s10 ls1ers
I realize you are running the blazer so it has the lifted mm brackets but how much height did you have to cut out of the top of the crossmember? Where did the drain plug land in relation to the crossmember ?I have an ls2 pan for my noma but I am waiting on it to warm up some more and for the last of the part.
Originally Posted by 01WS6/tamu
I realize you are running the blazer so it has the lifted mm brackets but how much height did you have to cut out of the top of the crossmember? Where did the drain plug land in relation to the crossmember ?
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Also I have a 5.3L engine in there and I drive it every chance I get. Have over 5000 miles since swap.
Originally Posted by 1badjimmy
Here is a couple of pix of where I cut the crossmember to fit the LS2 oil pan.
I also had to do some clearancing on the crossmember to allow the drain plug to be removed and reinstalled. sorry no pic on that. I used the Trans-Dapt mounts and cut the ear off that would pick the motor up. So you might not have to cut the crossmember out. However you will have to cut the A/C box for the last coil because my rear most coil hit with my engine mounted as low as it would go. The brake booster was in the way of the rear most coil on the drivers side too. What I did was mount the coil higher on the bracket and make an MSD wire for the rear two cylinders.
I also had to do some clearancing on the crossmember to allow the drain plug to be removed and reinstalled. sorry no pic on that. I used the Trans-Dapt mounts and cut the ear off that would pick the motor up. So you might not have to cut the crossmember out. However you will have to cut the A/C box for the last coil because my rear most coil hit with my engine mounted as low as it would go. The brake booster was in the way of the rear most coil on the drivers side too. What I did was mount the coil higher on the bracket and make an MSD wire for the rear two cylinders.
how much room is between the pan and the crossmember
Last edited by BluLS1; Mar 8, 2007 at 10:12 PM.
Originally Posted by BluLS1
about what was the height and width that you cut it out.
Originally Posted by BluLS1
how much room is between the pan and the crossmember
S10-Den...Truck is running like a raped ape. Right now I have run into an ignition problem though...my driver side rear plug wire was apparently rubbing the steering shaft...soooo now i have a miss on number 8. I am going to work on making a new wire up tonight or tomorrow...then back on the fun times again. Havent really gotten to drive it around much...ya know family issues and such. But this summer it will get alot of cruising....next I am working on the A/C...this damn florida heat is already sucking...so I need A/C. But I am loving it thus far.
OO and by the way...sorry i just remembered i think i was supposed to take some pics for you of my fueal system and evap...I promise ill get those this weekend...sorry man..forgetful me.
OO and by the way...sorry i just remembered i think i was supposed to take some pics for you of my fueal system and evap...I promise ill get those this weekend...sorry man..forgetful me.
The front of the crossmember is 3 1/4 inches the rear of the crossmember is 2 3/4 inches tall. Both measured from the bottom of the crossmember to the top of where its cut and filled back in.
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Verdad Gallardo Dammit man! Yeah I have notched the frame for the compressor (Mine runs and drives ). I cut just behind the idler arm and straight across the top to just after the frame parting line. Then about 11 inches back to just under the front bushing on the controll arm. For the bottom I just followed the bend line (where the bottom of the frame bends to go up on the inside). I just dont have the a/c hooked up because I cant find anyone to custom make me some a/c hoses. The pic is a good shot on the front.
). I cut just behind the idler arm and straight across the top to just after the frame parting line. Then about 11 inches back to just under the front bushing on the controll arm. For the bottom I just followed the bend line (where the bottom of the frame bends to go up on the inside). I just dont have the a/c hooked up because I cant find anyone to custom make me some a/c hoses. The pic is a good shot on the front.
Originally Posted by 01WS6/tamu
How much vertical height did ou take out of the middle of the crossmember. Thanks
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BadJimmy,you are going to rebrace the holes arent you?::::::::::::::::Jhankison,man,it's summer time here already!Temp been staying normal on the truck?Yea, know very well about the family thing.Been trying to tell the wife to let me teach the young one about auto's,good quality time,she didnt buy it though!just when ever you get to the pics,....
1Bd Jimmy, If you need some lines made there is an autoparts store here that makes custom lines and fittings. I have used their hose's on my swaps for the last ten years and have had no problems. Home for me is about an hour south of you on 181 in Falls City. If not I know carlisle auto air in san antonio will make lines. Or if you want and have some time in the next week and you are driving the truck shoot me a call and we can meet up at my dads shop one evening this week after work, build your lines and charge your a/c and get you some cold air in your ride. If interested drop me a line and I'll pm you my phone number later, I'd like to too how it all came together in person it looks super clean in pictures. chris.
Originally Posted by BluLS1
does the truck handle any worse with that much cut out of the crossmember.
Originally Posted by s10-den
BadJimmy,you are going to rebrace the holes arent you?
Originally Posted by BluLS1
thats the only thing that scares me is if i cut the crossmember and it cuases it to handle like crap.
Originally Posted by BluLS1
what kinda bracing did you do just box everything back in.
coolent hose questions What is this steam vent hose? I am putting in a 03 5.3 vortec motor into my 96 s10. I have no clue what to look for what to by or anything about. Any input?
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The ls1 and other gm motors has this to let air out of the system,if you dont have this hooked up,DAMAGE could and probably will happen to the heads....just read through all the s10 swap info,thats the only way you will learn about the lsx swaps,I read, read some more,and still read about them
