Builtz71

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Just figured out how to post pics,so I'm gonna start my build thread..slowly but surely it'll get done...so here goes a few pics

Lq4 that's going in consists of
Lq4 bored 0.30 10.8:1
Prc stage 2.5 heads
Comp cams truinin kit
Comp custom ground cam
235/243 @112 lsa
Vic jr intake
quick fuel 750cfm carb
dynatech swap headers
flaming river manuel quick ratio rack kit
Aje tubular k-member,lower control arms,coil overs and mounts
Aje trans crossmember
wilson transmission (local guy) built th400 with trans brake
circle d 4000 converter
msd 6010



Couple pics of the car



Motor was originally in the truck,but to many tranny problems..so it has a stock 5.3 back in it

Pretty much was a bone stock 5.0 5spd car 160k miles

Time to start pulling!




Here what's going in!


Snatched the msd wires off the truck,for the stock ones

Th400 got a killer deal off Craigslist..
Saving money have built..plans are Manuel valve body with reverse shift pattern w/trans brake..trans go shift kit

ocp04

i have a nice TCI convertor pulled from my th400 stalls at 3500 250 shipped has 10 passes on it if your interested

Builtz71

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I'll keep that in mind,if still available next paycheck..just spent my money on the k-member and trans

Builtz71

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Small updates....pulled the harness from the fire wall..also pushed the car out of the garage,did a little degreasing and power washing!


Pic of the car sitting high

The aje crossmember,control arms,motor mounts and coil overs showed up Thursday!

toxic99

Nice looking car, subscribed . Love the GTs.

Builtz71

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Got bored today so I cleaned the engine bay up a little,and painted it..alot of pics



Sanded and primed..






I wasn't to concerned about the aprons..I'm gonna order the Scott's rod black rivet in sheet metal ones...
Here is how it sits as of now in the garage..saving some money for more swap parts

Builtz71

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Thanks man..I can't wait for it to be on the road..most of the swap parts will be purchased with Christmas bonus from work lol

Builtz71

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Cleaned the motor up some today..painted the valve covers,and decided might as well shoot the block as well..tell me what you think about the color!



Block and covers done

Builtz71

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Craigslist is my new best friend!..picked up a ls1 crank pulley,alternator and bracket for $150!..he also threw in the a/c compressor and a gto spoiler lol...anyone looking for a compressor or spoiler?

kdavis

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i like the orange

BullyDawg

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Looks good so far!

ocp04

awesome build! the block looks great, let me know about the convertor

Builtz71

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The color is burn metallic copper,but it does look orange in the photos lol...

Builtz71

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Do you know if it'll work with the stock flywheel?

alexus6798

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looks good. I'm planning on picking up a 93 lx and doing a lq4 and single turbo. Will be a slow long process for me though...

Builtz71

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Got a little bit done today..drilled and tapped the block for the alt bracket..got the old crank pulley off,and the ls1 installed..also got the dash pulled with a little hiccup,broke a small box under the dash that I have no idea what it went to..and bought some more tools!

Builtz71

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Gonna clean the wire mess up..get rid of everything I don't need,and run the headlight harness through the fender well..Also thinking about just running a switch board to get rid of all the wiring,besides the headlights..


Some pics of the ls1 pulley set up
Do you think the belt will hit the upper alternator bolt when it's running???

Builtz71

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More parts came today!

toxic99

Love the colors on the engine.

Builtz71

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Thanks man!