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Old May 19, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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GM LS7 crate engine
GM performance Parts 4L85E Super-matic transmission.

Car 67 ChevyII with a 63 convertible conversion.
Alston Chassis F/R

Wiring will consist of a ISIS based control system for the vehicle.
http://www.isispower.com/

I will do my best to capture pics as I go.

First we will start with engine install, then the project of the trans tunnel modification for the Massive 4L85E transmission.

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We have some issues with oil pan clearance.
So we have a oil pan form ATS-Speedteck (ATS & Speedteck have combined)

http://www.speedtechperformance.com/...218&prd218.htm

Oil pan intrusions



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MSD Starter
# 5096
http://www.msdignition.com/Products/...7_Engines.aspx

Note: the MSD starter comes in 100.00 less than a OEM unit
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ISIS 3 cell system with battery protection
http://www.isispower.com/index.html

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Vintage air Air system with front drive BLACK
http://www.vintageair.com/ls.asp

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Old May 19, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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We have to change oil pan.
So here is some inside LS7 bling.
Take notice of balanced crank, 6 bolt mains, CNC ported exhaust ports.
Dry sump system.
Oil pan rail has gasket riveted to the pan.
The engine had 3 gal of oil in it. Guess we hook up the tank and it pumps it into the tank!



















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Motor mounts
Chassis works mounts
Plates supplied & polished by Church Boys racing.

SS hardware polished




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Old May 19, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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Vintage Air system w/ black front drive




















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Front drive install


Top pump is OEM
Bottom is the conversion with hub.






















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Old May 19, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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Speedteck oil pan.

Not a quality part for the money.
And build time was slow. I not impressed.






















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Old May 19, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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Nothing like a well engineered, high quality USA made part.

I am not trying to blow smoke up anyone butt!

But man, these are amazing!

I have never seen so much detail and workmanship.

Then when you install them they look absolute suitcase perfect!!!!!!

Hat off to Church Boys and Stainless works! :notworthy::notworthy::notworthy::notworthy:




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I can't imagine how much money you put into that....
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Old May 19, 2011 | 11:03 AM
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I can't imagine how much money you put into that....
X2....but it will, no doubt, be an amazing machine when it's done.
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Really nice. I especially like the fact that you have the Kent-Moore Engine lift brackets.
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This is the first front drive system aftermarket that I have noticed - none of the OEM setups will fit?
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Part of the ISIS has arrived. The master cell and most of the wiring and relays.

The (2) control units with custom made lenth data link cables are on the way. Thanks to Jay at ISIS.



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Old May 20, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bonecrrusher
This is the first front drive system aftermarket that I have noticed - none of the OEM setups will fit?

Chose not to use the factory front drive, besides, it's ugly.

For the money this was a better choice, everything is included.

http://www.vintageair.com/ls.asp
part # 174013

Note: Tuff Stuff did exchange the alternator. The alternator supplied was not black, was also a one wire system. Normal ok. With a GM ECU harness, it needs to get a signal for alternator, if not would have a charging fault code.
Dominic at Tuff Stuff exchanged the alternator no charge and also supplied a black unit. It did come with a adapter plug that I eliminated buy changing the pin socket on harness to plug directly.

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Vintage air was a *** about the alternator problem. They have no idea how close they came to getting this complete front drive system back. They need to address there customer service. IMO

Al
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That looks great AL. Did you sell the Nova?
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That looks great AL. Did you sell the Nova?

No, nothing gone. still have the 70 Orange crush.
Bracket racing it every weekend.
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Thats going to be a stupid fun ride when its done. The Isis system looks intimidating, I read the writeup CHP did some months back, I'm sure it's probably worth the coin but I would be getting in way over my head. Keep the pics and updates coming.
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