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Old 03-23-2009, 10:11 AM
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Thats a nice project u got going there...
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Car looks great so far.
I am in the middle of swapping EFI LS power into my Regal. Swap is going very well so far, some stupid hang ups I have encountered but I am building it all myself so thats a given. I look forward to following your thread.

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Originally Posted by BoostedLQ9SS
BRP Hot Rods supplied the Headers, Mounts, and LH8 Pan for the conversion. We used Iceman Trans Crossmember.

if i'm not mistaken hedman or husler make the headers for them.

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I've only seen BRP LT headers that fit the LS1 for G-body, are you saying that hedman and/or husler make them too? ~$800 is out of my pricerange for the BRPs.

Also, did you have to replace the steering column shaft for fitment, or because our stock ones aren't too nice looking? I've got a '79.

Lastly, did you fab. the bumper-mount brackets? Is that a stock Malibu bumper?

TIA!
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Originally Posted by koaea
I've only seen BRP LT headers that fit the LS1 for G-body, are you saying that hedman and/or husler make them too? ~$800 is out of my pricerange for the BRPs.

Also, did you have to replace the steering column shaft for fitment, or because our stock ones aren't too nice looking? I've got a '79.

Lastly, did you fab. the bumper-mount brackets? Is that a stock Malibu bumper?

TIA!
Schoenfeld sells a swap set. 186LS1-3. They fit with very little mods in my car.
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Originally Posted by REGALIS
Schoenfeld sells a swap set. 186LS1-3. They fit with very little mods in my car.
Thanks! I just ordered a set, that should be here (hopefully) late next week!

Also (to any G-body conversion guys), what fuel pumps have you had easy fitment with?

thanks again!
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wanted to know what mounts you guys used with your swap?
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I'm using Art Morrison plates. Not sure yet how they'll line up yet though, as they're not in the engine yet.

Will post pics soon.
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Bumpers are Advantage Fiberglass, Aluminum (1lb) Bumper brackets from G-BodyParts.com, factory bumper back plates which are aluminum.

I am using Mid-Length BRP Headers and going to mate it with a 2.5 or 3.0 exhaust system

Fuel System--- Using a 87-88 4.3L Fuel injected gas tank, Sending unit with Walbro 340 Fuel Pump mounted on it, and Stainless Steel Tank Straps.

This Sending unit has a threaded feed line which with a russell 14mmto-6an fitting screwws right on and 5/16 compression fitting to get the return line back and we are in business.

Going to use Black Push-Loc fittings and hoses from Tank to Fuel rails

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I'm not sure I like the idea of putting the hoses through the articulating parts but, overall, that's a beautiful thing!
Those poor radial TAs have no idea!
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WEll they are just stuck there for pushing it around. I have speical clamps that will hold them along the chassis once starter is mounted and fender wells are installed.

Ralph
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Nice build. I like it. Late malibu's make great race cars.
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Fuel System:
87-88 Monte Carlo EFI Tank with Factory Sending unit mounting 340 Walbro pump w/ hot wire kit. The reason went this route is the feed line has a 14mm line fitting and russell make a fitting to convert to -an line. On the return a 5/16 compression fitting and thread a -an line on it.

Now you have enough fuel for some nitrous and N/A --- Also have external press regulator and billet fuel rails already installed.

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i can tell you have not cut any corners on this car,when comes to spending money.
but did you really spend $539 on the BRP kit?
thanks
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Looking good there Ralph!! That's going to be bad ***!!
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Originally Posted by BoostedLQ9SS

So who makes the steering shaft?
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THis shaft is "Flaming River" EZ-Shaft (Look up on website) They tell you how to measure it and everything. Fitted perfect. Took about 2 weeks to get it.

Ralph

I googled for the best price. Too.
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i can tell you have not cut any corners on this car,when comes to spending money.
but did you really spend $539 on the BRP kit?
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Originally Posted by koaea
I've only seen BRP LT headers that fit the LS1 for G-body, are you saying that hedman and/or husler make them too? ~$800 is out of my pricerange for the BRPs.

Also, did you have to replace the steering column shaft for fitment, or because our stock ones aren't too nice looking? I've got a '79.

Lastly, did you fab. the bumper-mount brackets? Is that a stock Malibu bumper?

TIA!
The BRP headers are made by Hedman for BRP. Here is their long tubes.

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How bout Spartech for your harness ? very reputable and knowledgeable !!! I'm ordering their harness for my swap soon !!! 6.0, 4l60 79 cadillac coupe deville


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