LS1 and 6spd into a 66 Rambler American
10-27-2008, 06:31 AM
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LS1 and 6spd into a 66 Rambler American This is my first post. I've been lurking in the shadows and want to thank everyone for all the info you've made available. I'm putting a stock 99 Camaro LS1 and 6spd in a 66 Rambler American. It's a tight fit but with the trans tunnel opened up and the engine back to the firewall, the f-body pan just clears the crossmember. I need help in a few areas:
-Cutch master cyl: Posts have stated a 1 inch throw. Should this be set up from it's full extended position or from what point? Also the stock Camaro clutch pedal is spring assisted in full up and full down positions. Is this needed to work in a conversion?
-I plan to run the stock fuel pump and bucket in a fuel cell or similar tank. Do fuel cells except the Camaro pump set up? Is there a thread with diagrams showing all the lines on a stock Camaro tank? Are fittings available to adapt the stock fuel fittins to AN or double flare?
Again thanks to all for past and future info!
-Cutch master cyl: Posts have stated a 1 inch throw. Should this be set up from it's full extended position or from what point? Also the stock Camaro clutch pedal is spring assisted in full up and full down positions. Is this needed to work in a conversion?
-I plan to run the stock fuel pump and bucket in a fuel cell or similar tank. Do fuel cells except the Camaro pump set up? Is there a thread with diagrams showing all the lines on a stock Camaro tank? Are fittings available to adapt the stock fuel fittins to AN or double flare?
Again thanks to all for past and future info!
10-27-2008, 10:01 AM
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You can indeed convert the stock fuel pump to an fitting using these
http://carshop.carshopinc.com/produc...d/91200/640850
http://carshop.carshopinc.com/produc...d/92445/640860
Is there any particular reason for wanting to use the stock pump assembly? If you still have a functioning tank may I suggest welding a sump on it, by doing this your stock gauge still works and you can add a external walbro.....
http://competitionengineering.carsho..._id/62723/4041
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Walbr...mZ390003099114
http://carshop.carshopinc.com/produc...d/91200/640850
http://carshop.carshopinc.com/produc...d/92445/640860
Is there any particular reason for wanting to use the stock pump assembly? If you still have a functioning tank may I suggest welding a sump on it, by doing this your stock gauge still works and you can add a external walbro.....
http://competitionengineering.carsho..._id/62723/4041
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Walbr...mZ390003099114
10-27-2008, 07:29 PM
#3
Thanks for the reply. I am fortunate to have a complete wrecked car for parts. I plan on using as many stock parts as possible. This includes the fuel system including the pump, evap system, and gauge if possible. The Rambler tank was damaged and I may have to mini tub the rear so some sort of fuel cell is needed. I am open to suggestions.
10-28-2008, 05:36 AM
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The car is a 66 Rambler American 220 2 door. The number on Ramblers is the trim level with 220 being the lowest (not even carpet-just rubber mats). Just figure on replacing the rear end. Even the stronger AMC 20 rear needs mods for serious power. These cars are fairly inexpensive, not a lot of restoration parts, but lots of parts in common through the years(my disk brakes came from a 82 Concord-bolted right on). And they are light!
I'll be running painted wheels with dog dish hubcaps. I want to pull up next to the young guys in their Mustang GT's and surprise the sh#& out of them! And yes, I like to see pictures also. I'll get some posted soon. Thanks guys.
I'll be running painted wheels with dog dish hubcaps. I want to pull up next to the young guys in their Mustang GT's and surprise the sh#& out of them! And yes, I like to see pictures also. I'll get some posted soon. Thanks guys.
