noticed they used extensions on the 48 hour Corvette ) Right now it has to sit on the SC lid to get bolted together.
I would make extensions for the sides to raise it, but it also hits the coil mounts that are cast into the valve covers on the LSA,LS9 so it would need spacers on it where it attaches to the exhaust flange mating surface at the head. If Mac's says it alright to space it out I'll just make some or take the SC lid off. I guess I might be putting the Zl1 lid on sooner than I expected, since the lid might have to come off any way.
Here's a picture of it loosely bolted on, you can see its hitting the coil mount.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/th_IMG_03941%201_zpsrgvaurrs.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/IMG_03941%201_zpsrgvaurrs.jpg.html)

I'm thinking Maybe I can put a slot in it where the coil mount is and not need to space it out.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/th_5_zpsw1bun0fq.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/5_zpsw1bun0fq.jpg.html)

With it touching the coil mount this is as close as it gets at the top. with the other side up tight to the spreader.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/th_IMG_03921%202_zpsped8dykf.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/IMG_03921%202_zpsped8dykf.jpg.html)

[waynieZ]

Please excuse me if this sounds confusing :confused18:

Hi I took the LS adapter for the Mac's Pivot leveler and test spaced it out far enough to have it clear the coil mounts on my LSA valve covers.
It took 9/16" to give me a little less than a quarter of an inch clearance.
My question is can I make 9/16 or 5/8" thick spacers the same size as the adapter mounting parts that bolts to the exhaust mount and the spreader bar at the top and just bolt through the spacer with longer bolts, or should I fasten them to the LS adapter and spreader with bolts drilled and tapped solid to the motor and spreader of the Mac's or just use longer bolts.
They are 10.9 metric grade LS exhaust bolt size ? I'm worried about them shearing off because they would be 5/8" longer and holding the weight in two places (both sides of the spacers)

I was thinking of making the spacers and drilling through the spacer then drill and tap the Adapter and the spreader and blind bolt the spacers to them to make them like part of them and bolting it up as normal?
Can I make the spacers out of aluminum?

I don't have the extra pieces that lengthen the adapter on mine like this picture from 48 hour Corvette.

click to enlarge.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/th_11111111111111111111111111111111_zpsagowhgur.jp g (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/11111111111111111111111111111111_zpsagowhgur.jpg.h tml)

I have a head ache after trying to word this so not to sound like I'm going in circles.

[SlowProgress]

Wayne I don't quite understand what you are trying to do but could you go to your local metal supply place and sort through their caster plates. Maybe you could find something close enough to start with

http://i.imgur.com/l0Hn5XOm.jpg

[waynieZ]

I understand I wrote it and I'm still confused! :hitaxeonthehead:

In the picture above you can see the way the Mac's pivot LS adapter bolt to the engine where the exhaust manifolds bolt to. I have to space that part 9/16" away from the head so I can clear my coil mounts on the valve cover.

In this picture you can see where it hit the coil mount. Sorry for blurry pic. Click to enlarge pics.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/th_IMG_03941%201_zpszyn6n5zu.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/IMG_03941%201_zpszyn6n5zu.jpg.html)

To get it to clear it needs a 9/16" or 5/8" spacer. Because I have to space out the bottom I need to space the top where it bolts to the spreader. So there would be a spacer here and where it bolts to the exhaust port.

Please disregard the tape measure in the pic.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/th_IMG_03921%202_zpsped8dykf.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/IMG_03921%202_zpsped8dykf.jpg.html)

Not sure if this helps??

One other thing I thought of was blowing some holes in the upright where the coil mounts are, not sure if that would weaken it too much.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/th_5_zpsw1bun0fq.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/5_zpsw1bun0fq.jpg.html)

The faint pencil marks are drawn around the coil mount.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/th_IMG_03961%206_zpswcdcpidq.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/IMG_03961%206_zpswcdcpidq.jpg.html)

[dhutton]

Wayne, it seems like you are spending way too much time on this instead of building your car. :cheers: If it were me I would return it to Summit and get myself a couple of pieces of square tubing and four pieces of chain like I posted in your thread about engine lifts.

[Beach Cruiser]

forgive me if I'm wrong, by why can't you just pull the valve covers and coils off?

[waynieZ]

After punishing my self by hand digging a 4'x4'x 42" deep dry well in the front yard Saturday. I was going to get some stone for it today but the weather tuned nasty up here so I got out in the garage. I Changed to an old set of valve covers so the LS lift adapter could fit and finally got the engine out of the crate and on the stand. I'm hoping to prep it and paint some clear on it to help make it easier to keep clean. Then I'll put the Auto Kraft oil pan, motor adapter plates and motor mounts on it and see how its looking. I'll probably try the headers on it to see if there is enough room to run an Improved Racing oil thermostat off the oil filter area.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/th_IMG_04021_zps3tgk9ks3.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_04021_zps3tgk9ks3.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/th_IMG_04071_zpsblb8lpum.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_04071_zpsblb8lpum.jpg.html)


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/th_IMG_04041_zps78l8xnuv.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_04041_zps78l8xnuv.jpg.html)


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/th_IMG_04081_zpsgsvjwzl2.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_04081_zpsgsvjwzl2.jpg.html)

[Greg from Aus]

Nice one Wayne, that is going to look great

[tones2SS]

Good job Wayne.
That is one stout engine!

[fleet]

Good job Wayne.
That is one stout engine!

X2. :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Thanks guys.

[waynieZ]

I tried the headers on the motor to see what they looked like for fitting an oil cooler thermostat near the oil filter, it looks kind of tight.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0024_zpsqoh6452y.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0024_zpsqoh6452y.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0025_zps5lihsbtd.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0025_zps5lihsbtd.jpg.html)

This is tight ! Its a bad angle.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0031_zpsq71xiz6t.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0031_zpsq71xiz6t.jpg.html)

There is just enough room to get my finger in there

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0032_zpscqihugzj.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0032_zpscqihugzj.jpg.html)

I'm not sure if its too tight to the headers for the Improved Racing oil thermostat to fit without soaking up too much heat and the thermostat staying open because of it. I'd like to use the one that fits there but I may have to use a remote inline thermostat.

