BoostedC3

Finally got bored enough at work so did my build thread, here you go!

Here is an overview of this build.

6.0 lq9 Block brand new.
317 heads with .660 btr plat springs
custom cam from LJMS
ls9 head gaskets
ls7 lifters
Holley Hi-Ram
twin 67mm 1.05 ar turbos
twin 44mm mvr tial gates
twin tial 50mm bov's
th400, mvb, reverse pattern, brake, aftermarket bell housing, billet internals.
4 link moly suspension and QA1 springs
Moser ford 9", strange 35 spline axles, wilwood brake kit
255/65/15 8.5 wide tire
custom radiator mounts
ms3 pro with bump box, 2 step, traction control
E85 fuel
195lb injectors
twin 044 fuel pump

All new wiring, new fuse box, new relays, switch panel and MS3 pro controls everything. There is not an inch of used electrical parts in the car.

Now let the pictures begin!

July 29th - Purchase date



Picked it up in St. Louis from a 1 car owned who was now paying for his grandsons college. It only had 30k miles!

August 3rd - 350 gets pulled!

We completed pulling the engine in about 4 hours, Radiators hoses/fan shroud took up more time than wanted.















August 8th - Interior gets stripped down

I wanted to inspect the floor boards, treat rust, also fix a fiberglass crack.









September 7th - Engine bay got painted

Since I was installing just a beauty of a motor I couldn't have it in a dusty old engine bay right.







December 5th - Engine assembly

I received the brand new 6.0 lq9 short block all balanced and assembled. I am pairing it with machined 317 heads with btr springs, muscle car oil swap pan, Holley high ram (later swapped), and truck accessories (later swapped out as well).











December 30th - Lsx install

I installed it with motor mounts that put the lsx in the sbc location so I can retain my th400 mount locations.



Update: Got a friend helping wire up the whole car, a whole new chassis harness gets built because a scum bag theif still has my harness’s I sent him to repair.

Painless switch panel

Relays

MS3 pro and 8ft. harness

New fuse box

Stock harness for pigtails

Update: we are making great progress on the ms3 pro wiring. All the inputs are done and we are going to work on injectors’ coils and the rest of the outputs next weekend.



When the harness is done well pull it back out and make it all pretty! :partyon:

Update: Bunch of stuff arrived today! had the ecu 2 day shipped to me and was incredibly quick!



I got the motor put together with the injectors, coolant crossover, valve covers, and the rest of the sensors. It looks awesome!! The coil packs are being relocated.



I created a cutout of where the AC\Heater went. Mounted the MS3 Pro on it. The new fuse box is on the side to the right. This is all just falling together so perfect. The switch panel is in the middle at the top and wired up. The relays are going to be mounted next week with the coil packs. 2 weeks the fuel cell gets back and I'll lay the lines, put the turbo manifolds on, put the starter on and fire her up and starting tuning it! Still have a TON of fab work and it still looks like next year till it is done. :partyon::partyon:



Update: Got the whole Ms3 pro wired up. Coils mounted. Spark plug wires started. Also injectors and all sensors done. Relays started to get wired up. Then the turbo kit started, went with twin 67mm gt45’s, twin 44mm tial wastegates, twin 50mm tial bovs, and a custom turbo cam kit from ljms. Got it all dual ceramic coated inside and out to keep heat down. We are also switching to an electrical remote water pump to give more room for exhaust. It will be just a dampener to alt belt setup.





Here are some more pics of the kit coming together, fuel cell, turbos, etc. Enjoy!









Got some more parts in today. Holley Hi-Ram, Bosch 195lb injectors are in, LS3 MAP sensor in, all fittings are here and just waiting on fuel pump and some lines. Also need to get a new tb and ordered the wrong balancer. :hide:

Update: Well making good progress. My dual 044 pumps, twin 10 micron post filters, two 100 micron pre filters, fittings, tb, balancer, and fuel line are here tomorrow.





We fire it in Tomorrow for the first time, it has been down for 9 months. Big moment for me!!!!

Still have the 8 point moly 8.50 cage, turbo piping, radiator mounted, autofab 4 link, moser 9", strange axles, mini tube, new floor boards, kirkeys, steering column, etc to go

This car has never left my hands and I have slaved on it every weekend. I tried my hardest to make it 100% built by me but when it comes to safety and welding I have to send it off. :leaving:

conan

iTrader: (5)

I'm in, Love this build. One of my biggest childhood memories was watching my old man do a body off restoration to his 76 Vett, one day I'll make him roll over in his grave with a LSx forced induction swap

Have you started work on the drive train/chassis yet ? What hood are you going to run ?

tonypaul

iTrader: (2)

Fanstastic Build!!! Keep up the great work~

BoostedC3

Yes, I pick up my th400 from the trans shop next weekend. It have mvb, reverse pattern, short tail, trans brake, rollerized, billet clutch hub, welded input, straight cut gears, aftermarket bell housing for ls pattern, deep pan and a few more things. Sorry if some of that didn't make sense, I know nothing on trans stuff lol it is rated for 1k on the street.

It will have a moly drive shaft with a moser 9" and the autofab 4 link moly kit.

I have yet to decided on what shop to have my chassis work done at.

BoostedC3

Stock hood with a cutout for the intake

Blown06

iTrader: (32)

Kick *** project man. Keep us updated.

SSZ

Very cool. Good work.

TRIXLSXSUPRA

Thanks for posting the build up looks great!

Interested to see how you route the turbo cold side piping as I will be mounting my turbo similar to yours with the cx racing elbows......

IH8FORD

iTrader: (6)

Nice build

4Jenna

Beast!

-CE

BoostedC3

We got it fired up!

My best friend came over at 9am, we fought fuel leak problems, oil leak problems, regulator problems, voltage issues, starter blew out, etc etc

5 hours later and after going thru one battery, boom!!

This is just on tps only...literally a stock ms3 pro and a cam, crank, and tps sensor. We had to verify ignition worked and no leaks before tuning. Tuning is Monday so stay tuned.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXRu...outu.be&fmt=22

DavidBoren

So amazing. Beautiful car. Great job.

Who makes those 90° elbows with the wastegate?

BoostedC3

I believe vsracing is where my fab guy got them from and then obviously welded on the wastegate flange.

Also if you put a stock water pump and tensioner, the back of the passenger side turbo is 3.25" from the tensioner if anyone was wondering.

09 G8GT

Beautiful car and great build! A friend of mine has a 77 and he is feeling the itch to do a LSX swap, trying to talk him into something like this, just maybe a little tuned down

mkvamso

iTrader: (2)

Cx racing makes some also
Have the wastegate flanges built in

Nice thick guage and beefy vbands

DavidBoren

Thanks for letting me know. Those cx racing pieces look nice.

Pictures of aforementioned stock hood with the cutout for the Holley high ram?

jay_rich

iTrader: (8)

I must say im not much of a C3 fan but this thing is badass! Looks awesome

Jay

BoostedC3

We haven't done it yet. I'm gonna make the final decision to cut the stock hood or sell it and go glasstek. Still gotta do radiator, converter, piping, seats, and shifter. Then it will street drive while i piece together and save for the 4 link, 9", 10 point, mini tubs, etc.

Tig

Man, what an awesome build.
With those elbows, you can really cram a ton o sh*t in a small area.
This is going to be a blast when completed.
Great job
Lookin forward to your updates.

4Jenna

Grats on start up, sounds great!

-CE