66 Chevelle LSA/4L90E Conversion [Archive]

kwhizz

09-15-2013, 08:22 AM

So......Getting Bored and after selling off a few cars it's time to start another project.....I bought a just restored 66 SS 396 Marina Blue Chevelle Factory A/C car.........It's a decent resto but not perfect by any means.......so....the plans are to do the Brake, Suspension, and wheel and tire thingy to get that Pro Touring look ......and the car will never see a cone course....so...it will be a driver and Power Tour car.........Now for the Interesting stuff..........It's gonna get a 2013 Camaro ZL1/LSA 4L90E drivetrain........The factory A/C will be replaced with a aftermarket system from vintage air and the stock interior will be retained..........I know I'm going to have to cut out the trans tunnel and raise it to fit the trans....the end goal is to keep the stock console and shifter for the stock appearance.........Here are some starting pic's of the car......

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And here's the engine........It's only got 2100 miles on it

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Stay tuned....

Ken

kwhizz

09-15-2013, 08:48 AM

I've been ordering parts and they are starting to show up..........Complete RideTech suspension (Coil overs all around)......Holley Oil Pan.........Aluminum Radiator........Wilwood Brakes....Vintage Air system........and a Rick's vaporworx tank........so far.......When I bought the engine I also got the Intercooler, Pump, Harnesses, Fuel Pump system, Gas Pedal...ECM.............I already sent all the electrical stuff to Speartech for the mod's........ Here are some more Pic's....

All the harnesses going off to Speartech

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The Engine less all the wiring....

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Parts in the garage......

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Ken

Rick D

09-15-2013, 09:41 AM

Sweet Ken, I always love your builds nice and clean and very factory looking! Can't wait to see this one!!

waynieZ

09-15-2013, 11:40 AM

Sweet project! I love 66 Chevelle SS. Its going to be great.

FETorino

09-15-2013, 11:53 AM

That car looks real purty in that color:thumbsup:

:cheers:

kwhizz

09-16-2013, 04:25 PM

I received more parts today......since the new Camaros have Electric Power Steering, I ordered a Kwik Performance raised alternator bracket assy along with their Power Steering Pump integrated into the brackets.....I also ordered a complete wire harness kit from American Autowire......The existing fuse panel in the car is showing it's age and is pretty much toast.....So....we are going to rewire the whole car.....The A/C compressor is a slight problem as with the blower belt tensioner taking up the area that would allow the raising of it.....so .......I am going to have to keep it down low and make my own brackets...........The Fun continues.....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/66%20SS%20Chevelle/null_zps0211a5fe.jpg

Getting ready to start...........

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Jon69RagTop

09-16-2013, 06:59 PM

Keeping more than one site up to date could creep into your build time. :tv_happy:

tmadden

09-16-2013, 07:32 PM

Very nice. Looking forward to updates!!

Jay Hilliard

09-17-2013, 11:41 AM

Gonna be a nice upgrade. Keep the pics coming.

aggie91

09-17-2013, 02:58 PM

This looks like it going to be a nice build. I love that body style Chevelle.

GregWeld

09-17-2013, 03:30 PM

....... here we go again.....

HAHAHAHAHA

It'll be ready by power tour 2014 huh Ken??

camcojb

09-17-2013, 03:37 PM

illmatic96ss

09-17-2013, 03:50 PM

really nice :popcorn2: i'll be watching :flag2:

kwhizz

09-18-2013, 04:52 PM

It was hard to take a wrench to the first bolt to take this car apart.......But........Got a little bite into it today and the ball is now rolling...........Hope to have the LSA in place by the end of next week......Pic's to follow as things happen

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The Wilwood Brake system will be here early next week and a Ricks Vaporworx tank is also on the way.....

Ken

kwhizz

09-18-2013, 04:57 PM

....... here we go again.....

HAHAHAHAHA

It'll be ready by power tour 2014 huh Ken??

It should be done by Christmas..............LOL.......This one should be easy......(those famous last words).....:G-Dub:

kwhizz

09-18-2013, 05:01 PM

Can't believe I missed this post Ken, though I knew what was up. That's going to be a great build and you definitely picked the good parts for it. Should be a tad stronger than your old yellow 66. :morepower

Now you can drive the Impala on next years Power Tour.........Let me know so I can get your rooms booked.......:headspin:

rocketrod

09-18-2013, 05:32 PM

Great project! Keep the pics coming!

GregWeld

09-18-2013, 06:01 PM

Leadfoot1

09-18-2013, 06:20 PM

Okay --- that was like 2 hours worth of work.... what'd ya do the rest of the day??

I agree with you on that first wrench! We just finished up Pierre's BBC swap --- and his car is so nice that to take it apart is just heart stopping! I mean his core support has SEMA paint on it! OMG.... one slip of the wrench and you are crying.

I think you got that wrong...the brand is SEM not SEMA...lol!!

Seeing that Chevelle get the move on is giving me some guts to tear into my recently acquired all original (down to the clips) 48k miles 69 Camaro... Everyone says to leave it alone its so nice and original...but thats not what i bought it for and they are just making me feel guilty now!!! The more time i spend back on here the better it looks for the winter projects on it!!!

Lead.

kwhizz

09-18-2013, 06:44 PM

Okay --- that was like 2 hours worth of work.... what'd ya do the rest of the day??

New Survivor Series starts tonight............Gotta keep priorities straight.......LOL

Ken

Vince@Meanstreets

09-19-2013, 12:28 AM

It was hard to take a wrench to the first bolt to take this car apart.......But........Got a little bite into it today and the ball is now rolling...........Hope to have the LSA in place by the end of next week......Pic's to follow as things happen

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/66%20SS%20Chevelle/null_zps2ab98574.jpg

The Wilwood Brake system will be here early next week and a Ricks Vaporworx tank is also on the way.....

Ken

can't wait to see more. Love the color too.

What are the plans for the old engine? :cheers:

kwhizz

09-19-2013, 05:40 AM

can't wait to see more. Love the color too.

What are the plans for the old engine? :cheers:

The drivetrain is sold and being re-cycled into another Chevelle...........

Ken

kwhizz

09-19-2013, 03:30 PM

Won't have time to work on the car today ....But....The FedEx guy was still working......The re-wiring kit from American Autowire came in, along with a new quick ratio steering box, and a complete Vintage Air system.....Gonna hit it hard this weekend........

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Ken

kwhizz

09-21-2013, 12:50 PM

Got the old drivetrain out and we are getting close to starting with the "Fun" part of the rebuild........Gonna find out what fit's.....and what doesn't......Then make it fit.........Everything will be documented here so as to help others in the future.......or.....If anyone has been down this road, feel free to help with any advice.........My biggest concern right now is with the 6L90E trans.........I'm not concerned so much with cutting the tunnel.........But by how much will be sticking down below the crossmember as this thing is huge.......I also did some rough measuring and it seems like the top of the supercharger will be about an inch too high for the hood to close.......But....I'll know more when we get a little further along...

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Ken

kwhizz

09-22-2013, 06:42 PM

Got a little more done today............Time to clean and detail the frame and get the new suspension and Brakes installed....then get the engine installed.....

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Ken

Rick D

09-22-2013, 06:55 PM

Looking good Ken!! :thumbsup:

cantcatchmitch

09-22-2013, 07:04 PM

awesome build, awesome engine!

my dad and i are putting one of these engines in a 66 nova, (look for overdos build thread). they take a little bit more planning to plum and fit everything nicely, but the engines are awesome.

not sure what your plans are for a heat exchanger, but edelbrock has some nice ones they sell seperately from their supercharger kits, and afco has nice ones they sell for cobra mustangs and lightening pickups, snow performance also makes some. thats one hurdle for you that i hope i could lend a tip on, hopefully with the bigger chevelle it isnt as much of a challenge to fit it all.

ill be watching this one very close, 66 is my favorite year chevelle, and this is an awesome combo going into one!

:gitrdun:

kwhizz

09-22-2013, 07:45 PM

cantcatchmitch

09-23-2013, 11:33 AM

that would be awesome if you can make all the stock stuff fit, save a bunch of coin and hassle.

looking forward to your next update, should be running by then right?
:headspin:

kwhizz

09-23-2013, 05:09 PM

A couple of things happened today.........The original drivetrain is now gone and on it's way to be installed in another Chevelle and to live another day................And.....After looking at the 6L90E trans and measuring everything.....I'm just not comfortable that the trans pan will be high enough for me to drive the car comfortably worrying about that pan hitting something as the car will be a couple of inches lower than stock with the Ridetech Coil-over suspension.....So.......I'm going to buy a built 4l60 trans that will fit without the trans tunnel surgery and pan issues......I need to resolve some issues but John at Speartech has said there wouldn't be any communication issues with the computers .....so....looks like that's the way I'm going to go......(That's today's plan anyway.....LOL)

Got some more boxes today also..........Christmas in September..........Dakota Digital VHX Gauges........and a "Real" set of brakes.......

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Ken

GregWeld

09-23-2013, 05:50 PM

Gotta love it when a plan comes together.

BTW --- I would have gone the route of opting for another transmission too... rather than modding the floors. The "fusible link" is going to be the small rear tires anyway -- so you're not going to tear up parts... like you would if you were tubbing the car etc.

kwhizz

09-23-2013, 07:46 PM

kwhizz

09-23-2013, 07:48 PM

Started to open up the Ridetech boxes to get everything organized and ready for assembly............How did they know these boxes were coming to me.......LOL......Look closely.........Gotta love it!!!!

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Ken

Vince@Meanstreets

09-24-2013, 01:28 AM

bsharpe

09-24-2013, 09:28 AM

After looking at the 6L90E trans and measuring everything.....I'm just not comfortable that the trans pan will be high enough for me to drive the car comfortably worrying about that pan hitting something as the car will be a couple of inches lower than stock with the Ridetech Coil-over suspension.....So.......I'm going to buy a built 4l60 trans that will fit without the trans tunnel surgery and pan issues......I need to resolve some issues but John at Speartech has said there wouldn't be any communication issues with the computers .....so....looks like that's the way I'm going to go......(That's today's plan anyway.....LOL)

Im dissappointed that you wont be using the 6L90. I understand that you want to avoid tunnel surgery but there is a shallow option for the trans pan. I had a G8 GT 6L80 pan modified to work with the 6L90. It increased my ground clearance by 1.5". I am amazed that the 6 speed autos have not become more poopular. I am very glad that i went through the trouble to do the trans tunnel surgery and get through other issues when i switched from a 4L60 to the 6L90 and i still havent tuned the car to take advantage of the manual and sport modes.

kwhizz

09-24-2013, 06:42 PM

Made some progress today......First.........I ordered a built 4L70E trans to replace the 6L90E........John from Speartech is going to make the harness mod's to suit the different trans and said it's actually much easier now......... So.......I took the trans off the back of the engine and brought the engine home to meet the car for the first time......LOL.....The new trans will be delivered in a couple of weeks so while waiting I'll get the new suspension on the car......then continue with the engine install.......If anyone needs a 6L90E with 2000 miles , let me know...........Here are some pic's from today.....

