'72 Cutlass LS2/6l80E swap
09-24-2017, 02:51 PM
#62
Damn I hate it when life gets in the way of a project lol
Anyway, my Holley turbo manis came in yesterday:
Need to reroute my fuel line since the manifold tucks right up to the block, right where I was running the line:
Also need to grind on my Dirty Dingo motor mount since the pass side mani hits it. Hopefully it wont be much, doesnt seem like it will be but you know how that goes sometimes:
Might do some grinding later today and install the crossover. Since the v-band for the turbo is under the heater lines there is no interference with accessories. Liking what I see so far.
Anyway, my Holley turbo manis came in yesterday:
Need to reroute my fuel line since the manifold tucks right up to the block, right where I was running the line:
Also need to grind on my Dirty Dingo motor mount since the pass side mani hits it. Hopefully it wont be much, doesnt seem like it will be but you know how that goes sometimes:
Might do some grinding later today and install the crossover. Since the v-band for the turbo is under the heater lines there is no interference with accessories. Liking what I see so far.
09-24-2017, 07:43 PM
#67
Welp, did some hacking and slashing on my DD mount, think I'm good there. Ran into another spot that needs some work:
Could roll the dice and grind down the bump on the mani a bit, but I think I'll play it safe and massage the mount. To be continued....
Could roll the dice and grind down the bump on the mani a bit, but I think I'll play it safe and massage the mount. To be continued....
09-24-2017, 07:45 PM
#68
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Also, which turbo are you considering?
Andrew
09-24-2017, 07:57 PM
#69
Nah, want to give the turbo more support than that. Will most likely use a flex coupler then hard mount the turbo to the frame. At least thats the route I'm thinking about going. Turbo choice is still about a year out but I've been eyeing the Comp oil-less CT43X 7075. Might go a bit smaller but somewhere around there.
09-24-2017, 07:58 PM
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Nah, want to give the turbo more support than that. Will most likely use a flex coupler then hard mount the turbo to the frame. At least thats the route I'm thinking about going. Turbo choice is still about a year out but I've been eyeing the Comp oil-less CT43X 7075. Might go a bit smaller but somewhere around there.
Andrew
09-29-2017, 02:41 PM
#72
After a bit of hacking and slashing, the manifolds are in:
Still need to reroute the fuel line and probably the heater/ac lines when the time comes. The trans cooler lines are touching the flex coupler on the crossover so will need to address that too. Oy, its always something.
09-30-2017, 09:41 AM
#76
Just so everyone following the OP's thread here is aware, the Hooker turbo manifolds will install in A-bodies with the Hooker A-body engine brackets with no cutting of the engine brackets required.
09-30-2017, 11:14 AM
#77
The lower radiator hose needs to be replaced, its just a factory LS1 piece that once I got knew I'd change it out. The upper factory hose is fine so will keep using that. Hoping the factory LT1 rad and LS1 fans will be enough to keep her cool. Might be pushing it in the middle of summer with the ac blasting but we'll see.
09-30-2017, 11:25 AM
#78
Also, when I was mounting the engine/trans I was having clearance issues with the steering using the factory LS1 F-bod oilpan. The adjustable mounts let me push the motor back as far as I could and because of the extra thickness of the slider I had just enough clearance. Of course, Holley now has a high clearance pan which would most likely take care of those issues w/o needing that extra 1/4" or so of height. Time marches on.
09-30-2017, 11:47 AM
#79
You are correct on the Holley 302-2 and 302-3 oil pans eliminating the need to raise the engine to remedy the common clearance issue between the oil pan and the inner tie rod ends. They also allow you to avoid having to put the back of the passenger side cylinder head very close the firewall in order for the oil pan to clear the back of the engine crossmember.
10-06-2017, 08:37 PM
#80
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Firewall Cutting Well, my body mounts finally came in today so I figured I would try to get the body back on this weekend. Patience is overrated though...
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Its no fun when you only have a couple floor jacks, some jackstands and wheel dollies, just gotta get creative.
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Its no fun when you only have a couple floor jacks, some jackstands and wheel dollies, just gotta get creative.