1966 Nova...LS1 Install...Pictures Inside.
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Well...... It's ALIIIVVEEEEEE..................
Got her fired off today, had a few small issues, nothing major. Good oil pressure, fans work, never got over about 175, oil pressure is about 40 at idle, and around 60 on rev.........just gotta finish the brakes and she'll be on the road........
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Got her fired off today, had a few small issues, nothing major. Good oil pressure, fans work, never got over about 175, oil pressure is about 40 at idle, and around 60 on rev.........just gotta finish the brakes and she'll be on the road........
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Oil pan What year Camaro oil pan..what type of headers I am doing a 64 nova with a Chassie Works frt end..I have an 04 Gto motor and 6 speed trans..not sure if the oil pans going to work. Or the stock manifolds.
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Took a while but I got it figured out. As stated before, nothing special, but it runs great....and gets hellacious gas mileage....
Been driving it for a few days and man it is great, plenty of pep, crisp throttle response, and everything works as designed. Makes me wish I had done this sooner.......I'll do it again to the next one I get......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8QwB_zkmIc
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Been driving it for a few days and man it is great, plenty of pep, crisp throttle response, and everything works as designed. Makes me wish I had done this sooner.......I'll do it again to the next one I get......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8QwB_zkmIc
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The spring rate is 375 I believe. Not a lot of rebound, no porpoising, really smooth. Didn't have to add any dampening to the coil overs. Little low for my liking now, but once the springs settle, I may crank to coil overs a round or two. I am totally pleased with the ride quality of the Heidt's....good stuff.
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Thanks Tom - if I'm not mistaken Checkered sends out 500 # springs and this was even after I questioned them about the lighter LSx, etc. I have a feeling I'll be changing mine out. -Bob
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Help with fuel rails Thanks for the info...just put the Camaro pan on tonight... can you give me some info on your fuel rails and how to connect everything. I have an after market Edelbrock injection system on the car now..wondering if I can just upgrade my external pump. I belive I have a return line already..not sure if the GTO fuel rail is a single or double connection...your car looks great !!
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Wow....500's...man get a kidney belt.......
Thanks for the info...just put the Camaro pan on tonight... can you give me some info on your fuel rails and how to connect everything. I have an after market Edelbrock injection system on the car now..wondering if I can just upgrade my external pump. I belive I have a return line already..not sure if the GTO fuel rail is a single or double connection...your car looks great !!
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Part Numbers..... Here are some part numbers for the various pieces I used for this swap. While it's not the only way to do it, use what you want or not. This is not all inclusive, as some of the remaining pieces depend on what you are putting your swap into, and preference for wiring etc.....
She's all done, gonna get the final tune this weekend, and then put some miles on her.......
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Fuel tank Jeg's, (Rick's Tank), 781-3031, Jegs.com or Rick's Hot Rods
Speedometer, Summit, By application, Use electric speedo signal from ECM
Engine Harness, Techrods (ebay), By application, contact Shane
Steam Return, Jegs, 555-51155, Uses 90 degree barbed fitting
Cooling Fans, 98 Camaro factory fans
Air cleaner/piping, Intake Hoses, www.intakehoses .com
Steering Knuckle, Jegs, 153-014909, DD to 9/16" - 26 Spline (For Mustang 2 rack)
Tranny fittings, 1/4 NPT to -6AN inverted flare
Water Temp Adapter, Autometer, 2277, Adapts 1/8 NPT to metric thread
Water Temp Sender, Autometer, 2259, 1/8 NPT
Fuel filter/regulator, Wix, 33737, 99-03, Corvette
Idler Pulley A/C delete, O'Reilley, 34196, Dorman Part Number
Upper hoses, Advanced Auto Parts, E71375, C70115, Two hoses, cut to fit coupler
Lower Hose, Advanced Auto Parts, D71281, One hose, cut and shortened to fit
Headers Street and Performance, Call for part number and clip type
Regulator/Filter Fittings, Russell, 640850, 3/8" to -6AN inverted flare (2)
Regulator/Filter Fittings, Russell, Call, 5/16" to -6AN inverted flare return line (1)
She's all done, gonna get the final tune this weekend, and then put some miles on her.......
T,.
Fuel tank Jeg's, (Rick's Tank), 781-3031, Jegs.com or Rick's Hot Rods
Speedometer, Summit, By application, Use electric speedo signal from ECM
Engine Harness, Techrods (ebay), By application, contact Shane
Steam Return, Jegs, 555-51155, Uses 90 degree barbed fitting
Cooling Fans, 98 Camaro factory fans
Air cleaner/piping, Intake Hoses, www.intakehoses .com
Steering Knuckle, Jegs, 153-014909, DD to 9/16" - 26 Spline (For Mustang 2 rack)
Tranny fittings, 1/4 NPT to -6AN inverted flare
Water Temp Adapter, Autometer, 2277, Adapts 1/8 NPT to metric thread
Water Temp Sender, Autometer, 2259, 1/8 NPT
Fuel filter/regulator, Wix, 33737, 99-03, Corvette
Idler Pulley A/C delete, O'Reilley, 34196, Dorman Part Number
Upper hoses, Advanced Auto Parts, E71375, C70115, Two hoses, cut to fit coupler
Lower Hose, Advanced Auto Parts, D71281, One hose, cut and shortened to fit
Headers Street and Performance, Call for part number and clip type
Regulator/Filter Fittings, Russell, 640850, 3/8" to -6AN inverted flare (2)
Regulator/Filter Fittings, Russell, Call, 5/16" to -6AN inverted flare return line (1)
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