69_Shark

Moving forward with my project.
The 4L75E is mated to the LS7.
The old motor and transmission are sold.
Motor mounts and adapters are here.
Tranny mount will be here soon.

Hopefully I can slip this bad boy into my 69 in a week.
My wife says no to a small block hood but what fun to mess with folks!
500+hp coming to a cruisin near you! LOL!

MACE_Hardware

Pretty sure I should put same in my 68 Camaro (bought new by my daddy).

Interested in details of your swap.

69_Shark

So far, the LS7 is part of GM's connect and cruise kit. I have the GM harness and computer.
I went with the 2600 stall torque converter. Motor mount adapters came from Ebay. New poly motor mounts. Transmission mount on its way.

Sunday is looking nice so I will gather some guys and see if I can slip the whole thing in.
I'll order the accessories and brackets next week. I'll be unable to work on her for a while starting Monday so I'm in no hurry for the parts.

The SB hood is just to protect the engine bay while sitting outside. I have a PTM L88 long hood that will be reinstalled after the work is complete.

My son put an LS motor in a 68 Camaro. Pretty sweet setup!
Scott

69_Shark

FYI: i’ll Be converting to Rack and Pinion steering.
My steering box and ram are in the way.

I just learned today my sons LS conversion in his 68 had the same problem. He used a BFH to fine tune his headers. He also admitted he wished he had just converted his steering.


Scott

MACE_Hardware

I'm really not sure if I want to go with the LS or an old school small block. I'm planning a semi-tribute type Sunoco Trans-Am style. SBC would be more period correct but the LS is such a fine engine, I'm a bit torn.

Either way, a R&P conversion might be a good upgrade.

I figure that the sixty eight is all about fun because no amount of money would make it rival my C7 for actual performance.

69_Shark

Yeah I understand being torn.
I struggled between a higher performing cheaper LS3 or the LS7.
I secretly used my wife’s logic and asked myself two questions.
1) if I buy the LS3 would I still desire the LS7. Maybe some day.
2) if I buy the LS7 would I still desire the LS3. Not likely.
Question answered.


I agree with your “it’s all about fun” comment all though I’d include all vettes in the statement!


Scott

last901

Oh, I like that idea. Gives you several paint schemes to choose from. Even a vinyl roof (I presume you know the story of that feature).Maybe some Minilite-style wheels and some and a few subtle pinstripes.

I think what might rally be cool is to do the Sunoco livery but in a very light "ghost" fasion so it can barly be seen.

Just sayin'

69_Shark

Slow movement but the LS7 is now on the motor mounts in the car!
1 Step at a time I will get there!

Scott

69_Shark

Getting closer!

MACE_Hardware

You going to run side pipes with that combo?

69_Shark

Yes

69_Shark

Anyone here having further interest in this build can find my thread in the C3 forum where I have kept up to date. More pictures and details there.

Here is the link
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-in-my-c3.html

Scott

Joe Link

Looking forward to seeing this beast in person! Which area of the NW?

SivaSuryaKshatriya

Nice project. Just make sure to do the LS7 heads; would suck if you dropped a valve into that motor.

69_Shark

I am in Everett Wa.
North of Mill Creek in the Silver Lake area.

You are welcome to come see or meet some day at a cruisin or just for lunch!

Scott

69_Shark

Yes, I am aware of the valve issues.
I hope to get some drive time before attacking that! Lol!

Scott