Keith's 65 Impala upgrade

[Motown 454]

Nice neat job. It looks good.

[kwhizz]

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

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

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

Holley 302-1 Pan

Kwik Performance front drive set-up

GM starter

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

Classic Auto Air heat and A/C retro kit

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

Dakota Digital VHX gauges

Dakota Digital Fan Controller

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

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

your drive shaft will need to be shortened or made new

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

New fuel lines and fittings

Probably forgot a lot but I will update as I remember

[kwhizz]

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











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

[andrewb70]

I like the power steering reservoir bracket!

Andrew

[justanova]

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

[kwhizz]

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



[url]http://vid13.photobucket.com/albums/a251/kwhizz/65%20Keith/E2C1F969-96C3-407D-B4B0-8ACC2E5F58AA.mp4

[kwhizz]

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



http://vid13.photobucket.com/albums/...CC2E5F58AA.mp4

[kwhizz]

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

[kwhizz]

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

[kwhizz]

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

[kwhizz]

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

Here's a pic of the dash.........(engine off , key on, lights on)Check engine light is on because the O2 Sensors aren't installed yet..........Going for the Exhaust on Monday........

[kwhizz]

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












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

[kwhizz]

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

[Motown 454]

It looks good.

[andrewb70]

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

Andrew

[kwhizz]

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

[Baggedbiscuit]

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