After getting the Headers installed the other day.......another little issue popped up........LOL.......The collectors went right thru the trans crossmember..........Always something...........As long as I had to modify it .....I added some reinforcement plates to the areas welded previously.........It is now in to stay....(I hope).......Also I put the coil pac's back on and realized the factory spark plug boots aren't going to work.....so I ordered some new ones........always something......


























Ken

 

What brand supercharger is that? Also it looks like a pulley has been put on the front of the dampner to drive it. Is that so? I am running the truck accessories and have been looking into doing this.

 

Its a 2013 Camaro ZL1/LSA engine


Ken

 

Expect the unexpected..........LOL..........By not being able to use the stock Camaro exhaust manifolds......I had to buy Headers.......The Headers didn't fit as advertised.......so we had to make things fit to the Headers.....then the Headers ran into the trans cross member........fix that........then I go to install the spark plug wires......the Boots hit the tubes.....new spark plug wires.........(two sets.....the first set I ordered didn't fit either)......The MSD wires had a bendable Boot and worked perfectly............

I also ordered a Vaporworx fuel pump control unit....instead of the pump running full speed all the time and having to use a Corvette Filter regulator.......this system monitors the fuel pressure and only feeds enough Voltage to the pump to satisfy the demand that the engine requires......hence.....no return line to the tank......I have been waiting for this unit to show up so I could install the wiring harness to the pump on the tank for installation........so......I also got some 1" dia electrical shrink tubing and installed it on the gas tank straps and then heated them up and shrunk them on.......Pretty Neat .......almost "Spiffy".......LOL..........Got the tank ready to go in but it was time for a Nap..........I'll get the tank in tomorrow after all the kids leave.............Happy Thanksgiving to all!!!!

 

kwhizz;




Great Idea for the tank straps. I'm gonna have to do it too. So…… Thanks !!!!

 

amazing build!

 

I finally got the Gas tank installed.........would have been a lot simpler if they would have supplied bolts for the straps that were 1/2" longer........Just couldn't get the nuts started........went and got some longer ones today and 5 minutes later it was in.....I also have the fuel line installed and completed........I also got the drive by wire gas pedal installed.......As long as I have the room while waiting for the new radiator to show up I'm going to get the intercooler pump and lines all run..........need to find a reservoir for the system........

 

I'm glad I wasn't the only one Ricks screwed over on the short staps and bolts. LOL. Since you cain't be bothered to reply to people in your thread…… its even better. lol. WADB

 

Yep!!!......I was putting the Tank in by myself......had it balanced on a jack to get it in position.......fighting with it to keep it balanced (after falling off twice) only to find out the bolts were too short to get started........WTF......Rick's......Use your brains........put 4" long bolts in your kit instead of 3"........Sheesh!!!.......Had to wait till today to go and get some longer bolts......Tank fell off the jack again.........all because of stupid short bolts.........The tank is a work of art......But .......Get with the program!!

 

 

The new radiator showed up today.......Designed for LS engines.....Both hoses on the passenger side, Cross Flow and a fitting for the steam lines welded to the top tank.......Too easy....Got it installed and dug out the fan mounting brackets I made a while back and test fit everything........I love it when a plan finally comes together and works out........Ding!!!.....Ding!!!!!

 

Thats a close fit.

Overall I really like your project. I have a few questions that I will PM you to not bog down this build thread. Nice and clean setup.

 

Got the fan assy permanently mounted and ready to go.......Heater and intercooler hoses next on the list...... Ended up with 1" of clearance in the tightest spot..........

 

Ken who made the radiator?
Thanks
Rocky

 

Griffin............Fits like a glove!!!!..................6-564AM-JAX (with built in trans cooler)

 

It was getting to the point of having to get the fenders and inner panels in so I could see how much room I had for mounting the Intercooler pump and to finish up the A/c lines.......along with getting the engine wiring in place........So.....I threw some sheet metal at it today......

 

Thanks Ken !! I need one for the cutlass I've been in contact with them. They said to send in mine and they would make an exact fit with ls1 provisions. It looks great!!!
Rocky

 

Well.......We are getting to the point of making a mess of a decent job so far.........A/C lines.....Power Steering lines and Reservoir......Inter Cooler Pump and lines....... Heater hoses.......Lines all over and no neat way to get there........Oh well........It's a garage built driver and it is what it is.........I'll order heat shrink clamps for all the water lines and get them sealed up....

 

I felt the same way when I started plumbing and wiring my engine bay. It looked so nice before.

 

Nice project. I've read the whole thread just now. Moving so fast. I'm starting on a similar project, but in in '61 BelAir Bubbletop.

I saw your pic of the Evapo-Rust. What are you using it on, and how much success? I plan to put my body on a rotisserie. Bottom side of my floor pan has rusty surface (but not so bad it is rusting through). However, I'm thinking that using this stuff may be difficult, as it needs to soak.

What brand is your dual fan setup?