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#741
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With the holley pan, will I be able to just buy the pan and use the windage tray and dipstick that I have?
#742
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You can reuse your windage tray if you're using a truck motor. It's setup to use an F-Body tray, but the truck one only requires a bit of trimming to fit with the 302-2 pan. It says to use an LS3 dipstick, but I ended up reusing my old truck dipstick.
#744
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Thanks for the assist jimmyg...I knew a user would chime in with the answer. I've done so many swap applications now I can't remember the details of each one without checking my notes. Man I'm getting old.
#746
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I purchased the 3" stainless header back system and am very satisfied.
Also have the holly oil pan..
Glad to see there are plenty of options now as these were not around when I started my project..
When I started I had purchased John Bs mounts and had to have custom stainless headers made.
Sorry if I missed it, but is there enough clearance for a column shift car?
Regards,
Matt
Also have the holly oil pan..
Glad to see there are plenty of options now as these were not around when I started my project..
When I started I had purchased John Bs mounts and had to have custom stainless headers made.
Sorry if I missed it, but is there enough clearance for a column shift car?
Regards,
Matt
#747
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#748
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I purchased the 3" stainless header back system and am very satisfied.
Also have the holly oil pan..
Glad to see there are plenty of options now as these were not around when I started my project..
When I started I had purchased John Bs mounts and had to have custom stainless headers made.
Sorry if I missed it, but is there enough clearance for a column shift car?
Regards,
Matt
Also have the holly oil pan..
Glad to see there are plenty of options now as these were not around when I started my project..
When I started I had purchased John Bs mounts and had to have custom stainless headers made.
Sorry if I missed it, but is there enough clearance for a column shift car?
Regards,
Matt
#749
Launching!
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Thanks much for the quick response..
Now that I look at your response I see i should have distilled this down better.
First, On the clears column shift linkage response.. I assume what you mean by this is the ratcheting/shift control assembly, normally tethered to a column auto trans?
Then second ,on the need to modify the stock rod, do you mean the horizontal rod thats supported at the frame, extends over the header and connects to the trans linkage?
If the above is correct, then this makes sense but additionally, I forgot to ask specifically about the z bar, which is the vertical bar that extends down from the column and connects to the aforementioned stock rod.
I ask as my Z bar had to be modified for my custom headers as to not interfere and annoyingly rattle on it.
I also ask as There are others like me, albeit more than likely much smaller than the console shift crowd, that still desire to retain the column shift.
And just Good to know when going down that path as to whats required.
Thanks again for your support.
Regards,
Matt
#750
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Thanks much for the quick response..
Now that I look at your response I see i should have distilled this down better.
First, On the clears column shift linkage response.. I assume what you mean by this is the ratcheting/shift control assembly, normally tethered to a column auto trans?
Then second ,on the need to modify the stock rod, do you mean the horizontal rod thats supported at the frame, extends over the header and connects to the trans linkage?
If the above is correct, then this makes sense but additionally, I forgot to ask specifically about the z bar, which is the vertical bar that extends down from the column and connects to the aforementioned stock rod.
I ask as my Z bar had to be modified for my custom headers as to not interfere and annoyingly rattle on it.
I also ask as There are others like me, albeit more than likely much smaller than the console shift crowd, that still desire to retain the column shift.
And just Good to know when going down that path as to whats required.
Thanks again for your support.
Regards,
Matt
Now that I look at your response I see i should have distilled this down better.
First, On the clears column shift linkage response.. I assume what you mean by this is the ratcheting/shift control assembly, normally tethered to a column auto trans?
Then second ,on the need to modify the stock rod, do you mean the horizontal rod thats supported at the frame, extends over the header and connects to the trans linkage?
If the above is correct, then this makes sense but additionally, I forgot to ask specifically about the z bar, which is the vertical bar that extends down from the column and connects to the aforementioned stock rod.
I ask as my Z bar had to be modified for my custom headers as to not interfere and annoyingly rattle on it.
I also ask as There are others like me, albeit more than likely much smaller than the console shift crowd, that still desire to retain the column shift.
And just Good to know when going down that path as to whats required.
Thanks again for your support.
Regards,
Matt
#752
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It was me!!!! Haha
The Z-bar linkage set-up may have to go and be replaced with a Lokar-type set-up. I was wanting to build out that part of the swap on our project Monte, but was not afforded the time to see it through to be able to give more guidance. I have seen one user on this forum work through it, but I don't remember his user name.
Havent been on the forums for a while!!
