350SS

iTrader: (38)

awesome project !!

lasater

I posted a timelapse YouTube video of the engine install. It's just 3 old guys running around real fast but you may enjoy it.

Here is the link

jfg455

iTrader: (5)

Looks like a clean build.

What did you use for front struts, spindles and brakes? Thanks.

SenorThumpy

This is a cool project. Would you mind going into more detail about the build? It looks like you fabricated that sub-frame to convert the car to rwd and cut out the main front cross member? That's pretty ambitious. Very interesting, i'd like to know more. In for progress.

SenorThumpy

Bump because its cool

blueracer15

iTrader: (2)

let see more of this thing!!!

lasater

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SenorThumpy

can't get enough of this project

lasater

The roll cage is in and ready for paint. I adapted C4 rotors and C5 calipers to the HHR front spindles. Wiring continues.....

350SS

iTrader: (38)

so much the awesome

lasater

I adapted front C5 brakes to the HHR spindles.

jfg455

iTrader: (5)

No issues with Ackerman angle with the spindle turned around?

jetlag

iTrader: (32)

I can't contain the awesomeness of this vehicle... I love it.

Alwhite00

iTrader: (1)

That picture where its sitting on the ground is awesome, great job.

lasater

The exhaust system is beginning this week. Stock Camaro cats, 2 1/2" mandrel bends and straight tubing. Quick Time electric oval cut outs and side exhaust in front of the rear wheels.
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Robertvon

I love this build, the time and patience you have put into it and the originality I love it! since you have the pattern for the chassis would you have any interests in building one for anyone else?

lasater

Engine compartment shot

BadRabbit

iTrader: (1)

Hey man, thanks for contacting (PMing) me.. I will help out any way I can. Not sure if your the first HHR swap ever but if so i knowthe struggles. Being the first Kia Sorento with an LSx i had some interesting hurdles to jump. Anything you need let me know. I can't wait to read your whole thread but its 3:30am and im finally tired enough to get past feeling like my bed is moving around on its own and that lightning is firing up my leg nerve to passout... lol

ramairetransam

iTrader: (18)

How is this going to be legal in california . The ls1 engine is older than the hhr . how will you pass sniffer and plug in tests

lasater

Emissions is kind of a gray area......smog test can be had. And there is always Arizona.