1967 Pontiac Tempest (A body) LS1 Swap UPDATED W/VIDEO
#42
I'll get you some pictures this evening, but basically I cut the entire core out right at the frame rails. The bottom support piece fits the fbody radiator perfect so I placed it in with something temporary to hold it and I then tack welded that bottom support in place. Pulled radiator out and then welded the support piece in place. I then fabricated a piece to hold the top of the radiator in. I used some sheet metal i had laying around, cut it, shaped it and then painted it once it was all done.
#44
Any pics on the Core Support?? Also have you been able to get any numbers or times yet? Im looking into the MS4 cam and was wondering how it did and if I should do the 111 or 112 LSA.
#45
No times yet, I just put a new rear end in the car with 3.73's and an eaton posi, all new rear suspension too (eibachs/koni's and new boxed upper/lower control arms). My friend is installing my new front suspension and discs this sunday for me. Then I'll feel confident pushing this car. Right now the front brakes are super weak and scares me its so fast. No regrets on the MS4 though, with the 3.73's it woke that thing up big time
#48
I cut out the lower support, beat on it to flatten it out, and then welded it to the underside of the frame.
I'm using stock Camaro upper and lower hoses. I fit my radiator (came out of a 2001 Camaro) in place using them.
#50
I used the stock lower support and bent the ends to flatten it out. The support needed to be lowered by about 4-5" from its stock location. So it ended up being welded to the bottom of the frame rails.