As promised here are some pics of the LS-1 installed in my 1970. The pics are kinda dark so bear with me. The first one shows the LS-1 in the car with the fuel rail covers installed. You can't really tell, but I painted some cool color change flames on them. I used that mirage paint by duplicolor and it changes from gold to a magenta color. Looks really cool in the light. In the background you can see a huge bundle of wires leading to the computer which is mounted on the backside of the inner fender. It fit really well there.


I made the custom alternator bracket out of aluminum then clear coated it for a nice shine.


You can also see the C5 air intake that goes up and over the radiator. I really liked the way this turned out. A section of the radiator support was cut out and lowered a few inches to allow room for the hood to close. I added the bellows in the front to drop the MAF and huge conical K&N filter. I looked at it from every conceivable angle and I am confident that the hood will still be able to open all the way. (Don't mind the dirty bellows, I still have some detailing to do.) The mass of blue wires off the the left go from the fan relays to the fans. I used the fans from the donor Camaro and wanted to keep them controlled by the computer. They run in series for slow speed and in parallel for fast. I went and picked up some relays(3 of them) and wired them into the circuit. I also have a switch under the dash that lets me turn them on in slow. All of the wires will be encased in the Taylors convoluted tubing. That stuff just gives a neat and tidy look.


I didn't feel like spending the several hundred dollars for a premade wiring harness, so I spliced the 99 Camaro harness with the 70 Corvette harness. I studied the schematics, determined where I needed fuses and removed all of the wires I did not need (i.e. EGR, A/C, AIR, etc.) I picked up a fuse block from painless and wired it in.

One of the problems I had to overcome was the factory Vehicle Anti-Theft System (VATS). The newer GM cars have this system where they have a resistor in the key. If you use a key with the wrong resistance, the car will think it is being stolen and not allow the fuel injectors to turn on. I needed to convince the computer with the correct signal so it would allow the injectors to fire. I built a removeable 5V 50Hz signal generator that can fit in my pocket. Even if the car was hotwired, it would run out of gas in about 2 seconds.


Another problem was with the transmission. I am using a T-56 which has the shifter come right out the middle. The muncie had it just off center. I had a buddy of mine cot off the top of the T-56 shifter and the bottom off of the mucie shifter handle. He then welded them together with a spacer and everything fits nicely under the original console. My whole goal from the begining was to have the car look completely stock until you open the hood.


I love the way these cars look with the LT-1 hood stripes, so I decided to keep it with one modification. I had a buddy of mine who is in the vinyl cutting business make me a set of LS-1 decals for the hood.




Right now, the only gauges that work are fuel level and the ammeter. I think I have figured out a way to get them all to work with this setup. I still need to hook up the clutch and then she is roadworthy. At least good enough to drive it to the exhaust shop.

I will keep you updated.



[Modified by 70 LS1, 7:00 PM 5/9/2002]

 

Sweet :cool: You can certainly tell how much lower the LS-1 sits in the car.

AC

 

Wow that is cool as hell.

I am waiting to hear on a Ram jet and praying I get it at this nice price. I am installing a 5 speed (not sure which one yet) but had the same idea for the shifter but I was think one step further. Instead of weld my original, buy the after market hurst and drill the shifter shaft from the trany. Also drill holes in a piece of aluminum and run 2 bolts through all three. Then you can take it apart if it gets in the way for any reason.

 

man that sits low in the vette.u got alotta room to play with on the top end huh :jester

 

Jeff,

You are a trailblazer. :smash: You're setup is much neater and cleaner than the one Vette Mag is doing in their 75. Hats :hat off to you and keep up the great work, and keep sending pics!

:cheers: :chevy :cheers:

 

That is one sweet ride :yesnod: :yesnod:
When I grow up, I want one just like it :D (or maybe LS6 :reddevil )

Looks very cool, have you been able to start it up yet?

 

Very Very nice...!!!! :)

 

Buffalo Dude - I was able to start it up yesterday and it ran beautifully. Can't wait to drive it.

 

Very nice Jeff! :cool:
I love having LS1 power in my 84

 

Nice install! :yesnod: :chevy :chevy :yesnod:

 

Looks like someone's been really busy! Looks great! :yesnod:

 

:cool:

 

Congrats to the guy that is going to be the first LS-1 driven C-3. :cheers: Please have someone video the maiden voyage. Can wait to that. I think you have done great job. Roll on. :cool:

 

Jeff- Lookin good! I put a switch in series with the VAT resistor (key) and hid it. Whenever I leave my shark, I engage it. Sorry I still haven't made it up to your place, but with a new addition (son) and work, it's been crazy. Don't lose Hope ! I might have to copy your set up with the snorkel. I hope you won't mind? :cool: :cool: :cool: :cheers:

 

Looks GREAT :cheers:

 

:cool: :cheers: :cool: :cheers: :cool:

 

looks great :cheers:

 

That is very cool and something I may be doing in a little while. Good job.

 

Thanks for all the compliments. I am going to try to get the clutch all hooked up this weekend and get her on the road.

 

Nice Job Jeff. Keep the photo's coming:)