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Ken

kwhizz

09-25-2013, 06:36 PM

LOL......I took the stock steering arms to the shop today for glass beading and painting......got that done and when I got home I installed the upper control arms and started to install the disc brakes and the steering arms.............As soon as I started to install the parts I knew I had a problem as the kit bolts wouldn't go thru the arms..........Hummmm......I read the instructions and ......LOL.......I don't have a drill big enough at home to drill the holes out to 1/2"..........So.....I had to stop for the day and finish then up at the shop tomorrow..........Dam Instructions......

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Ken

jeff71

09-25-2013, 07:18 PM

What wheels do you plan to go with?

kwhizz

09-26-2013, 05:00 AM

What wheels do you plan to go with?

I was thinking about 17" steel wheels painted car color with poverty caps......But........now I'm leaning towards Forgelines or something in that style..........I thought it would be cool with the 17's and redlines......But.....then maybe it might look funny with so much of the rim around the hubcap.........Opinions.......

Ken

camcojb

09-26-2013, 05:07 AM

Leadfoot1

09-26-2013, 05:12 AM

Seen it a few times done right its way cool.

Of course...if you wanna be a following sheep, go with Forgeline's like everyone.

My 2 pennies.

Lead.

Love the project btw!!!

Rick D

09-26-2013, 05:44 AM

I was thinking about 17" steel wheels painted car color with poverty caps......But........now I'm leaning towards Forgelines or something in that style..........I thought it would be cool with the 17's and redlines......But.....then maybe it might look funny with so much of the rim around the hubcap.........Opinions.......

Ken

That's the one area I'd go with a modern look.

I'd have to agree here, I think it would look cool with the painted wheels and small caps but you are building to drive so modern wheels would be my chose.

If your looking for a more subtle look, go with a set of 18" from Vintage wheels works like these??

JayR

09-26-2013, 12:08 PM

Seriously awesome build. Love the fact that you're just concentrating on drivetrain and suspension. I did the same with mine.

Here's a 66 we wheeled up last year. Would love to build something for your car including the poverty cap idea like this Camaro I designed the wheels for and can also make for you or anything in between.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh175/RushforthWheels/135833_10151135908743549_455791238_o_zps6cf0463c.j pg (http://s256.photobucket.com/user/RushforthWheels/media/135833_10151135908743549_455791238_o_zps6cf0463c.j pg.html)

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aggie91

09-26-2013, 12:43 PM

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/1104phr_1966_chevy_chevelle_300/photo_18.html#photo_18.html?&_suid=1380220833842032808148746735405

Here is a picture of George Poteet's Chevelle with 18" wheels painted body color and with poverty caps. They are one off Schot wheels. I think it looks cool with the wheels painted to look like steelies...

kwhizz

09-26-2013, 02:03 PM

Another thing that comes into the mix is thru experience is that I want a little taller sidewall (55 series) so I get a decent ride.........I'm old school in that respect.......I just don't like those low profile tires.......Probably gonna run 17's on the front and 18's on the rear.....Here's a picture of my Impala.....Gonna be close to this......

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Ken

jeff71

09-26-2013, 09:23 PM

With 17/18's I think the steelies with dogdish caps would look great.

kwhizz

09-28-2013, 04:30 PM

Got a little more assembled.......Got the steering linkage installed and the brake caliper mounts.......I'll get the rotors and calipers installed then on to the rear......

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Rick D

09-28-2013, 08:11 PM

Nice Ken!!

formula88

09-29-2013, 08:45 AM

I was thinking about 17" steel wheels painted car color with poverty caps......But........now I'm leaning towards Forgelines or something in that style..........I thought it would be cool with the 17's and redlines......But.....then maybe it might look funny with so much of the rim around the hubcap.........Opinions.......

Ken

Awesome project Ken! Body color steel wheels with pie tins is one of my favorite combo's provided the wheel diameter isnt too big. Looking forward to seeing your new ride next year.

kwhizz

09-30-2013, 08:22 PM

Got the front spindle hubs installed......when I opened the box with the rotors I noticed they weren't cad plated.......So I sent them out for plating to keep that rust from showing up later.......I should have them back for installation tomorrow......I also ordered a Posi unit so I decided to wait for that to show up before getting involved in the rear end......so....I jumped into the inside and finished getting all the original A/C removed along with the dash and wiring......I also sent the stock AM radio out for conversion to AM/FM Satelite..............Started mounting the Vintage Air system.......Having Fun!!!

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illmatic96ss

09-30-2013, 08:45 PM

are you going to box the frame ?

kwhizz

10-01-2013, 04:52 AM

are you going to box the frame ?

No......This is going to be a Garage built driver........nowhere near the level of sophistication as most of the cars here!!!.....

Ken

Jon69RagTop

10-01-2013, 05:42 AM

Your cars when finished are nothing to sneeze at.

GregWeld

10-01-2013, 08:55 AM

Don't order wheels until every time you close your eyes you see the same vision of the car that YOU want... If the same picture comes "automatically" every time.. then that's the look. Whatever that is.

kwhizz

10-01-2013, 12:33 PM

kwhizz

10-01-2013, 06:39 PM

Lot's of balls up in the air.........waiting for the firewall insulation to show up........and the Rotors were picked up from the plater today.....so we got the front brakes installed......I also got a call from the transmission shop and the 4L70E trans will be delivered tomorrow............so after getting the brakes installed I decided to get the rear end out of the car and take it over to Jimmy Quinn at Chassis Service to get the posi unit installed and get the ring and pinion replaced if needed....seems to have a lot of backlash.......I should get all the Ridetech rear suspension parts in tomorrow and have the engine install going in a day or two........

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Ken

tubbed69

10-01-2013, 07:41 PM

Very nice build,lots of nice parts

kwhizz

10-02-2013, 07:04 PM

A couple things showed up today......Posi unit and rear axle assy was taken to Chassis Service for rebuilding.........also my Level 6 4L70E trans and converter showed up also.........ordered new brake lines also..........Gonna be a busy weekend

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kwhizz

10-03-2013, 09:42 PM

Well......I guess I was Lucky that the car didn't have a posi unit in it when I bought it (if it did I probably wouldn't have taken it apart)

.......After getting a posi unit and dropping the rear end off at Chassis Service for installation........... .........I go over there today and I was shown what was going on in the assy...........In disassembly the shaft that has to be removed to get the axles out was marred and scored so bad it to be cut off with a cut off wheel to get it out......also the rear was filled with motor oil rather than heavy weight oil.......and both axles are shot in the bearing area..........so......New Ring and pinion, bearings , and axles are on their way........Darn$$$$$$$

But.....after getting home I got the rear coil-overs installed waiting to get the rear axle assy back next week........

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Ken

camcojb

10-03-2013, 09:46 PM

Motor oil? :confused59:

Jon69RagTop

10-04-2013, 04:48 AM

What kinda knuckle head would do that?

kwhizz

10-04-2013, 09:48 PM

Got the Dyna-mat installed today.......Got the front sway bar re-installed......and the new fuse panel from American Autowire installed along with all new wiring started........Engine/Trans go's in tomorrow....

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Ken

kwhizz

10-06-2013, 06:26 AM

Started out the day with the goal of getting the Holley pan on and getting the engine test fit in the car.........I anticipate having to notch the pan for the steering linkage so I just bolted it on with a couple of bolts........the Camaro also comes with a pretty neat oil cooler, if I have the room I'm going to try and keep that option as with the Holley pan there is a reduced oil capacity and it would be only a good thing..........The cooler uses engine coolant and circulates it and the oil thru the Heat exchanger to cool the oil.....the fitting that feeds the coolant to the unit is on the side of the block and it was going to be in the way of the Dirty Dingo slider mounts......so .....when taking everything off and removing the fitting........the threads "Galled" up and created another issue to be corrected downstream........LOL........

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Ken

kwhizz

10-06-2013, 07:05 AM

So.....Now I'm getting excited.......All the issues are close to being exposed......I go to move the engine into the car and one of my Chinese casters on my Chinese made Engine Lift decide break off at the swivel plate.......I hope the Company that made that extra money by selling me that piece of Chinese "Crap" is happy.......as I am stupid for buying it.......Damm......I'm this close and dead in the water.......LOL..........I end up welding everything back together and continued back on..........My biggest concern was if the Supercharger would fit under the stock hood.......I didn't bolt the trans on at this time as I know I will have to do some hammer clearance and just wanted to deal with the engine issues first.........Since the stock Camaro exhaust manifolds worked out perfectly in the Impala.....I thought I would give them a try here also, But......it seems the mounting flanges are about a 1/4" per side too wide to fit in the frame as installed on the engine.....so I removed them for a future modification.........I dropped the engine right in at this point.....plenty of pan clearance and it appears there is plenty of clearance on top so the hood should clear also.............Feeling pretty good right about now.....The stock Chevelle frame engine mounts extent forward of the crossmember and everything fits.......But.....they get in the way of the oil cooler fitting and take up space needed for my A/C compressor .....(Can't mount the Compressor high because of the Supercharger Belt system).....so......after getting the trans in.....I'll make a new engine mounting system so the mounts are centered on the crossmember ...........Feeling Pretty good right about now!!.....

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GregWeld

10-06-2013, 09:43 AM

Don't ya love Chinese crap!?!?! But seriously -- I was looking to buy an AIR over hydraulic engine lift... they seem to be made in the USA -- and a cheap one is like 5 grand!! So repairing the chinko version for the couple times a year we use this stuff is what I'd have done too.

A guy that knows a guy - you know how that goes - stops by the "shed" to ask me who I'd have drop an LS motor in his lead sled '51 Merc... So I open the hood to check out the space etc -- and as usual - Sleds are not mechanical guys - they're all about chop - flame - upholstery - so the engine is a dirty pig and the wiring is worse (so typical) and I'm SHOCKED at the tiny amount of space in this great big fat fendered rolling pile of bondo.... NOW -- the owner is no hot rodder -- and he's talking 502 or LS 480hp... and I start to try to explain to him that "it just isn't that simple" -- that it's a game of 1/4" here and having to move this which means something else needs to be modified and..... well you get the discussion. I don't think he understood. Unless you've done it - you just can't understand why taking one motor out and putting another one in is anything but just that. In and out - easy.

Why doesn't the factory get the use of thread protectant on these aluminum parts.... I just don't get that.

kwhizz

10-06-2013, 01:29 PM

I got the trans installed today (from the bottom) and it ended up that having the Dirty Dingo slide mounts worked out pretty good as I needed a little more clearance in the bellhousing area so I just slid the engine forward about an inch and gained all the room I needed............I also took the stock crossmember and bolted it up to the trans ......Cool.....Just need to drill some new holes in the frame when it hits the sweet spot....LOL......although we are pretty close right now.......I also have plenty of room with the 4L70E trans to shim the trans mount to get the correct drivetrain angle later..........Too Cool!!!........Time for a Nap!!!

