ok, finally showing off my project.

[SatisTraction]

I had planned to restore a car but after 3 years i still just had a shell. here is my new car before the tear down started.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/11/front-1.jpg

last week i set the engine in with hooker headers and hooker mounts. it was a tight fit but today i discovered a nice benifit.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/11/installed1-1.jpg

the benifit is that the stock oil pan will "almost" work. in fact it would but the drag link would hit on a hard right turn. i did not have to modify the oil tube and the OEM baffle has one little mod.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/11/oilpan-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/11/oilpan2-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/11/oilpan1-1.jpg

and here is the plan for tomorrow.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/11/suspension-1.jpg

[68C/10]

Good looking project. Is that a Camaro pan?

[SatisTraction]

thanks and yes it is.

[68C/10]

thanks and yes it is.

My buddy is doing the same swap, dont know what motor mounts you are using but he used a truck pan w/o any clearance issuse?

[Smock67]

Good progress, thats awesome that you didn't have to get a new pan. whats you projected completion date?

[SatisTraction]

well i am waiting on parts but i HOPE to have it done by Christmas to take it on vacation.

[SatisTraction]

My buddy used a truck pan w/o any clearance issuse?

i hope he does not knock the bottom out of the pan because it hangs low.

[Smock67]

Sounds like a good projected date. What are the plans your doing with it besides the obvious LS?

[chevella]

Nice project! I'm in the Jackson area, I'll have to check it out when you get it on the road. :cheers:

[SatisTraction]

I have all these parts unless stated other wise

up front
speed tech uppers
lower with DSE bushings
qa1 front coil over kit
3rd gen 2 1/4 trun steering box
ls1 brakes

rear
DSE mini tub kit with 3" drop springs
LS1 brakes
shocks ???????????????????????? (i have to order them)

hooker headers
hooker mounts
my cross member
my oil pan mods
ATS clutch bracket (on order but i have not got it yet :( )
ricks narrowed tank (on order but i have not got it yet :( )
LS1 booster and 88 s10 manual master
autometer gauges

Jegs LS1 swap radiator (i have to order this ASAP)

and who knows what else

[Rybar]

Congrats on the new project, it looks a little further along than your old one :lol:

[SatisTraction]

I got speed tech uppers on and the lowers with DSE bushings. I had to remove one of the lowers to install the sway bar. I still have to mount the brakes.

now here is some bling or not so bling. I am not a big fan of the aftermarket dashes so i am trying to keep it stock looking. I plan to paint the silver rings semi flat. i still have to finish it up but i can see how it will look!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/11/dash5-1.jpg

[WS6]

Lookin good.

[SatisTraction]

well i thought i would show off what little progress i have done so far. the hold up is parts!!! I am still waiting on my ricks tank and other parts for the ls1.

here is the engine ready to drop off at the machine shop in the morning.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/100_5651-1.jpg

here are the ls1 brakes, speed tech uppers, lowers with DSE bushings, and new sway bar.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/100_5649-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/100_5650-1.jpg

here is the black and semi smoothed engine bay. it has more gloss then i wanted but way better then the grey that it was before. the LS1 booster and master are installed along with the clutch master.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/100_5645-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/100_5644-1.jpg

here is the dash set into place.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/100_5647-1.jpg

I was hoping to finish up next week but it is not looking good :ripped:

[trapin]

Lookin' good. What are your plans for the LS1?

[SatisTraction]

heads, cam, intake, TB, and N2O.

[SatisTraction]

here is a shot of the engine location with the hooker mounts.

everyone ask about how close it it. It is CLOSE but it does fit. to make it easier i have the center link out of the steering. I test fit the engine complete but after painting the firewall i decided to put the engine back in and then install the heads.

engine setting there.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/100_5654-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/bay-1.jpg

[Motown 454]

Looks good, as long as it doesn't touch on hard acceleration you should be ok. Keep the updates coming.

[SatisTraction]

i got ls6 intake installed. I also set the engine to 3* down and there is 7/8" between the firewall and the head.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/ls6install-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/ls6install_00-1.jpg

[SatisTraction]

radiator hose is for mock up only. I am off to buy a new one now :)https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/0597-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/0596-1.jpg

[SatisTraction]

today i built my tranny mount. it took a couple hours and i like how it came out. I have tons of room for the exhaust. i took two peices of 1.5x1.5" angle and bolted it to the top of the frame. i then bent two 90*s out of 1" 1/4 wall pipe. i made a 1" cross member and welded it to a old bracket that i had. I left the two stubs long so i can lower the crossmember if i need to. once it is all tested i will cut if off and finish it up. right now the tranny is 3* down.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/trannymount5-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/trannymount3-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/trannymount1-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/trannymount2-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/trannymount4-1.jpg

[Young Gun]

looks awsome...you gonna chrome it or powdercoat it?

[SatisTraction]

I will paint it now and most likely powdercoat next winter. I am ready to drive this summer :) I already have plans for a 408 stroker and more next winter.

