'67 GTO LS3 Swap

[CFster]

Mr CF

I have been studing your build and had a couple of questions. I have a 64 tempest.

You used the autocraft pan and edelbrock mount, same as b-man on his 64 tempest project (Don't recall what mounts he used) but his inner tie rods were hitting the oil pan. I didn't see any discussion or pics if this was a issue with your car. I have seen a few others oil pans that look pretty nice too. Wondering what other pans did you look at before deciding on the auotcraft. Is there a oil pan motor mount combo where you don't have clearence the floor pans as much?

You decided not use these mounts, correct?
http://carshop.carshopinc.com/produc...110328/CSP2380

Also what was the reason for going with the external pump? How did you tie into the gas tank with the return line. I assume you have no baffeling in the tank? Have you ran into issues with that?

I love the build and it looks like it was well thought out and little expense was spared on the LS conversion.

Thanks.

This was a couple years ago, but I think I used the Autocraft pan because it doesn't hang below the crossmember. My tie rods DO hit at full lock - just barely. My intentions were to at some point but a Lee steering box in (they can build a stop into it so that doesn't happen), so this wasn't really a concern for me.

I used regular GM small block frame brackets and Edelbrock mounts. I had to notch the holes in the frame downward slightly.

I have an internal pump, not external. A Walbro in a Tanks Inc "conversion module" with a little tray at the bottom --> http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...prod/prd84.htm . I originally had starvation issues, but installing this pump seems to have cured them.

[rohrt]

Thanks!

[woody80z28]

I'd like to learn more about the J-pipes...that's an interesting setup. I don't have any drone, but a lot of crackle on decel. Would they help eliminate that too?

[66ohc]

Thanks EL.

Fronts are 18x8 5" BS with P245/45r18
Rears are 18x9 5.75" BS with P275/45r18

-CF

I just wanted to say this car is beautiful! Love the setup. I am ready to order wheels and tires for my 1966 Lemans Sprint ohc6. I am going to shorten the rear end after I get wheels to assure fitment. My question is...Are you sure of your rear wheels backspace. They dont look like they have 5.75in. The baby blue car from prodigy that has 19s in rear is running 19x9 with 4.25 bs. Another member on here (quoted below) is running 18x9 with a 5.75bs and his dish on the wheel looks way smaller. I am just trying to get a good baseline before I order wheels. The rear end is out of my car and torn down so I cant measure now.

Attachment 75416 Attachment 75417 Attachment 75418 Attachment 75419 Attachment 75420Here are the final wheel pix! Final stats: front 18X8 Billett Specialties MAG G 5" back space,245/40/18 NITTO MOTIVO tire. Rear 18X9 5.75" back space, 255/45/18. 275/45/18 tires will fit as well. This car has stock wheel wells and rear end. CHEERS!

[Pontiacken]

Hello Colin,

I was wondering what did you finally do for E-Brake cables?
Anymore plans for the Goat? Are going to autocross it?

Thanks as always Ken

[robbie9999]

I just wanted to say this car is beautiful! Love the setup. I am ready to order wheels and tires for my 1966 Lemans Sprint ohc6. I am going to shorten the rear end after I get wheels to assure fitment. My question is...Are you sure of your rear wheels backspace. They dont look like they have 5.75in. The baby blue car from prodigy that has 19s in rear is running 19x9 with 4.25 bs. Another member on here (quoted below) is running 18x9 with a 5.75bs and his dish on the wheel looks way smaller. I am just trying to get a good baseline before I order wheels. The rear end is out of my car and torn down so I cant measure now.

running 19X8 235/35/19 in front 20x10 275/35/20 in back no rub as yet, the rears give a bit of rash on bumps only … check out my thread

[robbie9999]

Hi I am about to pull the trigger on the pro car seats myself I notice the mock up one you have in the GTO it looks great and seems you have more room, does it sit back more than original with the sliders ? are you selling the one your not using ?

Rob
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[Nicks67GTO]

Hi I am about to pull the trigger on the pro car seats myself I notice the mock up one you have in the GTO it looks great and seems you have more room, does it sit back more than original with the sliders ? are you selling the one your not using ?

Rob
416 454 9599

I tried to install those seats in my 67' GTO and my head hit the headliner because i was sitting on the bolsters, not between them. I think they would sit high even if I could fit comfortably in them. If you're tall, have a wideset ass, are big fella at all or have any friends that you want riding with you that are built like that, I would advise looking at their procar elite seats. Im 6'2" 230-240 50 coat/38 jean and I wasnt even close.

[CFster]

Didn't like the Pro Cars. Replaced them with '06 GTO seats, and while they're more comfortable they sit kind of high. Considering Recaros.

[CFster]

Hello Colin,

I was wondering what did you finally do for E-Brake cables?
Anymore plans for the Goat? Are going to autocross it?

Thanks as always Ken

Haven't worked out e-brake cables yet. Working on other projects at the moment!

[CFster]

I just wanted to say this car is beautiful! Love the setup. I am ready to order wheels and tires for my 1966 Lemans Sprint ohc6. I am going to shorten the rear end after I get wheels to assure fitment. My question is...Are you sure of your rear wheels backspace. They dont look like they have 5.75in. The baby blue car from prodigy that has 19s in rear is running 19x9 with 4.25 bs. Another member on here (quoted below) is running 18x9 with a 5.75bs and his dish on the wheel looks way smaller. I am just trying to get a good baseline before I order wheels. The rear end is out of my car and torn down so I cant measure now.

Sorry about the delay. Your best bet is to ask a reputable wheel guy on this board. They'll know the right measurements for A-bodies. We changed my rear axle width and wheel backspacing mid-order. What's on my invoice may not be correct, and I haven't had the chance to physically measure them.

[CFster]

I'd like to learn more about the J-pipes...that's an interesting setup. I don't have any drone, but a lot of crackle on decel. Would they help eliminate that too?

They eliminate drone somewhat, but not crackle (in my case). Biggest thing I did to eliminate drone was install Dynomax VT mufflers - they made a HUGE difference.