Durango_Boy

I vote black so it matches the other coupler. If you go red change them both to match the coil packs. The engine stuff doesn't need to match the body...but it does need to match itself.

SuprJames

Do you have a whole car shot from the front with this hood?

Budman68

I can take one of it this weekend on jack stands, if that will work. It looks pretty mean from the front. It also lowered the engine temp by 20 degrees on the highway. I don't think the 195 t-stat will even open at cruise speeds.

gatorbcn

Awesome.

Budman68

As Requested

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78Vette-SA

That looks great as well as functional.

SuprJames

That looks awsome!

martinsw

[QUOTE=Budman78;1561304554]As Requested

Buddy - what air filter and config (SD or MAF) are you running with that? Looks awesome! I gotta do something different soon - my intake temps are running way to high (> 150 when warm).

PatsLs1vette

[QUOTE=martinsw;1561367599]Im runing sd with a homemade box and k&n air filter,i just finished my hood ,sealing it up to make it cowl induction again my intake air temps went from 190's before modding hood to a high of 119 yesterday driving in 95 degree heat doing datlogging.

Budman68

[QUOTE=martinsw;1561367599]K & N 4" cone with MAF. With the added air, my tstat never opens on the freeway. I'm going to have to swap the tstat out to a 160 ish version.

65stewman

hey pat, where did you get the headlight set up for your vette? very sweet vette!!!!!

PatsLs1vette

Thanks i got them guldstrand motorsports,but you can get them cheaper through fgregg racing.com.

72LS1Vette

Here's a question on a different topic. My short-term goal is to get the front end of the frame assembled, mount the engine and trans, plumb the fuel system and get the engine running. I'm starting to shop for fuel system parts and I'm thinking of this setup:

tank -> replaceable cartridge filter -> Walbro 255 inline pump -> C5 Vette filter/regulator -> 5/16" fuel line -> fuel rail.

Summit has a good selection of cartridge filters and the rest of the stuff is readily available. What are you guys using for filters and pumps? Show some pics if you have them. Thanks.



Rick B.

70 LS1

You should use 3/8" line instead of 5/16". Other than that, your fuel plan will work fine.

72LS1Vette

Thanks. I'm planning on running the line along the frame where the evaporative line was so there should be plenty of room. Hope to have some pics to post soon. Been spending a lot of time doing boring stuff like sandblasting, but the frame got it's 2nd coat of RustBullet last weekend and I hope to get a patch welded on the little Bubba hole in the front crossmember this weekend.



Rick B.

70 LS1

Just realized you wanted pictures. Don't mind the rust. This is from before I cleaned everything up.

72LS1Vette

I remember seeing that picture in a previous thread. That's what I'm basing my design on. I don't see rust inside my tank but judging by the looks of the outside of my tank I'd feel better with a filter between it and the pump. This prompts 2 more questions (having all this stuff in a sticky thread will probably help others also).

What did you do with the vapor return line? I'm thinking I can just cap it off and use a vented cap, or maybe leave the ckeck valve or whatever the black box is attached and cap off its inlet.

If I remember right from a quick look at the LS1 wiring diagrams, the fuel pump is controlled from the ECU?

Thanks.



Rick B.

70 LS1

A pre-filter is an excellent idea. The return from the regulator goes to the original vapor return on the tank on the passenger's side near the top.

The PCM is set up to control a fuel pump relay. I have my relay wired to the ignition switch.

TedH

OMG

CrCrzy

70 LS1,
I am usually in the C1/C2 forum, however I have a 1975 Corvette Convertible that I was looking at an LS1 for. On your fuel system set up, I see you are using rubber fuel line. What type of line is that and what type of clamps and fittings are you using to contain your fuel pressure. Thanks in advance