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aggie91

10-07-2013, 09:27 AM

Nice to see how all this is going together. Its cool that you did not have to do any hammer clearencing for the trans to fit.

tubbed69

10-07-2013, 05:47 PM

this car is going to be great,nice work your doing,also those Dirty Dingo motor mounts really are helpful:thumbsup:

kwhizz

10-12-2013, 07:13 AM

Still waiting for the rear axle assy to get finished up so I can get the rear suspension finished.......I got all new brake lines installed (exciting).....LOL.........I also bought the Kwik-Performance raised alternator kit that has the LS power steering pump built into it.........when I ordered it and talked to Wayne at Kwik and explained that it was going on a LSA engine assy out of the new Camaro......He explained that there were some issues with the alternator not clearing the Coil-Paks........I said don't worry about it I will deal with it.........So......I get the brackets installed and try to install the alternator........I can see it will hit the coils.....I open the hood on the Impala to see what the difference was and noticed right away that the alternators were different..........The new Camaro unit had a different body and shape........So....Rather try and re-invent the wheel I just bought the same unit that is on the Impala............Problem solved........I also like the way Kwik has incorporated the Power Steering pump into the brackets.........The LSA engine assy I bought didn't use a pump as the Camaro's have Electric Power steering........so....I killed two birds with one stone..........

The next issue that I'm working on is the placement of the engine mounts......The stock Chevelle engine frame mounts extend forward of the front crossmember.......and.....I need that room for my A/C compressor.......so......I'm making a set of adaptor plates for the engine and frame to center the mounts in the middle of the stock crossmember which will move the mounts back about 3 1/4" and give me the room I need.......Should have everything finished next week.........

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Ken

kwhizz

10-13-2013, 03:06 PM

The new Alternator showed up.......installed it and everything is good to go.....The old Belt is just a tad short of working (84.24")........gonna get the next size larger and we are good to go.......I also set the core support on and as of right now I have plenty of room........I'm making some brackets to mount the Radiator and A/C Condenser on the engine side and the Intercooler for the Supercharger on the Grille side.....Should work out .....I designed the lower A/C compressor mount today also......so.....by the end of next week all the parts should be falling into place...........I also received the Shiftworks cable assembly to retrofit the stock console shifter for the new trans........the base of the shifter assy had a lot of surface rust on it so it go dunked over night in a bucket of Evap-o-rust..........Great stuff....looks like it was just stamped out yesterday.......Lot's of action next week........the rear axle housing should be back from Powder Coating so Jimmy can put it all back together......

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Ken

coachwinbush

10-14-2013, 08:54 AM

that hard work is gonna pay off nice ride

bonecrrusher

10-14-2013, 03:58 PM

Did you sell the blue car with the GTO gauge pack?

Do the Kwik Alternator brackets line up with the Camaro accessory drive?

kwhizz

10-14-2013, 05:53 PM

Did you sell the blue car with the GTO gauge pack?

Do the Kwik Alternator brackets line up with the Camaro accessory drive?

The 37 Blue 37 Ford is now down in Beaumont, Texas..................If you need the Kwik stuff......Tell Wayne at Kwik what engine you have and he will match the bracket kit to suit......

Ken

kwhizz

10-15-2013, 06:11 PM

The Shiftworks conversion kit showed up to change the console shifter over to a cable mechanism with the proper detent plate to match the 4L70 along with the correct neutral start and back-up light switch......Got it in and installed.........I also stopped at Chassis Service and the rear axle assy will be picked up on Thursday..........I'm still waiting for some material to come in to finish the motor mounts.......So.....I had a little time to mess with the A/C compressor mounting......I used a small front drive style compressor to keep from notching the crossmember....It ended up being so simple and the Belt even lines up........having a digital caliper around to use makes everything easy...........I just need to make a simple upper adjuster for the compressor to tension the belt.....Pretty Simple.....

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Ken

Code510

10-15-2013, 09:24 PM

Loving this build. I'm partial to 66 Chevelles as I have one myself. I actually drove it to work today for a little video shoot and decided I'm over the BBC. Time to go LS. I'm paying close attention to your thread to see what you are dealing with.

I've installed a LS2 in a 65 Chevelle and it went pretty smoothly...I'm confident about it, but research always helps!

Vince@Meanstreets

10-16-2013, 01:12 AM

kwhizz

10-16-2013, 05:33 AM

Hi Ken,

Sorry to get off topic but how well does that rust stuff work? I have a bunch of small parts that this product would be great for. Do you just dunk it in and how well does it work with heavy rust?

Project is coming along nice, love the AC bracket.

Just throw the parts in the bucket.............Takes all the rust off.....I know Charley has used this stuff in the past to clean the bottom of a car....He used a small pump, a small kiddie pool as a reservoir and some hose and plastic drop cloths to funnel the solution back into the pool and sprayed the bottom to clean everything............Great stuff!!!

Ken

HEEP

10-16-2013, 06:11 AM

Hey Ken,
I've been following your build. Wish I knew you were taking off the Camaro Oil pan before I bought one HAHA. You are making some headway on this thing and doing it quickly.
Im interested with the A/C bracket and who makes it. I'm still at the thinking stage on the drive accessories for mine. Let me know if you get a chance.

Thanks,
Bill

coachwinbush

10-16-2013, 07:38 AM

Can't wait to see more

kwhizz

10-16-2013, 02:40 PM

HEEP

10-16-2013, 04:42 PM

Ken
Yes if you don't mind please send it to me. I would like to try to see if it will work for me.

Thanks
Bill

kwhizz

10-17-2013, 09:21 PM

I picked up the rear axle assy today from Chassis Service......Powder Coated.....and everything new including axles....Jimmy installed the rear brakes at the same time..........

Saved me some time..........Brought it home and mounted the Ridetech rear Coil-over brackets and just kept going.....got it installed.......Also got the new motor mount engine adaptor plates and frame mounts finished......the adaptor plates worked perfect.....but ....I have to modify the frame mounts to fit the rubber mounts.....I should of had one at the shop to check what I was making........LOL.......

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aggie91

10-18-2013, 12:08 PM

Very nice!

kwhizz

10-18-2013, 07:26 PM

Got the new motor mounts finished and installed today.........As you can see in the first picture the Dirty Dingo slider mounts on the stock frame stands were up to the front of the engine.........I needed that room on the passenger side for the A/C compressor......so....the slider adaptors and the frame mounts had to go............in the following pictures you can see the new adaptor plates and frame mounts I made to shift the mount position to the center of the crossmember to give me the room for the compressor.........I made a couple of simple mounts and a RH/LH heim end tensioner to get the stock belt tight.......I also made some new brake lines at the master cylinder with the coil in them for body/Chassis flex (thanks Rick).......Getting ready to pull the engine out for the last time for a couple of loose ends then it go's in to stay.....

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Ken

kwhizz

10-19-2013, 02:42 PM

Got the Brake lines finished up today and bled the brakes also......Didn't do too bad.....had about 13 brake line connections and only had 12 leaks..........Another thing off the list....

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1badsc

10-19-2013, 02:59 PM

nice work 12 out 13 not too bad lol got my eye on you lol

kwhizz

10-23-2013, 11:19 PM

Well.........It seems that me and the rear brake God have some issues......Complete Wilwood system including Master Cylinder.......I bench bleed the master and had to "Work" it to get the rear system bubble free.........the front cleared up with a couple of pumps.........So.....everything installed (all new brake lines)and gravity bled till I got some help to finish the job........Bled the fronts and when opening the bleeder valve it was like a water fountain and the pedal went to the floor as it should.......Great!!......go to do the rears and I would get a couple of drops and the pedal stayed right where it was......Hummm!!!.........either side didn't make a difference.........Hummmm!!!............So....I'm thinking maybe the adjustable proportioning valve is the issue......so I crank it in to give it maximum flow........go to bleed them again......same thing ......a couple drops of fluid without any pedal drop.......So......I call Wilwood and talk to one of the tech guys.........After conversation with them I learned that even with the proportioning valve at full flow.....it only allows 57% of volume thru......so......Today I decided to remove the prop valve..........while I was making a new brake line I decided to do the bench bleed again.....after removing the brake line I put my thumb over the port and worked the pedal thru the steering column hole.....I got some pressure but not enough to blow my thumb off the port......Hummm!!!.......So.....I finish up and install the new line and again....in bleeding the rear I just get a couple of drops with no pedal drop...............Am I missing something???.......It would seem to me that the M/C even though new could be bad....

On another note.....I ordered the wheels today...........and tomorrow I should receive the balance of my Dakota Digital order so I can continue on with the wiring.........I also got all the belts installed and tensioned correctly.........And.....In checking out the pan clearance with the steering arms......It seems I not going to have any clearance issues......(But...the suspension is still unloaded).......

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jeff71

10-23-2013, 11:25 PM

What did you decide on for wheels?

kwhizz

10-23-2013, 11:42 PM

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Grey Powder Coated center and Brushed rim

pist0lpete

10-25-2013, 12:04 PM

I would be interested to know what your passenger side head to firewall clearance is. Those AC brackets look very similar to the Alan Grove components that mount a Sanden 508. I am beginning to think I could possibly make those work without notching the frame.

GregWeld

10-25-2013, 12:13 PM

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Grey Powder Coated center and Brushed rim

Come on Ken -- what's with this little postage stamp pic!! I'm old -- I can't even tell what that is a picture of?!?!?!?!

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

It's coming along nicely!

kwhizz

10-25-2013, 03:51 PM

kwhizz

10-25-2013, 03:53 PM

Come on Ken -- what's with this little postage stamp pic!! I'm old -- I can't even tell what that is a picture of?!?!?!?!

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

It's coming along nicely!

Greg......It's beyond my Technical ability to find a bigger picture..........LOL

kwhizz

10-26-2013, 10:44 AM

Another one of those little things that get stuck in the back of your head that you know will become a problem downstream because it's going too smooth just popped up........Now that I'm going to pull the engine for the last time (Hopefully) and tie up some loose ends......I decided to go back and check the tie rod to oil pan clearance that everyone else has "Issues" with....I didn't have any ......I had a slight contact in one direction but plenty of clearance when turning the other direction.....so....I noticed the center drag link wasn't centered with the engine and I thought I could get away with adjusting the tie rod ends to get everything centered and have clearance...........so.......I check everything again today and notice that the rotors didn't look like they were turning far enough.......so I start thinking about the turning radius not being sharp enough which would then shorten the drag link travel from side to side..........So.....I check to see where the steering arm stops contact the lower control arm..........Hummm!!.......I measure the Ridetech contact point and it's approx. 2 1/4" from the stop surface to the center of the ball joint..........I get out my stock lower arm and measure it at 1 1/2" ....Hummmmm!!!!.......I'll call Ridetech on Monday.....Better to deal with it now than after the engine is plugged in and all the accessories are on...........Maybe I'm making a mountain out of a molehill again...........

fleetus macmullitz

10-26-2013, 06:35 PM

Beautiful car Ken. :cool:

Hope it's a simple fix and when you're done it has a roar like this one.

gc-T--DI0qQ

kwhizz

10-28-2013, 06:44 PM

Well.......The day started out with me calling Ridetech and asking about the steering stops hitting way before the stock position and this was taking away from the turn radius of the car (again.....from the ball joint C/L to the stop surface on the lower control arm........Stock GM is 1 1/2".........Ridetech 2 1/4 inches.........)I sent pictures as requested and haven't heard anything since............I need to get this resolved so I can modify the pan for drag link clearance if req'd.........