[grendel]

I tried the headers on the motor to see what they looked like for fitting an oil cooler thermostat near the oil filter, it looks kind of tight.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0024_zpsqoh6452y.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0024_zpsqoh6452y.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0025_zps5lihsbtd.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0025_zps5lihsbtd.jpg.html)

This is tight ! Its a bad angle.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0031_zpsq71xiz6t.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0031_zpsq71xiz6t.jpg.html)

There is just enough room to get my finger in there

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0032_zpscqihugzj.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0032_zpscqihugzj.jpg.html)

I'm not sure if its too tight to the headers for the Improved Racing oil thermostat to fit without soaking up too much heat and the thermostat staying open because of it. I'd like to use the one that fits there but I may have to use a remote inline thermostat.


I'd say go AN line with a remote inline.

[dhutton]

Improved Racing part should fit. I would not worry about it getting too hot. It is oil cooled by the bypass oil which is always flowing.

I don't see how a remote inline thermostat will provide the bypass function.

Don

[waynieZ]

Here you go Don. I'm going to remount the Header and get a measurement.
http://www.improvedracing.com/oil-thermostats/high-flow-high-temp-engine-oil-cooler-thermostat-215f-p-434.html

[dhutton]

Here you go Don. I'm going to remount the Header and get a measurement.
http://www.improvedracing.com/oil-thermostats/high-flow-high-temp-engine-oil-cooler-thermostat-215f-p-434.html

OK, so four ports. That makes sense.

I don't think the thermostat is much thicker than the part you are removing from the filter housing. I have one, it is quite compact.

Thanks,
Don

[waynieZ]

The thermostat thickness is 1.3" and I have 1.57" . That's with the factory oil pan, I'm using an AutoKraft pan with their aluminum filter adapter. I don't know if it moves the mounting point out any or if it's in the same location as the factory one. Did anyone with an AutoKraft pan notice if the mounting face distance changed in or out?

[Beach Cruiser]

The external bypass is what I have on my car, mounted in the lines just in front of the motor mount area. If you are dropping or changing the pan, get the crank scrapper from Improved, it will be free HP, and so easy to install.

If anyone wants parts from Improved PM me, they sponsor me and I can give you a discount code.

[Chicken Louie]

Try a different cover plate: GM Part Number 12551587. It places the port at an angle and not straight out the one you are using. If you can't find a picture on-line I will try and take some pictures tonight.

[waynieZ]

Louie this is what I'm trying to put there , a thermostat to go to the oil cooler.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/EGM-1012_10_ml_zpsu9brnuj9.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/EGM-1012_10_ml_zpsu9brnuj9.jpg.html)

[Chicken Louie]

That's a cool piece, I see what you are trying to do now.:idea:

[snappytravis]

Louie this is what I'm trying to put there , a thermostat to go to the oil cooler.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/EGM-1012_10_ml_zpsu9brnuj9.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/EGM-1012_10_ml_zpsu9brnuj9.jpg.html)

I used one on my car Wayne, It was a little snug but not touching by any means. It seems that they offered one that was a low profile. If you don't have that you may want to look into it. Hope my free advice helps... lol

[waynieZ]

Thanks it all helps Travis Are you using the AutoKraft oil pan? I need to find out what they use for a drain plug too.

[Beach Cruiser]

make sure you use the gasket with two seperate holes in it, not the ones that are pictured above that are open between the ports.

[DOOM]

Put the friggin back in there and stop all this silliness !!!!!:buttkick: :buttkick:

[workng247]

After punishing my self by hand digging a 4'x4'x 42" deep dry well in the front yard Saturday. I was going to get some stone for it today but the weather tuned nasty up here so I got out in the garage. I Changed to an old set of valve covers so the LS lift adapter could fit and finally got the engine out of the crate and on the stand. I'm hoping to prep it and paint some clear on it to help make it easier to keep clean. Then I'll put the Auto Kraft oil pan, motor adapter plates and motor mounts on it and see how its looking. I'll probably try the headers on it to see if there is enough room to run an Improved Racing oil thermostat off the oil fil

Hey Wayne, nice engine.

Are you going to clear coat the engine? If so, what are you going to use and how will you prep?

I have a new LS and was considering clearing it but haven't been able to find out much about it.

Thanks, Jeff

[waynieZ]

I'm looking at Eastwood High temp 2K ceramic clear coating. I painted an iron engine with the 2K Chevy orange and it looks great so I'll give the clear a shot. The LS engine is so rough I'm hoping the clear will help keep it easier to clean.

[Sheck44]

Wayne ... your not done yet ?? :whenitsdone:

[Because Racecar]

Wayne ... your not done yet ?? :whenitsdone:

I had the same thought when I saw the thread pop up to the top. It was year when I was years ago!

[workng247]

I'm looking at Eastwood High temp 2K ceramic clear coating. I painted an iron engine with the 2K Chevy orange and it looks great so I'll give the clear a shot. The LS engine is so rough I'm hoping the clear will help keep it easier to clean.

Yeah, i have had good results with rattle cans on iron too. Don't know if clear or color on alum would work the same.

[rixtrix1]

Finally got a day to get in the garage without getting frost bite of the cahona's
I got the crate off the motor, funny as I was slowly sliding the plastic down from the top of the motor,I thought of this song by Joe Cocker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn5D5_0iYy0


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/th_LSA%20uncrating%202_zpsv8hfmnjl.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20uncrating%202_zpsv8hfmnjl.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/th_LSA%20uncrating%201_zpstcvlbpt0.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20uncrating%201_zpstcvlbpt0.jpg.html)

Phew I need a cigarette !

Oh yea this came in too ....

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/th_IMG_03271_zpsaegpudjx.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_03271_zpsaegpudjx.jpg.html)

Thanks for the link to the Joe Cocker song, Wayne. I just got back to checking out your thread and after watching the video, I think I'm going to need a cold shower before continuing to read the next 4 pages, and at my age, I don't know it it's from the video or the pile of parts surrounding that engine, LOL.

