Jimbo1367

Not right away. But I definitely want to run it. It would clean up the front of the engine a bit. I am not liking the MAST spacers or allen head bolts.

Jimbo1367

Small update. I recieved my package from Speartech. He reflashed my stock ECM, built me a harness with a TCM and harness, Vette pedal and two GM O2 sensors. Johns work is AMAZING. Looks like I took it off brand new car. I should of asked about a better wire covering vs the convaleted tubing.

76_TypeLT

What was the total cost for this work? Did you start off with your stock wiring harness? I am researching doing an LS swap in my 76

GC99TA

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Glad to hear things are still moving forward for your Jim. Winter is always a great time to stockpile parts!

Jimbo1367

His prices are on his site www.speartech.com Everything is new except my ECM I sent him. $300 TCM/ECM reflash & add dual electric fans(not sure if the new trucks came with them or not); $900 for the VVT harness (w/trany harness); $125 for the TCM; $100 for the Vette pedal; $150 for 2 GM O2 sensor pack. I haven't found anybody else doing VVT harnesses. I was relieved to get a TCM & electroncs done so cheaply. John Spears has a stellar rep/customer support. So chosing John was a no brainer. You get what you pay for. You can send John the harness from your donor vehicle so save money.
Thanks. It always seems to get pushed back another year so I can save $ and stockpile parts.

76_TypeLT

Thanks for the info, much appreciated. I just got done reading all of Mark's LS swap thread. In addition to the info on NastyZ28, this is all helping greatly.

Jimbo1367

Glad it helped.

Jimbo1367

Small update. I gathered parts to swap LS1 flANges on BBC headers. My 1st welder didn't work. My backup welder simply wasn't strong enough to do the job to my satisfaction. So I ordered Dynatech's 1 7/8" headers. I test fit them today. They are a thing of beauti. But as TJ mentioned in his thread, they hang a little low. Maybe after a few dings I will shorten them 1 3/4-2"s.

I also got a Camaro4 Radiator and fan assembly. But I think I will send them back as I am not digging them. I'll prolly just go Jegs double pass and dual fan/straight blade. I cut apart my Spectra EFI tank to baffle it. I cut my baffles and will start welding tomarrow if all goes well. I will take some pics of parts and finished tank once done. I will cross my fingers I didn't hinder Spectras stellar design.

I thought I'd try a Summit Racing crossmember(same as G-force crossmembers) since I didn't have a welder stong enough to fab my own. The direction with Summit crossmember were misleading on orientation. I checked Gofrces website and got it installed. While I was hoping for a perfect fit, I figured with my luck, I'd be lucky if I only had to drill new holes. With the subframe holes lined up, the trans pad needed to be drill as they where off about 1 1/4" back. I could of redrilled the subframe, but I was too cheap to buy a $20.00 drill bit. ($20.00. WTF)

thats it for now.

ponjohn

Real nice project.

What paint did you use to paint the engine?

Jimbo1367

Thanks. I messed up the brand bigtime when I first started the thread. So I will have to check what they had at the particular store (Autozone) I went to.

-TheBandit-

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You can't disappear for half a year and then post an update with no pictures!

Jimbo1367

LOL. I never tried to see if the pics I took turned out yet. I know I couldn't see the LCD screen when I took them. This was just my butcher/hack job on my tank. I just sent back the Jegs dual pass radiator/fan kit. Decided on a AFCO swap radiator. Not actually that much more when you factor in the Edelbrock tany cooler/fan set up and moding the Jegs radiator to fit propperly.

-TheBandit-

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Any updates? Where are you at with this thing?

weircc

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good info keep it up

Jimbo1367

Well no update yet. I've been getting parts and I just moved into my 1st (ever) garage. I need to organize it before I can resume my basketcase swap.

I was hoping to get opinions on which Dakota Dig. VHX guage setup to get. Anyone have any thought on this? I will probably paint my car LaMans blue OR silver. SO keep this in mind IF you have a opinion on guage colors

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd777.htm

thanks guys!

futureuser

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Did you pick a cam?

1970 LSCamaro

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Great project....I too have started to put a 6.0 in my 70 Camaro. Keep at it...you wil get there.

Jimbo1367

Futureruser,
No. I toyed with the idea, but knew it would just prolong this even worse. LOL. MAYBE if I ever get it running stock, I'll play with a cam.

Jimbo1367

Thanks, I just seen your swap thread. VERY sweet car.

tsnow678

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Sorry Jimbo for not seeing your thread prior to tonight. Looks like your well on your way to having an awesome ride! I will be keeping my eye out for future updates. Any you would like to share?