4.8L 1995 Firebird
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4.8L 1995 Firebird The car was originally a 1995 V6 Firebird. I bought it on Ebay in March 2007. It was originally used for a maid service. I've only driven it once, and that was from the back of the transporter to my driveway. It's been my project car ever since. I changed the entire look so it would compliment my 2000 Trans Am. The engine is a 4.8L V8 from a 2004 Chevy Truck. As of right now, the only thing I've changed internally is the double-row timing chain. I'll get more done to it as time and money allow.
I just wanted to share my conversion...I'll get to work on a more detailed thread showing all the stuff I've done to the car.
Scott
Here are a few more pics....
https://ls1tech.com/forums/staff-veh...leek-beak.html
I just wanted to share my conversion...I'll get to work on a more detailed thread showing all the stuff I've done to the car.
Scott
Here are a few more pics....
https://ls1tech.com/forums/staff-veh...leek-beak.html
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I like it, so is it still a 4.8 or a 5.7? Have you got to drive it yet, if so what did it run? I'd like to see a pic of how you ran the hot in run and start, and the always hot wires (orange and pink ones).
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I've probably got at least two more years before it's drivable. I've got a lot of the more expensive stuff yet to buy (rearend, driveshaft & drivetrain parts).
I'm not a carb guy. To me putting a carb on a LS motor is liking taking one step forward and two steps back
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Verdad Gallardo It's still the 4.8L. I wanted it to be an oddball. My Dad has always enjoyed racing 283's, so I thought I'd somewhat follow in his footsteps. I just dropped the block in yesterday, and if you look closely at the engine shot there is a lot still missing and a lot shown that isn't hooked up yet. Now that the engine is in the car, I can start installing more parts that I've already accumulated.
I've probably got at least two more years before it's drivable. I've got a lot of the more expensive stuff yet to buy (rearend, driveshaft & drivetrain parts).
I'm not a carb guy. To me putting a carb on a LS motor is liking taking one step forward and two steps back
I've probably got at least two more years before it's drivable. I've got a lot of the more expensive stuff yet to buy (rearend, driveshaft & drivetrain parts).
I'm not a carb guy. To me putting a carb on a LS motor is liking taking one step forward and two steps back
Still not started yet...
But Dam Close! Put oil in it yesterday!!!
BTW...nice car!
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Ok, I feel kind of silly even asking this.....but I'm stumped on exactly what I should do here. I have the engine set up with a Tech Rods stand-alone basic wiring harness. My question is how do I set up the starter? Do I just run wiring to it from the ignition switch, or do I need an MSD box or equivalent to operate it? I have the wiring from the harness tied into the stock ignition switch, but there isn't any wiring from the switch to the starter. I have the stock V6 computer stripped down to the basics to operate all the lights, signals, etc. The LS1 computer is just for the engine harness.
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Relay?? Just my $0.02.