[waynieZ]

I always gave kudos to the builders of these amazing cars we see on here and after this week it got re enforced while trying to mount my hood latch with the Heat exchanger and A/C condenser.
I started fitting up my Heat Exchanger and condenser this week. I'm leaning mine back behind the latch mount on the radiator support by spacing the top bracket rearward to give a little extra room for the latch. I may need to make a taller aluminum bracket for the top of the HX. The top of the condenser has been notched already and the hood latch is being trimmed. I made a cardboard template of the bracket that mounts to the Rad support, hood latch, upper and lower valances to see how much I need to trim the bracket, and trimmed it to fit.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/DSCN0173_zpspzybm4ia.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/DSCN0173_zpspzybm4ia.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/Cooling/Heat%20Exchanger%20and%20Intercooler%20install/DSCN0172_zpstzyyqaxy.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/Cooling/Heat%20Exchanger%20and%20Intercooler%20install/DSCN0172_zpstzyyqaxy.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/Cooling/Heat%20Exchanger%20and%20Intercooler%20install/DSCN0174_zpsetoljpur.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/Cooling/Heat%20Exchanger%20and%20Intercooler%20install/DSCN0174_zpsetoljpur.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/Cooling/Heat%20Exchanger%20and%20Intercooler%20install/DSCN0171_zpsv7zvwrl5.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/Cooling/Heat%20Exchanger%20and%20Intercooler%20install/DSCN0171_zpsv7zvwrl5.jpg.html)

So after many curse words and dinged up finger I have to say, This is kicking my butt, I say uncle! I'm going to put a cable operated hood latch and be done with it.
I'm using a thread posted by 1967ls2 located here. http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/111385-Cable-activated-hood-latch-diy?highlight=cable+operated one good thing, this forced me to finish my compressor hook up. Nothing fancy just a filter and regulator but now its usable. More to follow!

[paulk68]

Looking good wayne!!! it is crazy how every little thing needs to be tweaked. keep it up it is going to be well worth it.

[Greg from Aus]

Chin up Wayne. it's all looking great.

[dhutton]

Hey Wayne. I've got an extra set of repop Volkswagen hood latches. PM me your address and I'll send them to you.

Don

[GregWeld]

It's easier if you don't put it in upside-down.... Just sayin'









HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Joking.... Keep busting your knuckles - they don't finish themselves.

[waynieZ]

Thanks Everyone! If it wasn't the same top and bottom I might have tried that Greg. Thanks Don.

[awr68]

Looking good! Keep at it, it's crazy how many little details these build have! what's left to fab before paint work can start?

[waynieZ]

I have plenty to do, right now it's making room for the intercooler pump and the B&M trans cooler. Then the lower hood latch bracket, and then move on....

[awr68]

Keep at it! Focus on one task and don't get too overwhelmed! It will all be mocked up before you know it!

Side question, did you ever insulate your garage? I was just thinking about the cold winter just around the corner! ugggg!

[waynieZ]

Not yet I'm getting stuff around the house redone . New roof replaced all the trim with Azec .Trrying to work on the kitchen at the same time As the car.

[awr68]

Not yet I'm getting stuff around the house redone . New roof replaced all the trim with Azec .Trrying to work on the kitchen at the same time As the car.

You sound like me, Wayne! House projects never seem to end! Just when I finish one, another one appears! LOL

[grendel]

Not yet I'm getting stuff around the house redone . New roof replaced all the trim with Azec .Trrying to work on the kitchen at the same time As the car.

I'd call that project FNHouse. :topic: :catfight:

[waynieZ]

I'd call that project FNHouse. :topic: :catfight:

It could be called that. Its 25 years old and I think everything was made to last just shy of that age.

[grendel]

It could be called that. Its 25 years old and I think everything was made to last just shy of that age.

Funny, I had my house built 10 years ago and it seems that everything dies about one month after the warranty expires.

Now looking at building a commercial building behind my house. I want a 50 year warranty... at that point, if I am still alive, I won't care.

[waynieZ]

I hear you, my new (more expensive than my 2 year old 69 Z/28 when I bought it) refrigerator, it was only 11 days on a Saturday night a cooling fan. The one that I replaced went to a friend for his garage and still running. When I told the appliance guy how old the one I was replacing were he said only count on 10 years from these. Planed obsolescence, it didn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling.

[waynieZ]

Some of the days it was too hot in the garage to work I spent in the cellar smoothing some of the Accessory drive brackets. Here's a few of them partially done.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0178_zpshrwxpgti.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0178_zpshrwxpgti.jpg.html)


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0177_zpsnf6cdo4q.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0177_zpsnf6cdo4q.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0176_zpsqqbfsjmn.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0176_zpsqqbfsjmn.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0175_zps8qcaly8s.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0175_zps8qcaly8s.jpg.html)

They did a lousy cast job.

[paulk68]

very nice!!!!

[Sonar Chief]

That looks very nice! What finish are you gonna use? Will that be too shiny for a paint to stick to properly? Just asking cuz I might detail a couple parts and then paint em .... maybe?

Michael

[waynieZ]

Thanks guys. Looking at Al Moreno's boys build has spoiled me., I can't imagine how long it took to get them as nice as they did.
Michael, That is done with 120,240 then 320 and then red Scotch brite. The 120 makes it kind of rough. I'm not sure about paint sticking yet, I will adjust as necessary. A painter I know said they make something to help bond the paint to aluminum. I forget the name. All I can think of is gorilla or bull dog ???? They were terrible from GM. If I figure out the name I'll post it.
Forgot to mention in some places it was so rough I used a file made to file points.

[syborg tt]

Wayne that looks great and I know what you mean about the Moreno brothers. I have been watching the G5R build on Camaro5 for a few years and that car is going to be insane.

Some of the days it was too hot in the garage to work I spent in the cellar smoothing some of the Accessory drive brackets. Here's a few of them partially done.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0178_zpshrwxpgti.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0178_zpshrwxpgti.jpg.html)


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0177_zpsnf6cdo4q.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0177_zpsnf6cdo4q.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0176_zpsqqbfsjmn.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0176_zpsqqbfsjmn.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0175_zps8qcaly8s.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/DSCN0175_zps8qcaly8s.jpg.html)

They did a lousy cast job.

[bulldog19]

Wayne if you are using spray can to paint I have used Bulldog Adhesion Promoter with good success on metal and plastic.
I think I ordered through Eastwood. Parts look nice also. Nice work.

[Jay Hilliard]

Nice job Wayne. Looking forward to seeing more pics.

[waynieZ]

Thanks Guys
I wasn't sure of the name I guess I've been seeing to many Gorilla tape commercials.

I have been watching the G5R build on Camaro5 .. Me too Marty amazing stuff they're doing.

Here is one of the belt tensioners.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_06021_zpsltcx3qgr.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_06021_zpsltcx3qgr.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_06031_zpseullfp2f.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_06031_zpseullfp2f.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_06041_zpsoynbad7b.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_06041_zpsoynbad7b.jpg.html)

Its weird in the last picture you can still read the part number as well as my dirty finger prints .

I'll post some of the Alt/PS bracket when I can get to it.

