69 Camaro LS2/4L70E install

[rocketrod]

Yeah I got the ricks gas tank and my sending unit sucks,never tells u proper fuel amount!I called them about it and suggested I call Isspro
800-888-8065 and they could make a Custom made sending unit!!also my stainless steel works headers are tight in the same place as yours!

Thanks.....this is not what I wanted to hear given how much $$$ this tank cost! What did you end up doing about the header fitment, which is another aggravating topic given the cost of these headers?

[Speedy911]

That is one hell of a gas tank. Looks great!

[rocketrod]

That is one hell of a gas tank. Looks great!

Thanks...can't wait to get it installed an the car running!!!

[CarlC]

Can you guys please elaborate on what you are seeing on the gauge? Fuel level, needle movements, etc. It will help me to better understand what's happening.

Another option for those with a 5th-Gen Camaro module is to use the GM 33-240 ohm clip on sensor. Another option is to modify a stock sensor. The mod's are laid out here in Step 37 http://www.vaporworx.com/Vaporworx%2...structions.pdf

If you have a CTS-V pump there is a clip-on sensor as well but the wiring does not pass through the module hat like it does on the 5th-Gen. For that another bulkhead is needed. See here https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...hlight=barrier In the last photo in the first post there is a description of what it is in the paragraph above the photo. Seach for "barrier".

Check the very first post here about how to modify SW header tube for steering box clearance. https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...highlight=coma

[73z-6sp]

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[Bmf5150]

To be honest I did not do anything about header fit,Its tight but does not seem to touch and I have not had any problems!i could not use an fitting there or it would touch for sure!i used stock 3rd gen line ,cut off couple inches after fitting,used high pressures and compression fitting to that stock lines!no issue at all!i did worry about heat being so close so at local hydraulic shop I got a high temp sleeve to go over line next to header

[Bmf5150]

Yeah my fuel gauge seems to show below 1/4 no matter what!i called ricks and told me about other option said it works perfect!next time I pull tank I'm getting the new sender unit made!

[Bmf5150]

Here is my build u can see my power steering header issue
http://m.ls1tech.com/forums/showthre...hlight=Bmf5150

[Bmf5150]

Here are the two spot that where tight for me

[rocketrod]

To be honest I did not do anything about header fit,Its tight but does not seem to touch and I have not had any problems!i could not use an fitting there or it would touch for sure!i used stock 3rd gen line ,cut off couple inches after fitting,used high pressures and compression fitting to that stock lines!no issue at all!i did worry about heat being so close so at local hydraulic shop I got a high temp sleeve to go over line next to header

I was thinking about doing a high temp sleeve also as I dont want to dimple the headers that much. I also called Stainless Works today and they said these are one of there most popular headers and until this year they never had any complaints, but have gotten 5 or 6 recently. They took my name and number.

Yeah my fuel gauge seems to show below 1/4 no matter what!i called ricks and told me about other option said it works perfect!next time I pull tank I'm getting the new sender unit made!

Thanks....I will have to call Rick's to see what this other option is. I wish I had known about this earlier and I would have just had them install it.....

[joeko23]

Engine bay looks so clean with the LS2

[rocketrod]

Engine bay looks so clean with the LS2

Thanks! I was out looking at the motor and the engine bay is starting to collect dust since I haven't been able to work on it for almost a month now...

[JayBird]

Looking good Rod

[rohrt]

Nice build!

[rocketrod]

Looking good Rod

Thank....glad to see you can post again. I shipped those parts out to you today.

Nice build!

Thanks

[NvrDun71]

Curious what steering box that is? As I was planning to install the same mounts and headers on my swap

[rocketrod]

Curious what steering box that is? As I was planning to install the same mounts and headers on my swap

Its an ATS670

[DEIGuy38]

An idea on the bolt that is too close to the header, remove that bolt and install a button head allen.

[rocketrod]

An idea on the bolt that is too close to the header, remove that bolt and install a button head allen.

Good idea! Thanks for the suggestion!

[rocketrod]

Well I am still not finding any significant amount of time to work on the car and with winter fast approaching or any chance of working on the car will stop due to the temperature. I decided to install a Mr. Heater 45,000 btu garage heater. It will run off natural gas, tied into the house line, and controlled via thermostat. Of course this little project requires me to paint a section of the garage first. I will finishing painting the rest of the garage over the winter (hopefully).




Just painting a small section where the heater will be installed. I have 10' ceilings and plan to paint the ceiling and upper portion of the wall white, the bottom portion grey and then put a red stripe separating the colors.