HOTRODREGAL.COM is my LS 6.0L budget build/swap

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Hello everyone,
I am a new member to Lateral-G.net. So far I like what I see here! There are some truly impressive builds/projects!$!$!
I have been a longtime member of maliburacing.net, MontecarloSS.com, and turbobuick.com. I'm in the middle of my Regal build and have shared my project at those sites, and thought I would start posting my progress here as well.

http://hotrodregal.com/

The Pro-touring scene looks like a lot of fun and is something I am very interested in as soon as I am on the road. I figure build'em to drive'em.
This is my first build up and is a very budget friendly project. Hope you enjoy the pictures and website.

Best Regards
-Matt

[IMPALAMAN1]

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[coolwelder62]

Welcome Aboard!!!!Looks like you have a great start there.:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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Fuel System pics with part #'S are up... I waited until these were published before I posted them...
These parts #'s are something probably everybody can use on their individual projects...hope it helps

www.HotRodRegal.com

Also, check out the soon to be released book Gm G-body Performance Projects book by Joe Hinds at Bulldawg Muscle Cars. It is on sale at Amazon.com now!

[WSSix]

Welcome to the site! I'm glad to see a Gbody getting some work done to it.

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Thanks for the warm welcome!
FYI, I updated with my latest shiny parts today (Powermaster's), and I have a transmission out for rebuild as I write!
Going to re-tackle some suspension parts in the future as soon as they are received from SC&C... :)
Lastly selling my baer brakes complete set with b-body/second gen F body spindles on ebay too...so there will be some changes to the way things stop too!!!:G-Dub:
March has been a busy month!

www.hotrodregal.com

[Rod P]

welcome

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Its been awhile since updating... been busy with life I guess... oh well, still moving forward though.
I re-engineered the brake/suspension package recently, the pics are up on my website. All you autocross guys may find it interesting! www.HotRodRegal.com

I gotta say Marc Savitske knows his craft...check out www.SCandC.com (his website) while you are at it. The solution is a bit pricey, but making a G-body with near zero bumpsteer is an interesting concept. I'm going to give it a shot anyway, if my solutions don't work, I will let ya know :wacko:


Matt

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Uhhhh.........:ttiwop:

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I guess I could post pics, but I would be blasting this thread with a lot of them!!! Also, this is not the only forum I am a member of, so I post to my website for ease of updating. This saves a TON of time only posting one set of pics vs. posting to 6 or 7 forums. Let me know if the link doesn't work though!

www.hotrodregal.com

-Matt

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[waynieZ]

Definitely looking sweet!

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My latest endeavor is Custom built - Inner Fender Modifications for the front inner fenders... Its up and posted... Enjoy!!!

Please just follow the link.

www.hotrodregal.com

All the photos are on the website. If your having trouble, try opening it with google chrome...

P.s. You can use this technique on other parts of a car also, so its not limited to 80's plastic fantastic cars.


Matt

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Radiator hoses I used for the LS engine swap were:

Upper hose: Gates 21837
Lower Hose: Gates 20159

Check out the pics and details (modifications to the hoses).
www.hotrodregal.com


hope it helps a few folks!
(I know it will save you at least a day's worth of time)
-Matt

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I decided on some custom wheels and the pics are up.
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I know some of the members here have use Forgeline Wheels, and my experience was a fun one! I am very happy with the product and made some friends at the same time.

www.hotrodregal.com

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Custom power steering hoses and remote reservoir install...

dunno if anybody will need this info or not... but got some decent photos and neat fun fact about the Billet Specialties power steering remote reservoir.

www.hotrodregal.com

best regards

Matt

[sebtarta]

Matt I was going over your 'Plumbing to Be Cool' post on your web site and I like how you routed the steam vent. Might have to steal that idea.

For the lower radiator hose I would try a different one. It sits funny on the radiator outlet. A member here 67Rally used a 71244 hose and it worked perfect, more info here (http://www.camaros.net/forums/showpost.php?p=1812656&postcount=833). Just my 1 cent.

