Project GatTagO

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Ken,

Great minds think alike. You and I have not spoken in a while, but here we are, embarking on similar projects, using the same components. Well done, Sir!

Andrew

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Ken, I'd say your decision to go with the Holley mid-mount FEAD and the hydroboost was a good choice that worked out great for the sake of clearances. I'm going to be following your progress and Andrew's over the next week while I'm at home on vacation. Keep up the good work.

kwhizz

In addition to the new Hooker headers I also ordered the complete Hooker exhaust system engineered for this install..... Here's a pic of the Engine with the wires moved so you can actually see it...... LOL....... Chris also bought a set of Holley valve covers which hide the coils and wiring.......Gonna wait till I get the headers installed before going any further on the engine so I don't get ahead of myself....

ryeguy2006a

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Awesome updates right there!!

user 4737373

I sure hope this car ends up at next year's Holley LS Fest so I can get a look at it in person.

kwhizz

Got the radiator and fans installed today....... plenty of clearance with the front of the Holley Accy drive set-up........ Also got the Holley 2 pc valve covers installed which hide the coils and wiring....... Moving forward........

kwhizz

Before the headers go in here is a nice shot of the Holley mount set-up developed by Toddoky....... Too simple and easy !!!!!!

G Atsma

Ya gotta LOVE simple and easy, especially when it WORKS! Beats the alternative when mixing and matching...

user 4737373

I have agree with that!

user 4737373

Hey Kwhizz, how well has that power brake conversion master cylinder/ booster worked for the braking characteristics of that car? Is that one of the units from POL?

kwhizz

It was adequate with the help of a vacuum pump....... But..... since I installed the Hydra-Boost set-up on my Impala and felt the difference ....... in my humble opinion that's the only way to do a Brake system in the future for me......

kwhizz

A little update....... I have the fuel lines fabricated and installed.....cross that off the list....Also got the wires installed from the fuel level sensor in the Rick's tank to the dash for the Dakota Digital gauges..... Got lucky with the driveshaft as I had one in the garage that was fabricated for the Blue Chevelle that I couldn't use back then and it fit perfectly....
So........... So before the headers get installed and I decided to get the Dakota Digital shift position indicator installed while I had the extra room along with the Lokar Cable shift assy that will be hooked up to the column shifter.....Neat assy and the neutral safety switch function is controlled thru the Dakota Digital indicator and a Relay........ Great set-up.......
Now..... The one issue that came up was with the Holley valve covers..... They are two piece construction with the upper half just being cosmetic coil covers to clean up the LS look...... They are designed to work with Gen1 and Gen5 coils so the coil portion that the spark plug wire goes on will pass thru the existing clearance hole in the covers....... the coils that come with the GM connect and cruise LS 3 engines are different.......So, I wasn't about to buy new coils so I had to modify the lid openings to clear......... Not a big deal as the look is worth the extra effort and the modifications can't be seen when the covers are installed......Just need more parts to show up now .......

kwhizz

A little update....... I have the fuel lines fabricated and installed.....cross that off the list....Also got the wires installed from the fuel level sensor in the Rick's tank to the dash for the Dakota Digital gauges..... Got lucky with the driveshaft as I had one in the garage that was fabricated for the Blue Chevelle that I couldn't use back then and it fit perfectly....
So........... So before the headers get installed and I decided to get the Dakota Digital shift position indicator installed while I had the extra room along with the Lokar Cable shift assy that will be hooked up to the column shifter.....Neat assy and the neutral safety switch function is controlled thru the Dakota Digital indicator and a Relay........ Great set-up.......
Now..... The one issue that came up was with the Holley valve covers..... They are two piece construction with the upper half just being cosmetic coil covers to clean up the LS look...... They are designed to work with Gen1 and Gen5 coils so the coil portion that the spark plug wire goes on will pass thru the existing clearance hole in the covers....... the coils that come with the GM connect and cruise LS 3 engines are different.......So, I wasn't about to buy new coils so I had to modify the lid openings to clear......... Not a big deal as the look is worth the extra effort and the modifications can't be seen when the covers are installed......Just need more parts to show up now .......

Chris70Chevelle

What Lokar cable did you use for the shifter with keeping the column shifter? I ended up using a Lokar rod. I heated and bent it as needed then welded a gusset to it for strength and then painted it black. I would be interested the cable you used definitely.

kwhizz

I had the rod on the old assy....... Problem is that when you get on the car the engine movement downshifts the trans........ I'll post pictures of what I'm doing as soon as I get it installed

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Ken,

What the big thing down stream of the fuel input to the rail in the fuel line?

Andrew

kwhizz

Fuel Filter......

kwhizz

Ordered the stainless full length headers and complete exhaust system from Holley/Hooker and everything arrived today........Read the instructions and it said the headers should be installed from the bottom....... Since I already had the car on jackstands ... Well you know the story......Since I am a graduate of the header installation school I really wasn't looking forward to this experience.....LOL.......Wow !!!!...... 5 minutes a side and everything was installed........Slipped right up and in position.......Crazy......Got the valve/coil covers installed along with the spark plug wires........ these headers are the ultimate design......Spark plugs .... No clearance issues at all......Amazing....... I can't say enough about the thoughtful design that Toddoky put into this custom installation....

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iTrader: (7)

So which module is in the tank? I thought some, or all of those fuel pump modules have a built in filter.

Andrew

kwhizz

I had it laying around so I just added it...... The Tank has a stock GM pump so I probably didn't need it.....