Now this is a Beautiful piece from G.5, Al Moreno's crew.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0131_zpswm19nyzs.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0131_zpswm19nyzs.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0130_zpso4lkqrxi.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0130_zpso4lkqrxi.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0129%20-%20Copy_zpsaaaxik0o.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0129%20-%20Copy_zpsaaaxik0o.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0128%20-%20Copy_zpstaegpaja.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/DSCN0128%20-%20Copy_zpstaegpaja.jpg.html)

[waynieZ]

Spent the day out in the garage today. Swapped out the AutoKraft oil pan and dip stick, then I washed down the motor and sprayed it with Eastwood's 2K High temp ceramic gloss clear. I'm no painter by any stretch of the word but I'll tell you it came out nice! The nozzle was great, nice fan pattern and it worked great. I also cleared my Street & Performance LS swap adapters. They look great.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_06151_zpsdbf4c5r9.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_06151_zpsdbf4c5r9.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_06161%20-%20Copy_zps16ketq4y.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_06161%20-%20Copy_zps16ketq4y.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_06141%20-%20Copy_zpsm641kgve.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_06141%20-%20Copy_zpsm641kgve.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_06191_zps14t2eimt.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_06191_zps14t2eimt.jpg.html)

Tomorrow I plan on rotating the engine right side up.( This thing seems so heavy on this engine stand.)
Then we will change the supercharger lid to the ZL1, and put the swap plates on. then see where we go from there.

[Sonar Chief]

That looks really good :thumbsup: There is a hint of grey, yes? :thumbsup: Wonder if that would be an alternative to hardcoating Al parts ....hmmmm?

Keep plugging away ... it's gonna get cold again real soon!

Michael

[waynieZ]

Cold for sure. The engine is gloss clear it does look darker in the picture.
I'm trying to get the gas service extended through the cellar to the garage and hopefully the heater installed.

[waynieZ]

More time in the garage today. We got the ZL1 lid on and the swap plates and motor mounts. We had to grind down the spacer plates from the back of the poly motor mounts so they would sit flat against swap plates, then I sprayed them with some paint to prevent any rust build up. If I would have thought of it before I painted the swap plate, I would have routed them out to fit. Lesson learned.
I had -12 AN fittings put on the the ZL1 lid so I can use a -12 to-16 hose fittings to matchup to my Stewart EMP water pump which has a 1" hose ends, it should make a difference in the IAT2 temps with more flow.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_06231_zpsifgk6lyz.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_06231_zpsifgk6lyz.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_06221_zpsq1hkkg2f.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_06221_zpsq1hkkg2f.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/_zpskusokchd.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/_zpskusokchd.jpg.html)

[67ragtp]

Looks great Wayne keep plugging away!

[CamaroAJ]

Looking good, I think you'll get yours on the road before I will.

[lsuguy]

Looking good Wayne!

The Moreno brothers make it though for all of us. After seeing that engine/engine bay I just can't help but want to do some of the same. :G-Dub:

[waynieZ]

Rich you must have ESP I was going to E mail you to see how its going. I hope your getting a lot of mile on that car of yours.

Thanks guys! The planets have aligned for me to get some stuff done in the garage.

[waynieZ]

I spent most of the day in the garage working on getting the transmission prepped and clear coated. First I had to go and pick up a new respirator my old one failed on me when I painted the engine. I didn't smell anything but boy did I get dizzy and a head ache. Not good!
I washed it down and sprayed it and the dust cover. They look pretty good. This paint is easy to spray because I'm usually heavy handed when I spray but no sags with this paint.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/DSCN0180_zpsqclst5pe.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/DSCN0180_zpsqclst5pe.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/DSCN0181_zpsimf1uejg.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/DSCN0181_zpsimf1uejg.jpg.html)

Not much light in the garage but it shows the gloss.

[tubbed69]

Always enjoy looking at your build thread Waynie,very nice work:trophy-1302:

[GregWeld]

Man..... this build is going FNQUICK!!! LOL


Looks good Wayne! Clearing it will certainly help to keep it clean or help to make it easier to clean when it needs it.

[waynieZ]

Thank you guys, I appreciate it.

[mfain]

Car's looking great Wayne -- but about that mess in your garage.....:D

Pappy

[waynieZ]

MESS ! I just cleaned it....... That comes from a wife that's had enough and wants no more parts in the house because You have a garage now.

I feel like I'm in an episode of Get Smart where agents from Chaos have taken over my garage and are keeping me hostage.

[waynieZ]

Yesterday I went to my buddy's house and got the engine crane. Took it home and got it assembled and put the Mac's lift plate on the engine. Then the dreaded honey do list reared its ugly head and I was toast for the rest of the day!
But today was a good day! We hooked up the crane to the engine and rolled it over and within 30 minutes it was in! When we tried the first time the bolt on the driver side went right in. I couldn't believe my good luck, then the other side was not even showing the hole in the frame mount. CRAP ! We put the jack under the drivers side and lifted and I saw daylight on the passenger side mount. I worked a screw driver in and the bolt went right in. These plates were an excellent fit. Now if the headers fit with them like they are supposed to we'll be golden.

Here are some pictures.

First the money shot LOL

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/Engine/002_zpsokqtpnuq.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/002_zpsokqtpnuq.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/Engine/001_zpsiperohtn.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/001_zpsiperohtn.jpg.html)

Room on the drivers side 2-3"s

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/Engine/008_zpsf1baizs6.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/008_zpsf1baizs6.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/Engine/007_zpsblfwurww.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/007_zpsblfwurww.jpg.html)

Tons of room in front of the motor
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/Engine/006_zpsi1vxgvmr.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/006_zpsi1vxgvmr.jpg.html)

Looks like plenty of room for the headers on the passenger side.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/Engine/005_zpsh5m1zxfr.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/005_zpsh5m1zxfr.jpg.html)

Plenty of room back here.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/Engine/003_zpsefya4ksx.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/003_zpsefya4ksx.jpg.html)

I have an Auto Kraft oil pan on here and it has plenty of room with the factory frame mounts and steering. Not touching anywhere. I turned the steering both ways and no problem. I used the backing plates that came with the poly mounts. If I see there is enough room, I might try it without them but if it helps the headers tuck up tight to the floor they will stay. I have plenty of room above the Transmission because I had the tunnel raised just incase the T56 I was going to use was tight.

[paulk68]

Yesterday I went to my buddy's house and got the engine crane. Took it home and got it assembled and put the Mac's lift plate on the engine. Then the dreaded honey do list reared its ugly head and I was toast for the rest of the day!
But today was a good day! We hooked up the crane to the engine and rolled it over and within 30 minutes it was in! When we tried the first time the bolt on the driver side went right in. I couldn't believe my good luck, then the other side was not even showing the hole in the frame mount. CRAP ! We put the jack under the drivers side and lifted and I saw daylight on the passenger side mount. I worked a screw driver in and the bolt went right in. These plates were an excellent fit. Now if the headers fit with them like they are supposed to we'll be golden.

