LG Streets installed..pics and comments
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LG Streets installed..pics and comments
Installed my LG Streets today. Total about 10 hours, last four my neighbor chipped in. I used JMX's http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=29 write up as a guide.
Caution: his install is for a '99; most of it is correct, except for some bolt sizes and such. I did my install on my '01 coupe, so some bolts were different.
Some observations:
-Have at least 19" of clearance between your floor and the bottom of the car (if doing this in the garage with jack stands). I went with an even 20", and it made the install of the driver side header much easier.
-On '01's, you will have to unbolt the starter to get enough clearance for the pass. side header (in from the top). Don't need to remove it completely though.
-Get the fuel line and brake vacuum assist tubing out of the way. Gives you more room to work.
-alternator has to come out; no other way. Behind the alternator you'll find a coil pack bolt as well.
-remove this ground strap and neg. lead on driver side; the header will hang up on it during install:
And finally, here's a clip of the competed unit through my BB route 66's:
http://s646.photobucket.com/albums/u...install016.flv
First startup was awsome. Great sound, and lot's more grunt! Power is seamless from 1800 all the way to redline. No code's yet (I've got the rear O2's unplugged), but I expect some after a few drive cycles.
Best $995 I've ever spent!
Caution: his install is for a '99; most of it is correct, except for some bolt sizes and such. I did my install on my '01 coupe, so some bolts were different.
Some observations:
-Have at least 19" of clearance between your floor and the bottom of the car (if doing this in the garage with jack stands). I went with an even 20", and it made the install of the driver side header much easier.
-On '01's, you will have to unbolt the starter to get enough clearance for the pass. side header (in from the top). Don't need to remove it completely though.
-Get the fuel line and brake vacuum assist tubing out of the way. Gives you more room to work.
-alternator has to come out; no other way. Behind the alternator you'll find a coil pack bolt as well.
-remove this ground strap and neg. lead on driver side; the header will hang up on it during install:
And finally, here's a clip of the competed unit through my BB route 66's:
http://s646.photobucket.com/albums/u...install016.flv
First startup was awsome. Great sound, and lot's more grunt! Power is seamless from 1800 all the way to redline. No code's yet (I've got the rear O2's unplugged), but I expect some after a few drive cycles.
Best $995 I've ever spent!
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From: in ur mirror, 'bout to pass.. CA
**1st Day Update**
Drove the girl to work today. The sound it makes now is sick! WOT is a mad rush of torque, and second gear is useless (3:90's don't help!!) 3rd is 110mph RIGHT NOW! I did notice traffic moved over much faster today; could it be the freight train noise coming up behind them??
Threw the CEL pulling into the office garage, which I expected. I'll pull codes tonight, but I suspect it'll relate to the missing rear O2 sensors.
As a side note, my damn fuel gauge fell to E again!! Went from 3/4 full indicated (filled it up last night, still wasn't calibrating correctly) to zero. I can't win for trying!
Drove the girl to work today. The sound it makes now is sick! WOT is a mad rush of torque, and second gear is useless (3:90's don't help!!) 3rd is 110mph RIGHT NOW! I did notice traffic moved over much faster today; could it be the freight train noise coming up behind them??
Threw the CEL pulling into the office garage, which I expected. I'll pull codes tonight, but I suspect it'll relate to the missing rear O2 sensors.
As a side note, my damn fuel gauge fell to E again!! Went from 3/4 full indicated (filled it up last night, still wasn't calibrating correctly) to zero. I can't win for trying!
