Project FNQUIK

[Motown 454]

Well here's a little update. I put some Howe tall ball joints and tie rod ends on the car. The only part thats was Tuff was taking a hammer to my newly powder coated spindles. BRRRRRRR! Here's a shot of them installed
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Here you can see the tall tie rod end before I bolted it up, and the Kore 3 C6 Z51 brackets. Tobin has some awesome parts, very well made.

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I installed a set of Speed Tech aluminum hubs with 1/2 studs.

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I got some of Kore 3's braided brake lines 5 pieces and their new brackets for the big old style Ford bearings to install my Z 51 rear brakes. Its a custom kit because on the offset on my axles. Tobin sent me a shim kit and it fit perfect. Their not installed yet but hear's some pictures.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/02/000_1025-1.jpg

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I'll keep plugging away.

[Motown 454]

Small update finished plumbing the front brakes and added the drop line for the rear end. Front brakes should be on for good. ( Hope I didn't jinx myself )
I'm pulling the rear out so I can make up the brake lines for it and shim the brackets for the calipers then back in it goes.

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[Motown 454]

I attached the Kore 3 brackets. ( Nice Stuff ) Then I started shimming the brake calipers, tedious because the axles offsets are not exact for this kit. Tobin was great answering all my many questions. I just came in from the garage almost 1 AM. But that part is done. Now it will be making up the brake lines for the rear end. Here are a few pictures.
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That a big hole in there.


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This one I took from over my head. Amazing I think I'm better when I don't look what I'm doing. lol

[Motown 454]

Last Friday I finnished up the brake lines on the rear. Its almost ready to go back in.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/02/000_1046-1.jpg

[454bug]

Hey Wayne,

Everything looks great! You are getting closer and closer... Great job on bending all the lines. :cheers:

I'm going to check out the Kore 3 stuff! The quality looks really high on their products.

[ryeguy2006a]

Considering what you started with, that is one solid car!! Very nice attention to detail.

[scherp69]

Very nice Wayne.

[Motown 454]

Thanks Guy's !
Ray Tobin has awesome stuff and great tech help. Everything was plated really heavy duty. He had to work with me because of the way I had the rear made. It came out perfect.

[Motown 454]

My buddy and I went to work on plumbing in my master and prop block Friday. The Inline Tube lines for the master won't fit because I used a Hydro boos and adjustable prop block. So I picked up some of those Copper Nikel lines. They bend very easily and don't corrode. I needed adapters because of the size of the ports on the master so we used brass fittings. I'm not sure if I will have these line coppied in stainless.
Here's a couple of picture of what we did.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/02/000_1048-1.jpg
The lines are up against the steering box in this picture but have been moved to clear it. You can see the two top copper Nikel lines and the one from the prop valve to the left brake.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/02/000_1052-1.jpg
In the picture above these are the brass adapters I'm not too happy with I'd like to get the proper fittings and stainless lines.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/02/000_1050-1.jpg
This is what it looks like from the front. We just need to make the bracket to hold the block.
Let me know what you think

[Motown 454]

Well the master for the clutch was a tight fit. Tried mounting it in the spot Kiesler suggested but with my Hydro boost it would not fit. I had to move it to wards the drivers side a little and down a touch. Then I installed the line for the throw out bearing before I bolted it up. The rod to the clutch pedal was still in line with the master so it should be good. Now to try some wiring.
Here are a few pictures
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The cap screw is pretty close to the brake pedal but has enough room.

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We also threw in the steering column temporarily.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

I think id swap out those brass and copper lines for stainless.. They are already bugging you so why not do it now and be happy with it.

[Motown 454]

Thats already on the agenda. It is bugging me too much.

[SSable]

It's coming along very nicely! Great work!

[Motown 454]

I think id swap out those brass and copper lines for stainless.. They are already bugging you so why not do it now and be happy with it.

The brake lines went out Monday to be made in stainless.
I did some more work on the trunk and wiring. Finished painting the trunk last week re installed the kill switch and ran the power cables to the panel pass throughs on the tow board. I also ran the rear body harness to the back of the car then got held up waiting for supplies
Here are a few pictures.

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There is still plenty of slack behind where it goes over the wheel well to get it tighter to the floor .

[Greg from Aus]

Comminig together nicely Wayne.

Greg

[SamHatco]

Excellent progress Wayne! Everything is spot on and well thought out.

Sam

[454bug]

Steady progress Wayne!

Lookin' great! :1st:

[Dons67]

Very nice Wayne

[Motown 454]

Thanks everyone! It great to have the ability to make progress in my hands and just be able to walk out the door and have the car right there. I orded a Delphi crimper I'm still waiting for so I can get back on the wiring. I'd like to get a Vintage air evap kit which is just the stuff on the inside of the car so I can install it before moving on to the EFI controller and the rest of the wiring. I was going to get the mock up case they have but thats makes twice the work.

[CruizinKev]

good work Wayne!! looks good! :twothumbs

[Richio1]

Wayne,

How's it coming along? Its been a long while since the last update. Wondering how it is going.

[Motown 454]

We had a tuff summer and I had a hip replaced that I'm recovering from. I haven't got into the garage yet. I did get a set of injectors I had been needing. plus some stuff for in the garage but noting on the car for a while. Getting close to getting back out there. I started the wiring and thats where we are.
Thanks for checking in on my progress. I'm itching to go do something out there

[SDS MACHINING]

We had a tuff summer and I had a hip replaced that I'm recovering from. I haven't got into the garage yet. I did get a set of injectors I had been needing. plus some stuff for in the garage but noting on the car for a while. Getting close to getting back out there. I started the wiring and thats where we are.
Thanks for checking in on my progress. I'm itching to go do something out there

Brutal hip replacement! I have witnessed a few of these procedures, hope all is going well on the recovery just don't get over anxious and push yourself too hard too soon. think long term just like building your car my friend.. get well

[Motown 454]

Thanks this was to replace a Depuy recalled hip' so second one in 3 years. Lucky me!

[Karls73]

I thought I had a lot of sheet metal replaced. Very impressive build. Glad to here your doing well.

[Motown 454]

Thanks I love your car, In 1974 had a 73 RS LT Z28 It was a nice car. I sold it in 81 for a family car for the wife. I still . Awesome picture.

[Karls73]

Thanks, I can't wait to start the suspension upgrades. Paint and body tapped me out this year.

[Richio1]

Sorry to hear about the hip. Hope the recovery is on track. You'll get there. Looking forward to seeing you get back too it.

[Motown 454]

Welcome to the club. lol

[454bug]

Hey Wayne,

Sorry to hear about the hip and glad to hear you're recovering. Isn't it amazing how life keeps getting in the way of progress?? :banghead:

[Motown 454]

Ya sometimes it sucks. Went for my 6 week check up. Doc says everything is looking good and right on schedule. He said patholigy checked the bone scrapings from my hip and on a scale from 1-10 for damage the othr hip did I'm on a 7+ so its a good thing I got it taken care of now to stop any further damage, and some piece of mind.
Ray How are you making out with the car and the move. I hope its all coming together.

[rixtrix1]

Nice to see the car coming along, Wayne. Looks great. On a side note I pushed a disc in my lower back lifting my son into bed three months ago. Getting better, but it's gonna take a year or so to get better, if ever. I definitely feel your pain, lol. Keep getting after the car and letting us dreamers see what's happening.

[Motown 454]

Thanks rixtrix1 I've gotten to work on it a little. I painted the engine and trans and brought them home so they are at least together in my garage.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/103_0810_zpse4918242-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/103_0810_zpse4918242.jpg.html)

I have different valve covers too.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/103_0811_zps407c4108-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Engine%20%20Fuel%20Ignition%20Pictures/103_0811_zps407c4108.jpg.html)

Here is my buddy Spaceman installing the clutch and bell housing.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/08/getattachment8_zps7caa0b06-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Clutch%20install/get-attachment8_zps7caa0b06.jpg.html)

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I spent 2 days in the garage cleaning and prepping the Trans for paint.


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Now all I have to do is rewash it and spray it.

[Motown 454]

I got the trans painted. The humidity was on the high side of good but it came out pretty nice.
Here it is in Etching primer.
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And in paint
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And now with clear
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I need to thank my wife with my torn rotator cuff it would have been tuff to move it to my paint stand ( stack of tires ) Thanks Cat!
The only thing I need to remember next time I paint is that I'm not 21 anymore I NEED MORE LIGHTS !

[scherp69]

Looking good Wayne. That trans looks great. Soon it will be where it belongs :6gears:

[Motown 454]

Thanks Mike, I hope so!!!

