Keith's 65 Impala upgrade

[kwhizz]

A little background on Keith and his car.........In June I took the Impala Convert and went to a car show in Union Grove........when I parked I was met by some friends and we talked for a 1/2 hour......I noticed a guy standing behind my car waiting for us to finish talking.......when they left he came over and asked me if I was Ken......LOL........Ended up that Keith followed every build that is posted on this site.....We had just finished Gary's car and he knew everything about the build and knew everything about the Impala Convert also........Holy Cow.......We talked about the transformation of Gary's car and how he was in Awe of the new drivetrain over the old Big Block.......We talked about the Yenko site for about a 1/2 hour..........Fast forward about two weeks and I got to a little car show in Milwaukee and end up parking next to Keith.....He had a 65 Impala wagon at the Union Grove show but brought his 65 Impala hardtop to this show.......We got to talking and he told me he would love to duplicate the drivetrain in Gary's car in this car........Due to some Physical Limitations he was unable to complete this process himself........
To make a long story short.......Some of his friends removed the old drivetrain and parts not required and I gave him a list of parts to order and the car showed up today with the parts.........So.....Put the Pop corn on as it will be an Honor to help Keith out.......
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[kwhizz]

In addition to the LS3 480 H.P. engine and 4L70E trans.......we will be adding A/C.......new aluminum radiator....Dakota Digital VHX Gauges.......Here's a shot of the new drivetrain...........

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Stay Tuned........

[LSXZ28]

Sweet car!

[kwhizz]

Today was fuel Tank day.............Got the Fuel level sender set to spec along with the fuel pump.....Got the fuel lines made......Vent lines in ........and got the wires hooked up then got the tank and fuel pressure regulator installed.......When the time comes I just need to run the fuel line up to the engine........Moving along

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[IMPALAMAN1]

What tank is that?

[sheck44]

Thats a Tanks Inc.
Cheers
Steve

[kwhizz]

Still very Hot and Humid here.......Got the firewall plate for the A/C installed......Got to get some more insulation wrap to finish it off.........then I decided to get the dash out so I could take it into the house (A/C) and get the Dakota Digital gauges installed.......I'll leave the dash out till I finish all the internal A/C hook ups and get the Dakota Digital control modules wired and installed.......Working room......

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Sheesh.........Look at all the Dust........

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Don't worry Keith, I'll clean it...............LOL

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[kwhizz]

Was in the Garage today for only about a 1/2 hour.........put a header on to see if the stock oil dipstick was going to work........Fits perfect... :bigthumbup:..........Then put the adaptor plates on that the "B" body cars need........should have the engine in Tuesday/ Wednesday....

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[kwhizz]

Getting closer........But........I found more "Dirt" !!!........Sheesh.......Does it ever end...In these "B" body LS swap's......the rear trans cross member needs to get moved back 2 1/4".....so.....I cut the frame mounts out and will re-weld them in position as required upon install..........Got the engine mounts installed and also the engine and transmission harnesses........Next......Get the drivetrain in the Car......Here are some Pic's

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The Radiator showed up also

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[kwhizz]

Moved a couple steps forward today........Got the trans cross member frame mounts cut off the frame and the frame cleaned up and ready for welding them in their new position.....and Dave and Gary stopped over to help get the engine in the car.........Got it in and installed the trans cross member , then got everything in position and Brent was there to weld the frame mounts in their new position......started to separate out all the wires and got the Headers installed........Moving along..........

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[Ben@SpeedTech]

Looks perfect in there! Nice ride, keep it going!

[Josh@Ridetech]

Looks like it was a clean car to start with! Good work.

[clueless69bird]

Which spark plug wires are you running with those headers?

[kwhizz]

The new Alternator showed up today.....so...I decided to get the accessory drive system installed today....Got the Alternator side finished.....started on the Compressor side and realized we didn't order the belt tensioner........Ordered one (Be here Monday).........so.....I decided to get the A/C condenser and Radiator installed.......Moving right along

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Which spark plug wires are you running with those headers?


MSD with bendable boot ends..........

[kwhizz]

Had a little spare time today.........Got the Starter in........got the Fuel line installed up to the fuel filter on the firewall (one fitting short of finishing of course).......and believe it or not .....the Tensioner assy for the belt drive I ordered from Amazon was delivered today (Sunday).......So...I put it on and installed the compressor.....Just need to get the proper belt.......A little bit every day

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[Motown 454]

You guys do nice clean work. It's moving along nicely.

[kwhizz]

I was going to take a Break for a day and get other stuff done today........Walked into the garage and as I looked at the firewall........(LOL.....can't leave stuff alone ya' Know).......I was unhappy with one of the screws that was holding the A/C firewall plate in position.......Darn !!!........Went in the house and that dam screw was haunting me.......went back out and removed the inner fender panel again and got it fixed correctly..........and I also got all the A/C lines fit and made ........get them crimped tomorrow......

[kwhizz]

Got the Front drive set-up finished today........Put the crimped A/C lines on and evacuated the system.....Held 30 lbs vacuum.......dug thru the box of Radiator hose pieces and was able to get a bottom hose pieced together......need to do the Auto store torture for the upper one.......the Driveshaft was finished, went and picked it up and installed it.......The old driveshaft couldn't be shortened because of the reduced diameters..........picked up heater hose parts and started on the air intake......

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Moving along............

[minendrews68]

What! I was just getting into this thread and it quit (for now). Great job so far...

[kwhizz]

O.k.........Update......Got the fuel line completed......new spark plug wires to clear the headers.....upper and lower Radiator hoses pieced together and installed.....and the air inlet system is completed and installed.......Steam line and heater hoses will be completed today........PCV system and Power Steering hose are about all that's left to do in the engine compartment other than wiring.....Here are some pic's

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[Motown 454]

Nice neat job. It looks good.

