LSA Swapped 86 Vert (in progress)
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I'm taking interest in doing a swap like this but with the LS9 supercharger lid in place of the ZL1 lid. How high up does the blower sit and will you be cutting the hood in case it doesn't fit? I won't mind cutting mine.
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Are you talking about using the ls9 blower? thats the tvs 2300 its dimensions are different than the lsa tvs 1900 that i am using i dont know how different, of the two lid choices for the lsa tvs1900 that i am using i chose the taller one zl1 lid i will definitely be cutting the hood to clear even with the shorter caddy lid it wouldnt clear from the looks of things with the zl1 lid its about 1 inch above the weather stripping on the cowl, i also have my motor lower than any aftermarket or stock oil pan will allow by about 1/2' inch i had a custom pan made to allow this placement ,im gonna be going with a cowl raise similar to the toledo pro 2 3/4"
As far as the hood goes, I wouldn't mind cutting because I have an idea for a shaker style hood scoop cover myself or an L88 scoop. But I also want to say that your build looks great so far and I look forward to following along as your build is influential and I wish you the best with your build. Subscribed.
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Oh no, there is a build that I am following on another forum where a guy has put an LSA blower on this LS3 swapped IROC-Z Camaro and he swapped the top intercooler lid with the lid from the LS9 supercharger. If I can find the link, I will post it up for you to see.
As far as the hood goes, I wouldn't mind cutting because I have an idea for a shaker style hood scoop cover myself or an L88 scoop. But I also want to say that your build looks great so far and I look forward to following along as your build is influential and I wish you the best with your build. Subscribed.
As far as the hood goes, I wouldn't mind cutting because I have an idea for a shaker style hood scoop cover myself or an L88 scoop. But I also want to say that your build looks great so far and I look forward to following along as your build is influential and I wish you the best with your build. Subscribed.
Thats interesting, i found the iroc z on ls1 tech ,haha learn something new everyday still dont think itll clear the stock hood but im interested and ill do some measuring
Thats a great idea with the hood i had originally thought of a shaker hood cant wait to see photos if you go that route
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Thats interesting, i found the iroc z on ls1 tech ,haha learn something new everyday still dont think itll clear the stock hood but im interested and ill do some measuring
Thats a great idea with the hood i had originally thought of a shaker hood cant wait to see photos if you go that route
Thats a great idea with the hood i had originally thought of a shaker hood cant wait to see photos if you go that route
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Wow buddy look at you go. Just realized that you have a convertible car. wow, those seats look awesome, now I want a set for my car. wow Nice car buddy.
Dumb question for ya, on the stock truck oil pan there is no way that it will fit with the front frame support of the car? I'm doing a repair on my rack and pinion right now. The c-clamp on the passenger side is a real bear to get out. If I where you I would weld in the nuts in the underneath position below so it would make the easy repair down the road. The way GM has it right now and with the engine in, its almost impossible to get at. Plus you have to get an one wrench underneath to remove the nut. And the bolt is metric.
Dumb question for ya, on the stock truck oil pan there is no way that it will fit with the front frame support of the car? I'm doing a repair on my rack and pinion right now. The c-clamp on the passenger side is a real bear to get out. If I where you I would weld in the nuts in the underneath position below so it would make the easy repair down the road. The way GM has it right now and with the engine in, its almost impossible to get at. Plus you have to get an one wrench underneath to remove the nut. And the bolt is metric.
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Wow buddy look at you go. Just realized that you have a convertible car. wow, those seats look awesome, now I want a set for my car. wow Nice car buddy.
Dumb question for ya, on the stock truck oil pan there is no way that it will fit with the front frame support of the car? I'm doing a repair on my rack and pinion right now. The c-clamp on the passenger side is a real bear to get out. If I where you I would weld in the nuts in the underneath position below so it would make the easy repair down the road. The way GM has it right now and with the engine in, its almost impossible to get at. Plus you have to get an one wrench underneath to remove the nut. And the bolt is metric.
Dumb question for ya, on the stock truck oil pan there is no way that it will fit with the front frame support of the car? I'm doing a repair on my rack and pinion right now. The c-clamp on the passenger side is a real bear to get out. If I where you I would weld in the nuts in the underneath position below so it would make the easy repair down the road. The way GM has it right now and with the engine in, its almost impossible to get at. Plus you have to get an one wrench underneath to remove the nut. And the bolt is metric.
dont think your getting that truck pan in there its too tall mine is 4.5" ish and its even with the lowest point of the subframe. its hard to say at the front what clearance youll have if your keeping your engine position as my engine is forward 1" but probably not enough.
cheers
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Are you guys in the calgary area? Id love to see the swap in progress or finished. Ive been looking for an old c4 to swap an lq9 into for the upcoming tracks that in the approval processes around calgary and would sure like to see how you guys are getting along with yours!
Thanks man its coming along yup stupid PITA rack bolts i welded the bolts in place you betcha
dont think your getting that truck pan in there its too tall mine is 4.5" ish and its even with the lowest point of the subframe. its hard to say at the front what clearance youll have if your keeping your engine position as my engine is forward 1" but probably not enough.
cheers
dont think your getting that truck pan in there its too tall mine is 4.5" ish and its even with the lowest point of the subframe. its hard to say at the front what clearance youll have if your keeping your engine position as my engine is forward 1" but probably not enough.
cheers
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Are you guys in the calgary area? Id love to see the swap in progress or finished. Ive been looking for an old c4 to swap an lq9 into for the upcoming tracks that in the approval processes around calgary and would sure like to see how you guys are getting along with yours!
