***UPDATE LS1 in C3
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Drifting
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,971
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From: Longwood Florida
*UPDATE(pics) LS1 in C3
Ok guys and gals ... the eagle has landed. The motor is in the car. Fits really good.
I will be needing a new hood though.
And I may be adding a set of Chrome B&B headers To my already going over budget bill.
New comp cam and springs install... new converter and flexplate.
Need to have steering rack adjusted... custom power steering hoses... moved the TH350 forward a bit... longer driveshaft... Mostly little stuff.
A few pics to check out.
this.... plus
This...
Which leads to ....
currently corvette manifolds....maybe B&B headers
Should be the First Carb LS1 in Central Florida.
What do you think so far??
I will be needing a new hood though.
And I may be adding a set of Chrome B&B headers To my already going over budget bill.
New comp cam and springs install... new converter and flexplate.
Need to have steering rack adjusted... custom power steering hoses... moved the TH350 forward a bit... longer driveshaft... Mostly little stuff.
A few pics to check out.
this.... plus
This...
Which leads to ....
currently corvette manifolds....maybe B&B headers
Should be the First Carb LS1 in Central Florida.
What do you think so far??
Last edited by holley505; May 14, 2005 at 04:26 PM.
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by holley505
... moved the TH350 forward a bit... longer driveshaft...
What do you think so far??
What do you think so far??
So the TH350 will bolt right up to the LS1? Same bolt pattern?
How about the flex plate?
Why did you have to move the transmission forward? Was there not room to move the engine back to the transmission?
Le Mans Master
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From: DFW TX
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Looking good. Can't wait to see her run.
I ended up extending my PS control ram down 1" and it clears the pan. Hoses are a no brainer. You can probably drop in a C-4 driveshaft. I think they measure 30" to 32".
I ended up extending my PS control ram down 1" and it clears the pan. Hoses are a no brainer. You can probably drop in a C-4 driveshaft. I think they measure 30" to 32".
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Drifting
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Longwood Florida
I will get some closer pics tomorrow...
The hook ups are really easy... plug in with factory style harness form MSD. For all the necessary sensors.
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/man_chevy_ls1.html
The tranny was moved up about 1 or so for ease of the intall you can see the custom/mod tranny mount in this photo.
http://www.imagesup.com/is.php?i=2293&img=IMG_3633.jpg
The TH350 will bolt right up with the adapter sleeve... ls1 flexplate. I got the sleeve the plate and 3000 stall from HUGHES.
Hp4004 $97.50 plate
HP3795 $43.14 sleeve
GM-30 $308.50 converter
http://www.imagesup.com/is.php?i=2292&img=IMG_3634.jpg
Not sure about the C4 drive shaft... I have taken mine to be lengthened...
I am using the factory C5 power steering and F-body pulley system, having to make a new Pressure hose for the steering rack... YES MY FACTORY RACK NEEDED TO LOWERED.
*** Special THANKS to the Vette Dr. Mike Norris ***
They are doing the work.
http://www.norris-motorsports.com/index.html
The hook ups are really easy... plug in with factory style harness form MSD. For all the necessary sensors.
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/man_chevy_ls1.html
The tranny was moved up about 1 or so for ease of the intall you can see the custom/mod tranny mount in this photo.
http://www.imagesup.com/is.php?i=2293&img=IMG_3633.jpg
The TH350 will bolt right up with the adapter sleeve... ls1 flexplate. I got the sleeve the plate and 3000 stall from HUGHES.
Hp4004 $97.50 plate
HP3795 $43.14 sleeve
GM-30 $308.50 converter
http://www.imagesup.com/is.php?i=2292&img=IMG_3634.jpg
Not sure about the C4 drive shaft... I have taken mine to be lengthened...
I am using the factory C5 power steering and F-body pulley system, having to make a new Pressure hose for the steering rack... YES MY FACTORY RACK NEEDED TO LOWERED.
*** Special THANKS to the Vette Dr. Mike Norris ***
They are doing the work.
http://www.norris-motorsports.com/index.html
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 48
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From: Orlando FL
Way to go man! Let me know when I can come see it. I saw you on the road in the SS a couple weeks back. If you noticed a black 77 on EE Williams it was me. What did you do with the original exhaust? I need to do headers and Y pipe next. I have major exhaust leakage right now.
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: MAYWOOD MO
cool
Cool project. I had been thinking that the carbed intake would work alot better than injection in a C3. Now put an L88 hood on it and you will actually be able to get some cold air to that hot engine.
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Ft Campbell KY
Holley505: I am pondering roughly the same project, but an LS6 aluminum block with a 200R4 out back. Were there any major problems you had with the existing chassis/frame? Did you need to relocate the motor mounts?
On a different note, I have a set of hooker headers/sidepipes that I would like to continue using. Anoyone know if those will bolt directly on to the LS6 (Vortec?) heads? Does anyone currently use the steeriods manual rack & pinion? If so, do you like it?
Drew
On a different note, I have a set of hooker headers/sidepipes that I would like to continue using. Anoyone know if those will bolt directly on to the LS6 (Vortec?) heads? Does anyone currently use the steeriods manual rack & pinion? If so, do you like it?
Drew