[chevellejon]

does anyone know how to get a hold of Tino with the badazz 70 chevelle thanks John

[Motown 454]

I haven't updated for quite awhile and I made some major changes with the power train. I just got a GM performance connect and cruise LSA/4l85 drive train for the car, it just arrived last Friday so I'm still un packing and check it out. I'll be selling the 454 SBC and Viper 6 spd to put towards getting the car up and running. Here are a few pictures of the kit.

This is as far as I got looking at the motor.
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This is the 4l85 good for 685 tq. and the converter 24-2800 stall is in the box

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These boxes have all the other parts to install Ecu Tcu Starter , fuel pump harnesses.
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The brown box near the white one is a ZL1 supercharger lid.
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[LS7 Z/28]

Wow Wayne, that's a big change. That package will be a ton of fun for cruising. I'm sure you're excited.

[Motown 454]

Excited for sure ! Now If I ever get to stop shoveling snow it would be great.

[Buryingthesun]

Excited for sure ! Now If I ever get to stop shoveling snow it would be great.

The snow will never end. . . I haven't even looked at my car in 2 months aside from dragging the snow blower past it to fix the shear pins

[Buryingthesun]

I could really use that chassis jig right now ;)

[mdes0]

I'm in the same boat, walk past her everyday. So much metal work to do... We're looking at another foot this weekend into Monday I hear.

That LSA is gonna be awesome!

[Buryingthesun]

I'm in the same boat, walk past her everyday. So much metal work to do... We're looking at another foot this weekend into Monday I hear.

That LSA is gonna be awesome!

I heard Saturday- Tuesday its snowing, you Northerners are also getting two feet I heard.

[Motown 454]

Thanks guys
I'm 17 miles in from the south coast and "hoping"! for a little less then the foot they are calling for. The wind and cold are doing me in I have no ceiling and the heat gets sucked right out as fast as my heater can make it. I got a used 5th gen console to put in the car and it was packed in foam it was so dry in the garage that I looked like a snow man from the static attracting the foam to me. I had to use gloves it was so cold, I spent more time getting the foam off me then unpacking the console.

[dirty ernie]

I too am sick of the snow. I cant work on my car as well as can't shovel. Great build!

108580

[Tincup]

Hey Wayne, glad to see some progress. Do you still have the trans for sale? I might have an interested party.

[wfo guy]

I like your decision to change drive trains. I would rather have a manual trans but that deal will be great!

[Motown 454]

Thanks guys!
Yes Mike, I still have the trans. Let me know if you want to come see it.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Wayne, I have been gone from the car scene a lot lately. I gave it a break and I painted a few cars. Just getting back into it. Your car has come a long way and looking great.

[Motown 454]

Thanks Sam!
I'm picking up some parts to install the motor and trans. I have some metric tools but I didn't even have bolts to mount it on the engine stand to get rid of the crate it came in to make some room to move around. I got those the other day so all I need is to decide on a set up to lift the motor. I'd like to do it all in one shot without removing the supercharger. I'm looking at the Mac's pivot engine lifter, they make an adapter for the LS motors. Has anyone used one of these? What do you think of it?

Does anyone know where I can get one of these adapters for the in tank fuel module line connections for the corner pick ups in the VaporWorks tanks? I'm going to check with Carl from Vapor works.

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Thanks

[Oregon]

I have a Mac Pivot lifter and have used it a few times. It's super easy to use and makes fine adjustments a breeze during the install/remove process.

Unfortunately I haven't used the LS adapter yet. I will be needing it soon, so it's on my list.

[454bug]

Hey Wayne,

It's great to see some action on your project! My project has been in hibernation it seems like for 3 years! My wife is going to be able to retire (teacher) in May and FINALLY move to Houston with me. It has been a VERY long 3-1/2 years of driving an 8-hour round trip to Louisiana and back every weekend... Let's try and finish our rides this year... that sound good to you?? :cheers:

[analyte]

Wow, great engine choice!!

[Motown 454]

Hell yea it does! Ray. My wife is a teacher assistant so I know what they do for these kids, so if she has enough time she deserves it.
Thanks Kerry, Oregon
I just talked to Carl Casanova and I'm ordering my VaporWorks controller tomorrow and then I can install the fuel pump and the tank when ever I'm ready for it. It feels so good to finally make some progress.

[Motown 454]

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

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What do you guys think about the way the engine stand is bolted to the back of the engine, the way the right side is on the two lower bolt holes because of no bolt hole at the 2 o'clock location?

[Motown 454]

I tried the headers on the motor to see what they looked like for fitting an oil cooler thermostat near the oil filter, it looks kind of tight.
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This is tight ! Its a bad angle.

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There is just enough room to get my finger in there

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I'm not sure if its too tight to the headers for the Improved Racing oil thermostat to fit without soaking up too much heat and the thermostat staying open because of it.

[LS7 Z/28]

Headers look great Wayne, maybe you can get away with modifying them slightly.

[Motown 454]

They sell a remote thermostat but this would be a cleaner set up. If It won't work I think I'll use the remote set up.

[Motown 454]

I started fitting up my Heat Exchanger and condenser this week. I'm leaning mine back towards the radiator support by spacing the top bracket from behind the mounting point of the hood latch. I will need to make a taller aluminum bracket for the top of the HX. The top of the condenser has been notched already and the hood latch is being trimmed. I made a cardboard template of the bracket that mounts to the Rad support, hood latch, upper and lower valances to see how much I need to trim the bracket..

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[rixtrix1]

Looking good, Wayne. Thanks for the pics.

[keepat]

Great project! and you have a tremendous amount of patients look forward to seeing you completing this car and enjoying it!
Good luck!
Pat

[Motown 454]

Thanks guys.

[Motown 454]

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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/IMG_06151_zpsdbf4c5r9-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_06151_zpsdbf4c5r9.jpg.html)

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

[tubbed69]

Glad to see progress Waynie,looks great.

[Motown 454]

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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/IMG_06231_zpsifgk6lyz-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_06231_zpsifgk6lyz.jpg.html)

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/_zpskusokchd-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/_zpskusokchd.jpg.html)

[Motown 454]

I spent most of yesterday in the garage working on getting the transmission prepped and clear coated. First I had to go and pick up a new respirator my old one failed on me when I painted the engine. I didn't smell anything but boy did I get dizzy and a head ache. Not good!
I washed the transmission down and sprayed it and the dust cover with the Eastwood 2K Clear. They look pretty good. This paint is easy to spray because I'm usually heavy handed when I spray but no sags with this paint.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/DSCN0180_zpsqclst5pe-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/DSCN0180_zpsqclst5pe.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/DSCN0181_zpsimf1uejg-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/DSCN0181_zpsimf1uejg.jpg.html)

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

[FRENCHBLUE72]

They both look great glad to see you making progress

[Motown 454]

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

Here are some pictures.

First the money shot LOL

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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/001_zpsiperohtn-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/001_zpsiperohtn.jpg.html)

Room on the drivers side 2-3"s

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/008_zpsf1baizs6-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/008_zpsf1baizs6.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/007_zpsblfwurww-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/007_zpsblfwurww.jpg.html)

Tons of room in front of the motor
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/006_zpsi1vxgvmr-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/006_zpsi1vxgvmr.jpg.html)

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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/005_zpsh5m1zxfr-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/005_zpsh5m1zxfr.jpg.html)

Plenty of room back here.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/09/003_zpsefya4ksx-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/Engine/003_zpsefya4ksx.jpg.html)

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

[Godbolt]

A good day indeed! That's exciting progress and you have stacks of room. Very nice.

[wfo guy]

Cool!

[keepat]

Congrats on the great test fit of your motor! looks awesome!
Pat

[Motown 454]

Thanks guys I got the 4l85 in today but it's to far to the drivers side of the tunnel. Tomorrow I'm going to loosen the engine mounts to see if I can shift it to the center.

[Motown 454]

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

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[Jerems]

Looks to be coming together really well. Keep it up!

[andrewb70]

Thanks guys I got the 4l85 in today but it's to far to the drivers side of the tunnel. Tomorrow I'm going to loosen the engine mounts to see if I can shift it to the center.

Wayne,

Did you get a 4L85e that GM sells?

Andrew

[sdg0080]

Man that's one hell of a nice car man. I love the undercoat inside the panels. Good choice on the lsa drive line. I wish I could tear my Buick down as far as you did, but they don't make panels for mine. I'm impressed by what you've done.

