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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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Don't forget, some LS2s had a 24x tooth reluctor wheel while others had the 58x. Make sure the harness and ECU you get are for the 24x.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Langdonious Rex
Don't forget, some LS2s had a 24x tooth reluctor wheel while others had the 58x. Make sure the harness and ECU you get are for the 24x.
I am going to get a full custom harness made by chasebays. But yes you are right. I just couldnt find any info on using ls2 knock sensors with the older ecu. So I was just planning on using an E40 ecu from an 05 GTO thats set up for the 24x reluctor. I might hit you up on the extra wiring stuff especially with the ecu so I know what is going on with the wiring.
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Strokinit383
LS6 Block?!?!?! I should have charged more! Feel free to paypal the difference. In all seriousness, I'm glad to see thats its being put to good use and that the project is going well. I will be following this build.
Yeah about 15% of 01 fbodies had LS6 blocks. I was as surprised as you. When I was reading up on the blocks I just checked it for ***** and giggles and it was labeled with the LS6 casting numbers. Anyways, I would say the block cleaned up nice.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Just got an LS2 Intake manifold so I can use my 90mm Throttle body. I am going to port this one, then some day get a FAST set up down the road.



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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Just purchased an EPS 226 INT./230 EXT. .600 lift custom cam today....2 weeks and counting until I get it!!
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Old Feb 27, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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Let me know if you need any of the swap parts for this swap. I know you have already talked to logan Brew_haha on my350z and g35 driver. We carry sikky, fueled racing and all of the chasebays wiring harnesses, fuel line kits, and power steering kits.

Great looking build by the way glad to see more of these popping up.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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All my timing components in!! And my E40 ecm!! I am going to install them this weekend.



C5R Timing Chain and Crank Turning Tool (This is a godsend!!)


Custom ground EPS 226/230 .600" lift cam.
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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan@AssaulTECH
Let me know if you need any of the swap parts for this swap. I know you have already talked to logan Brew_haha on my350z and g35 driver. We carry sikky, fueled racing and all of the chasebays wiring harnesses, fuel line kits, and power steering kits.

Great looking build by the way glad to see more of these popping up.
Thanks for the info. I will definitely let you know when I need something!!
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Old Mar 17, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Time for an update. Got the timing stuff all installed!!

The new cam, all lubed up and only one place to go...


It went in so good!!


Rear Seal and Rear Cover are in!!


I was interrupted by the mail man. He had a present for me!! Timing chain damper came in!!


Cam retainer plate is in and I drilled and tapped the block for the new timing chain damper!!


Cam timing mocked up. Dot to dot. Pretty simple.


Timing gear, C5R chain, and timing chain damper installed!!


All done for today. Short block is almost done!! Just need an oil pump and front cover.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 10:31 AM
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update?
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 11:05 AM
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this is very nice built is always better than bought :thumbs:
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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Nice build. What heads did you choose?
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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaroking1996
Nice build. What heads did you choose?
I am going with 243 heads as of right now. I am waiting on some carbide burrs to do some light port and polishing on.

Originally Posted by bwkmaro
this is very nice built is always better than bought :thumbs:
Thanks!! I totally agree. Have always wanted to build a motor. Maybe more now since I have all the tools

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update?
I am waiting on a few parts and tools right now. I did some prep work for paint on the intake manifold. So its coming along. Should have a decent update with pics soon.

I also need some opinions on colors for the heads and valve covers. I am torn between colors cast iron and aluminized. I did a color swatch for the cast iron and will do the aluminized tonight and post it tomorrow for input.
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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Updades? Did I miss anything? Learn anything?
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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I thought the ls2 intakes had the rectangle ports and the 243 ls6 heads are still the cathedral port heads... Am I wrong?
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Sorry for the lack of updates, I have been working alot and in process trying to sell my housing and move down to NC. But here is where I am at.

Melling oil pump came in:


Oil pump installed:




LS2 Front cover and cam sensor came in:


LS7 and new LS2 lifter treys with hole mod lubed and prepped for install:


LS2 Timing cover, LS7 lifters and guides installed!




PSI Springs just came in:


Originally Posted by twoeyes12
Updades? Did I miss anything? Learn anything?
Yeah, I have since sold my old G35 parts and have decided porting is a bitch and I dont want to screw it up cuz I dont have a flow bench. I have decided to go with sending my 243 heads to Advanced Induction.

Originally Posted by NoSloZ_1
I thought the ls2 intakes had the rectangle ports and the 243 ls6 heads are still the cathedral port heads... Am I wrong?
LS2 intake and LS2 heads are interchangeable and they are still cathedral ports LS3-LS7 are the rectangle ports.

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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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I also sold the G and bought a new 2012 Ram 4x4. Back to driving a V8 and the RamBox bed is the ****!! I really needed a parts getter. So Project G35 is done but I am still continuing with the build. I am now starting to look for a mid 60s kit car for an LS swap or factory five kit car!!



Also, I found a sweet deal on a busted T56!! The syncros between 2-3 are gone. I am now procuring parts for a viper T56 spec build.



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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Great choice on the truck, sold em for a year and loved them. Too bad on the g35 though looked like it wouldve been a fun car
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Verz
Great choice on the truck, sold em for a year and loved them. Too bad on the g35 though looked like it wouldve been a fun car
It was a tough choice, but I needed something reliable in the midterm. And every time I talked my old man, he kept making fun of me for wanting to swap a American motor into a Japanese car. So now I am on the hunt for a new chassis.
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 09:20 AM
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Im not a fan of japanese cars either but i was looking forward to seeing an ls6 g35 in person!
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