94 383 SBC to 5.3 PT76 Build Thread
10-27-2011, 09:22 PM
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94 383 SBC to 5.3 PT76 Build Thread First off, thanks to everyone who has provided their input to get me this far. I figured I would start a build thread. Unfortunately, all of my before pictures are in external hard drive heaven. The car started as a 94 3.4 v6, to which I swapped in a 383 sbc/t56. I sold that setup last year and began working on the current setup...
Budget 5.3
Precision T76
Tial 44mm wastegate
RPS 50mm BOV
Ebay intercooler
224/228 @114 cam and upgraded valvetrain
ARP rod bolts
LS7 clutch....for now
Anyways, here are the pics so far:
The 5.3...$400 bucks at 70k miles
motor pulled...waiting for its new powerplant
I began to clean up the front end...removing the rust and laying down some primer.
Notched out front frame for vertical griffin
<a href="http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/CI-V-IL/Camaro%20Turbo%20LS1%20Conversion/?action=view&current=1209.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/CI-V-IL/Camaro%20Turbo%20LS1%20Conversion/1209.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Repaint
A few brackets to help support the radiator
Block cleaned up and painted
Primed and painted the intake manifold and valve covers
Some more parts cleaned up
Repainted rails
Tap for the feed and drain
Started cleaning up my old firewall heater box plate
Cobalt MAP sensor installed
Cleaned up the truck manifolds
Budget 5.3
Precision T76
Tial 44mm wastegate
RPS 50mm BOV
Ebay intercooler
224/228 @114 cam and upgraded valvetrain
ARP rod bolts
LS7 clutch....for now
Anyways, here are the pics so far:
The 5.3...$400 bucks at 70k miles
motor pulled...waiting for its new powerplant
I began to clean up the front end...removing the rust and laying down some primer.
Notched out front frame for vertical griffin
<a href="http://s1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/CI-V-IL/Camaro%20Turbo%20LS1%20Conversion/?action=view&current=1209.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/CI-V-IL/Camaro%20Turbo%20LS1%20Conversion/1209.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Repaint
A few brackets to help support the radiator
Block cleaned up and painted
Primed and painted the intake manifold and valve covers
Some more parts cleaned up
Repainted rails
Tap for the feed and drain
Started cleaning up my old firewall heater box plate
Cobalt MAP sensor installed
Cleaned up the truck manifolds
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Finished up the heater plate. Double layered the sound/heat deadener on the back.
Got the engine/k-member in. Camera didnt focus very well. I will get some better pics tomorrow.
Much easier going in underneath!
Got the engine/k-member in. Camera didnt focus very well. I will get some better pics tomorrow.
Much easier going in underneath!
11-02-2011, 07:44 AM
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Thanks!
You're exactly right. I'm not building a max effort track car here. I just wanted something that was fun, looked clean and was "somewhat" affordable. I wasnt sure how much the front bumper cover would sag without its support, so I tried my best to keep everything intact. I'm gonna see what this 5.3 will take. I have an LQ4 waiting patiently for its demise.
11-02-2011, 09:37 AM
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RealQuick - Im running a vertical griffin and two 12" puller fans. They are supposed to move 1200cfm a piece. I'm not sure if they would have the juice to run as pushers, but they should do the trick as pullers.
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Ive been working on the hot side the last few days. Some progress pics:
A bunch of room for the downpipe. I could have easily ran a 4" pipe.
The hot side
A bunch of room for the downpipe. I could have easily ran a 4" pipe.
The hot side
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Are you guys doing anything special with the vacuum line that runs to the brake booster? Right now mines routed straight from the back of the intake to the booster.
Also, does anyone know what size the drain plug is on the bottom of the griffin radiator?
Also, does anyone know what size the drain plug is on the bottom of the griffin radiator?