[Motown 454]

Thanks guys ! Andrew, yes its the 4l85E that comes with the Connect and cruise kit. Its made to take the power of the 720hp 572 they sell. It has 5 gear planetary set to help take the power.

[Motown 454]

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

Thanks in advance

Here's the reason why I ask.

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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/268d13b2af1546f2808884910af541be_zpszqfc-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/sub%20frame/268d13b2-af15-46f2-8088-84910af541be_zpszqfc6u5e.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/IMG_06671_zpssfxswdwq-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/sub%20frame/IMG_06671_zpssfxswdwq.jpg.html)

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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/IMG_06641_zpsc18ema5i-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/sub%20frame/IMG_06641_zpsc18ema5i.jpg.html)

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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/IMG_06621_zpsqyoqudry-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/sub%20frame/IMG_06621_zpsqyoqudry.jpg.html)

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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/IMG_06651_zpsqpgycwqt-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/sub%20frame/IMG_06651_zpsqpgycwqt.jpg.html)

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

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[icemanrd19]

If you drop the motor down the rear of the transmission doesn't change but the angle does. That would really bring your driveline angle to 3 degrees. The issue with that then is the other clearance issues you have already noticed. Another thing that will pop up the increase in header angle might place the header collector into the floor. Honestly based off of what I'm seeing on that oil pan i wouldn't drop the engine anymore. Go to amazon and buy yourself a digital angle finder for about $40. Get it close to 3 degrees and you will be plenty fine

[Motown 454]

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

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

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

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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/IMG_06771_zpsvpndbr9h-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06771_zpsvpndbr9h.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/IMG_06761_zpsdraouknw-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06761_zpsdraouknw.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/IMG_06751_zps0jqsx5be-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06751_zps0jqsx5be.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/IMG_06741_zpsx1n3plkn-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06741_zpsx1n3plkn.jpg.html)

From above near steering box.

This is deceiving there is 1" from every tube.
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/IMG_06711_zpsjsr80033-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Header%20and%20exhaust%20install/IMG_06711_zpsjsr80033.jpg.html)

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

[Motown 454]

My buddy Spaceman and I started the cable hood latch conversion (He did all the welding and a lot of the figuring) and got the top part of the latch in place and are lining the bottom up to find the final location. We'll set and mount it.
Here's the starting location.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/IMG_06861_zpsqmlyamwr-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/IMG_06861_zpsqmlyamwr.jpg.html)



https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/hood20latch206_zpsiglnlioo-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/hood%20latch%206_zpsiglnlioo.jpg.html)

Test fitting the plate

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/IMG_06891_zpskzecy3da-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/IMG_06891_zpskzecy3da.jpg.html)

First mark up

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/hood20latch202_zpsu9onqvtj-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/hood%20latch%202_zpsu9onqvtj.jpg.html)

First actual test fit.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/10/hood20latch205_zpsugokodw8-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/BUILD%20PROGRESS/hood%20latch%205_zpsugokodw8.jpg.html)

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

Thanks 1967LS2

[bmbrzmn101]

Wayne been a while since I looked at this thread. WOW!! I love the power combo you are using, I want a 6 speed for mine but we will see. So much has been accomplished on this car. Amazing work and planning. Looking forward to one day seeing video of you driving it. Me, well I need to get back to plugging away at my son's truck. Lol


Chris

[Motown 454]

Thanks, I'm trying. All the little things add up, with a big project sometimes it's tough to imagine.

[windows]

That ought to hold the hood down nice and tight. I really like the quality of your build. Outstanding!

[parsonsj]

I like the hood latch! Don't go much farther without test-fitting the header/valance panel brace. You might need to do some work there.

[Motown 454]

Thanks for the heads up John we bolted it in to the core support and header panel. It fit, but we haven't tried the lower panel yet. Right now I have a piece of aluminum fuel line as a spacer. I looked on line for some real spacer with a thicker wall. I'll be ordering that soon.
Thanks windows.

[68 TT]

Amazing to see such a tear down and rebuild. Fantastic project. Keep up the great work.

[Motown 454]

Thanks 68TT, we're being help up right now but for a good reason. Tomorrow I have a plumber coming to install both the pipe and the heater in the garage. It needs to be tapped in to the existing pipe and my wife is terrified of fire since my mother in law had one in the 70's. So for her piece of mind its getting done by the plumber.
Plus after moving my parts around the house for 7 years its like a treasure hunt when I need something.
I use a product for rust removal called Safest Rust Remover it has always done a great job and is safe, unless you move the container for the wife's car to come in for the winter and forget a piece in it over the winter and summer like I did. It ate right through the metal. I think it was the 120 degree days when I didn't go in the garage and open windows. I was amazed. A new one is on its way.

[rixtrix1]

Hey Wayne,

It's great to see some action on your project! My project has been in hibernation it seems like for 3 years! My wife is going to be able to retire (teacher) in May and FINALLY move to Houston with me. It has been a VERY long 3-1/2 years of driving an 8-hour round trip to Louisiana and back every weekend... Let's try and finish our rides this year... that sound good to you?? :cheers:

That's great to hear. Hope it all works and you both can hit the road!

[rixtrix1]

Great going on the engine install, Wayne. Since you're getting a heater installed, putting even a sheet of plastic up on the ceiling will help keep the hot air closer to the floor and help your heat loss until you can put in some insulation up there. Thanks for all the pics. Makes me feel guilty for not working on mine.

[Motown 454]

I have some 6 mil poly I may put up to keep the heat in.

[68sixspeed]

Great job with the car and posting so much great info. It will be a great resource for a lot of other builders.

[Motown 454]

Thanks. I hope I can help, everyone here has always been good to me with help on all my questions.

[454bug]

Great progress Wayne! The upgrade from the SBC to the LSA is gonna be sweet! You're getting closer and closer... Keep up the great work! Interior and paint won't be far behind!

[Windycity1]

Good job Wayne. Car is going to be ridiculous! It's hard to stay motivated on these huge projects. I know. Lol!!

[Motown 454]

Thanks guys.
Today I was working on the wiring for the Big MAXX garage heater. I really need to clean this place up! At work I always told my guys make it safe!!! Today I'm hanging from the trusses and standing on the pump from my 80 gal compressor to get the wires run. I kept looking over my shoulder for the safetyman, but the wires are run just need to tie it in to the heater and run the thermostat and it will be ready for the plumbers to run the gas pipe Monday. They ran the vent out the wall Friday and said they would finish Monday, They must have known I wanted it done then because they brought my about a quarter bushel of clams and little necks. So I did the only thing I could I made a clam boil for me the wife and my daughters family. Brownie points for me ;)

[sdg0080]

I plan on putting a furnace in my shop, but for this year I'm using a propane heater. I can't stand the thought of being stuck in the house all winter long.

[Motown 454]

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

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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/11/IMG_07401_zpsiqndidat-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/IMG_07401_zpsiqndidat.jpg.html)

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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/11/IMG_07281_zpsyvtbayfo-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_07281_zpsyvtbayfo.jpg.html)

And finally in place ready to be put on.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/11/IMG_07411_zpsmxteqnfo-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_07411_zpsmxteqnfo.jpg.html)


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

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/11/IMG_07451_zpsvo6vq6sg-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_07451_zpsvo6vq6sg.jpg.html)

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

No more frost bite on this old bootie!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/11/IMG_07361_zpscwu6mfly-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/IMG_07361_zpscwu6mfly.jpg.html)


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/11/IMG_07371_zps6frzouue-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Garage%20equipment/IMG_07371_zps6frzouue.jpg.html)

[Motown 454]

Yesterday we tried to mount the intercooler pump but it didn't work out too well, the hose that goes to the heat exchanger was going to interfere with the radiator so we're moving the bracket.
We installed the Hamburger remote oil filter mount on the frame right behind the radiator. I will be running the -12 oil lines to the filter then to the oil cooler in radiator and back after I make my order for my hose and fitting, soon I hope.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/IMG_07481_zpsl3yp8lgl.jpg.html)
The next thing to try and stuff in there is the trans cooler in the white box in the bottom of the picture.



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


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/11/IMG_07531_zpswvrsgaal-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/ELECTRICAL/IMG_07531_zpswvrsgaal.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/11/IMG_07521_zpswr9zrt5v-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/ELECTRICAL/IMG_07521_zpswr9zrt5v.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2015/11/IMG_07501_zpskfi7sc6m-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/ELECTRICAL/IMG_07501_zpskfi7sc6m.jpg.html)

[wfo guy]

Glad you have heat!

[Motown 454]

As the kids used to say it's the bomb.

[Motown 454]

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

(Heavy little sucker)

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The remote oil filter from here

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To here.