Here are some pictures.

First the money shot LOL

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/Engine/002_zpsokqtpnuq.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/002_zpsokqtpnuq.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/Engine/001_zpsiperohtn.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/001_zpsiperohtn.jpg.html)

Room on the drivers side 2-3"s

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/Engine/008_zpsf1baizs6.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/008_zpsf1baizs6.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/Engine/007_zpsblfwurww.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/007_zpsblfwurww.jpg.html)

Tons of room in front of the motor
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/Engine/006_zpsi1vxgvmr.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/006_zpsi1vxgvmr.jpg.html)

Looks like plenty of room for the headers on the passenger side.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/Engine/005_zpsh5m1zxfr.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/005_zpsh5m1zxfr.jpg.html)

Plenty of room back here.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/Engine/003_zpsefya4ksx.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/003_zpsefya4ksx.jpg.html)

I have an Auto Kraft oil pan on here and it has plenty of room with the factory frame mounts and steering. Not touching anywhere. I turned the steering both ways and no problem. I used the backing plates that came with the poly mounts. If I see there is enough room, I might try it without them but if it helps the headers tuck up tight to the floor they will stay. I have plenty of room above the Transmission because I had the tunnel raised just incase the T56 I was going to use was tight.



AWESOME Wayne, Huge step forward for sure looks great!!!

[Sonar Chief]

That's awesome right there .... OK that's once, the more you take it in and out the faster it goes, lol!!

[Greg from Aus]

Great stuff Wayne, a huge step forward.:excited:

[Al Moreno]

That's what I'm taking about!!! Wow Wayne, it doesn't get much better then this. Im really happy to seee things coming together for you :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Thank you Guys!
It was along time coming. Today we're going to try to put the 4l85 in to see if the headers will clear everything. I don't think ther'll be room for the o2 sensor where they have it mounted. I'll cap this one and mount it on the other side of the collector.

[E.rodz]

way to go Wayne! looks like you are going to get this thing on the road this year! i wish you the best luck buddy!keep chipping away and it will be done in no time!

[waynieZ]

Thanks Eric, ,Ececutor. Today we put the trans in. It's too close to the drivers side of the tunnel by quite a bit. Tomorrow we are going to loosen the motor mounts and if we can get at the the frame mount ( which look to be impossible to get at) to see if we can get it over to the passenger side. Has anyone ever seen or run into this problem? Like Mr Weld says that's hot rodding!
Pictures tomorrow.

[TomM]

Very cool....diggin the LSA engine.... :cheers:


T,

[waynieZ]

Thanks Tom. A little update we relieved some pressure on the frame mounts with the engine crane and got to the mounts and loosened them and got enough slack to push the trans over to center it.
I bought a used X Factor cross member a while back and never realized how its made. It's two maybe 3/16" thick pieces sandwiched together on each side of the trans mount platform. Different for sure. Its for a T 56 but it lines up pretty well. It will take some mods to get it to work but it will let me hold the trans up for us to get my drive line angle figured out.

[waynieZ]

I have a small update but first a question. I also asked in LSX conversions.
If I drop my motor mount point down 1/4"-3/8" will this give me any difference in my tranny mount height or will it just carry the same amount I drop to the mount? How many degrees could I gain either way if dropping the same amount if from the engine mount to the trans mount is 44" ? Or is this a crazy question?

Thanks in advance

Here's the reason why I ask.

This is what I have for space under the oil pan to my frame. about 5/8" I'm close to 3.5 - 4 degrees down now.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/sub%20frame/268d13b2-af15-46f2-8088-84910af541be_zpszqfc6u5e.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/sub%20frame/268d13b2-af15-46f2-8088-84910af541be_zpszqfc6u5e.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/sub%20frame/IMG_06671_zpssfxswdwq.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/sub%20frame/IMG_06671_zpssfxswdwq.jpg.html)

Here is what I have between my G Force cross member and the transmission mount. (That's a 2x4 on the flat) I could also use more room to keep the 4l85 lower in the tunnel. I need room for a connection on the drivers side.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/sub%20frame/IMG_06641_zpsc18ema5i.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/sub%20frame/IMG_06641_zpsc18ema5i.jpg.html)

Spaceman and I fit the passenger header in and it fits with nothing hitting but some are close. collector to the floor is about 3/8" and to the idler arm is a c hair.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/sub%20frame/IMG_06621_zpsqyoqudry.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/sub%20frame/IMG_06621_zpsqyoqudry.jpg.html)

02 sensor is a no go for sure it will have to be moved to the outside of the collector.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/sub%20frame/IMG_06651_zpsqpgycwqt.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/sub%20frame/IMG_06651_zpsqpgycwqt.jpg.html)

The frame mount it almost touching the header tube it will be trimmed.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/sub%20frame/IMG_06611_zpssw8yf3l4.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/sub%20frame/IMG_06611_zpssw8yf3l4.jpg.html)

[Jay Hilliard]

Wayne,

Because you have an 4 deg down angle, lowering the front will lower the rear of trans slightly more. 1/4' lower in front should lower back of trans close to 3/8".

If their was no angle, it would be the same, because it would be on a parallel plane.

[waynieZ]

Thanks Jay. I figured the drop would get larger the further away from the lowering point because of the pitch but couldn't get my mind to figure it out.

[waynieZ]

Worked in the garage again yesterday. We lifted the motor to get the drivers side header in and put the metal spacer under the trans mount for the test. I got 3.80 degrees down the way it is. The best guess on the frame for level is .40 degrees down so 3.40 for the final angle. The rear needs to be worked on we changed shocks and didn't set ride height.

Both of the ARH headers are in and there is a ton of room on the drivers side, at least an inch away from any tube to the steering box. The collector is within 3/8" of the drivers side floor. The passenger side has plenty of room accept the idler arm was touching at full right lock. I adjusted the stop on the A arm and it's taken care of. The passenger side frame mount needs the upper rear corner trimmed, we will remove 1/2" diagonally. The headers look to have enough room to go back an inch without a problem which would probably take care of the frame mount and idler touching, but make the collector closer to the floor. with the 4l80 it would make the trans even tighter in the tunnel. Moving it forward the idler would prevent it. One thing is the 02 sensors won't fit where they have the bungs on the inside towards the trans on the 4l80 which has a very wide pan on it, but with the narrower T56 should fit. ?

