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Old 02-03-2016, 09:15 AM
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It's our new LSA race drive, works with any known overdrive pulley combination with an 8 rib belt.
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Originally Posted by LSXConcepts
It's our new LSA race drive, works with any known overdrive pulley combination with an 8 rib belt.
Ohhhh. very nice!
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How is she coming along Korndawg?
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How is she coming along Korndawg?
Very slowly. Money is going out faster than its coming in
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Awesome project!! I really like the LSA fead. I've been looking at 8 and 10 rib options for my setup. I have truck accessories with low mount AC and a Magnuson. Didn't have to modify the crossmember to make it fit. I'll be watching for your solution!
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Finally was able to get some work done on the engine!





Trunion upgrade. Very cheap and easy to do upgrade. Just takes a little bit of time. Well worth it.





Bump stick time!






Old one coming out. Going to use a LS2 style damper instead for more peace of mine.






Used 5/16 wooden dowels to keep the lifters in place. Worked great!
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Test fitting the windage tray




Holley provided awesome instructions and template for the required mod for the tube.<br/>
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Pan complete!






New spring kit installed too!





That's it for this weekend!
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Looking good.
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Originally Posted by korndawg
Have to start on this hog too. Thinking about buying a rebuild kit from Jakes along with a hardened input shaft.







Isn't that a 4wd tranny? I have a 99 4l80 2wd if you need one
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Originally Posted by jimmyg
Isn't that a 4wd tranny? I have a 99 4l80 2wd if you need one
Sure is. Gonna convert it over to a 2WD.
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Originally Posted by korndawg
Sure is. Gonna convert it over to a 2WD.
Gotcha .what do you have to change? I love your car by the way,I'm getting ready to put a whipple 2.9 in my ls cutlass . I hear you about the $$$ it never ends lol. You will be happy with the hooker stuff. I used the whole set up in my swap . Really well engineered. The 302-2 pan and hooker mounts allows for much better driveline angles since the motor sits a lot lower in the frame
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Originally Posted by jimmyg
Gotcha .what do you have to change? I love your car by the way,I'm getting ready to put a whipple 2.9 in my ls cutlass . I hear you about the $$$ it never ends lol. You will be happy with the hooker stuff. I used the whole set up in my swap . Really well engineered. The 302-2 pan and hooker mounts allows for much better driveline angles since the motor sits a lot lower in the frame
Have to change the output shaft and the tail housing. Since it's getting gutted anyways, it's not a big deal. Only paid $100 bux for the trans. Thanks! 2.9 whipple.....that'll make for some torque. I originally looked into going that route but that was another 3 grand compared to what the Lsa was. Maybe next time
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After acid etching





1st coat done. Used KBS rust seal





1st coat of frame done w KBS. Second coat tomorrow followed by a top coat.


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Going to apply second coat tomorrow and next weekend will be reinstalling the motor.
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Curious to see how you liked the Holley mounts?
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Originally Posted by Bad72ride
Curious to see how you liked the Holley mounts?
Haven't installed them yet But as far as buo quality, they are top notch!!
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Not chevelle related but if it's anything like their Camaro stuff I just used you'll be very happy.
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Originally Posted by Blue89Bird
Not chevelle related but if it's anything like their Camaro stuff I just used you'll be very happy.
Holley has def made my life a lot easier!
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New Fbody mounts fitted w poly bushings.





Mounted up!





Cleaning the original evap box. Adding a coat of clear.




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