LS1 Swap Crew: This is my Supercharged LS1 swap thread
08-22-2013, 09:18 AM
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the rear end is a factory Dana 44 that they used for the 92 firehawks. Word has it they only made about 200 of them. I got it from a friend who had it behind his 650rwhp nitrous 383 and it lived a happy life. I refreshed it before installing it in my car.
The ZL1 blower comment may just be my personal ignorance. I'm pretty sure I read that somewhere, but I guess you should always take the internet with a grain of salt lol
The ZL1 blower comment may just be my personal ignorance. I'm pretty sure I read that somewhere, but I guess you should always take the internet with a grain of salt lol
Just saw Jack Olsens 12 gauge garage in Hot Rod magazine today...how cool! 
08-28-2013, 09:57 PM
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4thgen fuel tank prepped and ready for install. Includes a pair of walbro 255 fuel pumps set up by Lonnies Performance, and custom -8 feed and -6 return lines. Primary pump runs 100% of the time, secondary pump is activated by a hobbs switch which turns on that pump at 4 pounds or more of boost.
09-04-2013, 07:41 PM
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Off to the fabricators it goes
He will make:
-4" cold air induction
-Hook up my exhaust
-Custom baffled reservoir to hold engine and supercharger coolant
-Windshield washer reservoir (maybe)
and probably some other stuff I've forgotten
He will make:
-4" cold air induction
-Hook up my exhaust
-Custom baffled reservoir to hold engine and supercharger coolant
-Windshield washer reservoir (maybe)
and probably some other stuff I've forgotten
09-08-2013, 03:04 PM
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This is the place working on my car now. They should start tomorrow. Hopefully they can get it wrapped up this week...
http://www.farrellrestorations.com/index.htm
http://www.farrellrestorations.com/index.htm
10-01-2013, 04:39 PM
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My spohn crossmember was removed from the car, and Tom had to custom make a new crossmember or else the exhaust never would have fit. Its hard to explain how he made the crossmember. Hell, it was hard to even SEE the crossmember...it was tucked right up in the trans tunnel.
The headers had v band clamps installed on them, and the lowest part of the collector barely hangs below the frame of the car...this really surprised me.
Off the headers he used a pair of 3"-3.5" oval adapters, into a 3.5" oval Y and mated it to the over the axle pipe which was left round.
As you can see there are a ton of measurements, tiny pieces, tack welds etc he has a ton of time into this exhaust, and a huge chunk into the crossmember....it all fits TIGHT.
Exhaust is done. Factory heat shields had to be removed/modified or replaced.
Here you can see the crossmember. Its tight! He's going to heat wrap the brake and fuel lines too.
The headers had v band clamps installed on them, and the lowest part of the collector barely hangs below the frame of the car...this really surprised me.
Off the headers he used a pair of 3"-3.5" oval adapters, into a 3.5" oval Y and mated it to the over the axle pipe which was left round.
As you can see there are a ton of measurements, tiny pieces, tack welds etc he has a ton of time into this exhaust, and a huge chunk into the crossmember....it all fits TIGHT.
Exhaust is done. Factory heat shields had to be removed/modified or replaced.
Here you can see the crossmember. Its tight! He's going to heat wrap the brake and fuel lines too.
10-01-2013, 05:13 PM
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I like it! I've been wanting to do either an LS swapped 92 GTA or a 92 Z28 (there's something I like about that rear spoiler, lol). Keep up the good work! I'd like to do an L99 swap though, just so I could make badges that say "L98+1," lol.
10-01-2013, 11:37 PM
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he sent me a quick cell pic earlier
he made the aluminum fan shroud, mounted the fans, and made the aluminum upper radiator mount. Also made the cold air intake. All will be powdercoated black
he made the aluminum fan shroud, mounted the fans, and made the aluminum upper radiator mount. Also made the cold air intake. All will be powdercoated black
10-02-2013, 12:09 AM
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Looks like a top notch shop and fabricator. I would say you made a VERY wise chose taking it to him for the work. Seems to take pride in it. I am really enjoying this thread. Please tell me you will be able to keep the stock hood!!!
BTW I know this is costing you a pretty penny. ITS TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!!
BTW I know this is costing you a pretty penny. ITS TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!!