[SatisTraction]

i got my air intake mocked up and made the high pressure power steering line. about all that is left is plumbing the brake and fuel lines.



https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/coldair1-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/coldair2-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2007/12/coldair3-1.jpg

[BMF Machine]

Killer project; I also love the old 200 three wheeler!

[SatisTraction]

well I took about 6 months off due to some issues that came up, but all is good now. It really sucked because the car was only about 4 hours away from starting. I got back to work last week and got it fired off. I also ran most of the brake lines.

I still have to mount the battery, install the interior, run the rear brake line, and fix a fuel leak.

enjoy the pics.

running video
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/th_100_0656-1.jpg (http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/LuvNStarGazn/camaro/?action=view&current=100_0656.flv)

ls1 booster/master, line lock, & porportioning valve
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/100_0650-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/100_0651-1.jpg

sides
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/100_0652-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/100_0653-1.jpg


my new battery box.
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/100_0661-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/06/100_0654-1.jpg

[PARKERRS]

Project is looking great! One suggestion from recent experience, buff the surface rust off of your belt pulleys with a wire brush or blast and repaint them. I recently took a car out of storage that had sat for 19 years and after fireing it up and running it I kept replacing or tightening belts. The rust in the pulley grooves was eating the belts away almost faster than you could tighten them and I see from your photos that it is already marking your serpentine belt badly. The rust will eat the belt rather than the belt cleaning up the pulley, like I said been there done that and brought home the T-shirt.
Tommy

[SatisTraction]

will do, thanks for the tip.

[70TWO NOVA]

Sick project! I did the exact same brake conversion on my 72 Nova with the line lock and PV and all factory LS1 componenets. Looks good!

[Motown 454]

Nice project I wish I went with an Ls motor. looks like a nice set up.
Wayne

[SatisTraction]

today i bled the clutch, beld the brakes, and started to install the Be Quiet deadner. Once my fuel sending unit gets back i am hitting the road!!!


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my little helper again!!
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her ride next to dads
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[1969CamaroRS]

Wow awesome project. You are doing a lot of what I am doing or planning on doing!

Very awesome car, you should be proud :cool:

[SatisTraction]

i took the car for a ride today!!! the engine pulled strong but i never got over about 30 mph and i went for about 1/2 mile or so. i would have beat on it some but i have a couple issues to get straingt first.

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[SaturnVUEguy]

Car looks nice! Nice wheels too

[69TA]

Very nice work. Keep us updated!

[SatisTraction]

i have over 1000 miles on it and hit the dyno last week. 400rwhp and 25mpg!!!

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/08/th_100_0848-1.jpg (http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d124/LuvNStarGazn/camaro/?action=view&current=100_0848.flv)

[BossaNova]

400 rwhp _&_ 25 mpg? What's not to love.

[Motown 454]

Sounds great . With gas the way it is that 25mpg is icing on the cake.

[scogin918]

Great job. That sounded awesome!

[trapin]

Sounds great. What's the 4-11 on the engine? What heads, cam, any nitrous, etc.?

[1968CamaroSS_Sam]

Great job on a nice looking car. I would love to hear more about the engine also.

[SatisTraction]

1. ls6 intake
2. thunder racing ported TB
3. hooker 1 3/4" headers and 2.5" dual exhaust
4. west coast racing stage II ls1 heads WCCH 2003
5. 42# injectors
6. GM mls gaskets 8544
7. ls2 timing chain
8. LS6 pump
9. Comp push rods
10. spec stage 3 clutch with aluminum flywheel
11. 99-TR230/236-112 Thunder Racing Custom Camshaft
"Split Pattern" - 230/236 .592/.602 112 LSA
12. ASP 25% underdrive pulley

I do have a N2O kit on the car but i did not spray on the dyno.

[SatisTraction]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/08/eng11-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/08/eng21-1.jpg

[meenaggie]

What front accessory set up did you use? It looks like you got the A/C mounted high away from the subframe. Is that a Sanden compressor? I am looking for an economical setup for an LS3. Looks great.

[SatisTraction]

it is a sanden 508 on S&P'S set up. i used the camaro drive for everything else. there is a new set up on ebay that looks promising on a light budget.

[meenaggie]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LS-LS1-LS2-Front-Accessory-Drive-Kit-Billet-Street_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ46098QQihZ008QQi temZ180273309194QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

This may or may not be what you referenced but at $1575 is a lot less than some of the competition at $2600.

[SatisTraction]

nope. i am talking about this. and then use your stock parts.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__Corvette-LS1-LS2-LS6-LS7-Sanden-A-C-compressor-bracket_W0QQitemZ330260765638QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20Tru ckQ20PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQadiZ2865QQcmdZView Item?hash=item330260765638&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A1&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245.l1318

[chevelle19700]

really nice car what color red is that or do you have the paint code for it thanx

[SatisTraction]

viper red

[chevelle19700]

was a special colored primer used i really like how deep red it is also how many coats of base and clear

[SatisTraction]

sorry so late on the response.

I did not paint the car so i do not know....