LS1 C3 Installs, Post your pics...
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 299
Likes: 0
LS1 C3 Installs, Post your pics...
Looking for some pics and info on your C3 LS1 installs.
I bought a complete 6.0L with a 4L80E Transmission from a 2006 GMC HD
I do have the adapter plates that allow me to use my stock Gen I motor mounts. Any motor plates available for the LS1? Please let me know any problems that were encountered or recommendations you may have. Thanks
I bought a complete 6.0L with a 4L80E Transmission from a 2006 GMC HD
I do have the adapter plates that allow me to use my stock Gen I motor mounts. Any motor plates available for the LS1? Please let me know any problems that were encountered or recommendations you may have. Thanks
Last edited by Stingraycrazy; Aug 18, 2006 at 01:03 PM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 299
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Budman78
Cam it. Most of us made the mistake of not camming it while it was out. Look at My Corvette Photos for pics.
Its getting a XER281HR-12 232/234 112LSA .595/.598 installed before going in as well as new forged pistons and rods. The motor will also be force fed by a big shaft Garrett TV series T6 turbo. See my earlier post...http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1474862
Budman, I do have questions about two of your pics. That is a Camaro LS1 right? Did you have any clearance problems with the oil pan around the steering or the low mount alternator by the motor mounts or the engine cross member?
Last edited by Stingraycrazy; Aug 18, 2006 at 03:34 PM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 299
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by PatsLs1vette
I can answer about alternator,i switched to the fbody brackets and accesorys,the alt. fits fine.Looks alot cleaner then my c5 stuff did.
Thanks Pat, that's good news... I don't need the power steering and I was hoping to mount both the Alt and AC down low on each side of the motor.
Man, there's a lot of nice installs in progress here, keep the pics coming.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 9,078
Likes: 7
From: DFW TX
Cruise-In VII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '07
2001 F-Body Motor out of a T/A
No problem on the Alt.
I had to lower the ram bracket an inch on the steering to clear the pan. I converted over to rack after a year.
You will also have some issues with the heater outlets. Just have them plugged at the machine shop. Who needs a stink'in heater.
No problem on the Alt.
I had to lower the ram bracket an inch on the steering to clear the pan. I converted over to rack after a year.
You will also have some issues with the heater outlets. Just have them plugged at the machine shop. Who needs a stink'in heater.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 9,622
Likes: 16
From: absecon nj
Since im using the 5.3 truck oil pan i had to modify the pan for ground clearance and do what buddy did to the steering bracket,but also had lengthen my idler arm too.As far as the a/c compressor fitting down low,i dont think itll fit,you might have to notch crossmember maybe.Im startring a new frame project for mine for this winter and im gone to try and add the a/c down low also and do what it takes to the frame if i can.
Buddy do you have air in yours?
Buddy do you have air in yours?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 9,078
Likes: 7
From: DFW TX
Cruise-In VII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '07
I guess I'm not going to be the fastest as soon as this turbo monster and the supercharged LS1 vettes hit the streets. 
A/C want work on the bottom, you would have a better chance of running it off the driveshaft. 
Maybe you can find a mini compressor.
Originally Posted by Stingraycrazy
Man, there's a lot of nice installs in progress here, keep the pics coming.
Maybe you can find a mini compressor.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 299
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Budman78
A/C want work on the bottom, you would have a better chance of running it off the driveshaft. Maybe you can find a mini compressor.
Maybe you can find a mini compressor.
Budman, I think we are talking in circles... The trucks have a mini compressor on the lower right. Do you think this will clear?
SuprJames, what kind of boost are you looking to run?
Last edited by Stingraycrazy; Aug 18, 2006 at 08:53 PM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 299
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by SuprJames
Here's what it looks like now. By the end of the weekend it should have the LS6 heads, new cam, magnuson supercharger, Z06 clutch in, and sidepipes on.......I hope.
Is that a fuel cell back there? Did you make that? Do you have any other pics that you can post, I didn't see any listed in your profile.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 9,078
Likes: 7
From: DFW TX
Cruise-In VII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Stingraycrazy
Budman, I think we are talking in circles... The trucks have a mini compressor on the lower right. Do you think this will clear?SuprJames, what kind of boost are you looking to run?
Sorry I haven't followed the other threads. I travel a lot.
Pat - No air yet, paint is next. I drove tonight and it was about 98 degrees. To damn hot.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 34
From: Lenoir City Tennessee
Ci 6, 8 & 10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Nice looking work there guys. I am loving it. I guess I need to start me a special savings just for the LS motor. Keep the pics and commments coming, this is good reading.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 9,078
Likes: 7
From: DFW TX
Cruise-In VII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by Eddie 70
Nice looking work there guys. I am loving it. I guess I need to start me a special savings just for the LS motor. Keep the pics and commments coming, this is good reading.
Race Director
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 19,659
Likes: 34
From: Lenoir City Tennessee
Ci 6, 8 & 10 Veteran
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Originally Posted by Budman78
Your suppose to be going to the darkside. 572 cubic inch. Did Jims powers wear off?
I believe he had my wife convinced at the cruise in. I was telling her I wanted the LS and she asked "Whats wrong with the motor thats in there now!!??" I believe I could get the LS before the 572 and have some money for gas left over.