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

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

A MATCO TOOLS MT4880 .75HP STRAIGHT DIE GRINDER .
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A MATCO TOOLS (MT2883) .50 HP Variable-Speed Right Angle Die Grinder .
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A MATCO SE430K Silver Eagle Mini DA Sander Kit
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All used from E Bay but in great shape.

I also got my spacers for the BMW rear wheels.

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I only needed spacers in the rear. I'll use these while I'm working on the car and sell them later when I'm done.

[icemanrd19]

where do you plan on mounting the ecu and fuse panel? I was thinking of putting my fuse panel to the right side of the pedal mount.

[Motown 454]

That's one of the areas I think of too. I want to try to keep the ECU, fuse panel and trans controller in the cabin but I'm running out of room quick. John from IIMUCH fabrication mounted the ECU on the pass inner fender and it looks like a nice place too. But it's all still up in the air.

[sdg0080]

Great use of BMW M-par wheels.. lol I had those on a 528i I owned. The car looks great man.

[snappytravis]

Project is looking good Wayne, The plumbing, the more you put on the car the trickier it gets.. I bought gates hoses that had 4" straight then a 90 degree with 12" 14" 16" lengths, then cut to fit. It worked out pretty good.
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[wfo guy]

4 lbs. in a 2 lb. box is always tough. I've found that I may not have the correct idea until I finish the project and drive it for a while. :) That has to be tough to not have a welder in the shop. Great to have friends!

[Motown 454]

Thanks Travis I have been trying to look at some Camaro builds to try to figure the hoses out. This will help a lot.
wfo guy Its tough, I feel bad some times we make a couple of trips to change small things that's why I bought the air tools so he doesn't have to drag his down here. now it's the trans cooler which I posted a question in the cooling section. Please feel free to check it out . :)

[kwhizz]

Wow..........Just went thru the entire thread.........Man.....You have patience.......Great Job!!!

Ken

[Motown 454]

Thanks Ken, It's been a long road and here in Mass. we have plenty of pot holes. lol But it's still been fun.

[wfo guy]

Wayne, vacation is over. Get back to work. :)

[Motown 454]

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

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Here's where its going

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

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I got these fittings for my hydraboost.

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

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

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[IndyStreetRods&Classics]

Looks great, really like the build. Very thorough job of documentation! Looking forward to the finished product

[Motown 454]

Thanks, I'm picking away at it.

[MTZ28]

Keep up the good work, car looks great!

[steveZL]

Nice project Wayne...I'm in MA too

Look forward to seeing it completed

Steve

[rixtrix1]

Sinus surgery is the pits! I had it done many years ago and the next month was pure agony. Hope it gets better ASAP. Car is looking good. Still haven't gotten back to mine, yet, but I found a bunch of parts I had forgotten where I put them, lol.

[bmbrzmn101]

Wayne , it's looking good. I still think you will be done way before me!! Get to feeling better.
Chris

[Motown 454]

Ric, I go see the doctor Thursday and I hope he stays out of there and doesn't stur it up.
Chris I hope I'm done before someone on this board Sometimes It feels like I'm on a Pikes peak run trying to get started
with a 2:03 rear gear and stuck in forth!

[wfo guy]

Wayne, hope the doctor gives you the green light. :)

[64G-lark]

Really nice build Wayne. I have engine envy��. Hope the doc gives you the green light. Don't sweat how long it's taking I'm slow too.

[Motown 454]

Hi Did a little work on the car we pulled the motor out and notched the frame for the A/C. First made some estimate tape marks.

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Then we removed the motor and broke out the air tools and started cutting.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/06/IMG_09661_zpsnfmhmtvj-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/sub%20frame/IMG_09661_zpsnfmhmtvj.jpg.html)

Then these cuts

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We'll fill in the small cut out first then do the final pocket for the Compressor with 1/8" or 3/16" plate.

We also did some work on the remote oil adapter for the hoses. I was going to come straight down with orb to AN fittings then 90 towards the front. But the kick out on the AutoKraft oil pan and my headers were closer than was feasable. We decided to put an orb to An close 90 in the adapter and go above the bump out on the pan with the outlet hose and down then forward with a 120 degree on the return line.
The pan I got was used and the original owner had it powder coated and left the spot where the O Ring sit to seal the adapter bare. This made a lip of thick powder all around the o rings and I didn't think would seal very well. So I removed the adapter and stripped all the powder coat under where the adapter sat to even it out with where the o ring went. While we had it off my buddy Spaceman cleaned up all the sharp edges on the inside of the adapter to help with flow. so when we are ready to put the motor in we can seal up the adapter and be ready for the hoses.

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[Motown 454]

Well my buddy that helps me with the car pulled something in is neck and been out of action for over a week so I'm doing small stuff until we can get his welder down here to finish the frame notch.
I made up some braided hose for the steam line which will go to the Finch hose reducer with a line taped in. I'll make the final hose once I can measure it when the motor is back in the car. Boy it's a tight squeeze going between the Super charger and the water pump, But I got it in.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/06/IMG_0988_zpslzq6uwve-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/IMG_0988_zpslzq6uwve.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/06/IMG_0989_zpskxcqgged-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/IMG_0989_zpskxcqgged.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/06/IMG_0990_zpsfneagwbm-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/IMG_0990_zpsfneagwbm.jpg.html)

The only thing is in the last picture the hose is just about touching the water pump so I'll need to put something to protect the hose. (if I can get it in there.)

[Motown 454]

Got the frame notch all ready to paint .
First the L shaped piece was welded in so it could be welder all the way around and then the top was ground so the next piece would fit tight against it and also be welded in.

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It was ground smooth so the next piece could be fit and welded in.

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Tuesday
Then I made the piece and fit it to cover the rest of the opening and Spaceman welded it in.
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At the top he filled a couple of holes in the frame.
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Then I ground the welds down to close to where we needed it.
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When Spaceman gets here tomorrow we'll take a look at the frame connetors where they weld to the back of the frame and decide if we want to do them now or later.
Feels good to be back out here again.
Wednesday
I got a little more done today ground the welds down on the frame and preped it for paint. I used self etching primer and will spray the Black tomorrow.

First coat
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I ended up putting 4 coats, Ill sand it, feather the edges and spray the rest tomorrow.

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[Tincup]

Looks good Wayne, how long before your ready to roll?

[Motown 454]

Thanks Mike, I'm hoping to have it running by the end of the summer.

[Rick2964]

Nice! That came out clean!!!

[Motown 454]

Today we got the frame notch sprayed black and mounted the lower A/C bracket to the motor for good.

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We had to take one frame mount bolt for the notch so I drilled and tapped the frame for another one. I made a 3-1/6" thich washer (plate) to cover both bolt holes to help hold the frame mount istead of two washers with one side on each ground because they are so close together.

Not perfect but it fits right to the slant of the frame stannd.

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I'll shoot it black tomorrow.

[wfo guy]

Wayne, good to see you're back at it. it's nice to have a spaceman when you need one. LOL

[Motown 454]

Aint that the truth!

[Motown 454]

Worked out in the garage today, we had started to make a top bracket to hold the A/C compressor in the low mount position. We had it together and then the A/C Suction and Discharge Fitting Block for the compressor came in and of course it was going to be too tight on one side so apart it came. I bent up another arm and Spacemwn welded it on. I cleanded it up and primed it today and I'll paint it tomorrow.
Here it is in etching primer.

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The little notch is to clear a bolt on the compressor.

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amazing how such a little thing takes so long to get it right. Thank god we enjoy this stuff!

[Motown 454]

Today I painted the bracket and installed it loosely to recheck the fit.

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Too smokin hot in there today 98 with the windows and door open.

[Buryingthesun]

The floor was sweating as much as I was in my garage, I couldn't work out there yesterday.

[Motown 454]

I went out to do some small things last night at 10:30 it was still 91 in there. I don't have a ceiling in there and no powered exhaust up top so once its hot it stays that way.

[Tweak]

Yesterday we tried to mount the intercooler pump but it didn't work out too well, the hose that goes to the heat exchanger was going to interfere with the radiator so we're moving the bracket.
We installed the Hamburger remote oil filter mount on the frame right behind the radiator. I will be running the -12 oil lines to the filter then to the oil cooler in radiator and back after I make my order for my hose and fitting, soon I hope.

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The next thing to try and stuff in there is the trans cooler in the white box in the bottom of the picture.



