Project LSxChevelle (2nd try)

[LSxChevelle]

I may actually save the mains for another build. The originals look great and the Clevites are like $200!

[LSxChevelle]

Shortblock assembled but may sell as longblock if I can get a good chunk of $$. A local guy has a new and unassembled 408 rotating assembly he will sell to me for $2500. LQ9 block, Callies Compstar crank/rods, Wiseco pistons, big cam, and Clevite bearings. Not a bad deal!

Please excuse mess...

[NWEBER540]

looks good

[LSxChevelle]

So I sold that motor I just built and bought a few pieces for the 70 converconversion...

Fenders
Fender extensions
Grille
Headlight adjusters
Core support
Filler panel (between bumper and grille)
Upper tie panel
Front/rear bumpers
Front parking/turn lamps
Fender market lights

Looking for a few used parts to complete and save a few bucks $$

Bumper brackets (front/rear are 70 specific)
Rear taillight lamps (they only reproduce the lenses)
Headlight buckets (apparently they're the same on most old GM cars with 4 headlights)

[LSxChevelle]

Sold grille and hood yesterday...bolted on SS hood that came with car. Color combo =

Also pulled rear bumper and no surprises! Got 70 bumper but still need the brackets and lamps. I scored a set of NOS lenses I never knew existed. Most 70's have some silver paint on the lens but these are all red and made for 70 300 Classics during first half of production run.

[LSxChevelle]

Pulled the motor,then figured, I'd pull trans, and ended up pulling nose. New stuff should be here Fri...

[LSxChevelle]

Quickly hosed some paint while clip was off. Still waiting on core support, fenders, tie bar, and filler panel.

Also I cleaned the tired .060" over 350 up a little and put in a new cam/lifter set. Will probably only be in for a few thousand miles as I'm getting close to pulling the trigger on a 6.0L LS motor.

[LSxChevelle]

So those headers are made for 64-77 but hit the shifter linkage bad. I got pissed and said screw it...may as well just do the LS motor now if I'm going to work at anything fitting. I put the 350 up for sale as well as other LS stuff.

Well motor is being sold for $750 Sat (have $150 in it) and trading 5.3 LS shortblock, 3 sets of stock LS heads, LS Edelbrock intake, ans MSD 6LS for a L76 longblock. L76 is an aluminum 6.0L with the L92/LS3 heads, VVT, and DOD/AFM.

Ordered the LS3 intake and valley cover together for $315.90 shipped. These are <20 mile take offs from SLP and include the injectors and fuel rail.

Deleting the DOD/AFM completely and VVT for now (may add VVT later). Already have LS3 timing set, lifter trays, and LS2 timing cover. Just need to find a good used bumpstick and order LS7 lifters.

Looking to do the Cherokee steering box this weekend and start figuring out the accessory layout!

[Blown73]

Jason -
Sweet setup! It sounds like you are quite the "wheeler dealer" here. Pretty cool to be able to swap things around and have those kind of connections.

Are you going to carb the LS or run the fuel injection? I am curious how other folks do this swap as I am planning out my 67.

[LSxChevelle]

Well I was thinking carb but intake and MSD will put you $600-$650 in it...

I am buying a GMPP stand alone harness, ECU, and DBW pedal from a local guy for $500. Intake was $300 and drive-by-wire TB will be $160 shipped (new). Other part to consider on EFI is the tank...I've heard GN is good option for budget. I would love the Rick's Stainless/vaporworx but not sure I can spend that $ on a tank right now.

Carb option is easy to start with and after you collect EFI stuff someone will buy the carb stuff for a good amount still.

The more I look into it from scratch the best option is to figure out LS size you want and buy complete with harness/pedal(if DBW)/ECU...all the little stuff like sensors, accessories, and starter add up fast!!

[LSxChevelle]

Got the L76 yesterday in a trade, GMPP harness/ecu for $500, and ported LS3 TB for $250.

[LSxChevelle]

Sold old SS hood that needed some work for $225

Bought new one for $245 + $30 for rear molding. (no tax or shipping from local place since I bought complete clip there)

[LSxChevelle]

Also ordered:
-Doug's ceramic LT's
-Doug's adpater plates
-Energy motor mounts
-Jeg's SFI 25% U/D pulley
-LS9 head gaskets
-Melling oil pump
-Pypes 3" mandrel full exhaust kit

Also looking at doing a TR6060 (T56 Magnum) out of a 2011 Camaro

[LSxChevelle]

Looks like I just made a deal on the TR6060...$1700

11k miles and I already have the bad ass Spec Billet SuperTwin for it that has only 3k miles.

[LSxChevelle]

Some parts showed up...ceramic headers don't look so ceramic coated. Also got new LS2 water pump, Energy motor mounts, ARP head studs, and Jeg's SFI U/D pulley.

[WTRacing]

subscribed, good looking build thus far

[Phishfud]

Looks like a nice build. I also thought of doing the 70 swap on my 72, but was afraid the purists would lynch me, lol. I'm still considering it though..

[LSxChevelle]

More presents! Got the Doug's adapter plates and the Pypes 3" dual system with dual cutouts. Looks to be of great quality but will probably skip they're u-bolt clamps and go for some band clamps.

[LSxChevelle]

TR6060 is in my possession...got home late but got it unloaded and bolted up to a LS1 w/ 'the window mod' and also mounted the Doug's adapter plates and Energy motor mounts.

[Twentyover]

Pardon my ignorance... "The window mod"?