Thanks man its coming along yup stupid PITA rack bolts i welded the bolts in place you betcha
dont think your getting that truck pan in there its too tall mine is 4.5" ish and its even with the lowest point of the subframe. its hard to say at the front what clearance youll have if your keeping your engine position as my engine is forward 1" but probably not enough.
cheers
dont think your getting that truck pan in there its too tall mine is 4.5" ish and its even with the lowest point of the subframe. its hard to say at the front what clearance youll have if your keeping your engine position as my engine is forward 1" but probably not enough.
cheers
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I put in a sport rack and pinion in my car (2 turns vs the stock 2 1/2 turns). I just can't believe the difference between the two racks/pinions, but my original rack was nearly worn out. Almost feels like a different car
Alex, what you going to use for brakes? Thanks again for all your help buddy. Cheers.
I live in Airdrie
Alex, what you going to use for brakes? Thanks again for all your help buddy. Cheers.
I live in Airdrie
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Very Cool Mike. Im down in bridlewood in calgary. if u are open to sharing what you have done i would love to see and hear about and would bring the tims!
cheers.
cheers.
I put in a sport rack and pinion in my car (2 turns vs the stock 2 1/2 turns). I just can't believe the difference between the two racks/pinions, but my original rack was nearly worn out. Almost feels like a different car
Alex, what you going to use for brakes? Thanks again for all your help buddy. Cheers.
I live in Airdrie
Alex, what you going to use for brakes? Thanks again for all your help buddy. Cheers.
I live in Airdrie
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. I'm still waiting on pieces to put the motor in. I'm waiting on a flex plate to show up. My car is a 85 base car.My brother and I are going to drive our cars to Vegas on a road trip. He has a brand new 2015 ZL-1 camaro. I think that my old smokey 85 350tpi will spank his butt. His car gets 15mpg driving normally, imagine how thirsty 100-120mph will be.
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Are you guys in the calgary area? Id love to see the swap in progress or finished. Ive been looking for an old c4 to swap an lq9 into for the upcoming tracks that in the approval processes around calgary and would sure like to see how you guys are getting along with yours!
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I put in a sport rack and pinion in my car (2 turns vs the stock 2 1/2 turns). I just can't believe the difference between the two racks/pinions, but my original rack was nearly worn out. Almost feels like a different car
Alex, what you going to use for brakes? Thanks again for all your help buddy. Cheers.
I live in Airdrie
Alex, what you going to use for brakes? Thanks again for all your help buddy. Cheers.
I live in Airdrie
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from the looks of things the ls9 lid would most def clear the hood it is just so damned expensive and offers far less airflow
i have now changed my hood design plan i will be going shaker cutting a big ole hole for the blower!
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My new sport rack developed am oil leak this weekend. I spent all sunday leak proofing the rebuilt unit. Found that if you tweak the nut you can increase/decrease the road feel on rack. Now I've been tweaking mine for what I prefer.
Let me know what kit of brakes you end up purchasing and how it works. I was thinking Wilwood as well. They make a nice kit. I want to run the C6 or C7 wheels at some point (I see a few vendors that sell the 38mm offset rims for the 85 cars). Would nice to complete out the modernization correctly with the bigger wheels.
Ryan, aka VikingTrad3r, give me a call this week. Would be sweet to go see the race.
I like the fact that we actually do our own work on our rides and not farm it out, Cheers guys.
for what I prefer.Let me know what kit of brakes you end up purchasing and how it works. I was thinking Wilwood as well. They make a nice kit. I want to run the C6 or C7 wheels at some point (I see a few vendors that sell the 38mm offset rims for the 85 cars). Would nice to complete out the modernization correctly with the bigger wheels.
Ryan, aka VikingTrad3r, give me a call this week. Would be sweet to go see the race.
I like the fact that we actually do our own work on our rides and not farm it out, Cheers guys.
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Got your PM ill give u a call and we can hook up ill bring the tims.
i do enjoy the wrenching, its like yoga, but ive come to reaize that for me to get too much more involved i need a lift. looking at the max jax because it will fit in my shop and i can use a stool underneath.
Talk Soon, VT.
i do enjoy the wrenching, its like yoga, but ive come to reaize that for me to get too much more involved i need a lift. looking at the max jax because it will fit in my shop and i can use a stool underneath.
Talk Soon, VT.
My new sport rack developed am oil leak this weekend. I spent all sunday leak proofing the rebuilt unit. Found that if you tweak the nut you can increase/decrease the road feel on rack. Now I've been tweaking mine for what I prefer.
Let me know what kit of brakes you end up purchasing and how it works. I was thinking Wilwood as well. They make a nice kit. I want to run the C6 or C7 wheels at some point (I see a few vendors that sell the 38mm offset rims for the 85 cars). Would nice to complete out the modernization correctly with the bigger wheels.
Ryan, aka VikingTrad3r, give me a call this week. Would be sweet to go see the race.
I like the fact that we actually do our own work on our rides and not farm it out, Cheers guys.
for what I prefer.Let me know what kit of brakes you end up purchasing and how it works. I was thinking Wilwood as well. They make a nice kit. I want to run the C6 or C7 wheels at some point (I see a few vendors that sell the 38mm offset rims for the 85 cars). Would nice to complete out the modernization correctly with the bigger wheels.
Ryan, aka VikingTrad3r, give me a call this week. Would be sweet to go see the race.
I like the fact that we actually do our own work on our rides and not farm it out, Cheers guys.
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Thanks mike , i just started the hood modification yesterday heres some starting photos , the griffin rad was a uni fit one its shorter and not as long but much thicker , i am still waiting on the machine shop tho..
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