Lt4 mounted in 69 camaro
03-06-2016, 08:36 AM
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Looks good. Any picss or details of the engine mounts and the block mounting location/layout?
Which engine did you go with? Wet or dry sump? pics of the oilpan? These engines a such a great deal IMO.
thanks,
Jim
Which engine did you go with? Wet or dry sump? pics of the oilpan? These engines a such a great deal IMO.
thanks,
Jim
03-06-2016, 10:03 AM
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My engine is the dry sump. I think they are great deal also. I didn't grab any more pics then that but I will for sure.
I used the dirty dingo gen v adaptor plates and they worked great. I had to use the 3rd hole forward on the mount. It's about an 1 1/2" forward.
It sat in really nice except the oil cooler won't clear my steering arm. That's no big deal and gm has a block off plug for it. The stock exhaust manifold won't work either so I'm on the hunt for something that will.
I used the dirty dingo gen v adaptor plates and they worked great. I had to use the 3rd hole forward on the mount. It's about an 1 1/2" forward.
It sat in really nice except the oil cooler won't clear my steering arm. That's no big deal and gm has a block off plug for it. The stock exhaust manifold won't work either so I'm on the hunt for something that will.
03-06-2016, 11:05 AM
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My engine is the dry sump. I think they are great deal also. I didn't grab any more pics then that but I will for sure.
I used the dirty dingo gen v adaptor plates and they worked great. I had to use the 3rd hole forward on the mount. It's about an 1 1/2" forward.
It sat in really nice except the oil cooler won't clear my steering arm. That's no big deal and gm has a block off plug for it. The stock exhaust manifold won't work either so I'm on the hunt for something that will.
I used the dirty dingo gen v adaptor plates and they worked great. I had to use the 3rd hole forward on the mount. It's about an 1 1/2" forward.
It sat in really nice except the oil cooler won't clear my steering arm. That's no big deal and gm has a block off plug for it. The stock exhaust manifold won't work either so I'm on the hunt for something that will.
Andrew
03-06-2016, 11:47 AM
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From the pics I've seen, the dry sump pan looks like the most swap friendly pan. Does anybody now what else is needed to make a complete dry sump system? I would imagine something like a Peterson Dry Sump tank and hoses of choice. Anything else needed?
03-06-2016, 03:02 PM
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Yup, that should about do it. I was looking at a 12qt tank. The internal pump should take care of the rest.
I wasn't sure about how the wet sumo would clear so I went with the dry sump. Lots of room. I'll try to put up more pics of oil pan clearance and mountings tonight.
I wasn't sure about how the wet sumo would clear so I went with the dry sump. Lots of room. I'll try to put up more pics of oil pan clearance and mountings tonight.
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03-07-2016, 06:12 PM
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Looks like you are using the "tall and narrow" Energy Suspension engine mounts. I would see if you can make it work with "short and wide" engine mounts and bring the engine down. Looks like you have the clearance with the pan and a lower position will be better for driveline angles.
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03-24-2016, 01:40 PM
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I wish I had the spare cash to be the guinea pig. This will be a intensly followed build!
03-24-2016, 08:05 PM
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I noticed that Howell EFI is now making standalone wiring harnesses and computers for the lt4 swap. The wiring harness is for 6l80 and 6l90 automatic transmissions and manual transmissions. I looked at them today. Seems to be very well put together.
03-25-2016, 01:15 PM
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CPP has a LT4 harness kit out all ready IIRC
03-25-2016, 04:25 PM
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Yeah it's been a little challenging but not too bad. I went with the cpp harness cause holly didn't have it out yet. Still waiting on headers that are being made by ultimate headers(thanks Andrew). This weekend I'll be finishing up the wiring and putting in the Peterson ls7 oil tank if I have time. If there is any specific pics anyone wants me to grab just let me know. I'll be working on it all week end.
03-26-2016, 08:57 PM
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How about a side pic of the oilpan? Holley will have the DI version of the ECM that is out. Seen it yesterday on the net.
03-28-2016, 06:41 AM
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I'm using a Muncie m23 built by Midwest Muncie. But plan on a 6 speed in the future.
I got the accessory drive kit from cpp. It mounted up easily except for the a/c pump. My car is non a/c anyways so I had to build an idler pulley to put in place of the pump.(anyone looking for a 6 rib a/c pump?)
I got the accessory drive kit from cpp. It mounted up easily except for the a/c pump. My car is non a/c anyways so I had to build an idler pulley to put in place of the pump.(anyone looking for a 6 rib a/c pump?)
03-29-2016, 10:46 AM
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what are going to be doing for fuel delivery from tank to the mechanical pump i am getting ready to do the same swap this summer just waiting for someone to follow and piece things together
03-29-2016, 12:04 PM
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The pump requires 72 psi of feed and I have a areomotive stealth tank that should deliver everything I need. So I'll have a pressure regulated set at 72 and return it back to the tank.
The only thing I'm wondering about is the cpp harness I have has a fuel pump system integrated in it. I'm not sure what or if I have to do anything about that.
The only thing I'm wondering about is the cpp harness I have has a fuel pump system integrated in it. I'm not sure what or if I have to do anything about that.
03-29-2016, 01:03 PM
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i have a stealth with aeromotive 1000a pump this supplied by ricks about 5 years ago to run my 650 sbc its a full return system but i have been lead to believe that it won't work which i have hard time believing! you and i are going to have to share notes
