1976CamaroGuy

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I guess I'll go ahead and add some of the stuff I bought

Motor mounts from eBay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I'm going to run one fuel line from the tank so I bought a corvette fuel pressure regulator with the return built in

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

I'm going to modify my stock 5.3 harness, I'll post a step by step when I do that.

8GTOKLR

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I too have a 79 TA I eventually wanna do a swap. I have had a LS TA in the past and loved that car.

Here are specs I have accumulated


BRP Hot rods has oil pans,headers and engine and trans swap kit.
http://www.brphotrods.com/1970-1981%...0firebird.html

As for a auto trans anything with E on the end needs its own computer and you will need either a new drive shaft or yours resized. A 700r4 will work but you'll need a diff crossmember and I dont know if the BRP one will work with it, A 200r4 will bolt right in stock but dont know if it will mount to a LS and its torque rating is low.


Also fuel wise you'll need a new tank with pump, returnlines etc...if current is old or done.

Wiring mine is so old that I'll have a new complete circuit put in.

NX74 just stunning!

Ravenous T\A

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I did a ls1/Th350 in my 70 Camaro, pics on the bottom sig. I went Carb since I dont care for sensors and wanted to do a mix of old school and new.

Jimbo1367

RavonousTA,
what radiator did you use and how is it mounted? Also, any info on the electric fan?

1976CamaroGuy

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Ok, time for an update here are a few more "obstacles" I'm getting around

I sat around and tried to figure out what kind of exhaust manifolds or headers I was going to use. I really didn't want to spend $500+ for a set of headers.

The best exhaust manifold to use is a 1998 F-Body LS manifold.

I want to post pics so this will help others see what they are dealing with when trying to install the manifolds in thier second gen. I got this info from Thrash on nastyz28.com

Comparison between both passenger manifolds (98 is on bottom)



Fittament of 98 Manifold on passenger side (looks right at home)



Fittament of 99-02 manifold, it's hitting frame area



I hope this information has helped others as much as it has helped me, it's obvious the 98 manifolds are a better choice if going with a stock manifold.

1976CamaroGuy

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I've been trying to figure out how to do my check engine light when I install my 5.3 engine. I didn't want to just add a generic bulb under the dash and wanted a more "factory" look and feel.

Here's what I came up with:

I bought a check engine / brake lens for an 82 corvette from Ecklers Corvette Part # 45528

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1648



I decided that since I have the U14 guage cluster along with one of Daniel's oil pressure guages, I didn't need the "oil" idiot light in the tach .....so this is where I'm putting the check engine light.

I wished I could have used the whole "check engine" script, but it was too large to show through the opening in the tach face so I trimmed it to allow just the "engine" script to show.

I used a small dab of hot glue to secure it.



Here's is what it looks like, I don't have any way of applying power to it so I put a flashlight behind it, you get the idea





When I go to install my vortec harness I'm going to rewire this light to allow the PCM to control it's function.

I understand that this is really hard to see, but you get the idea

1976CamaroGuy

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I'm going to try and mount my PCM on the front drivers area where the charcoal canister used to sit, then my air intake filter will reside above it.

I bought a S10 PCM mount to secure the PCM.

Here's a picture of the 1998 – 2004 S10 mount part# 15995679

I got mine off eBay used from a seller s10partswarehouse

Hope this helps, it looks like it can be modified for a variety of applications

Front:



Back:

1976CamaroGuy

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Perfect fit, thanks again to Thrash@ nastyz28

Gates 20734

FORDE-100 ECONOLINE(1969 - 1983)
FORDE-100 ECONOLINE CLUB WAGON(1969 - 1982)
FORDE-150 ECONOLINE(1980 - 1989)
FORDE-150 ECONOLINE CLUB WAGON(1980 - 1989)
FORDE-150 ECONOLINE SUPER(1980 - 1989)
FORDE-150 ECONOLINE SUPER WAGON(1980 - 1982)
FORDE-200 ECONOLINE(1969 - 1974)
FORDE-200 ECONOLINE CHATEAU WAGON(1971 - 1972)
FORDE-200 ECONOLINE CLUB WAGON(1969 - 1974)
FORDE-200 ECONOLINE CUSTOM WAGON(1970 - 1974)
FORDE-250 ECONOLINE(1980 - 1989)
FORDE-250 ECONOLINE CLUB WAGON(1980 - 1989)
FORDE-250 ECONOLINE SUPER(1980 - 1989)
FORDE-250 ECONOLINE SUPER WAGON(1980 - 1984)
FORDE-300 ECONOLINE(1969 - 1974)
FORDE-300 ECONOLINE CHATEAU WAGON(1970 - 1974)
FORDE-300 ECONOLINE CLUB WAGON(1969 - 1974)
FORDE-300 ECONOLINE CUSTOM WAGON(1971 - 1972)
FORDE-350 ECONOLINE(1980 - 1989)
FORDE-350 ECONOLINE SUPER(1980 - 1989)
FORDE-350 ECONOLINE SUPER WAGON(1980 - 1989)

Ravenous T\A

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I went with a used auto 93-97 LT1 Radiator, SLP used to sell them as the HD rad for LS1's, then I used LS1 E-Fans.

Jimbo1367

Thank you very much

Jimbo1367

what brake booster & MC?

Jimbo1367

oops, TYVM

tuff57

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what did you guys use for fuel tanks and pumps? also what is the best aftermarket harness to use?

1976CamaroGuy

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I'm using a PA-4 from tanks inc .....it is an all in one with the built in sump...just cut the hole, adjust the kit and mount.

MacGuyver

Very nice ride NX74LS6, what wheel tire combo do you have on there? Are they OEM Chevy? I'm looking for wheels/tires for my '79 Z and I want them to be perfect. I daresay the ones you have there are perfect!

76LS1BIRD

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See link to my 76 bird.
Dale

steveo346

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Dale i still think your car is one of the best 2nd gen Ls swaps ive ever seen, the way you adapted the 4th gen subframe to fit ur bird is pimp!

I also like ravenoust/a's ls1 2nd gen cause its got a carb setup

subscribed!

Ravenous T\A

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Car is getting painted now Electron Blue with the Single White stripe like on my photoshop. Having some minor parts smoothed out that most people wont notice but true Camaro people will, I will post pics when she's done

76LQ9TA

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I used led lights w/ 3/16" holes in my dash to add a check engine, brights and turn signals with autometer gauges installed in a modified dash cluster.

1981 Trans Am with LQ9, 4L80E, 2002 f-body rear brakes, 1LE front brakes, full set 06 GTO seats, functional shaker scoop.

Thanks for the part number on the lower radiator hose.

1976CamaroGuy

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Here are some pics of how I did my tank, using a new aftermarket reproduction tank. tanks inc kit