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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 12:08 AM
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Hi I was going with a World Hardcore 454 SBC and a Keisler Viper 6 spd. in my 69 Camaro that I had the whole body re done. It has a Chris Alston Fab 9 ,mini tubs DSE frame connectors. But I changed directions now I'm going with an LSA and was wondering what to expect for horse power with my new set up. Here's what I have now.
Can some one give me an educated estimate on the power level I should expect with my LSA crate motor going in my Camaro
It will be a stock LSA accept for a V Max ported TB, a cold air kit, with a tune. It will also have a C&R heat exchanger with a Stewart EMP HX pump programmed by Lingenfelter for max flow. I hoping to put a decent sized tank for the Heat exchanger. The Exhaust I have is a set of ARH 1-7/8" long tube headers with a 3" Magnaflow exhaust. The trans is a 4l85 with a stall of 24-2800, going to a Ridetech 4 link with a Chassis Works Fab 9 with 350:1 posi. I'm a new to Ls motors and I'm trying to learn what I can from all your posts.

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Old Dec 28, 2014 | 12:32 AM
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You should check out this build thread...

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...onversion.html

And this one:

http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ght=change+lsa

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Old Jun 27, 2016 | 07:23 AM
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How bout some pics ? I didnt notice a build thread . JOHN
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John I put the link in my Signature.
Here are a couple of pics. First is how I bought it in 2003
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This is how I delivered it to Mikescustomcars
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Here's What he did to it
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LSA/4l85 being delivered

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4l85 and install parts

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ZL1 Lid and ECU and harnesses

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The top of the big boy! Still in the crate.

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First the money shot LOL

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I also got the spacers I needed to put the BMW wheels on the back so now I'm all set for rollers to move the car. with my rear width I used 2" spacers.


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Here's the Fab 9
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And one with the wheel mounted on the car from the rear!

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Here's some of the tunnel being raised. I should have plenty of room for the T56 but now its a 4l85 going in
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WOW awesome work .So much for original !? thanks for the pics .I'm planning a supercharger for my car as well JOHN
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Looks like you switched to the Camaro lid ?
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Wow, that's awesome stuff.
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Looks like you switched to the Camaro lid ?
Yes when I ordered the motor and trans I picked it up at the same time. You goto go for the gusto !

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