The next issue was the trans cross member.........It seems that when the previous owners added the Turbo 400 trans they did the Hillbilly cut and weld to make it fit......so after looking and figuring out what to do with it.......I decided to make it bolt into the stock frame location and holes......and it ended up that the rubber trans mount ended up right in the middle of the crossmember...........so we made a new detail and cut and welded it together.....brought it home and it fell into place........then..........the new Wilwood Master cylinder showed up.....I knew the old one had some issues ( cause I are Smart)........opened up the new one , Bench bled it for a half hour .........not a hint of air and it seemed this one has more flow to the rear chamber.....so.....I knew this was gonna be easy..........Stick it on the car , bleed the fronts....no problem.......go to do the rear.........Same thing........no pedal drop while bleeding and just a few drops of fluid out of the bleeder and No clamping pressure at all on the rear rotors.........Darn!!!..........Time to start breaking the new lines apart and look for a restriction somewhere...........(a smart person would have probably done that B4 buying a new Master).......I also got the new Holley Pan Baffle assy that was recommended.......

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kwhizz

10-28-2013, 07:07 PM

When I woke up this morning........( Thanks to Greg Weld)......These were the wheels I envisioned on the car.........so....I changed my mind on the wheels I ordered.......Final Pick.....LOL

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GregWeld

10-28-2013, 07:56 PM

Oh hell!! You bought some wheels!! NICE!!!

I was wondering what that other post was about…

I'm beginning to think that you and I are a lot alike (sad thought huh?) -- building is better than "being done". I just love the process -- and the solutions -- and hunting the parts down. Then when they're all done -- it's like a void sets in. Yeah… they're fun to drive… but then I go to the shed and there's nothing for me to stew over.

:>)

kwhizz

10-28-2013, 08:16 PM

turnhard

10-29-2013, 07:44 AM

If you are reusing the hose from the rearend to the hard line they rust up on the inside of the bulkhead. Kevin

tubbed69

10-29-2013, 08:00 AM

great choice I really like the wheels,this project sure is moving along nicely,well done:thumbsup:

kwhizz

10-29-2013, 10:39 AM

If you are reusing the hose from the rearend to the hard line they rust up on the inside of the bulkhead. Kevin

Kev.......Everything is new.......

Thanks

Ken

kwhizz

10-29-2013, 06:52 PM

Two steps forward today........So......While waiting for my Princess to come home to help with Bleeding the brakes......I decided to wrap up another loose end.......I bought an American Autowire custom wire kit and needed to get in the trunk and get the rear harness in......along with the Dakota Digital LED tail lights.......Got everything installed and hooked up......the back of the car is now finished.......Checked on the Rick's Vaporworx Stainless tank and it is supposed to be shipping this week.......Now........Getting back to the brake issue.......

I was taking the easy way out and bled the fronts first as I could do that somewhat easily as the steering column is still out so I could reach thru the firewall and work the brake pedal to get at least a partial pedal by doing the drivers side first....Absolutely wrong ....but by convienence I did it that way......So......I was told to do the rears first......Duhhhh!!!!........So....I removed the front brake line and installed the bench bleeder in the front chamber....when she got home we started bleeding the rears...........Nothing.....no pedal.....just a few drops of fluid...........Darn!!!............after 10 minutes of nothing happening......I decided to change brake lines around and hook the rear line to the front port and moved the bench bleeder stuff to the rear port........Started bleeding the rears using the front and it looked like a drinking fountain out of the rear calipers......so....the rear brakes lines were O.K...........switched the lines back to normal and I now have front and rear brakes.........Bingo!!!...........I'm not even gonna try and figure it out.........Still waiting to hear from Ridetech to see if their parts increased the turn radius so I can get the oil pan clearance issues resolved.......I'll call them again tomorrow.....

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GregWeld

10-29-2013, 09:06 PM

THE MONEY SHOT!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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kwhizz

10-30-2013, 03:58 PM

Now that the stupid Brake issues are gone......I took the day today and got all the Disc Brake emergency brake cables integrated into the system and it's all finished up and working perfectly........The wildwood expanding internal brakes built into the rotors are ......Lets just say a lot "Better" than the Seville rears used on the last couple swaps......Great job Wilwood!!!!...........I also started getting the console wiring made and installed .......doubled checked the Neutral safety switch and the back up light switch and everything works where and when it's supposed to......I also got the info on the turning radius of the Ridetech suspension.........It is a slightly larger turn radius than stock but they said not to worry about it.........So.......I'm not gonna worry......LOL........Time for a Nap!!!

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kwhizz

11-03-2013, 07:46 AM

Started the weekend off by starting to re-install the proportioning valve back into the brake system........LOL....My K-D Taiwan built flaring tool ended up being non-useable.......I should have bought one of those good ones for $200, but I thought that this $80 one would be able to make maybe at least 20 flares.........LOL........Wrong.........Advise to anyone doing this stuff......Don't buy any of this foreign "JUNK"...........

The next thing I had to deal with was after buying and installing the "Shiftworks" cable conversion kit for the console shifter.......Everything was fine until I installed the cable to the transmission........It seems the supplied cable was a little too short and didn't have enough length to allow for the cable's bend radius......the cable came right thru the floor and had to be bent straight down to the mounting bracket and bent again to fit the trans mount........So....I ended up having a Lokar cable laying around and after installing it.....everything was smooth......I just need to make some clevis adaptors to get everything to mate together...........

The Rick's tank showed up and I picked it up with the Impala (the only car around with a trunk big enough to fit).......got it home and "Wow".......what a quality piece of work......Great Job Rick's........

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LS7 Z/28

11-04-2013, 06:36 AM

Really liking this build, I'm looking forward to more. Love the '66...

CarlC

11-05-2013, 11:03 PM

Ken,

That tank is a thing of beauty!

Can I ask a favor please? What is the measurement from the center of the fuel module hole to the far end of the filler neck? I'm just making a database of chassis needs. Thanks!

kwhizz

11-06-2013, 04:43 AM

coachwinbush

11-10-2013, 07:20 AM

nice project keep up the good work

kwhizz

11-10-2013, 11:56 AM

So.....I think one of the mysteries of the world was solved today.......Remember.....this is a just restored car when I bought it.....and......when I got it home I wanted to drive the car as it was for a while before taking it apart.......But...I found out the tail light circuit had some issues and would pop a fuse every time.......(no tail lights or Brake lights).......I unplugged everything to the back of the car and the fuse still popped........Hummm!!!.......I removed the fuse panel as it seemed that was all that was left......I found some issues on the back of the panel and straightened them out and thought I had everything fixed.....Put it back together and popped another fuse........That's when I decided to take the car apart and rewire the entire car.........

So....After getting the console wiring completed today I decided to re-install the console and check everything out.....while doing that I decided to just add power to the repro console clock just to make sure it worked..........I have a little dry cell 12v battery and added a couple of jumper wires for power........hit the terminals and "Zap!!!"...........checked it out again and "Zap!!!" again...........Hummmm!!!!.......Dead Short!!!........looked closer at the terminals and noticed that the Insulator washer was on top of the screwed down terminal rather than between the terminal and the case creating a dead short........Humm!!!.......Somebody in China wasn't told how to assemble the unit correctly........swapped the parts around and everything works correctly.........so ....the power feed for the console must be wired into the tail light circuit and now it seems the Clock was the problem all along..........Long winded story but maybe it will help somebody else with a similar issue downstream..........Heres a picture of the terminal after correction......still kinda hard to see and a Mickey Mouse way of getting the power thru the case....

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aggie91

11-11-2013, 08:01 AM

Glad you tracked down your electrical issue. Sometimes those are the hardest part of a build and a small detail can really ruin your day....

waynieZ

11-11-2013, 03:02 PM

Glad you tracked down your electrical issue. Sometimes those are the hardest part of a build and a small detail can really ruin your day....

X's 2 Good detective work.

kwhizz

11-11-2013, 04:15 PM

Since I changed the shift cable assy on the trans.......I didn't like the way the mounting bracket presented the cable to the trans shift arm........so....I made a new bracket today and installed it when I got home.......Everything is now more in line and it shifts perfectly......I also got my kick panel speakers in from Custom Autosound......got them painted and noticed that the Parking Brake pedal nad the Speaker were fighting for the same space.......so......cut and rewelded the pedal over 1 1/4" and solved that issue.......another couple things crossed off the list.......

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kwhizz

11-12-2013, 08:31 PM

Got a couple of issues ironed out today......#1 was getting the oil pan/steering clearance issue resolved.......Now.....almost everyone with a Chevelle / A body LS swap has steering rod end/ oil pan clearance issues where some notching of the pan is required.........After getting the weight of the car on the front control arms today........I then started measuring everything with a load on the suspension.........what I had was a clearance issue turning to the left.....but turning to the right I had plenty of room between the rod end and the oil pan after hitting the steering stops.......so .....after checking every thing out I noticed that the center drag link was not centered to the engine.......after measuring everything six times......I went ahead and centered the drag link , then adjusted the steering rod ends to get everything balanced back out.....I now had clearance in both directions between the rod ends and the oil pan when at the travel limit in both directions..........Got Lucky......the engine must sit just high enough for things to work........

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The next problem that needed to be resolved required the engine to be removed for the fix...... when I removed the original Camaro oil pan that had the factory engine coolant heat exchanger for cooling the engine oil........there was a fitting that fed the coolant out of the block to the cooler........when I removed that fitting , the sealant that the factory used ended up galling the thread while unscrewing the aluminum fitting........so ......the threads were screwed up in the block and needed to be repaired so I could screw in and seal the opening with a new fitting that I will make at the shop..........So......In checking the threads it ended up that GM uses a non standard thread.........M28x1.25 pitch...........you can get a 1.0 or a 1.5 mm pitch but not a 1.25.........so.....I had no choice other than to have a tap made by a specialty Tap manufacturer..........Now....Because the threads were galled in the block and didn't want to take a chance of the tap going in on a angle and making things worse.....I made a sleeve that was a slip fit for the tap so I could hold the sleeve on the sealing face of the hole ......this allowed me to keep the tap square ...............Held it in place and started tapping and I got Lucky as it picked up the existing threads and cleaned them out perfectly.......Cool.......I'll make a new fitting tomorrow and get the engine in for the last time ( I hope)........

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kwhizz

11-14-2013, 06:35 PM

Got the engine put back in today hopefully for the last time.........had to go and get a new yoke for the driveshaft......measured everything and having the driveshaft made........Everything else bolted up beautifully

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camcojb

11-14-2013, 06:54 PM

Looks great Ken. :thumbsup:

Code510

11-14-2013, 07:44 PM

Loving the progress and taking lots of notes!

Jon69RagTop

11-14-2013, 08:31 PM

It so much more enjoyable that way, good work as always Ken.

waynieZ

11-14-2013, 10:39 PM

Nice job Ken.

kwhizz

11-17-2013, 02:57 PM

A lot of little stuff happening......Got the Console, Shifter, and all the Electrical hooked up, checked out and installed for the last time......We also got the Dakota Digital oil pressure sending unit installed ...the next issue was with the Vintage Air system........I have to feed the A/C hoses thru the kick panel and out thru the firewall mounted seal off plate.......the fire wall plate needs to be off to feed everything thru........and I needed to get the hose's figured out and get the fittings crimped on .......then I can remove the unit inside the car and hook them up and install the unit for good (Hopefully).........I installed the inner fender wells to get the hose routing all figured out and measured...........I'll go to see Donnie at Frame-up tomorrow and get the hoses finished up and installed..........Then I painted the Core support and the inner wells...........and.......I found out that the stock ZL1 exhaust manifolds aren't going to fit.........So......I ordered some Flowmaster Headers that are supposed to fit............(we'll see)........Also while at SEMA I talked to the Maradyne Fan people about my concerns about having the Radiator, A/C Condensor, and Intercooler all stacked together......he showed me a dual fan set-up with shroud that moves over 3000 CFM......That should be coming in this week also.....Whoosh!!........