[kwhizz]

I have been asked by a few people to compile a list of parts required to to a "B" body LS swap.......I'll try...............LOL.....

GM Connect and Cruise assy or equivalent ........The GM set-up consists of mostly everything needed (engine , trans, torque converter, sensors, harnesses, engine and trans controllers, O2 sensors and Bungs, Etc)

Motor Mount adaptor plates that raise the engine 5/8" to clear the cross member (made by me.....If interested PM me) generic plates won't work

Holley 302-1 Pan

Kwik Performance front drive set-up

GM starter

I like to use a 2006 GTO 140Amp alternator (jumper cable 4 pin to 2 pin) from Speartech

Classic Auto Air heat and A/C retro kit

Recommended to get a Aluminum LS Radiator assy with dual fans (your choice)

Dakota Digital VHX gauges

Dakota Digital Fan Controller

Dakota Digital OBD module to feed the gauges directly from the ECM

you will need to move your Trans Cross member frame mounts back to suit

your drive shaft will need to be shortened or made new

A new fuel system will be needed......Tanks makes an economical set-up including Tank, Fuel Pump, Fuel level sender, and filter regulator....or you can go with advanced technology using a Ricks tank set-up with a Vaporworx pump controller

New fuel lines and fittings

Probably forgot a lot but I will update as I remember

[kwhizz]

So........We did a lot of driving back and fort to the hydraulic hose shop......first to find the correct fittings.....(11/16-18 flared at the box and 16MM "O" ring on the pump) then fit the line and then Crimped....Got the pressure side installed then installed the reservoir and return lines.....added fluid and again......no leaks.....

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Then I made a mount for the GM fuse panel and got it mounted...........then installed the modules.......the mess of wires is starting to disappear.....

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[andrewb70]

I like the power steering reservoir bracket!

Andrew

[justanova]

looking good! Maybe I missed it but what headers are those?

[kwhizz]

Getting near the end.......Got all the Dakota Digital modules in and wired....the GM connect and cruise set-up takes about 30 minutes to hook up......LOL.....I have to install the dash assy and wire in the cooling fan relays and get the console and shifter installed......that's about it........Here's a video and it should be going for exhaust next week



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[kwhizz]

Getting near the end.......Got all the Dakota Digital modules in and wired....the GM connect and cruise set-up takes about 30 minutes to hook up......LOL.....I have to install the dash assy and wire in the cooling fan relays and get the console and shifter installed......that's about it........Here's a video and it should be going for exhaust next week



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[kwhizz]

Got pretty much all the Dakota Digital inside wiring finished today.......The car had a 4 speed and console in it.....Prior to bringing it over Keith covered up the hole for the shifter and bought a Shiftworks cable operated shifter assy........so....It was time to get it installed, but......it seems there are some adjustments needed to get the neutral safety switch adjusted correctly.......I'll get that set tomorrow along with getting the Gas Pedal installed..........then one step back.....found a leaky fuel line fitting at the gas tank.......and the lower dash A/C vents don't fit the under dash mounts......need to call them tomorrow and get the correct parts.........Going for the exhaust next Monday..............

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[kwhizz]

Got all the A/C ductwork installed along with the vents.......the gas pedal also got installed......Ialso got started on installing the fan relays.......just need to get the wiring for the Trinary switch and a couple of A/C wires hooked up....then put the dash back in and get the neutral safety switch adjusted.......my one issue I have is a very slight gas leak from a fitting on the top of the tank.....Darn......need to pull the tank down and see what's going on there.......

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[kwhizz]

Got the Trinary switch and all the A/C wiring finished today........then I moved on to the Fan Relay's.....That open area next to the Battery sure filled up fast......LOL........Done !!!........one of those stupid little things that was a little problem was the Brake Booster Vacuum line......the Power Booster had a hole size larger than most and I couldn't find a Check Valve to fit with the new sizes needed.....so....I made up a adapter and blended the large and small hoses together........Started to put the dash assy in.......I'll finish that up tomorrow and then the last thing (hopefully) to do is to drop the Gas Tank and reseal the pipe thread fittings that leak one drop at a time......Darn.......Gotta fix it....

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[kwhizz]

Pulled the gas tank out today and got the leak fixed (Teflon Tape instead of pipe joint compound......Lesson Learned-AGAIN !!!!!)......Then I finished the Dash install......Started programming the Dakota Digital system and got a few issues........I'll call them tomorrow and their Tech Support will walk me thru the programming sequence........LOL.......Also.......the neutral safety switch is fighting back.........waiting for a call from Shiftworks to resolve that issue.....

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[kwhizz]

Beater ....................

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Had to wash the Garage floor to clean up all the Dust that fell off the Beater

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[kwhizz]

The Exhaust system just needs some finish welding and it is done........Going to Ricchio's tomorrow for A/C charging.......then back home to Keith's........

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[Motown 454]

It looks good.

[andrewb70]

Tell Keith that it's time for new tires. BF Goodrich hasn't made that tread pattern for at least 15 years, maybe 20...

Andrew

[kwhizz]

Now that the car season has rolled around again..........Keith sent some pictures of his car after final assembly..........interior is in and completed and he installed a Hydro-Boost also.....Me thinks he enjoys the car better with the upgraded drivetrain.........Maybe Keith will respond with his thoughts about the before and after...........LOL.......Here are the Pictures

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[Baggedbiscuit]

Building a ls swapped 1967 Biscayne and I need to purchase some of the motor mount adapter plates. New to the forum and not sure how to pm hope this works. Thank you Jason