I used a G Force 4l80 cross member and the trans mount needed a spacer. Spaceman made it from 1" square tubing. The only thing is, the cross member is the lowest piece under the car. I can see it being a problem when we hit the road. (figuratively I hope. ).

Here are a few pictures from underneath the car. The headers are even or maybe a little above the bottom of the sub frame.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06771_zpsvpndbr9h.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06771_zpsvpndbr9h.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06761_zpsdraouknw.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06761_zpsdraouknw.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06751_zps0jqsx5be.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06751_zps0jqsx5be.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06741_zpsx1n3plkn.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06741_zpsx1n3plkn.jpg.html)

From above near steering box.

This is deceiving there is 1" from every tube.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06701_zpspw1vaaaa.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06701_zpspw1vaaaa.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06711_zpsjsr80033.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06711_zpsjsr80033.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06731_zpslg4qkcr1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06731_zpslg4qkcr1.jpg.html)

This swap has
S&P swap plates to keep the bellhousing mount surface in the same place
American Racing Headers 1-7/8" 3" collectors. Very well made.
Energy suspension motor mounts to fit the 69, 350 SBC frame mounts.
An AuotKraft oil pan kit.
A G Force 4l80 cross member. Super Beefy.

[awr68]

Quick question. Is this swap being problematic? If so, why would it be any different than a standard LSx swap? I thought these swaps have been figured out by now?

[waynieZ]

Hi Tony, Mostly they have been, but I had a set of headers I wanted to use ARH so I called them and they told me they used the S&P swap plates. I got the ones that put the block in the same place as the SBC. I got a 4l85 and motor in a connect and cruise kit from GM. The T56 and 4l60s fit in the tunnel better than this trans does (Especially since I had the tunnel raised)mostly because the 4l85 is so wide at the pan. If it was narrower I could stuff it into the tunnel and have a better drive angle. I don't really want to clearance the floor too much since its all finish painted.( My fault!) Right now the connection to the controller is right against the floor and I still need to connect the cable to it. It will be persuaded to make room.

[awr68]

I see. Thanks for the explanation. I figured there was something you were tiring to do that wasn't the norm. Nice to see it at this point of the build!

[waynieZ]

Thanks Tony, trying to get the cable operated hood figured, we made a couple of plate that Spaceman welded up for me.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/BUILD%20PROGRESS/IMG_06861_zpsqmlyamwr.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/IMG_06861_zpsqmlyamwr.jpg.html)

This is a first test fit for the bottom.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/BUILD%20PROGRESS/IMG_06891_zpskzecy3da.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/IMG_06891_zpskzecy3da.jpg.html)

[waynieZ]

We got the top part of the latch in place and are lining the bottom up to find the final location. We'll set and mount it.
Here's the starting location.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/BUILD%20PROGRESS/hood%20latch%206_zpsiglnlioo.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/hood%20latch%206_zpsiglnlioo.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/BUILD%20PROGRESS/hood%20latch%202_zpsu9onqvtj.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/hood%20latch%202_zpsu9onqvtj.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/BUILD%20PROGRESS/hood%20latch%205_zpsugokodw8.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/hood%20latch%205_zpsugokodw8.jpg.html)

I tried to clearance the top holes on the radiator side to move the plate to the drivers side but it threw off the front piece that bolts to the header panel. Thank god for finish washers.

[snappytravis]

We got the top part of the latch in place and are lining the bottom up to find the final location. We'll set and mount it.
Here's the starting location.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/BUILD%20PROGRESS/hood%20latch%206_zpsiglnlioo.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/hood%20latch%206_zpsiglnlioo.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/BUILD%20PROGRESS/hood%20latch%202_zpsu9onqvtj.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/hood%20latch%202_zpsu9onqvtj.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/BUILD%20PROGRESS/hood%20latch%205_zpsugokodw8.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/hood%20latch%205_zpsugokodw8.jpg.html)

I tried to clearance the top holes on the radiator side to move the plate to the drivers side but it threw off the front piece that bolts to the header panel. Thank god for finish washers.

Wayne, weld a flat piece of 1/2 inch wide 1/8 inch strap to the bottom for your hood support. Cut the horizontal tab off the center support and drill a hole throught the top of the support then through the tab welded to the bottom of your lower hood bracket you built. Looking good. Progress,, that 's all we need is a little progress..

[Lenie]

Great to see progress Wayne...going to be awesome!

[MX145]

Looking good Wayne!

[waynieZ]

Thank you guys, feels great finally getting at it. Now the problem is finding all the parts I've been moving al around for all these years.

[rixtrix1]

Good to see things moving forward, Wayne. Good idea on the latch placement. Best wishes!

[waynieZ]

We've been working on the car a few hours a day we installed the RS doors to figure if it would interfere with the intercooler reservoir. I'm going to put it right behind the passenger headlight in the same place Travis (Snappytravis) put his. I had been thinking about putting it there and seeing how nice his is, it was definitely a go.
We made a platform to mount the tank out of aluminum and bolted it in.It will have a piece in the back for a tab to slide into and be bolted 2 or 3 places in the front and be covered with some type of rubber to prevent chafing the tank.

Here's a quick shot of the platform test fit.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/IMG_07401_zpsiqndidat.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/IMG_07401_zpsiqndidat.jpg.html)

We removed the factory balancer and are replacing it with an ATI super dampener. If you guys want a Harmonic dampener check out ATI blems on E Bay, instead of the $465 I got one for $269 for my LSA,it doesn't come with the super charger pulley blem or not. If I had to find the blem on it to save my life the wife could sell the car because I would never find it........ The bolt came right out with my impact wrench.
The problem was getting t he balancer off. We tried with a 3 jaw puller we had, no dice, then I went for an AutoZone loaner, wrong one back again, Then we got another one from AutoZone and it finally got it to move. About 3/16 of an inch, we had to go back to the first puller to finish taking it off, but the loaner was the only thing to get it to break loose.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_07281_zpsyvtbayfo.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_07281_zpsyvtbayfo.jpg.html)

And finally in place ready to be put on.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_07411_zpsmxteqnfo.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_07411_zpsmxteqnfo.jpg.html)


We also tried the Front accessory drive on for fit. I don't have the A/C compressor yet so that test will have to wait. The throttle body is a ported one from V Max in Florida.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_07451_zpsvo6vq6sg.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_07451_zpsvo6vq6sg.jpg.html)

And something else that will help the build continue.
HEAT!

