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Old May 27, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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Default 1977 camaro RS 5.3 build
Heres a bunch of pictures of my progress on my 2nd gen camaro swap

Engine: 5.3 .030 over speed pro pistons/scat rods, factory crank polished
Stock heads cut .020, trick flow springs retainers, Thunder racing 224-112 cam,
GM performance lifters, billet double roller timing chain, ls2 intake w/edelbrock 90mm cable throttle body.

Pan: 99-02 F-body (Fits perfect)
Headers: Hooker for 67 camaro (bought before proper ones came out)
Motor Mounts: Home made

Not sure what im doing about injectors yet, was thinking of just using stock 5.3 ones if they would be up to the task?
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Old May 27, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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Old May 27, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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I see nothing?
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Old May 27, 2013 | 03:03 PM
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Default working on it
**** you guys a fast

I may need help for this, wont let me upload from my comp
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Old May 27, 2013 | 03:46 PM
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Here we go
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And some more
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Old May 27, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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Windage tray and wiring
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Alternator brackets
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Whats up with the 2 alternators?
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The first gen headers appear to fit well....Is that correct?
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Old May 27, 2013 | 10:05 PM
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It needs the alt's for the sound system i have in the car.

drivers side ok, not great its pretty close to the rear lower a-arm mount
Passenger side no good had to "massage" to clear rear lower a-arm mount
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Old May 27, 2013 | 10:18 PM
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Not enough belt wrap on the inner alternator it's more of an idler pulley.

CS130D can hardly keep up with stock loads. Put in one (or two) CS144 or AD244 and toss the CS130 where it belongs.
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Yah i figured ill try it and see, if need be ill put an idler between the two alts
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I cant believe how hard it is to get a 2010 camaro pump here, only option is dealer and they wat almost 600 bucks! looks like ill try rock auto or something. any ideas?
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Call Pace Performance. They should be able to get you one $175-$275.
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Thanks, i ended up getting from rock auto. Was 214 after shipping
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Old May 29, 2013 | 11:37 PM
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Got the Throttle cable bracket done, installed the tensioner and p/s pump
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Nice looking swap
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What throttle cable are you using? Issues with it?
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How big is the sound system that a second battery couldn't handle? Just curious. List the system please.
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