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GregWeld

11-17-2013, 05:30 PM

It's coming along ken!

kwhizz

11-18-2013, 08:47 PM

Got the rear A/C lines made and installed today.......Had to take the A/C unit out for the last time and had to feed the lines thru the cowl ......got everything buttoned up and re-installed.......I was going to start installing the front sheetmetal, but then I decided to wait until after I got the headers installed......they should be here early next week..........I also got a call from Steve at Vintage Auto Radio that the stock AM radio is finished with it's solid state AM/FM/Satelite conversion and will be shipped out tomorrow........ http://www.vintageautoradio.com/

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kwhizz

11-19-2013, 06:27 PM

The Fan assembly showed up today..........so.....Time to start dealing with getting the A/C condenser, supercharger intercooler, and radiator figured out and mounted.....also John at Speartech called and the harness is finished and ready to ship.......and......the headers will be here on Friday...........

So.....I originally was going to mount the intercooler on the front side of the core support, then the condenser, then the radiator and fans.......and that got a little complicated......so....I took the Vintage Air brackets and mounted the condenser per their instructions............Hummm!!!!.......then I took the intercooler and placed it in the middle position.......Hummm!!!.......the intercooler is only about an 1 1/2" thick.....Hummm!!...........Perfect.......So...I'l l make some mounting brackets and get everything mounted in that order........Condenser, Intercooler, Radiator.......The fans pull a little over 3000 fpm.........and if the A/C is on I won't be using any boost and vice versa........Maybe not the factory way to do it but that's what I'm gonna do..........Too Simple and there will be plenty of room for everything to fit......

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waynieZ

11-19-2013, 10:08 PM

Its looking great nice work.

tubbed69

11-20-2013, 06:40 AM

Ken car is looking great,one of my favorite builds going on,you are moving along fast while doing a great job.:thumbsup:

kwhizz

11-21-2013, 06:48 PM

My K-D brake line Flaring tool that I bought at the time I needed to make some brake lines......didn't make it thru this project......did maybe 15 flares before it died........It's now in brake line flaring tool heaven with all the other Chinese Crap that I tried to save some money on........Never again..........All that Chinese crap just looks like a Tool..........That's all.......Junk!!! .....Junk!!!!!!.......Junk!!!..................

So......I have to rework some of the lines already installed and at SEMA I ended up buying one of the real Flaring Tools.......No more bitching or complaining............LOL

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I also got the intercooler mounted to the core support today and with the supplied Camaro cooler lines I should have enough to piece this system back together........I'll get the Radiator and Fans mounted tomorrow.....

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I also got my new driveshaft today and got it installed........

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Little bit everyday.........The wiring harness and Headers should be here tomorrow.......I also ordered a Vaporworx fuel pump controller system so it will work as a stock ZL1 does without a return line to the tank.......Not using the 6L90E trans made a significant difference in not being able to use the Factory fuel pressure control system.......

camcojb

11-21-2013, 07:29 PM

Great info Ken. Kick Charley for me.............. :lol:

kwhizz

11-22-2013, 07:38 PM

Some good things happened today.................Good stuff.....The wiring harness arrived from Speartech......and....as usual ....John did a beautiful job......Plug and Play.......Then the headers showed up.......got one side installed before it got to be Nap time......The headers are full length Flowmasters and I got the passenger side in with just a few minor issues....I'll work on the Drivers side tomorrow.........

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On the downside.......The Griffin Radiator I ordered (it was originally ordered to replace the unit in my 66 Impala LS powered car) was of a stock radiator hose configuration which worked in the Impala.........But......after getting the radiator roughly located and positioned in the car for the first time.......It was obvious that the angled air inlet of the LSA engine and the upper hose were fighting for the same space.........Darn!!!..........So I ordered another Radiator from Griffin.......except this one is designed for the LS with both hose fittings on the passenger side and is of a crossflow design...........Oh well......Back to plan "A" and it will go in the Impala and the new one for the Chevelle......

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GregWeld

11-22-2013, 08:03 PM

Looking awesome Ken!

When I stopped at Brizios this week -- they had to modify the radiator for the hose location (using an LS 4 480hp in the '33) because they wanted space for the air intake "tube" or whatever they come up with.

66LS7

11-22-2013, 08:25 PM

The Chevelle is looking great Ken, keep up the good work!

coachwinbush

11-23-2013, 05:23 AM

this is amazing build

kwhizz

11-24-2013, 06:59 AM

I got the driver side Flowmaster header installed.........It wasn't as simple as the passenger side........Seems Flowmaster forgot about the lower control arm mounting bracket on the Drivers side.........Had to remove a good sized chunk of the bracket to clear the pipe......structurally is won't matter.....But!!!.......for what they charge for them , they should fit without any mod's.......and .....my engine is about 3/8 higher than using stock adaptor plates.......So.....it would have been much worse with the header if the engine was lower.......I also have to rework the trans crossmember as the collectors run right into it.........

On the good side........installing the Speartech harness on the engine took about 5 minutes.......Great Job Speartech.......everything marked and labeled perfectly.........

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tones2SS

11-25-2013, 05:52 PM

I got the driver side Flowmaster header installed.........It wasn't as simple as the passenger side........Seems Flowmaster forgot about the lower control arm mounting bracket on the Drivers side.........Had to remove a good sized chunk of the bracket to clear the pipe......structurally is won't matter.....But!!!.......for what they charge for them , they should fit without any mod's.......and .....my engine is about 3/8 higher than using stock adaptor plates.......So.....it would have been much worse with the header if the engine was lower.......I also have to rework the trans crossmember as the collectors run right into it.........
On the good side........installing the Speartech harness on the engine took about 5 minutes.......Great Job Speartech.......everything marked and labeled perfectly.........
Looking good Ken! :thumbsup:

kwhizz

11-25-2013, 05:57 PM

After getting the Headers installed the other day.......another little issue popped up........LOL.......The collectors went right thru the trans crossmember..........Always something...........As long as I had to modify it .....I added some reinforcement plates to the areas welded previously.........It is now in to stay....(I hope).......Also I put the coil pac's back on and realized the factory spark plug boots aren't going to work.....so I ordered some new ones........always something......

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kwhizz

11-27-2013, 05:15 PM

Expect the unexpected..........LOL..........By not being able to use the stock Camaro exhaust manifolds......I had to buy Headers.......The Headers didn't fit as advertised.......so we had to make things fit to the Headers.....then the Headers ran into the trans cross member........fix that........then I go to install the spark plug wires......the Boots hit the tubes.....new spark plug wires.........(two sets.....the first set I ordered didn't fit either)......The MSD wires had a bendable Boot and worked perfectly............

I also ordered a Vaporworx fuel pump control unit....instead of the pump running full speed all the time and having to use a Corvette Filter regulator.......this system monitors the fuel pressure and only feeds enough Voltage to the pump to satisfy the demand that the engine requires......hence.....no return line to the tank......I have been waiting for this unit to show up so I could install the wiring harness to the pump on the tank for installation........so......I also got some 1" dia electrical shrink tubing and installed it on the gas tank straps and then heated them up and shrunk them on.......Pretty Neat .......almost "Spiffy".......LOL..........Got the tank ready to go in but it was time for a Nap..........I'll get the tank in tomorrow after all the kids leave.............Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!!

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tubbed69

11-27-2013, 06:18 PM

very impressive work Ken,motor looks great in there:thumbsup:

waynieZ

11-27-2013, 06:34 PM

very impressive work Ken,motor looks great in there:thumbsup:

Xs 2
That's a great idea on the tank straps.

kwhizz

11-29-2013, 02:00 PM

I finally got the Gas tank installed.........would have been a lot simpler if they would have supplied bolts for the straps that were 1/2" longer........Just couldn't get the nuts started........went and got some longer ones today and 5 minutes later it was in.....I also have the fuel line installed and completed........I also got the drive by wire gas pedal installed.......As long as I have the room while waiting for the new radiator to show up I'm going to get the intercooler pump and lines all run..........need to find a reservoir for the system........

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camcojb

11-29-2013, 02:22 PM

:thumbsup:

Rick D

11-29-2013, 05:46 PM

Yup what ^^^^ Jody said!!! :thumbsup:

CarlC

11-29-2013, 06:59 PM

What? You read the instructions!! It's coming together nicely. Don't forget to put the fuel pressure sensor somewhere near the module outlet.

Did the length of the harness work well?

kwhizz

11-30-2013, 04:54 AM

Carl.........Actually...........I came in the house and sat down and read your instructions.......LOL........Now I have to go back and rework and install the pressure sensor.......LOL...........Typical Ken........Do everything twice.......

kwhizz

12-02-2013, 04:42 PM

The new radiator showed up today.......Designed for LS engines.....Both hoses on the passenger side, Cross Flow and a fitting for the steam lines welded to the top tank.......Too easy....Got it installed and dug out the fan mounting brackets I made a while back and test fit everything........I love it when a plan finally comes together and works out........Ding!!!.....Ding!!!!!

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kwhizz

12-03-2013, 07:18 PM

Got the fan assy permanently mounted and ready to go.......Heater and intercooler hoses next on the list...... Ended up with 1" of clearance in the tightest spot..........

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kwhizz

12-04-2013, 07:03 PM

It was getting to the point of having to get the fenders and inner panels in so I could see how much room I had for mounting the Intercooler pump and to finish up the A/c lines.......along with getting the engine wiring in place........So.....I threw some sheet metal at it today......

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GregWeld

12-04-2013, 07:45 PM

Looks like a bad azz car to me buddy!!!

EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAA

kwhizz

12-07-2013, 04:03 PM

Well.......We are getting to the point of making a mess of a decent job so far.........A/C lines.....Power Steering lines and Reservoir......Inter Cooler Pump and lines....... Heater hoses.......Lines all over and no neat way to get there........Oh well........It's a garage built driver and it is what it is.........I'll order heat shrink clamps for all the water lines and get them sealed up....

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GregWeld

12-07-2013, 04:12 PM

Ya gotta whole lotta HO's going on around there big boy!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Leadfoot1

12-07-2013, 08:25 PM

Well.......We are getting to the point of making a mess of a decent job so far....

Lol!!!

Yeah...thats the "un- fun" part of what comes with technology eh....

Still, kick ass project!!!

Lead.:thumbsup:

kwhizz

12-08-2013, 02:48 PM

I did some digging around on the ZL1 Camaro site and found my engine listed in the Registry.......after digging some more I found some pictures of the car as delivered that were posted by the original owner.............Pretty Neat!!!

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64mali

12-08-2013, 09:35 PM

Very nice build. I'm enjoying watching it all unfold and your detailed photos. I can't wait to see the final results. Thanks!

windycitychev

12-11-2013, 07:44 AM

sweet overall build nothing but quality

Tom.A

12-11-2013, 10:12 PM

Awesome build. I did not read the whole thing but I assume the donor car bit the dust?

kwhizz

12-12-2013, 06:14 AM

Awesome build. I did not read the whole thing but I assume the donor car bit the dust?