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


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Was wondering what's a good way to mount my peddle , looks good, will look into it..cheers

[Motown 454]

About 3 weeks ago I sent my headers out to be coated. They came back last week but I was helping my daughter with my grandson he was home sick for the week.
Well I got in last night from my grandson sitting ( too old to say Baby sitting) duties in Virginia. I did some stuff around the house and finnally got to go pick up my headers at UPS. They got in last week while I was away and no one was here to sign for them, so I had them hang on to them so I could get them when I got back.
They went to Jet Hot for thier 2500 degree coating. They look nice I had them do the titanium color. The finish is a lot rougher than the ceramicoat finish. It feels like a 120 or 150 grit sand paper. I like it. I'm not sure how they will be if they need cleaning because of the rough surface. I only had a few minutes so I only got a few pictures of one header. I'll try to get more and better ones tomorrow.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/IMG_1138_zpsik6fkf0j-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/IMG_1138_zpsik6fkf0j.jpg.html)

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The second 02 bung is to be used by the tuner and will be capped after it's tuned.

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This bung is the one that came on the headers and doesn't have any clearance needed to fit the sensor with the 4l85.

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The true color is much darker than it showed out in the sun and I like the darker color.

[Motown 454]

I also picked up a Finch tank vent this week.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/BRIAN20FINCH2020TANK20VENT_zpsfooxgu2i-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Fuel%20system/BRIAN%20FINCH%20%20TANK%20VENT_zpsfooxgu2i.jpg.htm l)

[Tincup]

Headers look good Wayne.....

[Motown 454]

Thank you for all your help, you saved me a head ache tigging those in for me.

[Tincup]

Thank you for all your help, you saved me a head ache tigging those in for me.

No problem, glad I could help...

[Genros]

Hi have you fit the hood on with the ZL1 cover on the LSA.

I have the LSA in my car (with the Heigts ifs) I still have the caddy (CTSV)cover on and the trim still rubs the hood. The ZL1 cover is taller. Wondering how you made out

[Motown 454]

Hi I have the ZL1 lid which fit with the cowl hood but, I went to a 1" hose and AN fittings which do not fit. They hit the under structure of the hood at the front. I haven't tried the beauty cover because the hoses already hit.

[ryeguy2006a]

Nice work on the AC bracket. Maybe I missed it, but is that a Sanden compressor?

[Motown 454]

Nice work on the AC bracket. Maybe I missed it, but is that a Sanden compressor?

Yes, it's an SD7, https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vta-04670-mta

I got in the garage this morning. Spaceman put some fluid in the converter and installed it on the trans. Then we dropped the motor back in it. It's been in and out so many time I think it knows the way on its own. This is the firs time in quite a while you can walk without feeling like your driving through the cones at an autocross.
Not too much progress but it feels good.

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[Motown 454]

Did a little in the garage yesterdayI got the headers bolted up. Then I put the remote oil filter back in to measure for the oil cooler lines. I made up the return line from the oil filter to the motor. The radiator's not in so can't do all the hoses. I bought a kit to pressure test the hoses before I put them in, so I tested the hose and left it over night. Still pressurized this morning. Good to go.

Not much to see but here's the hose

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The headers bolted up.

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Bolted up the starter too.

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[wfo guy]

Packaging, packaging, packaging! It always seems to get crowded before they're finished. :)

[Motown 454]

I got out in the garage for a few hours today and test fit the oil lines to the remote filter and when the radiator support goes back in I'll plumb the oil cooler in the Radiator.

This was the idea I had when it was on the engine stand.

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These are just installed loosely. They are not as tight to the oil pan as they look.

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They clear all hot or moving parts. They will also have a hose seperator bolted to the block to keep them safely away from everything.

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In this picture you can see the aluminum piece I started to make bolted to the block, there is also a bolt hole right below it. I will drill and tap the aluminum for the hose seperator.

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Here you can see the room I'll have once they are bolted up.

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The return line is connected to the filter the long hose will be secured to the frame or inner fender on its way to the bottom of the in radiator oil cooler.

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Then its to figure the routing of the discharge from the cooler to the in side of the filter.

[tommycomfort]

Wayne, I've known you on this forum and maybe others for what seems like a very long time, but today was the first time I went through this build thread. Flat out incredible! Keep up the amazing work!

[Motown 454]

Thanks Tom. Yes a couple of other forums. Seeing what you guys do on your builds helps to motivate me.

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Coming along great Wayne. Love the way it is all turning out.

[Motown 454]

Thanks Sam slow and un steady lol

I spent all day and most of the night in the garage Friday removing mill scale from my brackets we made. Holy moly I wish I was as tough as that crap is!! It took for ever, had to quit because I could feel my neighbor zeroing in on me with his rifle for the compressor running after 11:30. He shouldn't complain there IS 9' between his bedroom and the garage. The next day I used Eastwood fast etch on all of them, then sprayed them with high zinc content primer. Then some black paint. Thank God for my reperator, that zinc paint will kill you quick.

Here's a few pictures.

Here's a couple of the brackets after Fast Etch

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Some primed parts. Smaller is for the Heat exchanger pump and the long one is for the remot oil filter.

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Both installed

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I also did the same to the spacer for the trans mount, and the remote hood latch.

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Next will be the piece of the latch that connects to the hood.

[Motown 454]

We spent 3 + hours in the garage Tuesday trying to get the trans bolted to the motor, and it kicked our A$$. It was definitely not our day. It had been in 3 times before and it wasn't going in this time that day so, it was time to run and come back to fight another day.
We got a fresh start Wednesday and in 45 minutes it was in and bolted up! I guess the engine wasn't at the right angle to mate up Tuesday. We got it in and made room for the electrical connection to the trans (Clearanced the floor), and had to call it a day. In less than 1/4 the time we got a lot more done. Sometimes it better to step away and chill until cooler heads prevail.
No pictures today, maybe tomorrow.

[wfo guy]

I understand, Wayne. When I was young I could work through things. Now it just gets worse. :)

[Motown 454]

OH Yea!

[Motown 454]

I was out there all day today and got some stuff done. I installed the HX pump and oil filter, then I put some hose seperators to keep the oil lines away from the headers.

I put a rubber liner between the brackets and the mounting point so I won't get any vibration from the pump.

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Here's where I mounnted the hose seperators.

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These will direct them awa from the Headers down near the oil pan.

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This keeps them away from chaffing on the framee stand and the third one away from the power steering pulley.



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I'll add one more once I get the radiator back in so I can make up the hose in it's final position.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2016/10/IMG_1186_zpsmxvnlapw-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/IMG_1186_zpsmxvnlapw.jpg.html)

Here are the oil filter and HX pump mounted.

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Tomorrow I might get the radiator support back in.

[69chevelle540]

Simply amazing. Great project and thread.

[TXsilverado]

The headers bolted up.

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I noticed the driver's header isn't bolted up all the way. clearance issues with the linkage?

[Motown 454]

Nope Just left loose so I could get to my oil cooler hoses, they were only on loose so I needed room to tighten them. The headers are tight to the block where the line run to the front, and if you are using a 4l85 the bungs for the 02's need to be on the outside not on the inside (facing trans) like they come from ARH. There is actually plenty of room near the steering box than it looks like. If you need any pictures of anywhere special I can get some for you. But I'm a hack photographer.

[Motown 454]

I should hopefully be getting some needed parts now that I sold the 454 SBC motor. Now the Viper 6 sdp kit will go up for sale.

[Tincup]

Looking good Wayne....

[bmbrzmn101]

Wayne, reading back through some of your more recent updates is inspiring me to get back in the shop! Lol. Looking good with the progress. I like the remote oil filter setup, and I have been debating added one to my son's engine when we install it. I was looking at his and I can mount the filter inside the frame rails near the trans to keep the engine bay clean and help help cool the oil through the distance from the engine heat. Keep the progress pics coming, Looking forward to the first drive video from you!!

Chris

[Motown 454]

Thanks Mike. Chris, I put the oil filter there because the oil cooler is in the radiator. where your thinking of putting it will keep it much cleaner looking.

[TXsilverado]

yes, if you don't mind, can you get pictures of the clearance near your transmission at the linkage area with the header bolted fully down? my ARH headers clear beautifully everywhere except the collectors are burried into my linkage. ARH said that the headers will not work with the auto transmission (although their website does not advertise that fact).

have you fit up the headers with your actual shifter linkage in place yet? the shifter bracket is what's in my way. mine are 2" primary on 3.5" collectors though.

[Motown 454]

Mine is the same way The newer 4l85s have a long linkage rod that comes out of the trans for the connection to the linkage. The older version has a short rod sticking out. I was told by someone who works on these transmissions that you can change the long rod to the shorter one which he says is an easy job.

