1dirtyZ

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nope , nothing yet . been busy with a race over here so this had to wait for a bit.

should be going back this week and start making the motor plates to hold the engine up (another engine suspension idea )

i also will be toying with relocating the trans again ( don't ask why ) to gain more clearance.

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back to working on this again ,

the adapter finally showed up !





and the flywheel that makes it all possible



i placed the adapter on the tranny and found out i need to cut it from the bottom to clear the crossmember , if i didn't do so it would hit the crossmember and i would need to pull the trans towards the back an inch or so .
i already took it to a machine shop and told them to take out 1.5" from the bottom , i should have it back today.

you can see here how it touches :



i also ordered some bushings from welderseries that showed up yesterday , so i should be able to finish the motor plate soon and start moving on to other parts of the build . i also plan on going with a different oil pan , this one just sticks too far down for my liking . found a place called kevco that can build any design pan you want , so i'll be hitting them up for one that is 3.5" deep and is basically a rectangular box with baffling .

also ordered the GT2 clutch conversion ( basically ditching the leaky, bulky , assisted slave cylinder with a manual one), makes life much easier when plumbing the clutch since the original 996 setup used a hydraulically assisted unit that was driven off the steering pump. another benifit is the better clutch feel , since it makes the pedal a bit stiffer ( the stock one felt tooooo soft and almost had no feedback).
i also finished running the clutch hydraulic lines from the rear to the driver footwell , i just need to get the pedals and reservoir in there and finish connecting the hoses.

LS1-450

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I woindered where you'd been. Was suffering from LSX Porsche build update withdrawl.

DiscerningZ32

Damn. Subscribed.

1dirtyZ

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looool, i know how you feel , it seems all i want to work on now is this thing !

finished drilling the plates that will hold the engine up and should have them cut and ready to have the bushings welded on tonight .

the adapter plate is cut and ould also be starting on making the already on the transmission.

should also start making the intermediate mount that will be located between the trans and engine ( kind of extra bracing ) .

sorry, didn't get the camera with me last time so no pics , but should have some next time .

MelScrilla

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I think this by far will be the most unique LS swap maybe short of that LS honda civic. You should throw some nitrous on it and a open exhaust so everyone can hear the muscle car sounding porsche.

1dirtyZ

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this is always an option

LS1-450

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I don't know...

That car is too classy for drugs. Nitrous is best used for hard core drag racing. Besides, using nitrous on the street is like taking boner pills; when the drugs are gone you're still a limp dick, (you're means the user, not you in particular).

As you are aware, the LS platform can be modded to make great power. After the fitting work is done, a future modified LS7 will fit nicely if the current LS1 isn't enough. I've even seen wet sump oil pan kits for the LS7 block should a dry sump not fit.

Anyway, just an opinion. Am looking forward to the next update. Thanks

PontiacPOWA

this has to be the greatest analogy ive heard about nitrous

1dirtyZ

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loooooooool!!!!!!
that was awsome !

i know , i had that setup on the mustang and i got tired of refilling the bottles
but its nice to know that if there is an "emergency" i can always slap that intake on

plus , the future holds twins for this puppy

1dirtyZ

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more progress

i finished the engine mounting plates and bushings last night , here's the driver side mounting point . this bolts to the frame where the original engine mounts used to rest :



and here is the bushing sleeve that i welded to the motor plate :



and here is the finished product on the driver's side :




and here is the passenger side mounting point :



and the finished (for now ) product :




i just have to do a bit of grinding here and there and cut the top parts to clear the intake to pretty them up and make them look nice . and when i'm done with all of the mounts , then its off to the powdercoaters !

so now the engine is suspended by itself , i think that should be considered a milestone

next up : making the mounts that will be located between the engine and trans; they will use the two bolts on the side of the engine (above and below the bellhousing dowl ) and extend down to the suspension crossmember , where i'll weld up some tabs for the another set of bushings, think of it as extra insurance

after that i guess i can start tackeling the accessory drive and/or the exhaust . which should be interesting for both .

found this exhaust idea while messing on google (<---- gotta love google images!)




or i might go with an x muffler like the magnaflow 12469 in place of the original unit .


i also placed an order for the custom pan , should be done in a week or so and another week before it gets here.

Denali08

How on earth is the intake going to fit?!

1dirtyZ

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plastic intake fits fine , with a little under an inch to spare . the angle here looks deciving , here's a better angle :

0100

I have been watching this thread for awhile and was craving an update. Thanks!!

I think you could make some good coin if you come out with mounts for a LSx/996 conversion. The reason being, like the 3rd gen rx7, the 996 is a great sports car, but has an unreliable engine. Lot's of IMS/RMS issues with the 996 non turbo cars.

- Cost of 996 are in the tank, you can pick one up at a pretty good price.
- Great platform to start with
- Tons of real race proven suspension parts available
- Tons of aero parts. Everything and I mean everything is available in cf or fg. (Roof, hoods, doors, fenders, wings galore).

Anyway... Love this build and can't wait to see how this turns out!!! Keep up the great work.

1dirtyZ

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a bit of progress today , and a minor setback

first off the setback : found out i have the whole pass side e-brake assembly missing. the only thing there is the the cable and the upper brake shoe :



i also could not get the stupid axle ( from the auto transmission) off the spindle , guess the splines were pretty rusted in there , so it was off with the spindle!



on the other hand i finally seperated the wires i need from the engine compartment :



and i think i should repaint the calipers since they are off now , (well the rears at least ) and they are rather faded .




thats it for now , i have to finish up the mounts between the trans and the engine and then i should be done with the hanging the engine .
after that i guess it would be time to start fabbing the exhaust and messing with the accesory drive.

LS1-450

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I really like that exhaust set up pick that you found. Built in X, FTW. Awesome!

1dirtyZ

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i know ! i saw that and was hooked .

now i have to find out where to get 3 inch bullets that are that short .

OKcruising

I'd love to have one of these badboys when finished up!

Great progress!

Denali08

Just a small Q, where u going to get body/suspension/mech parts for the P? Don't tell me the Stealer!

1dirtyZ

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like i said earlier , look up LAporsche dismantler , they have everything you might need. if you need more info shoot me a pm and i'll get you in touch with the right person.