Yep!!......Pretty sure it was a Roll over...

kwhizz

12-12-2013, 06:15 AM

After getting most of the Engine compartment "Stuff" hooked up.......I got the Intercooler system filled and Bled.....So I decided to install the rest of the sheet metal so I can get the ECM and forward wiring system installed.......Starting to look like a car again...........

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Ricochet

12-12-2013, 09:32 AM

Been watching this but have yet to post....Looks great Ken! What a cool car this is going to be. Keep up the great work!

kwhizz

12-14-2013, 05:03 PM

Got all the sheet metal installed and finish bolted in......Got the front Bumper back on and I also got the ECM and Trans Modules installed......Forward Lamp harness is next along the getting the Intercooler pump wired.......Now......I just need to find my Horns......they are here somewhere.......Dammmm!!!

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GregWeld

12-14-2013, 05:09 PM

Don't forget that lower radiator hose!

Looks good Ken!

This thing is moving along pretty fast! Good to see!

kwhizz

12-17-2013, 05:49 PM

First off......I would like to thank the person who brought my horns back and put them in the garage on the table in plain view........Thanks........

Now.....I got that mess of wires all cleared up in the front of the car.......I hooked up a temporary power feed and checked out the lights.........They actually worked......LOL........I bought an American Autowire Classic update wiring kit and they have anticipated any combination of options and or Gauge/Engine options......I was intimidated by the amount of wires and circuits in the beginning.....but......after looking at what I really needed to hook up....I started removing wires from the bulkhead .......Example.......with the Speartech LS harness, most everything is taken care of in that harness.....blending it into the system is as simple as a fuel pump lead a couple of grounds and keyed ignition power and Battery........That's about it......The Auto engine harness had a bunch of wires in it.....I ended up using 4 wires.....one for the Solenoid and three for the windshield wiper/ Pump assy.......The forward lamp harness was about as simple....about the only major thing I have left to do is tackle the inside.......That's next.....Hopefully the wheels and tires will show up soon also.......

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GregWeld

12-17-2013, 06:01 PM

That's so damn funny about those horns! My guess is they were mating in a box somewhere and when finished with their business -- they just went back to being where the last 'idiot' left them… I personally hate that when it happens to me. Did I ever tell ya bout looking for a screwdriver all day --- and some azzwipe had put it in my back pocket?

When people have me come "help" them figure out how to start their wiring projects -- I always give them this simple advice (it comes from having to wire fireworks shows with 1000's of pairs of wires). Just start with ONE wire -- forget about all the others there -- pick it up -- run it (leave it a bit long and leave it loose)… label it or terminate it…. go back and pick up another one… do this repeatedly until done. LOL

I hate wiring (well not really) - but it really isn't ever as hard as a "newb" thinks it is. I know you're not a newb at this.. just sayin'. :lol:

kwhizz

12-17-2013, 06:19 PM

kwhizz

12-20-2013, 02:14 PM

I got the inlet air tube assy fabricated and fitted to the car .....Just need to weld it up and make the mounting plate for the mass airflow sensor.........Now it time to get started on the inside wiring...........

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Ken

Jon69RagTop

12-20-2013, 02:59 PM

We wait for days for the next update and that's all we get. :lol:

Keep plugging away, I'd like to see this on Power Tour 2014, not 2015.

Have a Merry Christmas.

kwhizz

12-24-2013, 02:50 PM

Been working on the car every day........I am just about finished with the wiring in the Engine compartment......got the fan relay's installed along with the Battery cables, Dakota digital lines for the relays......fuel system wires all installed for the Vaporworx system.......The pressure Module was just finished up and is in transit....I also have all the Vintage Air wires hooked up........I also have the trans cooler lines fit and installed..........This Voltmeter guy stuff never ends.......But.....I did spin the engine over today.......Getting close.......No pictures of progress because everything looks the same......LOL.....Getting close to tackling that pile of wire on the inside of the car......

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Merry Christmas to All!!

kwhizz

12-27-2013, 06:12 AM

I got the inlet tube welded up and I just need to make and weld in the Mass Air Flow mount fitting..........I also got my Vaporworx fuel pump controller......gonna make a bracket today to get it mounted and get it finish wired up today.......All the wires seem to terminate around the Battery and the one I'm using is both a top post and side post.....makes it a lot easier to tap into for battery power.....the mass of wires look like a mess but when the Battery is in everything falls into place.......Getting Closer....

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GregWeld

12-27-2013, 06:56 AM

Wow you've been a mighty busy boy Ken! Looking good! I like the brushed look on the inlet tube.

Did I ever tell you I hate wiring? LOL I've spent DAYS making it all just go away... UGH! The stuff just is... Well I can't even think of any comparison right now that wouldn't get me tossed off here.

kwhizz

12-27-2013, 11:43 AM

kwhizz

12-27-2013, 02:46 PM

I got the Fuel Pump controller (Vaporworx) all installed and finish wired............It needed to be near the Battery so I made a bracket to mount the module inside the fender right there........worked out pretty good........I was also going to make the mount for the Mass Airflow sensor and after stopping at Frame-up Wheelworks.....Donnie told me that GM has them already made and ready for welding......and he just happened to have one......Lucky!!!!......

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waynieZ

12-27-2013, 06:20 PM

Very Nice!

kwhizz

01-06-2014, 05:42 PM

I got back on the project today and finished the inlet tube with the Mass Airflow sensor mount.....Test fit and ready to go.....I just need to add a fitting for the valve covers venting into the tube.......I'll do that tomorrow and another thing off the list....

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kwhizz

01-07-2014, 06:21 PM

Got the air intake tube finished up today........After looking at the way that GM engineered the fitting that connected to the valve cover vents to the inlet tube........It seemed to me it was like a mini chamber so any residual anything would go to the bottom of the vessel......so......I made a mini version out of aluminum for the Vapor to flow thru, I probably made it more complicated than it needed to be ......but.......What's new.....LOL....

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kwhizz

01-11-2014, 07:11 PM

Well..........Can't put it off any longer......I bought an American Autowire Classic kit....Nice kit but they provide for every conceivable option and variable......so....I have probably 1/2 the wires that aren't going to be used ,.....so.....I have to sort all that stuff out.....First picture is what I started with this AM............the other pic is later in the day.....should have it pretty much sorted out and neatened up in a couple more hours......,.So far.....everything works like it should........LOL

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kwhizz

01-12-2014, 10:45 AM

Making a little progress every day.....I have pretty much all the basic wiring in place and fit.....all the loose wires you see left are mostly for all the Dakota Digital senders and sensors.......Looks like a lot but its only a couple of hours to get everything cut, fit and installed.........

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Jon69RagTop

01-12-2014, 02:36 PM

kwhizz

01-12-2014, 03:36 PM

Nice attention to detail and very neat. Do you create a schematic of sorts when your done or just rely on all the old instructions from various parts purchased and installed? I wish there was a neat way to label everything.

The one neat thing about the AA kit is every wire has printing on it for it's purpose.......makes it so simple even I can do it......LOL......"NOT"

mufflerguy

01-12-2014, 05:26 PM

kwhizz

01-12-2014, 06:06 PM

Whats the GM part number for this? Thanks.

Here you go #19166574

mufflerguy

01-12-2014, 07:30 PM

Thank you sir. Beautiful work btw.

Musclerodz

01-12-2014, 07:48 PM

make sure you weld it on or put a gasket under it. I have had them leak and cause tuning issues giving erratic a/f maps

kwhizz

01-14-2014, 05:44 PM

I have 95% of the wiring completed....Dakota digital senders and modules all hooked up .....I powered up the Vintage Air system and ran it thru it's calibration procedure.......everything worked.......LOL........I just have to finish up wiring up the Radio wiring for the speakers......add the rest of the duct hoses for the A/C and put the dash back in.........I sure wish those wheels would show up..........As it is right now if I put fuel in the tank it should start right up........After the rims get here and I can move the car around ........the last thing is the exhaust system....

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GregWeld

01-14-2014, 06:34 PM

Nice jeans....

It's nice to get "near" the end huh Ken?

kevs69

01-14-2014, 09:40 PM

man those gauges are sweet,

cant wait to see them lit up at night

NOPANTS68

01-15-2014, 08:39 AM

Ken, great pics of the wiring and AC. That's exactly what I'm doing on my 67 for the next three weeks- same kits for both. Really nice work.

kwhizz

01-15-2014, 04:54 PM

Everything was going very smooth today.....got all the radio and speaker wires installed......all the loose ends taken care of.......so......I was getting ready to re-install the Dash........In the American Autowire kit there was a new Ignition switch and a new Head Light Switch.......I was going to use the old switch and keep the stock Headlight Knob and pull stem......But.....After checking it seems the switches were wired differently.......Darn.......The Autowire switch had a turned aluminum knob that I didn't want to use.......so .......I took the stock Stem and slid it into the new switch........Cool.....So....I tried to get the stem out so I could install it in the dash............Need I say any more.........Darn......I've been fighting that release button and stem for a couple hours........I give up........Guess I'll have to find out where to get a similar switch......Break this one apart to get the stem out, and this time I won't install the stem until the dash is installed.........Everything just came to a screeching halt.......But.....It was time for a nap anyway......LOL

GregWeld

01-15-2014, 05:20 PM

Don't give up --- PUSH the STEM in just a bit before pulling it....

The release gets hung up just a bit on the different stem -- and gently pushing it in can release it... So keep messing with it.

kwhizz

01-15-2014, 06:01 PM

Don't give up --- PUSH the STEM in just a bit before pulling it....

The release gets hung up just a bit on the different stem -- and gently pushing it in can release it... So keep messing with it.

Thanks for the Motivation.......#3 rd push it came right out.......Dam....I hate those things....

Ken

clill

01-15-2014, 09:16 PM

You tard.

GregWeld

01-15-2014, 09:21 PM

You tard.

No doubt referring to both of us....

Ricochet

01-16-2014, 07:37 AM

You tard.

Damn Charlie and his one liners!! :lol:

Looks great Ken! Wiring is such a time consuming tedious job! Keep up the good work!

kwhizz

01-16-2014, 03:14 PM

Making headway..............

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GregWeld

01-16-2014, 03:31 PM

Fewer and fewer tools --- and a lot less cuss words!

Gotta love it Ken!!

mufflerguy

01-16-2014, 05:48 PM

Question. How is fuel pressure controlled on these LSA crate motors?

kwhizz

01-17-2014, 05:42 AM

The GM designed system has a Pressure Module which is continuously monitoring the pressure in the fuel line and sends enough Voltage to the pump to keep the pressure where it needs to be........Because I didn't use the6L90E transmission......we couldn't use the ZL1 system.........So.....Carl at Vaporworx developed a stand alone system that has a pressure monitor that is installed into the fuel line just outside the tank........the module supplied basically reads the fuel pressure just as the GM system and varies the Voltage to the ZL1 pump just as the stock GM designed system.......So.....There is not a return line..........the Pump only runs as hard as the demand put upon the engine

http://vaporworx.com/

kwhizz

01-17-2014, 03:21 PM

So.....I was programming the Dakota Digital controllers today with the correct senders and everytime I would turn the key on to start the programming....The fuel pump would kick on for a couple of seconds.......I didn't have any fuel in the tank and it was running dry......so....I didn't like that so I went and got some Gas for the tank........and as the pump would go on for those two seconds I smelled some gas.....looked around and found a fitting that wasn't tightened all the way.........Fixed it and thought to myself......Hummm!!!......actually this old beater should actually start ........