Here's how tight mine is

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The other rod is, I would say an inch shorter.

[TXsilverado]

do you plan to run a neutral safety switch? mine is only about 3/4 from the collector.

[Motown 454]

I called the dealer where I got my drive train and he said this setup doesn't use an external Neutral safety switch. I was a long way off putting it in at the time so I never went back and checked it out. Not sure if it's in the the interior wiring.
Glad you reminded me.

[Motown 454]

Got on the computer and ordered some parts today. I ordered a B&M Automatic Shifter, Stealth Pro Ratchet® 4 Speed #81120 in Black pistol grip. I was going to try to use the Factory 5th gen Camaro shifter and console then I saw a 5th gen with a B&M shifter and manual shift boot in the console and decided to go that way. it looked nice. I got the extra shift knob with the Lineloc button for it.
I also got a set of Truck Lites LED headlight bulbs for it.
I also ordered some Joe Gibbs BR30 breakin oil for start up.
I'm getting ready to order some more XRP hose and fittings to plumb my Hydroboost/ power steering , heat exchanger and remote oil filter.

[454bug]

Everything is looking great Wayne!! It's great that you are making some serious headway now. The LS upgrade is SO nice! I have always been great at BUYING a lot of stuff... I have always been terrible at SELLING stuff... Either I don't sell them or I end up giving them away!

Where did you end up selling your engine?

[Motown 454]

Last year I posted it on Craiglist on a whim, and forgot I had done it. The wife and I were near thecomputer and she asked if I reposted the engine, so I did and got a couple of calls one of them worked out and the guy bought the engine. He's putting it in a 72 Chevelle. Should be a nice motor in that. Now I need to post the Keisler Viper perfect fit kit I had for the Camaro.

I just got some parts in, I ordered my XRP hoses and fittings for my intercooler and Hydro boost plumbing. They came in yesterday. I got the new shifter in this week its a B&M Pro ratchet shifter in Black pistol grip.

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I also got the handle for the momentary button for roll control. I'm going to try to fit the shifter in the 5th gen Camaro console.

[focused313]

I love that shifter.

[windows]

Looking really good Wayne.

[rixtrix1]

Nice to see things coming along, Wayne. Have a Merry Christmas and a get the car running New Year!

[Motown 454]

I haven't had much to post lately but, I've been in the garage getting ready to get back at it. I had bought some parts for the motor. I did a cam swap , I got a Brian Tooley cam kit. I used the stage III PD cam with his double springs with titanium retainers and push rods. We put it in this week. I also picked up a CHE trunnion upgrade kit and ARP rocker bolts that we will install.
I also picked up a Fuelab filter on the recommendation from Injector Dynamics, yet to be installed.

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[454bug]

Christmas in May!! I love when parts come in. That's a sweet shifter. I wonder what kind of improvement an aftermarket cam like this makes over factory. That's already a pretty good cam from the factory in these motors.

It's great to see some progress! :cheers:

[Motown 454]

Thanks Ray, it feels good to post some :) Spent the morning in the garage with my buddy changing out the Beehive springs for the BTR double springs.

Out with the old ! If you can call them that?

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In with the new!

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Tomorrow we get on the rocker arms with the CHE trunnion upgrade.

[Motown 454]

We got the rockers put together with the CHE trunnion bushing kit yesterday. I had something to do today, Monday we'll put them on the car.
It took no time at all to do the trunnion swap.

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[wfo guy]

What was the reason for the cam swap? More power, power range?????

[Motown 454]

More power and it takes a little from the lower RPM to hopefully better traction. If that's possible. Oh and I won't mind the extra rumble from the exhaust.

[Motown 454]

Last week I went on an excursion in the garage. I had been reading to find out if my supercharger had the solid isolator or the problem some spring isolator. All the reading on forums said it's the spring isolator a call to a GM dealer agreed. So to get ahead of it I decided to change it to the solid one since I had it and the water pump and everything was off the motor. Every one was pretty sure the super charger didn't have to be lifted if I could get to the bottom bolt on the snout. We got it. We broke the snout loose and it couldn't make it over the valley cover breather tube. Then we lifted to S/C and the snout came right off SWEET! Wrong! my crate motor shipped with the solid isolator that GM was sure it didn't have.
A whole day wasted and a whole lot of curse words I haven't said in years. At least I'm sure it good to go.

[wfo guy]

I'm laughing reading this, Wayne. Not at you but about what it takes for a guy to be 100% satisfied with what he has done so he's not sitting on the side of the road some where wishing he had checked something. Older and wiser can allow you to be as sure as possible. You'll surely be laughing telling this story down the road at some time. Congratulations on reusing some of your vocabulary! :)

[Motown 454]

Thanks! I'm using it more now that I'm in the garage more....

Last winter I started smoothing the factory accessory drive to give it a brushed look. I did most of the flat sides and left the inside pockets alone. I finally got around to finishing them and clear coating them. I used Eastwood's 2K Aero Spray Matte Clear, I think gloss would have been better.

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here it is painted and installed.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/06/121434_zpsj2hhbz0h-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/121434_zpsj2hhbz0h.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/06/IMG_1357_zpsawiuijmj-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_1357_zpsawiuijmj.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/06/IMG_1359_zpsoefkdqbx-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/LSA%20accessory%20drive/IMG_1359_zpsoefkdqbx.jpg.html)

[Motown 454]

Picture from the passenger side with some of the inter cooler lines, reservoir and pump .

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/06/IMG_1364_zpsfk19d2ac-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/IMG_1364_zpsfk19d2ac.jpg.html)

We got a chance to finish some oil cooler lines and route them from the radiator oil cooler back through the filter and to the motor. Finally they all fit.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/06/IMG_1366_zpsuki2te05-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/IMG_1366_zpsuki2te05.jpg.html)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/06/IMG_1363_zpsxcl87oem-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/LSA%20%20Motor%20and%20%20Parts/Cooling/IMG_1363_zpsxcl87oem.jpg.html)

Next will be where to fit the power steering reservoir. I'm thinking either on the bracket that holds the alternator( If there's room ) or above the Hydroboost it will have two short returns from brakes and power steering pump and one long return to bring fluid back to the pump. not sure if that would work???

[wfo guy]

Wayne, as far as I know, all reservoirs gravity feed so any place higher than the pump would be adequate. The length of the lines should be immaterial. It's always difficult when you run out of space. :)

[dhutton]

Great attention to detail Wayne. What are your plans for paint? Will you tear it all apart or paint it as a running car?

Don

[TonyV]

Nice job Wayne....talk about squeezing things in a small package. what type of hose and fittings are you using for the oil cooler?

[Motown 454]

Thanks Don, we'll pull the sheet metal off and he'll do the work on it after it's gapped then do the body for body work and final primer. Then I'll let it sit for a while . When I'm ready for final paint he'll jam it re assemble then final paint, but he does want it to be running.
Thanks Tony, I'm using XRP fittings with their XR31 hose for oil and the HS79 for fuel or anything that might see alky. The two tone is their Titech color.

[Motown 454]

We did a little in the garage today we decided to put the power steering reservoir next to the brake master. So I took the bracket that holds the Alt,and steering pump off and made a hole above the pump so the return hose could come up and over the bracket then between the bracket and the valve cover. From there it will run over to the reservoir mounted on the inner fender.

Here's where I made the hole for the hose to come up over the bracket.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/06/933c0217a2ba4f539256dc0135ddb5d5_zpsa8cm-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/933c0217-a2ba-4f53-9256-dc0135ddb5d5_zpsa8cmmh2j.jpg.html)

It will run straight and further away from the header heat.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/06/IMG_1415_zps3w13yhdx-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/IMG_1415_zps3w13yhdx.jpg.html)

We're going to try to fit it between the fender and the brake reservoir.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/06/IMG_1416_zps7k4u7h1p-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/IMG_1416_zps7k4u7h1p.jpg.html)

I also secured the trans cooler lines to the Radiator support and test fit them to the cooler.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/06/IMG_1411_zpsqu2wqqvy-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/Drive%20train/IMG_1411_zpsqu2wqqvy.jpg.html)

I finished making up the top radiator hose with the Finch adapter with a spot for the steam hose connection, tomorrow I'll make the -4 hose for the connection.

[Motown 454]

I put the top heat exchanger line on to test fit. I was going to use short pieces of hose to connect the bends I had to use to get under the radiator support. When I did I figured a way to just have the tubing welded with the angles I needed and weld a -16 fitting on the end to connect the hose that goes to the supercharger lid. The hose you see on it is just to hold it so the welder can set it up to weld.