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Thanks sebtarta ! I'm glad you like the idea... and you can try to steal it, but why??? I am giving it away for free ;)

The Radiator hose is just loose on the outlets right now and I plan to straighten them up later.. I still have some extra wiggle room in that hose, so it should be OK.. plus I plan to use PowerGrip fittings in the future... but more on that in a different post...

You will really like the latest post if you liked the BECOOL post though! I finished the LS steam vents using a steam vent kit from C&R Racing. I really liked their product... its all black and looks pretty cool. check it out - "LS Steam Vents - C&R Racing steam vent kit" Part numbers included!!!

www.HotRodRegal.com

all the best
-Matt

[instro84]

nice work, i liked the writeup on the power steering lines.

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thank you instro84... I figure anyone can look up on youtube how to actually make the lines up (cutting, assembling, attaching fittings). I simply wanted to show some engineering...

Matt
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My latest part trials are up.

Mast Motorsports oil pan/motor mount combo

Flaming River Ez Fit steering shaft...

both installed using BRP Hot Rods Motor mounts


www.hotrodregal.com

Matt

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I added another billet specialties part - radiator overflow tank. $$$ I had to have this just simply because it looked cool.
check out the link.

http://hotrodregal.com/billet-specialti ... flow-tank/

More fun stuff, I have recently modified the truck coil brackets and had them powder coated (little over the top - but cheaper than buying aftermarket ones). That one is up also, used a local guy "Gateway Powder Coating" that did great work. always good to know of good service providers!

http://hotrodregal.com/

I am really excited about a trip I have planned very soon! -Mast Motorsports- Going for a tour of their facility in Nacogdoches, TX where I get to help a friend build a top end on an LSX 440!!! dont worry I will take plenty of photos!

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Ever wonder what Mast Motorsports looks like on the inside?

www.HotRodRegal.com

This trip was one of the coolest "car guy" experiences I have had to date. This will be a multi-post article due to the amount of material obtained. The Project LSX El Camino now has a wicked engine. More details in the following days.

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Got a new product on the car. The latest post is about Taylor 9mm spark plug wires. The part number is 92045 and not a bad price on them.
The set I got were the first production set with the 135 degree plugs.

http://hotrodregal.com/taylor-9mm-spark-plug-wires/

They work very well on LS engines with headers

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http://hotrodregal.com/remote-oil-filter-some-slick-engineering/

Ever wonder where to put your remote oil filter on your LS engine? Check this out!

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This is not for the Regal... I wish it were....

But it is for the LSX El Camino I am helping my friend Greg with.

The Dyno Runs for the Project: LSX El Camino are up on the website (www.hotrodregal.com). Its unbelievable the power this Mast Motorsports LSX small block with a carb. makes! click the link

http://hotrodregal.com/mast-motorsports ... ic-part-4/

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NEW PRODUCT!
Ultimate Headers is now producing the LS swap headers for the G-body!
The first sets are in HotRodRegal and LSX El Camino now... Check these beauties out! (long tube performance out of a mid-length and look better doing it!)

http://hotrodregal.com/ultimate-headers-ultimate-g-body/

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http://hotrodregal.com/flex-a-lite-fan-fits/

So its been awhile since my last update... sorry - gotta have time to actually work on things!!! [​IMG]

this latest update is for making the Flex-a-lite 295 fit a non-Flex-a-lite radiator. I did not want to use the Flex-a-lite radiator for 2 reasons: 1. I already had the Be Cool radiator. 2. I don't want to clean between the mounting brackets on the Flex-a-lite radiator.

It is an easy install, and will might cool the engine pretty good since the dual electric fan moves 4600 cfm of air... and it looks pretty good too.

gunna have to check it out on the link if you wanna see the finished products (for both g-bodies - HotRodRegal and LSX El Camino)

http://hotrodregal.com/flex-a-lite-fan-fits/

also keep checking back - got some exciting exhaust work in the making!