Click on the link

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201200861844214&notif_t=like

GregWeld

01-17-2014, 03:30 PM

I always pull the fuel pump fuse when doing that so it's not just pumping start fuel in the engine....

:>)

kwhizz

01-17-2014, 04:18 PM

I always pull the fuel pump fuse when doing that so it's not just pumping start fuel in the engine....

:>)

That's what a smart person would do.......LOL

GregWeld

01-17-2014, 04:29 PM

I was doing an 8 stack for a buddy on his BBC.... had him running the "key"... and each time he turned it to "on" (not start) it shot a load of start fuel...

We're in his garage....

We had all the ignition hooked up... MSD - coil - etc.... all of a sudden it fired thru the exhaust so hard my ears are still ringing and that was 3 years ago. OMG that thing lit off! It had the cleanest exhaust pipes EVER cause it blew black crap out the pipes so hard it impregnated the cement floor...

After that I learned to pull the fuse AND disconnect the coil wire.

HUH?? What'd ya say? I can't hear you...

camcojb

01-17-2014, 09:02 PM

We're missing a video. ;)

kwhizz

01-18-2014, 05:02 AM

Try this one..........

http://s13.photobucket.com/user/kwhizz/media/66%20SS%20Chevelle/IMG_1902.mp4.html

GregWeld

01-18-2014, 06:29 AM

#1 -- SOUNDS AWESOME!

#2 -- I'll never forget my first install of a new LS2 motor --- hitting the key and having it fire and run IMMEDIATELY... it's like --- OKAY! That was pretty kool!

No timing lights - no messing with the EFI - No carb fire drill.... No cam break in... just fire off and run! Gotta love that!

clill

01-18-2014, 06:31 AM

Now put oil in it.

GregWeld

01-18-2014, 06:34 AM

Now put oil in it.

Oh!! I didn't know he was having this built at Steve's Auto Restorations! What's oil for in a new motor? They're supposed to have break in lube on everything don't they?

:EmoteClueless:

kwhizz

01-18-2014, 11:51 AM

Getting a lot closer.........Got the Radio all hooked up and installed.......It's the stock AM radio that has been reworked with all solid state insides......AM/FM Stereo and Sirius/XM .......Pretty cool.....The heater/ A/C unit is ready for charging......one problem I had that I knew would be an issue at a later time were the Dome / Console courtesy lights didn't work.....so.....I thought I had something hooked up wrong.......well, today I wanted to get the inside finished up and it was time to deal with that issue.......I had just put some Chinese LED bulbs in those two spots and since they were brand new I never gave it a second thought that the bulbs were no good........LOL.....After checking and replacing the Chinese "Garbage" with regular bulbs everything works just fine.......the only thing that doesn't work out of all the wiring and electrical issues is the console clock bulb..........Got Lucky........Here are some pic's from today.....a long way from a week ago.........The Wheels are finished and are in transit.....so .....we are getting ready for the exhaust system and front end alignment.......

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CarlC

01-20-2014, 09:13 PM

Question. How is fuel pressure controlled on these LSA crate motors?

The as-supplied tune from GM is set for 4bar/60psi constant. The controller mentioned above is the FlowWorx kit that can control any of the Gen5 Camaro modules and the CTS-V module to do just that.

For an as-supplied LSA engine either the ZL1 or CTS-V fuel module will work well. If power mods are in the future plans the CTS-V is a better, and in the long run, a less expensive choice.

It's good to hear that the pump stopped after a second or so. Using the ECM to trigger the relay/controller is critical to the health and safety of you and the car. It kills the fuel circuit when no engine rotation is sensed. It is one of the key safety features built into the VaporWorx systems.

I really do like that mounting bracket......

waynieZ

01-21-2014, 04:45 PM

The cars looking good. Getting close!

kwhizz

01-23-2014, 05:18 AM

Until the wheels and tires get here .........the car is still sitting on Jack stands..........I've had a major problem I have been chasing for a week and finally figured it out.....After getting the car started and to get the trans filled.......I was going to run the trans thru the gears and get the fluid flowing to set the proper level........as I clicked the car into gear......it started shaking violently.........WTF!!!..........Scared the heck out of me.............I've never had this happen before.......Humm!!!.....I got a brand new driveshaft assy.......Hummm!!!.......So......I start the car again and click it into gear and look under the car.......and the rear axle assy is bouncing all over the place........HUmmm!!!.........So.....I start thinking about it and come to the conclusion that it is driveshaft related..........Now!!!........My drive line angle to driveshaft was a little more than I would have liked so I figured the universals were fighting each other as the pinion angle wasn't set and I thought that maybe I was at that point of nothing was in scync.....So.......I go ahead and raise the back of the trans to get te trans/driveshaft angle down to 3 degree's........Great.........Get everything put back together.....start the car and it still almost shook itself off the jack stands............Shut everything off and get under the car and turn the driveshaft by hand and as it was being rotated it would bind up and after putting some effort into it , it would snap past the bind point and rotate smoothly........did it again and watched the rear axle assy and I could see it moving as the shaft was going thru the "Bind" spot...........Look closer at the rear universal and I noticed that the Universal joint was installed backwards and the raised contoured portion that the grease fitting was installed in was actually hitting the pinion shaft threads........I pulled the driveshaft out and the theads were smashed in about 1/16" .........Duhhhhhh!!!!!..........I got out my little grinder and ground away the contact area.....put the shaft back in ..........started it up and clicked it in gear and ......smooth as silk.........So......I got the drivetrain angle in the "Sweet Spot" and found the problem.....I replaced both universals cause you just never know......Sometimes this car stuff is hard!!!!......LOL

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/66%20SS%20Chevelle/8B02A772-0EC6-46B2-B5AE-F39C5A195349.jpg

Rick D

01-23-2014, 06:51 AM

Ken if it was easy everyone would be building cars, that's why they call it hot rodding!! Can't wait to see this one out this summer!

coolwelder62

01-23-2014, 08:24 AM

Wow!!! just saw this thread for the first time.Very cool build.Could somebody PM me next when something this cool show's up. Awesome detail. The best thread are when people work thur all the thing's that pop up in Hot Rodding. I love this car.Awesome color also.

kwhizz

01-25-2014, 04:48 PM

I spent the day today getting a bunch of Radiator hoses cut and fit...........I'm gonna be gone for a couple of weeks and when I get back the wheels and tires will be sitting waiting to be installed.......So.....the list of things that remain to be finished are......get the rear speakers installed......hook up the power wires to the power antenna.......Bleed the brakes one more time.....Get the Exhaust system installed .......and get the front end aligned.........heres a pic of the wheels....

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/66%20SS%20Chevelle/photo1.jpeg

tubbed69

01-25-2014, 06:50 PM

Ken your doing a great job on this car,one of my favorites builds,been watching it all the way.That will be a fun ride when finished:trophy-1302:

kwhizz

02-09-2014, 12:33 PM

We got back from out trip last night and I was out in the garage at 7am this morning...........Just had to get going again....Before leaving I got the radiator hose situation all sorted out .....It ended up I had to cut up two hoses each to get the shape and bends to come out correctly.......while gone I ordered some Gates Shrink clamps and some radiator hose couplers from Jegs.....That was the first thing I did this morning was to get the hoses put together and get the coolant into the system.........No Leaks......Then I finished up getting the O2 sensors installed along with getting all the wires in place....Then I bled the brakes again and I'm still not happy with the pedal......still feels a little spongy......(I hate Brakes)........then I put the wheels and tires on the car and got the car on the ground for the first time.........gonna let it sit for a couple and then get the coil-overs adjusted correctly..........my hands are Dirty and it's time for a Nap!!.......Here are some pic's from today....

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GregWeld

02-09-2014, 12:40 PM

You can change the brake pedal feel with a ratio adjustment --- so what's your ratio now??

You can also change the way the pedal feels with different master cylinder bore sizes...

waynieZ

02-09-2014, 01:22 PM

The car looks awesome! What a sweet ride this is.

camcojb

02-09-2014, 01:29 PM

Absolutely beautiful Ken. Brake cleaner on a rag gets rid of the writing on those Gates clamps, just sayin'. :gitrdun:

kwhizz

02-09-2014, 02:23 PM

You can change the brake pedal feel with a ratio adjustment --- so what's your ratio now??

You can also change the way the pedal feels with different master cylinder bore sizes...

The pedal is set in the manual position and the system is sized by Wilwood (7/8" bore).........Just not Rock solid like I like it!!

kwhizz

02-09-2014, 02:24 PM

Absolutely beautiful Ken. Brake cleaner on a rag gets rid of the writing on those Gates clamps, just sayin'. :gitrdun:

Yep!!..........It's on the list of things to "Tidy" up!!!

kwhizz

02-11-2014, 05:43 PM

Big Day today...........I drove the car for the first time.........I just moved it from it's stall to the lift in the next stall, but it moved under it's own power.......I moved it to the lift to put on an old set of mufflers so I can drive it to the muffler shop......Then off for a front end alignment.....Then off to Frame-up to get the A/C system checked and charged and Donnie is going to see what he can do to get a solid brake pedal........(Did I mention I hate playing with Brakes)......Anyhow.....here's a picture with the car in it's new location.........

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/66%20SS%20Chevelle/8E285CCB-8DFF-49F6-BE3F-FA9B0D1D1DAF.jpg

GregWeld

02-11-2014, 05:54 PM

How do you plan to attach the hood hinges? Will that trim strip around the rear window hold it??

kwhizz

02-11-2014, 06:09 PM

How do you plan to attach the hood hinges? Will that trim strip around the rear window hold it??

LOL.............I'm waiting for somebody to come over and help put the hood on............I just finished detailing the hinges today so I will put them and the Hood on tomorrow...........I have my fingers crossed that it will clear the engine......gonna be real close........if not there will be a cowl hood here next week.............

GregWeld

02-11-2014, 06:16 PM

LOL.............I'm waiting for somebody to come over and help put the hood on............I just finished detailing the hinges today so I will put them and the Hood on tomorrow...........I have my fingers crossed that it will clear the engine......gonna be real close........if not there will be a cowl hood here next week.............

Cowl hood would be badazz on that car...

I always wadded up a little pile of clay and put that on the high point - then gently close the offending piece -- see how much it squishes.... beats poking a
dimple divit in the hood.

formula88

02-11-2014, 06:40 PM

Great work Ken! Looking forward to seeing your '66 in person on Power Tour.

1965_SS

02-14-2014, 10:07 AM

VERY nice build! Looks amazing.
Those wheels are nice, I wonder how that color combo would look on my white SS.......?

kwhizz

02-14-2014, 02:14 PM

Click on the Pic.....Sorry about the crappy Cell Phone Video

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/66%20SS%20Chevelle/th_1091-1.jpg (http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/66%20SS%20Chevelle/1091-1.mp4) [/quote]

GregWeld

02-14-2014, 02:19 PM

There ya go Ken!! Sounds awesome even thru the cell phone video.... HAHAHAHA

Glad that hood is back on there! That's a great feeling.