It comes up on the other side of the Rad support.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/06/IMG_1422_zpsnst64oop-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/IMG_1422_zpsnst64oop.jpg.html)


I made up the steam hose, but would like some opinions. I want to run the hose under the Radiator hose and tap in the bottom of the fitting at about 5 o clock. Where it goes in the fitting is higher than the highest point on the engine that has cooling water. I think it will work but would rather check before I put any Gates shrink clamps on it.

Here it is.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/06/IMG_1418_zpsv3jnsyrs-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/IMG_1418_zpsv3jnsyrs.jpg.html)

In this picture you can see the Radiator hose I made up with a coupler between two pieces of hose. It needs to be seperated in the middle so it goes on the waterpump a little further.
Also in this picture you can see the hose from the intercooler reservoir going into the pump. Because of the way I had to get around the fan it was collapsing a little so I ordered some XRP flat wound internal support coil to keep it open. I installed it and installed the fitting and it's good to go now.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/06/IMG_1421_zpsmjtpgvzl-1.jpg (http://s172.photobucket.com/user/Hardcore454/media/IMG_1421_zpsmjtpgvzl.jpg.html)

What are you guys using to cut your braided hose?

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Car is looking good !! That is going to be on fast ride .

[rixtrix1]

Good to see you are still chipping away at your Camaro project, Wayne!

[Motown 454]

Thnaks MOREHORSEPOWER I hope so. :)
rixtrix Thanks

I've been in contact with a guy to do some aluminum tubing welds for me. He was supposed to call Monday ,so I text him and still nothing. Time to look else where.

[Motown 454]

We made some progress since my last post we installed a couple of fittings on the power steering reservoir and I plumbed it in to the hydroboost and mounted on the fender well. I used XRP hose and AN fittings made for power steering pressure.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/AWpsHs-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmAWpsHsj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/KWh4HJ-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poKWh4HJj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/LBGOP9-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poLBGOP9j)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/LBGOP9-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poLBGOP9j)

After talking to Injector Dynamics who recommended a 10 micron filter, I picked up a Fuelabs ceramic filter good for all fuels. Then we marked up some hoses that will need to be sent out to be crimped. This pic only shows where it will be mounted, it still needs to be attached to the firewall. I.D. wanted it as close to the injectors as I could get it.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/6PtB85-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm6PtB85j)

It's not as close as it looks to the header, plus it has a heat protection cover on it. The bottom of the filter will be moved over to mount it plumb.

[Motown 454]

First my latest part from GM $28

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/l2MVGb-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnl2MVGbj)

GM tucking it to to you one part at a time!

We're into the wiring now :bang: Not my favorite.... Like my friend GW. says one thing at a time!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/936irm-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm936irmj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/46N2Xa-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/po46N2Xaj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/oJLn9I-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pooJLn9Ij)

I had the injector harness covered the same as the rest of the wires but it was too stiff to go where I needed it, so it went back to the way the factory had it.

[wfo guy]

Wayne, do you have some coil covers that hide your wiring? If you do, there's less to worry about. :)

[Motown 454]

I have the one they use on the ZL1 in Carbon fiber but the bigger cooling hoses will make it tough to make it fit.

[Motown 454]

Today we mounted the 5th gen console in the car for a test fit. It's going to work out pretty good with the B&M Pro Ratchet shifter. The cable might be tricky but we have a few ways to try.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/MeFGc0-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmMeFGc0j)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/l4UaCh-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pol4UaChj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/Ml1gh7-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poMl1gh7j)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/Ml1gh7-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poMl1gh7j)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/JkPYKd-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnJkPYKdj)

[Bugzilla]

Looks like it should have been there from the factory! I like it. Cant wait to see the rest of the interior in.

[Motown 454]

Thanks. Me too! Lol

[chiva]

Its nice to see you getting some good garage time in on this project again. This is going to be one sweet ride. Can't wait to see more! Keep it up.

[andrewb70]

Wayne,

Did you ever figure out the alternator hook-up issue?

Andrew

[Motown 454]

Thanks Chiva.
Andrew I called GM performance, to get through you need a customer number and mine expired I guess. I think I'm going I'm going to try the Holley or Mad electric for one if their pig tails I'll read up on both and order one and try that unless someone gets in touch with GM and gets a final answer.

[Bigend]

Fwiw bro, I find sick deals on Amazon all the time.

https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-PT170-Original-Equipment-Multi-Purpose

[Motown 454]

I buy from them but I find myself spending the $35 just to get the free shipping.

I got the shifter bolted down today. didn't stay in the garage to long 95 degrees in there even with my 12000 BTU A/C running and the door to the house open to get some of that a/c.

[pittpens24]

Damn - just stumbled across your thread. Really blows that all your pics except for the last page aren't working because of that BS stunt they are pulling. Sounds like you have one hell of a ride here. Will be following your thread from here on out. Keep up the great work!

[Motown 454]

We got the shift cable installed and it feels pretty good. Here's what we did to the shift lever.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/5Tpotr-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/po5Tpotrj)

Here's what we ended with. I have an aluminum pan ordered, the cable should make it by on that one.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/qu3z6v-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmqu3z6vj)

A couple of days ago we installed the finch Vent, and measured the hoses so they could be sent to crimp them. I got an e mail they are on there way back.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/sClECQ-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmsClECQj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/Tl8zmG-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poTl8zmGj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/73xhO2-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm73xhO2j)

[Motown 454]

I got the DSE RS electric door motors installed and tried them with a power supply. To get them in we had to pull the radiator and the intercooler tank to get at the bolts. But at least it's done now.

I started on the gauge pod for my console, I'm trying to do something like Jeff (jwcarguy) did on his console. Now that I tried I'm finding out I'm blind as a bat and have trouble cutting a straight line no matter what I use. lol

I took a few pictures of my attempt. First I measured everything to get an idea where to start. Then I trimmed the Gauge pod, it got trimmed more after this picture.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/DfhaBW-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmDfhaBWj)

Then cut out the console trim piece. This one had the change dish. (no gauges)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/tmU3U8-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmtmU3U8j)

Then I started fitting it in trimming a little at a time.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/j0CMHn-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmj0CMHnj)

It fits in pretty decent, it's just laying there with tape on the bottom. I'll do a little more tomorrow.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/QJ4sGu-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmQJ4sGuj)

I also painted a few pieces and restored the brake pedal since I'm not using the standard set up now.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/07/vxbSA2-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnvxbSA2j)

[Motown 454]

I wired in the plug for the starter and it's all hooked up, and put the Holley end on the Alternator and connected the charging wire to my main battery cable.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/08/dSty4g-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pndSty4gj)

The hoses I sent to be crimped came back and we installed the fuel filter

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/08/u4bZkW-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmu4bZkWj)

I finally got around to installing my Emergency brake kit from Kore 3 It's a nice complete kit and even after having it for 2 years I got in touch with Tobin and he was right back to me with the help I needed.

First backing plate installed

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/08/Yn2wb5-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnYn2wb5j)

Axle in

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/08/8ff4um-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm8ff4umj)

All assembled just need to bolt on the Caliper and move to the other side.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/08/sTMD9g-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/posTMD9gj)



I ordered this Hopefully I'll use it before the warranty is over on it.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/08/9VHuEH-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pn9VHuEHj)

[steveZL]

Looking good Wayne, will you be burning gas this summer?

[Motown 454]

I'm hoping!! Giving it my best.

[andrewb70]

Hey Wayne,

Glad those terminals worked out for you. I would also add a wire to the S terminal and run that to your main power distribution point.

Andrew

[gator68428]

I'm hoping!! Giving it my best.

Looking forward to it. Keep up the good work.

[454bug]

Looking great Wayne! That shifter looks sweet in that console.

The heat seems to be extra brutal this summer. Either that or the older I get, I probably just can't hack it like I used to...

Keep grinding. It's great to see the updates.

[Motown 454]

Thanks again Andrew.

Thanks Mitch.
Ray same here with the heat. Unfortunately as much as I hate to admit it it's the older with me! You have a double whammy where you live.

