69 LS1 engine is in place.. is it done yet??
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69 LS1 engine is in place.. is it done yet?? Well the LS1 is in place.. The shop managed to use the BRP mounts AND the S&P notched pan with a standard steering system.. NOT easy since the BRP mounts move the engine forward. I cant figure out why they do this since the motor was a LONG LONG way from the firewall and looked goofy (not to mention weight distribution).. We fabbed up a plate that moved the engine back 1 5/8 inches.. this allowed the headers to clear the steering box AND the oil pan to clear the centerlink.. Here you can see how tight a fit the headers are and if you look close you can see the custom relocation plate.
We also installed the custom radiator.. notice the in/out are on the same side. We were also able to find hoses that fit like they were made for the car at the local NAPA parts store, that saved a lot of fab work...
and here is the motor in place.. we also put in the new tilt steering column and started the Covans dash..
To see the rest of the pics go here:
http://www.z069.us/69/LS1_install/LS1_Install.htm
Well its moving fast.. hope you all dont mind the updates
We also installed the custom radiator.. notice the in/out are on the same side. We were also able to find hoses that fit like they were made for the car at the local NAPA parts store, that saved a lot of fab work...
and here is the motor in place.. we also put in the new tilt steering column and started the Covans dash..
To see the rest of the pics go here:
http://www.z069.us/69/LS1_install/LS1_Install.htm
Well its moving fast.. hope you all dont mind the updates
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Man, your shop kicks ***. Excellent work! Your car will be running/driving before mine is even finished being assembled lol. But, those photos do inspire me 
Who made the radiator?
Who made the radiator?
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Yea.. the FRC are due for major rework but not till its home safe in the garage
Tony, yea they do kick major ***.. then again for them "time is money" so they need to clear the shop space -- Go to sponsors on my website and you will see who did my radiator.. im VERY VERY happy with it and the normal cost was $600 and that included the fan mounting brackets. I also like the "two on the right" design (plus I now have the perfect hose part numbers)
Also Tony, if you are running the BRP mounts you may want to consider doing what I did and moving the engine back a bit.. its VERY tight in the normal position and I would imagine its terrible for weight transfer and handling.. just a heads up.
Tony, yea they do kick major ***.. then again for them "time is money" so they need to clear the shop space
-- Go to sponsors on my website and you will see who did my radiator.. im VERY VERY happy with it and the normal cost was $600 and that included the fan mounting brackets. I also like the "two on the right" design (plus I now have the perfect hose part numbers) Also Tony, if you are running the BRP mounts you may want to consider doing what I did and moving the engine back a bit.. its VERY tight in the normal position and I would imagine its terrible for weight transfer and handling.. just a heads up.
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Originally Posted by Mark IXZD 150
I decided to reuse my stock power steering cooler so it's getting powder coated and I'll be able to use the factory Camaro hoses.
BE CAREFULL!!!!!!!!!! Rob (Poltergiest) did this and they got grit for the sanding process in the cooler section.. this proceded to destroy his rack/pinion..
Make sure they seal it up TIGHT..
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Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1
Also Tony, if you are running the BRP mounts you may want to consider doing what I did and moving the engine back a bit.. its VERY tight in the normal position and I would imagine its terrible for weight transfer and handling.. just a heads up.
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AC?? whats that? 
Yea, I can see that but someone needs to make a bracket that allows you to mount the AC up high and still use the factory PS and Alt.. best of both worlds
Big Block and good weight transfer rarely go together
Yea, I can see that but someone needs to make a bracket that allows you to mount the AC up high and still use the factory PS and Alt.. best of both worlds
Big Block and good weight transfer rarely go together
Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1
AC?? whats that?
Yea, I can see that but someone needs to make a bracket that allows you to mount the AC up high and still use the factory PS and Alt.. best of both worlds
Yea, I can see that but someone needs to make a bracket that allows you to mount the AC up high and still use the factory PS and Alt.. best of both worlds
Are you going to have heat??? - I see the ports capped off, and of course no holes for a blower motor or heater core . . .
I'll be mounting my coil packs on the backside of the heads, like on the Year One pace car. so, that room behind the engine will get good use. I also plan on installing A/C at a later date, so yes that BRP setup is good for clearance. I shouldn't have any tight issues, since I ditched the factory steering junk for the LS1 rack setup. I mainly did that because I wanted true longtubes
I'm glad you went with an LS1. Funny how your project has gotten 100x more involved than you originally planned, lol. I would expect no less from the Blingmeister.
I'm glad you went with an LS1. Funny how your project has gotten 100x more involved than you originally planned, lol. I would expect no less from the Blingmeister.
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I'll be mounting my coil packs on the backside of the heads, like on the Year One pace car. so, that room behind the engine will get good use. I also plan on installing A/C at a later date, so yes that BRP setup is good for clearance. I shouldn't have any tight issues, since I ditched the factory steering junk for the LS1 rack setup. I mainly did that because I wanted true longtubes
I'm glad you went with an LS1. Funny how your project has gotten 100x more involved than you originally planned, lol. I would expect no less from the Blingmeister.
I'm glad you went with an LS1. Funny how your project has gotten 100x more involved than you originally planned, lol. I would expect no less from the Blingmeister.