No more frost bite on the bootie!

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/IMG_07361_zpscwu6mfly.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/IMG_07361_zpscwu6mfly.jpg.html)


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/IMG_07371_zps6frzouue.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/IMG_07371_zps6frzouue.jpg.html)

Of course its been in the 70's, the heater must have scared the cold away!

[Sonar Chief]

Wayne ... nice progress, did GM use thread locker on the OEM?

Nice to see the heater, someday I'll get one! Hey guess what the LOW is gonna be here tonight? between 17 and 20 degrees Fahrenheit, yep that's dang cold!!!!

Keep warm ...

[waynieZ]

Thanks Chief! They did on the bolt the impact took care of that. First time I used it. When it goes back on ARP says to use red thread locker. That's strong stuff. The balancer itself was a bear to get off.
When we tried to fire the heat up I had just finished wiring the breaker in the box and tested the GFCI on it. We turned it on and nothing OH CRAP! the heater was in my cellar for 3 years I figured something went wrong, but luckily it was just flip the breaker.

[frankv11]

Good to see you making progress Wayne. It's been a long haul but your getting near

[awr68]

Heat! Oh so important! Now you can work all winter on it! Nice!
Still need to insulate and drywall?

[waynieZ]

Yes, I'm looking forward to not running for propane when my wife wants me to cook on the grill because I used it all in the garage.! Yes Tony I need to get some type of ceiling up so I can get in touch with the foam insulation guy I met. He gave me a price but it was over a year ago. I hope it didn't go up too much it was a good deal and it was fire proof foam. If you lived on the east coast you could make some extra cash to spend on the Camaro. lol
How's the family and that Chevy dependent doing?

[GregWeld]

Heat and insulation are a good add in ANYONES shop space!!!

It's 13* here this morning (gotta love mountain living!).

[waynieZ]

The heater's been on hold in the cellar for 3 years, I'm so glad it's finally in. Trying to decide if I'm going to use sheetrock or solid aluminum soffit for a ceiling. I think the soffit I can install (12'x16" sheets) but the sheetrock would be tough for me alone with the car and everything else that's in the garage. Cost will help with the decision.
At least I don't have to listen to the propane heater screaming while I work.

[awr68]

Yes, I'm looking forward to not running for propane when my wife wants me to cook on the grill because I used it all in the garage.! Yes Tony I need to get some type of ceiling up so I can get in touch with the foam insulation guy I met. He gave me a price but it was over a year ago. I hope it didn't go up too much it was a good deal and it was fire proof foam. If you lived on the east coast you could make some extra cash to spend on the Camaro. lol
How's the family and that Chevy dependent doing?

Yep if we were on the East Coast I would just send my crew your way and get it handled!

Family is great! Thanks for asking! The Camaro get love when I have time. Been working on it more as of late.

[waynieZ]

Yep if we were on the East Coast I would just send my crew your way and get it handled!

Family is great! Thanks for asking! The Camaro get love when I have time. Been working on it more as of late.

Glad to hear everyone is doing fine and your getting some time in the garage. I have no idea what to expect for a price to do the ceiling.

[awr68]

Glad to hear everyone is doing fine and your getting some time in the garage. I have no idea what to expect for a price to do the ceiling.

Prices vary with location. I have no idea what they are charging up there?

[waynieZ]

I understand, I meant I hadn't check anywhere yet.

[waynieZ]

Yesterday we installed the Hamburger remote oil filter mount on the frame right behind the radiator. I will be running the -12 oil lines to the filter then to the in radiator oil cooler and back when I make my order for my hose and fitting, soon I hope.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_07481_zpsl3yp8lgl.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_07481_zpsl3yp8lgl.jpg.html)
The next thing to try and stuff in there is the trans cooler in the white box in the bottom of the picture.

We tried to mount the intercooler pump but it didn't work out too well, the hose that goes to the heat exchanger was going to interfere with the radiator so we're moving the bracket.


Last week I installed the DBW pedal using the GM factory bracket that came with the controller and the DSE mount. It looks good, Thanks icemanrd19 for the pictures.


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/ELECTRICAL/IMG_07531_zpswvrsgaal.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/ELECTRICAL/IMG_07531_zpswvrsgaal.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/ELECTRICAL/IMG_07521_zpswr9zrt5v.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/ELECTRICAL/IMG_07521_zpswr9zrt5v.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/ELECTRICAL/IMG_07501_zpskfi7sc6m.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/ELECTRICAL/IMG_07501_zpskfi7sc6m.jpg.html)

[randy]

Yesterday we installed the Hamburger remote oil filter mount on the frame right behind the radiator. I will be running the -12 oil lines to the filter then to the in radiator oil cooler and back when I make my order for my hose and fitting, soon I hope.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_07481_zpsl3yp8lgl.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_07481_zpsl3yp8lgl.jpg.html)
The next thing to try and stuff in there is the trans cooler in the white box in the bottom of the picture.

We tried to mount the intercooler pump but it didn't work out too well, the hose that goes to the heat exchanger was going to interfere with the radiator so we're moving the bracket.


Last week I installed the DBW pedal using the GM factory bracket that came with the controller and the DSE mount. It looks good, Thanks icemanrd19 for the pictures.


http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/ELECTRICAL/IMG_07531_zpswvrsgaal.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/ELECTRICAL/IMG_07531_zpswvrsgaal.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/ELECTRICAL/IMG_07521_zpswr9zrt5v.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/ELECTRICAL/IMG_07521_zpswr9zrt5v.jpg.html)

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/ELECTRICAL/IMG_07501_zpskfi7sc6m.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/ELECTRICAL/IMG_07501_zpskfi7sc6m.jpg.html)
pedal looks good. You were in the same boat as me. I already have the bracket so i should use it. In the future you can always switch to the other pedal assembly. Looks great

[waynieZ]

Thanks.
I've been looking on Craig's list for some rollers for when they do the paint and body work. I saw these BMW 7 series close to home and figured they could be used then sold when I'm done with them. ( They may have antique status by then. ) I brought one in and tried it on for size. It fit right on and barely cleared the Z51 brakes. I had to knock the weights off. They'll work fine and look stylish doing it. LOL !

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[paulk68]

great progress Wayne!!!!

[will69camaro]

Lookin good man! Keep up the progress!

[GregWeld]

The little engine that could! Keep plugging along.... the progress looks great!




