kwhizz

I got another package today so I can move forward with getting the dash area finished up.........I just couldn't see putting the Vintage Air plastic swivel ***** in the dash....... Found these ..........Gotta cut the openings and get the Duct work finished ......then I can get the gauge cluster back in.......Soon.......

ls1nova71

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Factory A/C vents, nice detail!

MonteHawk

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Ken,

Sorry to hear you won't be able to make it this year. Hopefully next year!

Tom

Kharp

x2 - I live in Texas, and although my car wont be ready, I sure plan on making some of the stops on the Power Tour. Ken I was hoping to meet you - maybe another time.

kwhizz

After installing the Transmission for the trial fit and seeing how much room there really was around the trans.....I decided to remove it and put in the Converter for the final install.....this is actually going too easy, the cross member bolted in with two of the existing holes (just have to drill 2 to suit )......and today I took the driveshaft to get a new transmission yoke put on match the 4L85E trans........and the driveshaft fit's as is........Here are some pic's.......I also received the Concept 1 Front Drive system.......I'll get that installed over the weekend.....Pic's to follow

kwhizz

Took the time today to get the Concept 1 Front Drive on the car today.......During the install process, I was very "Impressed" with the quality and design features built into the unit.......Anyhow.....Here are the install pic's

BLKMGK

Doesn't seem like much wrap on the crank and water pump, the supercharger has plenty though. Stock ratio for the charger?

kwhizz

Yes, Stock ratio.........This is a well built set-up......But........In the LSA situation with the A/C compressor not fitting down low, there are some drawbacks with this option........But.....I'm not building a Race car......Just a streetable driver with ton's of Torque......

Ken

MonteHawk

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Ken,

That really looks great. I like that setup. The black anodizing looks great and blends in nicely.

Thanks for sharing the details.

Tom

Blu06R1

Looks great! Sub'd for the result!

kwhizz

Easy project for today........Get the new (OEM) A/C vents in the Dash....Hole Saw, Carbide Burr to elongate the hole to fit , add the screw mounting holes ..........and get the "Tweeters" installed in Kick Panels......Easy day.....Now....Time for a Nap and some Football..........














Kick panels roughly stuck in place

TomM

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Oooo....I like that. Cleans up those ugly factory accessories a bunch.....Looks awesome....

T,

kwhizz

Haven't posted for a while.......Been very busy on the car but it's all wiring related....so....Not much to see.....We are gaining on it......LOL

Jimbo1367

Badass.

kwhizz

Christmas in January.......Came home to a bunch of boxes today.......



The small white box has the Vaporworx Fuel pressure control system in it.........The other three boxes had the AutoRad aluminum Core Support, aluminum Radiator that is all set up for the LS configuration, A/C Condenser and they built in the mounting for the Intercooler also..........A work of Art........Nice to get something that is better than expected........doesn't happen too often anymore...........

10droped

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Very nice setup, those fans looks huge.

kwhizz

So........I needed room to hide the ECM and the TCM along with the additional fuse panel.......The existing set-up in the car had the passenger side fresh air vent zip tied closed........As I was looking at getting that working again.........I thought how that area under the fender would make a nice out of the way mounting area for the modules if the vent tubes weren't there........So.....Guess what.......They are now gone (had to sawzall them in half)......I took out both sides as I will now use the drivers side for the Inlet air and a cold air set-up.........Perfect.....hated to cut up the perfect rust free vent tubes........But....I'll make up some block off plates to seal off the openings to keep the hot air out..Here are a couple of pic's

kwhizz

I also got a Gas Strut kit from Mike at Madmooks...........Took out the old and in with the new......

kwhizz

O.K.........Back at it..........Made a simple mounting plate for the control modules out of 1/4" plastic........Then I got it mounted in the fender well area so it is basically out of the way......Gonna make a mounting bracket for the GM supplied engine compartment fuse box.......I also got the trans cross member bolted in and got the engine drivetrain angle set......Need to make a couple 2 degree angle blocks to change the pinion angle to match the engine.......I also spun the engine over today to get some oil pressure......after getting all the wiring finished up next week I still need to deal with the fuel system......among other things....but...we are getting closer

Jimbo1367

I thought the ECM was best grounded. Have you ever done it this before? Grounding strap?