'67 GTO LS3 Swap

[robbie9999]

can I please enquire as to where you got the rail covers from or what year there from ?

Rob

[CFster]

Roto-Fab made the coil covers. I assume that's what you're asking. I got them blank (see earlier in this thread) and finished them with some paint and decals. The Pontiac emblems are off a Vibe.

[wayward]

I really love the stance and proportions of your car. I was wondering what your measurements from the frame (cross member etc) front and rear is currently on your car. I saw some reference of front crossmember but I believe that was before you shimmed the front. I am setting mine up with similar suspension and tire size. I need a starting point for my drive line angle.

Thanks for the time and info.

Eric

[CFster]

Thanks Eric. I'll get back to you with some measurements tomorrow. I ended up shimming the front and rear springs.

[1989GTA]

Read the whole thread. What a nice build you did. I am doing something similar but into a 1965 Buick Skylark. One question. Do you remember what size/length serpintine belt you used? Thanks.

[CFster]

Read the whole thread. What a nice build you did. I am doing something similar but into a 1965 Buick Skylark. One question. Do you remember what size/length serpintine belt you used? Thanks.

The belt is NAPA # 25-061010. Never measured it. I'm sure if you call NAPA they can tell you how long it is.

[KnightMare]

Man I can't wait to get started on mine. What mm brake kit is that from KORE3?

[CFster]

I really love the stance and proportions of your car. I was wondering what your measurements from the frame (cross member etc) front and rear is currently on your car. I saw some reference of front crossmember but I believe that was before you shimmed the front. I am setting mine up with similar suspension and tire size. I need a starting point for my drive line angle.

Thanks for the time and info.

Eric

Eric, from the center of the lowest point on the engine crossmember to the floor is 5-1/2". From the center of the rear bumper crossmember to the floor is 17".

[CFster]

Man I can't wait to get started on mine. What mm brake kit is that from KORE3?

It's the C6 Z06 brakes front and rear. That would be 355mm front, 340mm rear.

[1989GTA]

The belt is NAPA # 25-061010. Never measured it. I'm sure if you call NAPA they can tell you how long it is.

Thank you for the information.

[CFster]

Took some more pics today.

[Nicks67GTO]

Is there any chance you can go over exactly how you got the 06' GTO seats to mount up on both sides? Did you have to hack on the floor at all? Are they a good fit for you? Do they sit up higher than the stockers? I'm also a good size guy 6'2" 235. 50 coat, 36 waist. I just got a Procar 1000 Rallye mounted my 67' GTO today. It sat very high and was not at all comfortable. I'm really disappointed and the Procar is going back to Summit. Also is that TMI bolstered stocker you had done, a Legenday Auto Interior product? I thought about going that direction as well but seeing your pics makes me think otherwise with them seeming almost over stuffed.

[robbie9999]

do you know where I can get an air filter set up for my Ls3 like you have I m doing a swap in my 66 currently ? Is there not ones available that are placed in the middle ?

[bonecrrusher]

Love the wheels and brakes on this car - that exterior looks great.

[CFster]

do you know where I can get an air filter set up for my Ls3 like you have I m doing a swap in my 66 currently ? Is there not ones available that are placed in the middle ?

I made my own with parts from here -->http://www.intakehoses.com/

I preferred to have my filter pickup the cooler air behind the headlight bucket instead of right in back of the radiator. You can actually stick your hand through the apron into the outside under the car behind that bucket - it's wide open.

[ledfoot]

Awesome car. Read through the whole thread, maybe I missed it but what color is your car? Looks great.

[Pontiacken]

Colin once you finish with the mechanic shop maybe you should become a photographer for a car magazine! Your pictures are great and your Goat is getting sweeter everytime you touch it-Great job!

I do have a tech question for you: Why did you choose a 5" BS on your front wheels as opposed to say a 4.5" BS?

I need to get my wheel selection and purchase done and it seems to be the hardest thing to nail down.

Also, how is the paddle shifter/new steering wheel working out with the newer GTO seats as far as ergonomically and comfortability driving wise?

Thanks-Ken

[robbie9999]

Colin once you finish with the mechanic shop maybe you should become a photographer for a car magazine! Your pictures are great and your Goat is getting sweeter everytime you touch it-Great job!

I do have a tech question for you: Why did you choose a 5" BS on your front wheels as opposed to say a 4.5" BS?

I need to get my wheel selection and purchase done and it seems to be the hardest thing to nail down.

Also, how is the paddle shifter/new steering wheel working out with the newer GTO seats as far as ergonomically and comfortability driving wise?

Thanks-Ken

If this helps .... my project build is 1966 GTO PROJECT HELL BEAST
My issue is with the A-Body car I have the backspacking is front 4.5 back 5.5 I do not like how the fronts wheels sit so far in, I have ordered new wheels with 3.75 backspacing, the video will show the wheels with the 3.75 backspace so it sits more flush with the fender,

Fronts are 245 40 18
Rear 265 35 20




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0dit...XqoSAK4hal2ubw


What car do you have ? and what year ?

[CFster]

Awesome car. Read through the whole thread, maybe I missed it but what color is your car? Looks great.

Fathom blue.

[CFster]

Colin once you finish with the mechanic shop maybe you should become a photographer for a car magazine! Your pictures are great and your Goat is getting sweeter everytime you touch it-Great job!

I do have a tech question for you: Why did you choose a 5" BS on your front wheels as opposed to say a 4.5" BS?

I need to get my wheel selection and purchase done and it seems to be the hardest thing to nail down.

Also, how is the paddle shifter/new steering wheel working out with the newer GTO seats as far as ergonomically and comfortability driving wise?

Thanks-Ken

Thanks! That wasn't even my good camera.

Yeah wheels are nerve racking. The backspacing number I got from Driverz Inc. Front seem to be ok (though I did have to massage the fender lip), rears needed some "adjustment" too. Had to have the machine shop take some material off the inside mounting face. And it's still ridiculously close. Everybody wants to tuck huge wheels under their rides - problem is when I put four people in the car basically all four rubbed. My RF caught the lip of the wheel well trim and tore a strip of rubber off all the way around the tire (a brand new Potenza RE050). I thought I had the rubbing cured and drove it a week with no problems. Then I pulled into my driveway one day - turned the wheel and hit a bump - SCRAPE.

Paddle shift is the pain in the ass. More of a novelty than anything. I never use it. That's more a fault of the transmission I'm using, not the paddle shifter though.