LSX In 91 C4 Corvette My Swap
03-04-2013, 10:38 AM
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Congrats...lot's of work but you are certainly on the home stretch.
03-04-2013, 01:28 PM
#186
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If you plan to constantly change things...you're better off learning for yourself. Otherwise you'll be out X dollars every time you make a major change.
If you plan to leave it alone...get someone else to tune it and be done.
LSEdit isn't cheap...nor any of the other programs to change the computer. Last I remember seeing it was around $1300 for the software...so that would be your target. If you planned to do more than 3 or 4 changes...you'll break even buying the software and doing it yourself.
Can't wait to see video when it's running 100%...sounds good already.
03-04-2013, 05:35 PM
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Two schools of thought on that...
If you plan to constantly change things...you're better off learning for yourself. Otherwise you'll be out X dollars every time you make a major change.
If you plan to leave it alone...get someone else to tune it and be done.
LSEdit isn't cheap...nor any of the other programs to change the computer. Last I remember seeing it was around $1300 for the software...so that would be your target. If you planned to do more than 3 or 4 changes...you'll break even buying the software and doing it yourself.
Can't wait to see video when it's running 100%...sounds good already.
If you plan to constantly change things...you're better off learning for yourself. Otherwise you'll be out X dollars every time you make a major change.
If you plan to leave it alone...get someone else to tune it and be done.
LSEdit isn't cheap...nor any of the other programs to change the computer. Last I remember seeing it was around $1300 for the software...so that would be your target. If you planned to do more than 3 or 4 changes...you'll break even buying the software and doing it yourself.
Can't wait to see video when it's running 100%...sounds good already.
04-02-2013, 04:26 PM
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hptuner is great.but,it doesn't come with an a to b roadmap.you have to spend a fair amount of time reading and learning. they most likely have a few lawyers telling them about the liability of screwing with emissions hardware and such. the learning itself is fun (at least for me).
06-26-2013, 07:52 PM
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09-03-2013, 05:03 AM
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I need to replace a shif solenoid but here is a little teaser.
LSX corvette C4 LS1 swap take off MS3 cam - YouTube
LSX corvette C4 LS1 swap take off MS3 cam - YouTube
What did it dyno at the tuners? Did your tuner have a dyno? Curious to see what that set up is making, I was considering stroking a 5.3 as well but to 383 ci. You did it do an LS1 spec 347 rotating assy. I'm assuming?
09-08-2013, 06:41 AM
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Lots of awesome info here brother! Really glad I found the thread.
One more question for you. (You're probably getting tired of them, lol) A few pages back there was talk of the truck motor's crank being too long. Is this true? I was just about to pull the trigger on a truck engine, because its cheaper, and seems to be stronger than the aluminum block. But my issue is I won't be able to (financially) afford a rebuild too. Would I be better off just going with the ls1 I found? Thanks again for all your help! You're a gentleman, and a Scholar. h
One more question for you. (You're probably getting tired of them, lol) A few pages back there was talk of the truck motor's crank being too long. Is this true? I was just about to pull the trigger on a truck engine, because its cheaper, and seems to be stronger than the aluminum block. But my issue is I won't be able to (financially) afford a rebuild too. Would I be better off just going with the ls1 I found? Thanks again for all your help! You're a gentleman, and a Scholar. h
09-08-2013, 10:55 AM
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Lots of awesome info here brother! Really glad I found the thread.
One more question for you. (You're probably getting tired of them, lol) A few pages back there was talk of the truck motor's crank being too long. Is this true? I was just about to pull the trigger on a truck engine, because its cheaper, and seems to be stronger than the aluminum block. But my issue is I won't be able to (financially) afford a rebuild too. Would I be better off just going with the ls1 I found? Thanks again for all your help! You're a gentleman, and a Scholar. h
One more question for you. (You're probably getting tired of them, lol) A few pages back there was talk of the truck motor's crank being too long. Is this true? I was just about to pull the trigger on a truck engine, because its cheaper, and seems to be stronger than the aluminum block. But my issue is I won't be able to (financially) afford a rebuild too. Would I be better off just going with the ls1 I found? Thanks again for all your help! You're a gentleman, and a Scholar. h
I hate to steer you wrong. I think there is a version of a truck crank that is too long but I have to look into it.
09-11-2013, 03:46 AM
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So I did find an answer. I know your's is done but may be helpful to others. Here's a qoute from GM.