#753
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yes jmmy is correct I was the one who did the column shift but I used Holley, motor mounts, stainless headers and a TH350 but I'm sure my process will be close to the same as yours and maybe it can help check my YouTube channel "G-Body James". Under playlist "GBody magnuson Supercharged LS3 swap" it is videos #8 and 9 where I go through the lokar shift linkage I used and had to customize I ran the car all summer without an issue now changing to floor shift with a. July th400!!
Havent been on the forums for a while!!
Havent been on the forums for a while!!
#754
On The Tree
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Thanks much for the quick response..
Now that I look at your response I see i should have distilled this down better.
First, On the clears column shift linkage response.. I assume what you mean by this is the ratcheting/shift control assembly, normally tethered to a column auto trans?
Then second ,on the need to modify the stock rod, do you mean the horizontal rod thats supported at the frame, extends over the header and connects to the trans linkage?
If the above is correct, then this makes sense but additionally, I forgot to ask specifically about the z bar, which is the vertical bar that extends down from the column and connects to the aforementioned stock rod.
I ask as my Z bar had to be modified for my custom headers as to not interfere and annoyingly rattle on it.
I also ask as There are others like me, albeit more than likely much smaller than the console shift crowd, that still desire to retain the column shift.
And just Good to know when going down that path as to whats required.
Thanks again for your support.
Regards,
Matt
Now that I look at your response I see i should have distilled this down better.
First, On the clears column shift linkage response.. I assume what you mean by this is the ratcheting/shift control assembly, normally tethered to a column auto trans?
Then second ,on the need to modify the stock rod, do you mean the horizontal rod thats supported at the frame, extends over the header and connects to the trans linkage?
If the above is correct, then this makes sense but additionally, I forgot to ask specifically about the z bar, which is the vertical bar that extends down from the column and connects to the aforementioned stock rod.
I ask as my Z bar had to be modified for my custom headers as to not interfere and annoyingly rattle on it.
I also ask as There are others like me, albeit more than likely much smaller than the console shift crowd, that still desire to retain the column shift.
And just Good to know when going down that path as to whats required.
Thanks again for your support.
Regards,
Matt
4L80 trans?
#756
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Excellent work - Toddoky and the folks at Holley hit a home run on the 1-7/8" headers! The MSD wires and plug boots are no where close to the primaries. I can access all of the plugs without any special tools or gymnastics. Starter access and installation looks like it should be a breeze too.
I am really glad I spent the money on these. Pics here: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...l#post19491706
The only "issue" I found was with my attempt to install a pressure sender next to the oil filter.
I am really glad I spent the money on these. Pics here: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...l#post19491706
The only "issue" I found was with my attempt to install a pressure sender next to the oil filter.
#757
On The Tree
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Excellent work - Toddoky and the folks at Holley hit a home run on the 1-7/8" headers! The MSD wires and plug boots are no where close to the primaries. I can access all of the plugs without any special tools or gymnastics. Starter access and installation looks like it should be a breeze too.
I am really glad I spent the money on these. Pics here: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...l#post19491706
The only "issue" I found was with my attempt to install a pressure sender next to the oil filter.
I am really glad I spent the money on these. Pics here: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...l#post19491706
The only "issue" I found was with my attempt to install a pressure sender next to the oil filter.
I used a very good part made by AeroFlow for my oil pressure (mechanical) yet still keeping the plug for ecu and located in factory position (LS3) behind the intake, part # AF 166-05-02BLK
Heres a video of it
https://youtu.be/WXzbJl8WQVs
#758
Agreed. The Holley guys did their homework and provide a good product for the G body guys.....In my opinion it's the best engineered system available hands down. My only complaints are: 1) The factory Z bar for the shifter to steering column interlock can't be used. The Lokar cable might be an option but that looks like a PITA to me 2) The oil pressure sender and or oil cooling lines are too close to the headers as noted above. I finally found a T fitting with the correct threads in England of all places. It allowed me to T the oil port behind the intake.
#759
On The Tree
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Excellent work - Toddoky and the folks at Holley hit a home run on the 1-7/8" headers! The MSD wires and plug boots are no where close to the primaries. I can access all of the plugs without any special tools or gymnastics. Starter access and installation looks like it should be a breeze too.
I am really glad I spent the money on these. Pics here: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...l#post19491706
The only "issue" I found was with my attempt to install a pressure sender next to the oil filter.
I am really glad I spent the money on these. Pics here: https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...l#post19491706
The only "issue" I found was with my attempt to install a pressure sender next to the oil filter.