Motown 454

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Sweet swap! This is going to be a wild ride when your done.

Chandvogt

Thanks! I can't wait to hear it run! Still waiting on my headers and a bunch small stuff to do yet. But I'm getting closer! Still trying to visualize how the intake is going to look. I bought a spectre driver side corner piece for the 69 camaro. Does anyone know the angle that the throttle body comes out at?

Jimbo1367

From he pics I've seen for reg. wetsump LT1s, the pan is huge. Kind of like GEN V Camaro pan. Hopefully you can give us some good news once you start wrenching.

Motown 454

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I don't know the angle but I bought this pipe kit to put my CAI on my 69/LSA it was a deal at Advanced Auto online. It's only the tube but it makes a nice setup. Go to this thread in this section Ls1/t56 69 ta vert post 62 abd see how it looks.
Airaid Air Intake Tube
Part No 100-400

quazimoto88

any updates on this swap?

Chandvogt

Getting really close. I have been waiting on my headers for 3 months but they finally arrived. Have a few more small details to finish up and am hoping to make our local car show next Sunday.

Jimbo1367

WOW. You're actually moving pretty fast considering how new this platform is. What did you do for the dry sump? Pics, pics, pics please. LOL

Chandvogt

Here are some pics of progress:


Headers in place




















Dry sump oiling fitings






Petersons ls7 tank

Jimbo1367

Dayum! That looks amazing. LOL What did the complete Drysump tank setup cost you?

thanks,
Jim

Chandvogt

Thanks! I think the tank with brackets and catch can was around $700 if I remember right.

claybob

That thing looks factory, can't believe the room you have.
Following for sure.

Motown 454

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Impressive Job! Getting exciting, I can't wait to hear it run!!

Chandvogt

Thanks guys. Finished up pretty much everything but the plumbing last night. A few things to tidy up and I plan on firing on Saturday... If plumbing goes as planned.
Had to make my own engine oil cooler block off plate this weekend, so that ate up much of my day. Apparently the block off plate for the lt1 is different and I can't find and aftermarket one anywhere.
Also, the cpp dry sump adapter will not work. Ordered it and put it on... The steering arm hits when turning right. Ict billet makes a nice one that routs it up instead of out. Looks like it's going to work.
Have all my hoses and fittings on the way and hope to post a video on Saturday!

Jimbo1367

braking that beast in will be bitter sweet. The dry sump prices are reasonable. What hose did you end up ordering?

Jimbo1367

Any pics of the headers prior to installing?

Chandvogt

Oh, I just meant my oil lines when plumbing the engine.

This is the only picture I have of headers pre-installed.

Chandvogt

Speaking of breaking in, does anyone have any advice on do and don't on the break in procedure?
Probably just follow the instructions but doesn't hurt to hear some advice

Thanks

Jimbo1367

I'll breAK It IN FOR you SINCE. You are unsure. Glad to help you out buddy! LOL

Chandvogt

Hahaha, thanks but I'm sure I can handle it!

John B

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You'll get plenty of advice on this topic....personally, this guy (Darin Morgan) is probably the closest thing to a "Jedi Master" when it comes to high performance with a reputation that NO ONE would question.....take a look at this http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39955

By the way, AWESOME swap and DO NOT under estimate the cooling needs of this GEN V FI motor, good luck!