The 67 Convertable! LS7 4L85E Build
05-19-2011, 09:49 AM
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The 67 Convertable! LS7 4L85E Build GM LS7 crate engine
GM performance Parts 4L85E Super-matic transmission.
Car 67 ChevyII with a 63 convertible conversion.
Alston Chassis F/R
Wiring will consist of a ISIS based control system for the vehicle.
http://www.isispower.com/
I will do my best to capture pics as I go.
First we will start with engine install, then the project of the trans tunnel modification for the Massive 4L85E transmission.
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the beginning !
GM performance Parts 4L85E Super-matic transmission.
Car 67 ChevyII with a 63 convertible conversion.
Alston Chassis F/R
Wiring will consist of a ISIS based control system for the vehicle.
http://www.isispower.com/
I will do my best to capture pics as I go.
First we will start with engine install, then the project of the trans tunnel modification for the Massive 4L85E transmission.
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the beginning !
05-19-2011, 09:50 AM
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We have some issues with oil pan clearance.
So we have a oil pan form ATS-Speedteck (ATS & Speedteck have combined)
http://www.speedtechperformance.com/...218&prd218.htm
Oil pan intrusions
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MSD Starter
# 5096
http://www.msdignition.com/Products/...7_Engines.aspx
Note: the MSD starter comes in 100.00 less than a OEM unit
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ISIS 3 cell system with battery protection
http://www.isispower.com/index.html
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Vintage air Air system with front drive BLACK
http://www.vintageair.com/ls.asp
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So we have a oil pan form ATS-Speedteck (ATS & Speedteck have combined)
http://www.speedtechperformance.com/...218&prd218.htm
Oil pan intrusions
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MSD Starter
# 5096
http://www.msdignition.com/Products/...7_Engines.aspx
Note: the MSD starter comes in 100.00 less than a OEM unit
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ISIS 3 cell system with battery protection
http://www.isispower.com/index.html
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Vintage air Air system with front drive BLACK
http://www.vintageair.com/ls.asp
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05-19-2011, 09:51 AM
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We have to change oil pan.
So here is some inside LS7 bling.
Take notice of balanced crank, 6 bolt mains, CNC ported exhaust ports.
Dry sump system.
Oil pan rail has gasket riveted to the pan.
The engine had 3 gal of oil in it. Guess we hook up the tank and it pumps it into the tank!
So here is some inside LS7 bling.
Take notice of balanced crank, 6 bolt mains, CNC ported exhaust ports.
Dry sump system.
Oil pan rail has gasket riveted to the pan.
The engine had 3 gal of oil in it. Guess we hook up the tank and it pumps it into the tank!
05-19-2011, 09:52 AM
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Motor mounts
Chassis works mounts
Plates supplied & polished by Church Boys racing.
SS hardware polished
Chassis works mounts
Plates supplied & polished by Church Boys racing.
SS hardware polished
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05-19-2011, 09:57 AM
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Nothing like a well engineered, high quality USA made part.
I am not trying to blow smoke up anyone butt!
But man, these are amazing!
I have never seen so much detail and workmanship.
Then when you install them they look absolute suitcase perfect!!!!!!
Hat off to Church Boys and Stainless works! :notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:
I am not trying to blow smoke up anyone butt!
But man, these are amazing!
I have never seen so much detail and workmanship.
Then when you install them they look absolute suitcase perfect!!!!!!
Hat off to Church Boys and Stainless works! :notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:
05-19-2011, 11:15 AM
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Really nice. I especially like the fact that you have the Kent-Moore Engine lift brackets.
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05-20-2011, 11:31 AM
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Part of the ISIS has arrived. The master cell and most of the wiring and relays.
The (2) control units with custom made lenth data link cables are on the way. Thanks to Jay at ISIS.
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The (2) control units with custom made lenth data link cables are on the way. Thanks to Jay at ISIS.
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05-20-2011, 11:45 AM
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Chose not to use the factory front drive, besides, it's ugly.
For the money this was a better choice, everything is included.
http://www.vintageair.com/ls.asp
part # 174013
Note: Tuff Stuff did exchange the alternator. The alternator supplied was not black, was also a one wire system. Normal ok. With a GM ECU harness, it needs to get a signal for alternator, if not would have a charging fault code.
Dominic at Tuff Stuff exchanged the alternator no charge and also supplied a black unit. It did come with a adapter plug that I eliminated buy changing the pin socket on harness to plug directly.
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Vintage air was a *** about the alternator problem. They have no idea how close they came to getting this complete front drive system back. They need to address there customer service. IMO
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05-20-2011, 06:21 PM
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05-20-2011, 07:08 PM
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Thats going to be a stupid fun ride when its done. The Isis system looks intimidating, I read the writeup CHP did some months back, I'm sure it's probably worth the coin but I would be getting in way over my head. Keep the pics and updates coming.