:ups:




LOL

[waynieZ]

Not much progress this week, we had to move the remote oil filter because of my mistake. The fitting for the oil cooler stuck out further than I remembered and the mount had no room for the fitting. we made a bracket to mount it on the front bar Mike installed to replace the smaller front cross member on the sub frame, then made a bracket for the intercooler pump. I have no welder so everything has to go to Spaceman's house to be welded.There's more room than appears to be.

(Heavy little sucker)

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The remote oil filter from here

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To here.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Drive%20train/Engine/IMG_07591_zpssbrqi0b2.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/IMG_07591_zpssbrqi0b2.jpg.html)

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Brackets will be cleaned up and either painted or powder coated.

I picked up some air tools for the garage to make this easier.

A MATCO TOOLS MT4880 .75HP STRAIGHT DIE GRINDER .
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/s-l140_zpsutspwfk0.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/s-l140_zpsutspwfk0.jpg.html)

A MATCO TOOLS (MT2883) .50 HP Variable-Speed Right Angle Die Grinder .
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/s-l140%201111111_zpsjkva6avj.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/s-l140%201111111_zpsjkva6avj.jpg.html)

A MATCO SE430K Silver Eagle Mini DA Sander Kit
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Garage%20equipment/111222334445566_zpsroyfqejl.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/111222334445566_zpsroyfqejl.jpg.html)

All used but in great shape.

[waynieZ]

I also got the spacers I needed to put the BMW wheels on the back so now I'm all set for rollers to move the car. with my rear width I used 2" spacers.


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[sleepertime]

Looking good Wayne...
Little by little. Good to see wheels on it.
Nice choice of small hand tools, they will come in handy.
One thing to add to the die grinder is several carbide grinding burrs, you will find them very handy for opening up little areas. :weld:

[waynieZ]

Looking good Wayne...
Little by little. Good to see wheels on it.
Nice choice of small hand tools, they will come in handy.
One thing to add to the die grinder is several carbide grinding burrs, you will find them very handy for opening up little areas. :weld:

Thanks, I forgot to mention I got 6different ones (Straight tip, round tip, cone, and Christmas tree in different diameters) I got double cut, not sure if I made a mistake. When your not used to them they can really bite in.

[Sonar Chief]

Wayne ... looking good! Must not be too cold there yet, it's been down right cold here!

Question: I see your remote oil filter mounted and all, are you gonna install valves inline so you can check the filter without dumping all the oil?

Michael

[waynieZ]

Chief I hadn't thought about when I change the oil, I'll be checking on that tomorrow. I think a valve would be the best so as not to reduce flow.

Thanks.

[Smitty68]

Keep at it Wayne! Lookin good man....:gitrdun:
Always nice to see wheels on there even if they aren't gonna stay.

[MX145]

Keep at it Wayne! Lookin good man....:gitrdun:
Always nice to see wheels on there even if they aren't gonna stay.

I agree. Wayne your car looks great!

[Beach Cruiser]

I haven't checked in for a while, took a couple of month break from car stuff. You're make great progress!

[waynieZ]

Thanks guys! Appreciate the encouragement.

[waynieZ]

No progress on the car because of a terrible December and January plus sinus surgery so no bending or laying on the floor. But I did get my intercooler tank made to fit behind the passenger head light and some parts for the intercooler plumbing. The lid fits right between the fender and the radiator to fender bracket.
Here's the tank it holds 3.5 gal.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/12418100_1717093545188663_5535318808689888036_n_zp stzswvm24.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/12418100_1717093545188663_5535318808689888036_n_zp stzswvm24.jpg.html)

This is the fill I will use up near the supercharger.

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I got these fittings for my hydraboost.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/eaf4_12_zpsx9hgohyx.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/eaf4_12_zpsx9hgohyx.jpg.html)

These are to plumb the trans cooler for the 4l85.

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This is to drop the rear hose fitting on my oil cooler line so it can run one hose above the other along the oil pan.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/ORB%20to%20AN%20long_zpsx4pw69rr.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/ORB%20to%20AN%20long_zpsx4pw69rr.jpg.html)

[GregWeld]

Wayne - other than the colon resection surgery I had done (TWICE - because the first was an epic fail) -- SINUS surgery (mine was 6 and a half hours of it) was absolutely the most miserable thing I ever had done! Sorry to hear you had to suffer this inglorious mess too.


Car parts look terrific!!

[waynieZ]

Thanks Greg, it's tough to describe when someone asks what it's like. Well on my way got my stitches out today and already breathing better. I told the doctor while he was pulling the gauze out, I thought he was pulling the hair on my legs with it!

[Lenie]

Nice stuff Wayne, gonna look really good in there.

[awr68]

Thanks Greg, it's tough to describe when someone asks what it's like. Well on my way got my stitches out today and already breathing better. I told the doctor while he was pulling the gauze out, I thought he was pulling the hair on my legs with it!

Oh yeah! Been there done that! I'm with Greg, absolutely the most painfull thing I have been through. And the gauze removal...I wouldn't wish that on anyone! Sorry you had to go through this...however it's actually worth it in the end! Stay strong!

And the parts look great! You will be back out there soon enough!

[waynieZ]

Little update on some small progress. We made up some brackets and got the trans cooler mounted. I started to clean them up and ready to be coated. I also finished the mounting platform for the intercooler reservoir, I had the basic set up, but now I have the mounts figured out.
I also got word that my XRP fittings and hose are on their way and should be here on Thursday. BUT ! I leave Friday morning to go to Portsmouth Va. to check out houses for my daughter and her family. My son in law is in the Navy and being stationed there to work at the hospital (corpsman) but can't get time off from where he's at now to go see the houses before his transfer in April. Which I will be driving from San Antonio Tx to Va. with them driving one of their trucks while they drive the other one. I've done almost as many miles for his enlistment as they have lol. I had a great time driving from Mass. to Tx. with my grandson and daughter last August to get them there.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/Cooling/IMG_08661_zpsntwamur3.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/Cooling/IMG_08661_zpsntwamur3.jpg.html)

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http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w11/Hardcore454/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/Cooling/IMG_08651_zpsbfyx9txy.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/Cooling/IMG_08651_zpsbfyx9txy.jpg.html)

I need to glue a piece of Neoprene rubber to my intercooler mount to protect the tank, any suggestion's on which spray glue to use 3M super 77 ? The tank shouldn't be that hot.

[frankv11]

Great job Wayne .
That reservoir sure looks pretty.

[DOOM]

Keep the updates coming!! Its getting closer and closer!!:gitrdun: