2005 LS2 to dry sump LS3 swap ?'s
03-12-2012, 09:09 AM
#41
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Sounds like a plan to me.
Ya, I was considering attending some HDPEs at Sebring to learn the road course aspect of driving, but the LS3 oil starvation scared me away. I didn't have the coin to drop $5,000 on a proper dry sump setup and I didn't want to trade my car in for a Grand Sport which is so much heavier than my coupe. I can't remember the thread I posted in, but WhiteKnight was very helpful and was the one who originally mentioned the oiling issues with the LS3. I had big plans of a cam, bolt-ons etc, but he swore up and down that it would break if I took it to a road course and held a sustained left hand turn with any kind of lateral G forces applied.
I decided I'd focus on the dragstrip and, well, it seems to be working so far. I just want 1 more cool day to see if I can squeeze out a 10.6@130 and take the top spot in my category.
That sounds like a pretty good deal to me. I'll absolutely be needing a clutch in this thing-maybe we can plan for it sometime in April? I won't be able to dragrace the car after the clutch install of course, but maybe we can see about the road course and take a raincheck on the dragstrip? I've never actually had someone in my car at the dragstrip as I don't have a second helmet and usually the seat is removed.
I'm sure we can figure something out though.
I'll definitely be needing a mini-vacation after this tax season--perhaps a road trip to the east coast is just the ticket.
Ya, I was considering attending some HDPEs at Sebring to learn the road course aspect of driving, but the LS3 oil starvation scared me away. I didn't have the coin to drop $5,000 on a proper dry sump setup and I didn't want to trade my car in for a Grand Sport which is so much heavier than my coupe. I can't remember the thread I posted in, but WhiteKnight was very helpful and was the one who originally mentioned the oiling issues with the LS3. I had big plans of a cam, bolt-ons etc, but he swore up and down that it would break if I took it to a road course and held a sustained left hand turn with any kind of lateral G forces applied.
I decided I'd focus on the dragstrip and, well, it seems to be working so far. I just want 1 more cool day to see if I can squeeze out a 10.6@130 and take the top spot in my category.
That sounds like a pretty good deal to me. I'll absolutely be needing a clutch in this thing-maybe we can plan for it sometime in April? I won't be able to dragrace the car after the clutch install of course, but maybe we can see about the road course and take a raincheck on the dragstrip? I've never actually had someone in my car at the dragstrip as I don't have a second helmet and usually the seat is removed.
I'm sure we can figure something out though.I'll definitely be needing a mini-vacation after this tax season--perhaps a road trip to the east coast is just the ticket.
I was trying to explain to the wife that this is a great chance to build a motor for TT and/or competition now but it may get pricey. The dry sump was just a dream til the motor went out on me, now it's one of the key components I'm aiming for. Forged everything, ARP everywhere, a little less cam (yes, I know....) and dry sump is the plan now in the name of reliability. Should still make 450+ rwhp, especially if I go with a 403 stroker...
I'm on vacation from 4/17-4/29 tentatively. Timing may work out perfect for your clutch swap. I don't think my car will be back on the road yet, but we can roll it out of the garage and slide yours in for a day or two. If that doesn't work for you, maybe I can convince the wife to let me head north to you for a couple days.
03-12-2012, 09:29 AM
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That sounds like a pretty good plan to me. I think the timing will be pretty good as well. It's not that hard of a job, right? Anything else I should buy while the drivetrain is out? remote bleeder, transmission mount, ...?
That sounds like a pretty good plan to me. I think the timing will be pretty good as well. It's not that hard of a job, right? Anything else I should buy while the drivetrain is out? remote bleeder, transmission mount, ...?