"The crankshafts are mostly interchangeable, but the snouts on LS7 and LS9 crankshafts are approximately 1-inch longer to accommodate their two-stage oil pumps that work with the engines' dry-sump oiling systems. These forged crankshafts can be used on wet-sump engines by using a few specific components and/or modifications."
Read more: http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...#ixzz2eZT9R53I
Also found a speed guy in my area, named "Ellis Groo". Do you think his parents knew 50 years later he would be the "LS Guru"? He was very helpful and gave me a lot of places to get parts. So a shout out to "Speed Secrets" Of Monroe, Wa. http://www.speedsecretsefi.com/index.htm
Here's a couple links for a th700r4 tailhousing, and 4l60e adapter. http://atransmission.info/700r4-corv...using-new.html and http://www.advanceadapters.com/downloads/50-0405E.pdf
Im leanring a lot, but still feel Ive only scratched the surface. Still pretty unsure of the wiring. Maybe I'll send it to you since you enjoy it so much! Lol! Peace brother. h
"The crankshafts are mostly interchangeable, but the snouts on LS7 and LS9 crankshafts are approximately 1-inch longer to accommodate their two-stage oil pumps that work with the engines' dry-sump oiling systems. These forged crankshafts can be used on wet-sump engines by using a few specific components and/or modifications."
Read more: http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...#ixzz2eZT9R53I
Also found a speed guy in my area, named "Ellis Groo". Do you think his parents knew 50 years later he would be the "LS Guru"? He was very helpful and gave me a lot of places to get parts. So a shout out to "Speed Secrets" Of Monroe, Wa. http://www.speedsecretsefi.com/index.htm
Here's a couple links for a th700r4 tailhousing, and 4l60e adapter. http://atransmission.info/700r4-corv...using-new.html and http://www.advanceadapters.com/downloads/50-0405E.pdf
Im leanring a lot, but still feel Ive only scratched the surface. Still pretty unsure of the wiring. Maybe I'll send it to you since you enjoy it so much! Lol! Peace brother. h
09-11-2013, 07:34 AM
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So I did find an answer. I know your's is done but may be helpful to others. Here's a qoute from GM.
"The crankshafts are mostly interchangeable, but the snouts on LS7 and LS9 crankshafts are approximately 1-inch longer to accommodate their two-stage oil pumps that work with the engines' dry-sump oiling systems. These forged crankshafts can be used on wet-sump engines by using a few specific components and/or modifications."
Read more: http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...#ixzz2eZT9R53I
Also found a speed guy in my area, named "Ellis Groo". Do you think his parents knew 50 years later he would be the "LS Guru"? He was very helpful and gave me a lot of places to get parts. So a shout out to "Speed Secrets" Of Monroe, Wa. http://www.speedsecretsefi.com/index.htm
Here's a couple links for a th700r4 tailhousing, and 4l60e adapter. http://atransmission.info/700r4-corv...using-new.html and http://www.advanceadapters.com/downloads/50-0405E.pdf
Im leanring a lot, but still feel Ive only scratched the surface. Still pretty unsure of the wiring. Maybe I'll send it to you since you enjoy it so much! Lol! Peace brother. h
"The crankshafts are mostly interchangeable, but the snouts on LS7 and LS9 crankshafts are approximately 1-inch longer to accommodate their two-stage oil pumps that work with the engines' dry-sump oiling systems. These forged crankshafts can be used on wet-sump engines by using a few specific components and/or modifications."
Read more: http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...#ixzz2eZT9R53I
Also found a speed guy in my area, named "Ellis Groo". Do you think his parents knew 50 years later he would be the "LS Guru"? He was very helpful and gave me a lot of places to get parts. So a shout out to "Speed Secrets" Of Monroe, Wa. http://www.speedsecretsefi.com/index.htm
Here's a couple links for a th700r4 tailhousing, and 4l60e adapter. http://atransmission.info/700r4-corv...using-new.html and http://www.advanceadapters.com/downloads/50-0405E.pdf
Im leanring a lot, but still feel Ive only scratched the surface. Still pretty unsure of the wiring. Maybe I'll send it to you since you enjoy it so much! Lol! Peace brother. h
09-11-2013, 12:15 PM
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That is new info to me. Thanks! Do you have a part number, or engine code? So I dont get that one. Peace. h