By the way -- I've used my lift many times to remove or reinstall hoods. You have to use some straps -- and be real careful -- but you can get in "one man" if you set it up right. Three guys is way easier though!!!

kwhizz

02-14-2014, 02:26 PM

Here are some more pic's as the assembly moves along..........now I need some dry salt free roads to get the exhaust system and to get the front end aligned.........then like the video said......off to Nickey Chicago for Stefano and Cory to work their tuning magic!!........Also.......until today I never really knew if the hood would close as I knew it was going to be close......whew!!......Dodged another Bullett!!!.........Fits without any interference......

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/66%20SS%20Chevelle/57B348AB-AEDB-4E8F-B62C-DA64D4768079.jpg

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tubbed69

02-14-2014, 02:29 PM

sounds very good Ken,great job on the Chevelle,thats gone to be a fun ride:trophy-1302:

Studio57

02-14-2014, 11:18 PM

that is so cool swap !! need to make my buick 69 sportwagon the same swap. sounds very good Ken,great job on the Chevelle,thats gone to be a fun ride:trophy-1302:

Ron in SoCal

02-15-2014, 07:22 AM

Congrats on firing it up Ken!

This whole project has been a blast to follow along. Thanks for posting :cheers:

GregWeld

02-15-2014, 07:38 AM

Congrats on firing it up Ken!

This whole project has been a blast to follow along. Thanks for posting :cheers:

Hey Ron! Did ya notice it was done in mere MONTHS....

Ron in SoCal

02-15-2014, 07:44 AM

Hey Ron! Did ya notice it was done in mere MONTHS....

Oh I caught it. Takes years of practice to become an anal bastard you know. :sarcasm_smiley:

kwhizz

02-17-2014, 05:20 PM

Running out of things to do......I got the loose end wiring all finished up inside the car......I also installed another Dakota Digital module that will feed outside air temp and compass directions to the VHX gauges........and today I made a simple bracket to hold a Catch Can assy to collect oil vapors rather than to feed them back to the Intake and recycle them thru the combustion chambers..........So......The only thing I have left to do is install the speakers in the rear package tray.........Waiting for dry roads to get the alignment and exhaust system completed

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kwhizz

02-22-2014, 07:51 PM

I finally got the package tray cut out for the speakers to fit..........It was one of those days........Simple thing....just cut out speaker openings.........LOL.......started at 8am........Get out the little Pneumatic saw (Chinese Made).....started cutting and it kept stopping as soon as it got a little pressure on it.........so.....I decided to go and get some new saw blades with a finer tooth profile...........get the new blades.........go to install one and as soon as I tighten the set screw........the blade cracks into pieces.........try another and the same thing happens.........(The Chinese don't understand Heat Treating or Tempering).....Darn......I dig thru the tool box and find an old one (U.S. made).....put it in the saw and Bingo.....no breakage.....so I start sawing again and then the Chinese piece of crap saw breaks internally..............I get the sawzall out but it's just too big.......Darn.......So......I try my little pneumatic rotary grinder with a carbide Burr in it......Darn......That didn't work either........So.....I drive down to the shop and get my Plasma cutter......get everything arranged and protected and got 1/2 way thru the first cut out and it died on me...........Darn!!......Not a good day so far.......This is supposed to be a non issue and simple..........So.....I go to Menards and buy a new Plasma cutter......get back and 5 minutes later I'm finished......(5 hours and $640 later)..........So......I get the speaker assy's painted to match and get them installed.......Hook up the wires and go to turn on the radio to see how they sound........Hummm!!.....Battery is dead.......WTF..........Hummmm!!!.......everything was fine until I hooked up the existing Chinese made Power Antenna........Humm!!!......I remember that the last time it went up it continued to make a slight sound when it was fully extended..........Check it out.....and it was drawing power when it shouldn't have.........So......I go to Autozone and pick up another Power Antenna.........also Chinese made........go to install it and the way they had it designed with the ferrules and Gaskets there was no way it was going to seal and keep the water out of the trunk...........I ended up taking all the power stuff out and put a manual Antenna on the car........Sheesh!!!

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camcojb

02-23-2014, 12:32 AM

:thumbsup:

Rick D

02-23-2014, 06:04 AM

:G-Dub: :gitrdun:

GregWeld

02-23-2014, 06:50 AM

I've learned a way to combat that Ken....

I see the word Made in China -- I don't buy it. LOL

Seriously.

I love Snap-On tools - but I refuse to buy their Blue Point version... etc

kwhizz

02-24-2014, 07:07 PM

So......The weather was very cold today.....but it was sunny and the roads were dry.....so.....I took the car out for it's first drive and to get the front end aligned.....I was surprised how well the car drove and steered without any concerns for alignment during assembly.........So.....a couple things happened......I get to the Alignment shop......get the car on the rack....and the alignment adaptors that strap onto the wheels were hitting.......the springs settled down quite a bit during the drive.....I told them I would adjust the coil-overs and get the car a little higher and be back next week..........so....as I was getting close to home I noticed there was a trail of white smoke from under the car........Damm........I was almost home so I coasted into the driveway and it seems a trans cooler line broke or split somewhere in the system.......Damm what a mess.....Finally got it in the garage on the lift......I've had enough of the car for a day or two.......Gonna take a two day nap before I get back to it...LOL

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/66%20SS%20Chevelle/FAF54B0F-929D-47AB-948C-E612286976DA.jpg

Jon69RagTop

02-24-2014, 09:09 PM

but let me say that car looks awesome. I absolutely think you nailed the rim/tire combination. I'm a fan of slightly taller sidewalls as you are, perfect set up IMO.

:snapout: now get back to work!!!

grif54

02-25-2014, 06:21 PM

Wow! I just read through the hole build and I am very impressed. It looks like you did it all in your garage also. I would really like to use an LSA but am a little bit intimidated by all the extra plumbing involved. The car looks great:thumbsup:

waynieZ

02-25-2014, 09:30 PM

It looks awesome..

kwhizz

03-06-2014, 03:15 PM

A simple issue to pass along for others to not make the same mistake as I did.......I used Fuel line for the transmission cooling lines to the radiator.......after blowing holes in the lines (3 times) and after the last time the car had to be brought home on a Flatbed.....I didn't know really what the Heck was going on.......I called RPM transmissions and after explaining what was going on......he explained that you can't use fuel line for this purpose......It seems the trans fluid attacks and weakens the Rubber used for fuel lines......the trans he built for me has about 300 PSI line pressure when put in reverse and that's why I was having these problems.......It was blowing thru the hose at it weakest point.........So....I already replaced the front section of lines (from the starter forward) with hard lines........and I was going to finish the rest but it seems me and tube benders don't get along.......so after going thru a bunch of hard lines I went and bought some correct trans rubber hose and installed them and everything is now fine........Now maybe I can make it to the alignment shop without the trans line blowing out......LOL.......

On to the last Issue that I had to deal with was setting the pinion angle.....The Ridetech set-up is great .....But.....because of the little extra angle of my engine trans combo when I tried to adjust it using the upper adjustable arms........It just rolled the rear end back into the Coil Overs..........So.....as the lower arms are fixed length and non adjustable.......I talked to the Tech guys at Ridetech (Great Guy's) and what I did was bought threaded Bungs and Rod Ends........So.....we cut off the ends of the lower arms and welded in the new bungs with the adjustable Rod Ends........So.....I figured out the angles and how much shorter the lower arm needed to be and adjusted them and put everything back together.......Bingo........hit it the first time......and when I ordered those parts I also ordered the rear sway bar assy.......so I got everything installed and finished.......Now we just need some dry Salt free roads to get the alignment completed......Get the exhaust system installed.........Get the car to Donnie at Frame-up.......Then off to Stefano at Nickey for the Tune.........

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Ken

Zoomin

03-06-2014, 09:47 PM

I know you haven't had much seat time, but what are your initial impressions on ride and handling?

I appreciate all the lessons learned too.

kwhizz

03-07-2014, 05:32 AM

I know you haven't had much seat time, but what are your initial impressions on ride and handling?

I appreciate all the lessons learned too.

Too soon to tell.........Front end is still not aligned and I have no idea yet where the shock valves are set......

coolwelder62

03-07-2014, 07:23 AM

Chevelle truned out great.

1965_SS

03-07-2014, 07:28 AM

On to the last Issue that I had to deal with was setting the pinion angle.....The Ridetech set-up is great .....But.....because of the little extra angle of my engine trans combo when I tried to adjust it using the upper adjustable arms........It just rolled the rear end back into the Coil Overs..........So.....as the lower arms are fixed length and non adjustable.......I talked to the Tech guys at Ridetech (Great Guy's) and what I did was bought threaded Bungs and Rod Ends........So.....we cut off the ends of the lower arms and welded in the new bungs with the adjustable Rod Ends........So.....I figured out the angles and how much shorter the lower arm needed to be and adjusted them and put everything back together.......Bingo........hit it the first time......and when I ordered those parts I also ordered the rear sway bar assy.......so I got everything installed and finished.......Now we just need some dry Salt free roads to get the alignment completed......Get the exhaust system installed.........Get the car to Donnie at Frame-up.......Then off to Stefano at Nickey for the Tune.........
Ken

Ken, your car turned out amazing!:thumbsup:
The problem you had with your lower arms is what is making me lean towards using Chassisworks g-Link control arms, they are adjustable.

glassman

03-07-2014, 06:48 PM

Now, see how easy that was! lol.

Some times i think we dont run a race when building these things, we run a "hurdle" race....obstacle after abstacle....

chichirone

03-07-2014, 08:00 PM

Ken, your car is looking awesome. The stance is kicka$$. I experienced the same issue with the Ridetech rear 4 link on my 69 Camaro. We used the same fix as you on the lower bars and it made a huge difference. The greatest issue was going in and out of a driveway or over a bump while turning. The tires would rub the front edge of the rear fender. We attempted multiple pinion angle fixes and after tearing two trim pieces off the rear fenders and messing up the paint, we finally figured it out with the help of the Ridetech guys. In my experience, Kyle Nichter and the tech team were very responsive and helpful throughout resolving the issue. Some of the BEST customer service in the industry.

kwhizz

03-08-2014, 05:56 AM

kwhizz

03-11-2014, 05:54 AM

A couple of things........I made it to the alignment shop today.....LOL.....I actually didn't blow up any transmission lines.......I guess when you use the right product for the application .......It works......LOL.....anyhow....The front end is now aligned and set up........I also sent out my stock am radio and had it converted to am/fm stereo /satellite Sirius ready.......got everything in and hooked up with Radio Margaritaville ..............great cruising station...........I also ordered an exhaust kit with all mandrel bends and Dynomax #17749 mufflers.....2 1/2" system.........should be here in a couple of days......Good weekend project......The other thing I'm not too crazy about is the brake system.........It was recommended to go with a 7/8" bore master non power system..........well......I'm not very impressed with the stopping power and may be switching to a Power system in the near future.........anyhow......here are some pic's....Time to call Stefano at Nickey and get the old Beater over there and wake it up......LOL

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kwhizz

03-12-2014, 06:14 PM

The box of exhaust components showed up today.......Got started today......In the pictures you will see some band clamps.....those are for fitting only........everything will be welded ..........Gonna be a busy weekend and hopefully off to Stefano and Nickey next week......

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