[Motown 454]

I had to change one bolt on the drivers side for the brake kit. No one had one anywhere around me not even my go to Aquidneck fasteners. I had to order them from McMaster-Carr, which they were great I ordered 2AM Monday and had them 4pm Tuesday. Can't ask for anything better than that. The drivers side is all put back together with the caliper all shimmed and ready to go with the e brake inside the hub.
Now the passenger side is another story. I put all the shims on the axle because of the weird off set i had made ( totally my fault ) so we put the bolts in and start tightening them up, grade 8 fine thread with crush nuts. ( slightly out of round for a locking effect.) First three going fine just to snug for an even clamping. Go around again to finish tighten same three fine fourth one Seized like you wouldn't believe! I'm not a little guy and my buddy has hands twice my size, it kicked the crap out of us!! Wouldn't budge we tried everything we had. Only one thing left. Die grinder with a cut off wheel. First we had to dis connect the coil over for room then get ready for some fun. we sliced the head of the bolt and he got under there and chiseled the rest off. which went pretty easy for what we were expecting it to be. Luckily I ordered 2 extra bolts. But that ended the fun for the day.

This is the one that's done

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/08/rXujpE-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/porXujpEj)

Here's the carnage.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/08/IRhTOz-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnIRhTOzj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/08/UPYbbQ-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poUPYbbQj)

and the cause of the problem. When I had the rear built it got old Ford big bearings and I wanted the in hat parking brake and it needed different off set on the axle. so a special kit had to be put together. The kit is great but getting the housing ends to work is all the fun.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/08/A4Kuaj-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnA4Kuajj)

[ryeguy2006a]

Looking good! Can't wait to see the start up video!

[Motown 454]

Thanks I'm getting psyched to get it going too.

I finished the other side of the rear brakes yesterday.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/08/iPgPHx-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmiPgPHxj)

I've got some family stuff going on for a few weeks so I'll be off the car for a while.

[Motown 454]

I was looking at a couple of sets of Recaro seats, but missed out on both of them so I picked these up.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/08/SFdvRE-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poSFdvREj)


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/08/qC9Nma-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poqC9Nmaj)


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/08/O9867s-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poO9867sj)

[Motown 454]

I just got back from 2 weeks in Fla. (We missed Irma). Then a week in Va for my grandsons Baptism.
I finished epoxying in the Auto Meter gauge pod on my 5th gen console, here's a couple of quick shots of it.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/aGVYkP-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmaGVYkPj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/A2FKtK-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnA2FKtKj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/QHcJwJ-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmQHcJwJj)
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/fv8ZSv-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmfv8ZSvj)

I"ll finish it with a thin coat of filler and then probably have it hydro dipped.

Seats came in Tuesday they look pretty good.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/SdFTaP-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poSdFTaPj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/sMMY01-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnsMMY01j)

[Motown 454]

I got the gauge pod filled and primed, now to decide whether to paint or have it Hydro dipped.


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/1CLmoV-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm1CLmoVj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/MrWYop-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmMrWYopj)

[Bugzilla]

I got the gauge pod filled and primed, now to decide whether to paint or have it Hydro dipped.


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/1CLmoV-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm1CLmoVj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/09/MrWYop-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmMrWYopj)

Wayne - Thats looking real good. What color or pattern would you dip it if you went that route?

[MOREHORSEPOWER]

Wow super clean very nice !!

[Motown 454]

Wayne - Thats looking real good. What color or pattern would you dip it if you went that route?

Thanks! Not sure yet. I was thinking carbon fiber print, I also like the color it was or a little darker silver/gray. I'd like to do something I can tie into the Dash instrument panel.


Wow super clean very nice !!

Thanks

[wfo guy]

Looks good, Wayne. :)

[Rick2964]

This center console is inspiring! Great work!

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

The console is coming out looking great Wayne.

[Motown 454]

Thanks guys, I appreciate you checking it out. I'm going to give it a couple of more coats then decide whether to paint od hydro dip .

[Tincup]

Thanks guys, I appreciate you checking it out. I'm going to give it a couple of more coats then decide whether to paint od hydro dip .

You could hydro dip Carbon Fiber....

[454bug]

Hey Wayne,

The fab work on the console looks great! That gauge pod setup from the ‘69 Z28 setup looks great. In my opinion, one of the most iconic setups from the muscle car era.

Getting closer and closer! :cheers:

[Motown 454]

Mike, Jeff (jwcarguy) has one in his car and that's where I saw it in Carbon Fiber and liked it. I was thinking of rosewood to match the pieces for the radio and the left side of the dash, not sure it would be too much. Maybe a color to go with my choice of stripe to tie it to the outside of the car. Another paint decision. :pat:

Thanks Ray, I was looking for another console piece to see how I liked the Z/28 one. The only thing is I already have all the Auto Meter gauges with the full sweep they won't fit in the factory style.

[Motown 454]

I have a billet gauge panel, (now sold at ThePartsPlace) and a factory style dash panel that you need to use the Metron part in. The factory style part gets cut up and most of the middle is removed. Then you install the billet piece between the two out side parts of the factory pieces. They give you little clips which I didn't have much luck with. So I put it together and epoxied it in place. Not sure if this was a good idea but it's what I did.

I started working on the dash, here's how it went.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/10/OGjpm4-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnOGjpm4j)


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/10/5BeBeU-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pm5BeBeUj)

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/10/kkTVe8-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnkkTVe8j)

I made a little fudge near the heater control opening, you can see it in the above picture. I need to try to fix that without making it worst with my shaky hands.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/10/fHC0nV-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmfHC0nVj)

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[Motown 454]

Well it's been a while since I posted Three weeks ago I had something on my finger remove and it's taking longer than I expected to work again. But we got a few things done. I installed the temp sensor on my Aluminum Hugh's trans pan and got it on the car. It's the shallow one and it is only as deep as my oil pan on the motor so it doesn't hang down.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/11/jaLAp7-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pojaLAp7j)

I also put in my oil pressure sender for my Auto Meter gauge up top of the motor with this Aeroflow adapter. it's a nice piece.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/11/TIH8ij-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poTIH8ijj)

And here are the two oil pressure senders A.M. to the side and Factory one on top.

- - - Updated - - -

I picked up a little bling to cover those ugly coils. I also have a set of Holley polished valve covers for it. ( I'm embarrassed to say I miss placed them and now I can't find them in all this chaos in the garage. )

Here are the coil covers, I tried one on for size. I'll use socket head screws.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2017/11/a0ffax-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poa0ffaxj)

[wfo guy]

Wayne, I sympathize with your maladies. :)

[Tincup]

Looking Good......

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

The coil cover looks great.

[Motown 454]

Thanks!

[Stealth 69]

Crackin build thread there Wayne, especially handy since I'm halfway thru an LSA upgrade on a 1969 Camaro too
Keep up the good work - hard work though, as the funds run thin at the end of builds - ask me how I know - haha

[Motown 454]

Thanks Same boat here, plus family stuff going on this time of the year. We slowed to a crawl.

[Tincup]

C'mon Wayne, I want to see that baby running this summer... (Mine too!)

[Motown 454]

Me too Mike!

[kwhizz]

Me Too........................Ken

[andrewb70]

Wayne,

I have the same (but for different coils) coil covers. I had mine bead blasted and anodized. You may want to look into that...The raw aluminum finish will oxidize very easily. I also used stainless hardware to attache them. This is all in my Cougar build thread.

Andrew

[Motown 454]

I know Andrew when I saw your I loved them. Then I saw them for sale on E Bay and I couldn't pass them up. If I can ever make up my mind on color I want to have them powder coated along with my accessory drive to match the stripes and a section of the interior trim to tie it all together.

Ken, I need to move near you and get your expertise on these swaps, They look like child's play for you! Some times I feel like Curly staying in one sopt going around in a circle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2iZPRif2i4

[andrewb70]

I wouldn't powder coat. Anodizing is a superior finish for bare aluminum.

Andrew

[Motown 454]

Yes it's better, but with all the different grades of Aluminum I think the color would vary too much from piece to piece .

[andrewb70]

Mine were super consistent.

[Motown 454]

I was thinking from the coil covers to the accessory brackets plus I was thinking of doing my reservoir tank for the inter cooler. they are all different grades of aluminum.

[andrewb70]

I was thinking from the coil covers to the accessory brackets plus I was thinking of doing my reservoir tank for the inter cooler. they are all different grades of aluminum.

I think some variance in the color add interest. Engines that are completely the same color don't really show that much detail. Everything just gets washed out. That's just my opinion...

Andrew

[Motown 454]

Well Santa was good to me this year with everything but warm weather and time to get in the garage. He did send me some goodies for the car.
The first is a Twist Machine paddle shifter, Looks pretty good.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2018/01/7x1B4I-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/po7x1B4Ij)

Next I got an E-Stop electric parking brake.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2018/01/CNGxzC-1.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnCNGxzCj)

The weather is a little bit warmer so I might be able to warm up the garage to a tolerable temp.

[Tincup]

Hey Wayne, where's the updates?