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Here is a few pics from SEMA 2014

http://hotrodregal.com/sema-2014-everything-gear-head-one-place/

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OK G-body guys and gals... AS PROMISED... FLOWMASTER 3" Stainless Steel exhaust system build (how to article) with electric cut out provisions

click this link:
http://hotrodregal.com/flowmaster-exhaust/

This is one tight fitting exhaust system. When you look at the car from the side, no pipes are visible below the frame!

http://hotrodregal.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/FLowmaster-look-fwd.jpg

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Part 2 of the Exhaust for the Hot Rod Regal. Took the complete exhaust to have it ceramic coated to keep the heat down - and make it look cool

http://hotrodregal.com/ceramic-coating-nitroplate/

check out the videos I took of how they do it
pretty cool to see the ceramic coating in raw form and then come out polished.

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http://hotrodregal.com/cold-air-intake-spectre-performance/

well even if the buick regal/grand national is completely UN-aerodynamic... it doesnt mean there isn't some physics in play here...

check out the spectre performance intake design on the HotRodRegal.

http://hotrodregal.com/cold-air-intake-spectre-performance/

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[waynieZ]

Excellent job! That looks Sweet! I'll definitely check Spector out when I'm ready for a CAI for my project.

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time for an update...
Eaton Detroit Truetrac installation into the Nodular Iron Ford 9" third member.
This post has 3 "How To" videos that might help you decide if you want to tackle this upgrade.
Roy Teeter (co-owner of P.E.M. Racing in St. Clair, MO) assembled the third member and Truetrac. Highly recommended!


http://hotrodregal.com/eaton-detroit-truetrac-install-9-ford-pem-racing/

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Well, I just installed the UMI Performance rear shock tower brace part #3055... I like it, it fit perfect, and it makes sense. In the LSX El Camino my friend Greg is building, he has a completely different coil over shock set up and welded a cross bar to the frame where the shocks would normally mount and used his cross bar as the coil over upper mount point (very custom). I don't have that kind of room and my rear axle set up is not as custom as his... So, this UMI performance bar ties the frame together like his welded in coil over bar. I guess if a person really wanted to, they could weld this bar to the frame for additional rigidity - I won't be welding it though, simply because I like the bolt in application of this product.

This is really a no brainer for the the G-body... anything to stiffen the frame is good.

check out the install video here:
http://hotrodregal.com/umi-performance-g-body-frame-brace/

-Matt

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Trying out the complete Hotchkis Sport Suspension Stage 2 TVS kit. Got some install videos and a few pics here - http://hotrodregal.com/hotchkis-suspension-for-the-g-body/

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Talked to a few guys with bad tilt columns in their G-bodies. I had a column shift column for my G-body originally and swapped to a floor shift column. but there is a shifter linkage on the stock columns that is not used when using an electronic transmission (4L60e/4l80e). So my solution to these problems was a quick remedy from Ididit Inc. (click link for article and pics)

http://hotrodregal.com/ididit-universal-g-body-steering-column/

It's an option that not many G-body guys want to try since we have excellent columns usually... But what if you want something a little more crisp feeling than the stock column? Or (like my situtation) if you have a column shift car and want to switch to a floor shift column? Or if you just have a worn out stock column with a sloppy tilt...a Ididit Universal column or a custom built column is a good option.


http://hotrodregal.com/ididit-universal-g-body-steering-column/

hope this helps!

Matt

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How about a look at Greg Cragg's LSX El Camino and the Ridetech suspension install (part 1)

http://hotrodregal.com/lsx-el-camino-riding-ridetech/

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http://hotrodregal.com/new-shop-new-el-camino/

built a new shop... helped my friend Gregwith his new El Camino- worth a look - Regal is up next.

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Greg Cragg's new El Camino engine specs are up. Hp and tq numbers of the Mast Motorsports LS3 416ci

http://hotrodregal.com/mast-motorsports-ls3/


overview article of the car:
http://hotrodregal.com/new-shop-new-el-camino/

Its one click away... follow the links... its my personal website... the pics are worth the work ;)
(FYI this thread is not worthless with out pics)