LQ4/T56 into my 69 Camaro
01-11-2012, 05:58 PM
#1302
I think we will stick to the basics for now. The ITB's would most definately be badass!!! I am guessing a speed density tune would be in order for something like that of course trying to rely on the MAP sensor to predict the fuel and air requirements with 8 different ports would be a nightmare. I have been reading up on fuel injection systems and they were talking about running all the intake runners together into a union of some sort to get a better reading and to smooth out the pulses or something scientific like that, lol!!! I can see an aftermarket intake in the future but I would probably lean more towards a custom fabbed aluminum sheetmetal one. I do like the Edelbrock Pro-Flo tunnel ram look also. For now it will be a cheap plastic intake from the junkyard. 3-4 weeks and the engine should be out of the machine shop. The price tag keeps growing every time "they" call. So far I have a 408ci Manley 2618 forged nitrous friendly pistons (11.25:1), Callies H-beam rods ARP 2000 hardware, Manley 4340 steel crank, donor LQ block prepped thoroughly, ATI Super Dampener, ARP main studs, Katech timing chain, new gears, custom grind Comp cam 23X/24X @ .050" .6XX/.6XX, new set of LS7 lifters, and ARP head bolts. I am going to use my L92's, LS3 intake, engine covers, oil pan, water pump, etc. So hopefully in a month I will get the word to come on down and pick it up. Until then I will prolly be invisible working on my interior. Using 02 Camaro leather seats front and back, 02 Camaro rear 3pt seat belts out back, just picked up a set of 3pt seat belts for the front. I will have to add a little loving to each side of the rear seat as it is 10 inches narrower than the original 69 seat. The fronts will be a breeze from what I have read. Any one want to contribute to the tonyneedsa408 fund???? Anyone???
01-12-2012, 09:42 AM
#1303
01-12-2012, 08:00 PM
#1305
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Dr. Okon Ebunamuah
01-13-2012, 06:30 PM
#1309
I think we will stick to the basics for now. The ITB's would most definately be badass!!! I am guessing a speed density tune would be in order for something like that of course trying to rely on the MAP sensor to predict the fuel and air requirements with 8 different ports would be a nightmare. I have been reading up on fuel injection systems and they were talking about running all the intake runners together into a union of some sort to get a better reading and to smooth out the pulses or something scientific like that, lol!!! I can see an aftermarket intake in the future but I would probably lean more towards a custom fabbed aluminum sheetmetal one. I do like the Edelbrock Pro-Flo tunnel ram look also. For now it will be a cheap plastic intake from the junkyard. 3-4 weeks and the engine should be out of the machine shop. The price tag keeps growing every time "they" call. So far I have a 408ci Manley 2618 forged nitrous friendly pistons (11.25:1), Callies H-beam rods ARP 2000 hardware, Manley 4340 steel crank, donor LQ block prepped thoroughly, ATI Super Dampener, ARP main studs, Katech timing chain, new gears, custom grind Comp cam 23X/24X @ .050" .6XX/.6XX, new set of LS7 lifters, and ARP head bolts. I am going to use my L92's, LS3 intake, engine covers, oil pan, water pump, etc. So hopefully in a month I will get the word to come on down and pick it up. Until then I will prolly be invisible working on my interior. Using 02 Camaro leather seats front and back, 02 Camaro rear 3pt seat belts out back, just picked up a set of 3pt seat belts for the front. I will have to add a little loving to each side of the rear seat as it is 10 inches narrower than the original 69 seat. The fronts will be a breeze from what I have read. Any one want to contribute to the tonyneedsa408 fund???? Anyone???
How about NO!!!!
you concided ***** bastered!!!!!!!
of course I'm kidding!!!!
01-16-2012, 07:16 PM
#1313
Sorry FroJoe I am working on things that arent "conversion/hybrid" material. I will post some pics in the next couple of weeks of some of the progress I have made. Its not much. I have sort of lost interest in the car for a little. I needed a break from it. I guess the engine problems sort of kicked me low and I have receeded to lick my wounds!!! I am waiting on my new three point seat belts (here tomorrow) and the three points for the back will be here Thursday. I didnt want to bore anyone with the menial interior work. Not that I haven't already done a good job at boring yall already. Thanks for the interest and if people want to see 02 seats being installed into the 69 I will be more than happy to ablige. I was sort of waiting till my new stroker was done before I was going to go into details as I can wedge the unnecessary items in between.
02-10-2012, 10:20 PM
#1315
On The Tree
Hey Snow, I did a quick run through of all the posts looking for more pics of your clutch master cylinder install but didn't see what I was looking for. I just thought of this; how did you seal the pushrod going through the firewall?
Larry
Larry
02-11-2012, 05:43 AM
#1316
Actually I never finished sealing it off. I have a couple of ideas written down but have not yet tried them. I am just about done working on a blue oval I bought and will then resume work on the Camaro. I have a few things to do to it and hopefully by then my engine will be here and I can complete the entire car. Once the engine is out I should be able to access the clutch master a little easier. I guess I could do something from inside. I will post as soon as I get some more information. If you happen to have an idea for sealing off the firewall feel free to post it here or PM me.
02-11-2012, 08:11 AM
#1317
On The Tree
I just got the DSE plate and Camaro M/C in so I haven't started the install yet. Will be on it this morning.
I think I saw a pic, maybe yours, where the new hole is a little offset from the original pushrod hole. I could add a patch and cut a new hole in the correct location and maybe use the original pushrod boot.
I think I saw a pic, maybe yours, where the new hole is a little offset from the original pushrod hole. I could add a patch and cut a new hole in the correct location and maybe use the original pushrod boot.
02-11-2012, 10:24 AM
#1318
On The Tree
Nope... OK, way off base on that idea! Realized immediately that the cylinder body body goes through the hole, not the pushrod.
I think the plan now is to patch the existing hole, like I planned, and cut a new hole to closely match the cylinder body. Then make a thick, high density foam gasket with a hole that snugly fits around the body and use a sheetmetal plate to sandwich it to the firewall with four sheetmetal screws. Probably mount the seal from the inside.
DSE recommends welding a filler plate to the gap between the bracket and firewall to seal everything. I don't like the idea of making the bracket permanent.
I'm also thinking of going with the modified pushrod instead of the bracket. I should be able to tap the rod for adjustment and, if I ever have to replace the cylinder, I would just have to cut off the end of the pushrod, thread the male end and use the old rod end.
I think the plan now is to patch the existing hole, like I planned, and cut a new hole to closely match the cylinder body. Then make a thick, high density foam gasket with a hole that snugly fits around the body and use a sheetmetal plate to sandwich it to the firewall with four sheetmetal screws. Probably mount the seal from the inside.
DSE recommends welding a filler plate to the gap between the bracket and firewall to seal everything. I don't like the idea of making the bracket permanent.
I'm also thinking of going with the modified pushrod instead of the bracket. I should be able to tap the rod for adjustment and, if I ever have to replace the cylinder, I would just have to cut off the end of the pushrod, thread the male end and use the old rod end.
02-11-2012, 10:37 AM
#1319
02-11-2012, 11:11 AM
#1320
On The Tree
Crossing my fingers!