My LS1 240sx Swap
11-20-2006, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by mikespeed95
im using the stock one. pedal feel like any 4th gen or ls1 car is really light, and feels very awkward at 1st.
the guys on www.torquecentral.com i think figured out a cheap way to use AN lines the whole way, or you can mod the quick connect line from GM.
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the stock thing leaks after a while, isnt strong enough for ls1. get a wilwood 7/8 i think 5.5'' long master (or is that stock) get a 90* fitting to a -4, cut the stock clutchline and use a compression fitting to adapt it to a -4.
the plate adaptor isnt toooooo bad. basically make a 1 7/8 hole in the center, drill 2 holes in it i think 2.75'' apart from center, then weld in 2 bolts ( i used 5/16-18 carriage bolts) at a 45* angle to the original holes and your set, although its a PITA to take on/off. ill post pics of the gay adapter plate you have to amke later, i think z32 CMC might work but i havent had time to mess with it to find out.
alex, what headers did you use exactly? im assuming they are shorties that go above the steering shaft?
the guys on www.torquecentral.com i think figured out a cheap way to use AN lines the whole way, or you can mod the quick connect line from GM.
*edit*
the stock thing leaks after a while, isnt strong enough for ls1. get a wilwood 7/8 i think 5.5'' long master (or is that stock) get a 90* fitting to a -4, cut the stock clutchline and use a compression fitting to adapt it to a -4.
the plate adaptor isnt toooooo bad. basically make a 1 7/8 hole in the center, drill 2 holes in it i think 2.75'' apart from center, then weld in 2 bolts ( i used 5/16-18 carriage bolts) at a 45* angle to the original holes and your set, although its a PITA to take on/off. ill post pics of the gay adapter plate you have to amke later, i think z32 CMC might work but i havent had time to mess with it to find out.
alex, what headers did you use exactly? im assuming they are shorties that go above the steering shaft?
Also, why the 7/8" bore MC? From what i've been reading the stock one on the LS1 cars is 3/4" bore by 7/8" to 1" stroke. Is this because the clutch petal on the 240SX where the clutch MC attachment hole moves less than 7/8 of an inch?
Thanks!
11-28-2006, 09:10 PM
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Alex,
Can you get a height measurement of your motor mount? Also, as I was looking at your pictures, I noticed that the engine appears to incline to the rear. I was wondering since we need to use a front sump pan, if the LSx in a GTO is also inclined to the rear or sitting at level? Will an engine with a front sump inclined to the rear cause the oil to pool in the rear of the pan and not around the sump pickup? Thoughts? Thanks, Ken.
Can you get a height measurement of your motor mount? Also, as I was looking at your pictures, I noticed that the engine appears to incline to the rear. I was wondering since we need to use a front sump pan, if the LSx in a GTO is also inclined to the rear or sitting at level? Will an engine with a front sump inclined to the rear cause the oil to pool in the rear of the pan and not around the sump pickup? Thoughts? Thanks, Ken.
11-28-2006, 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by the.erinyes
Alex,
Can you get a height measurement of your motor mount? Also, as I was looking at your pictures, I noticed that the engine appears to incline to the rear. I was wondering since we need to use a front sump pan, if the LSx in a GTO is also inclined to the rear or sitting at level? Will an engine with a front sump inclined to the rear cause the oil to pool in the rear of the pan and not around the sump pickup? Thoughts? Thanks, Ken.
Can you get a height measurement of your motor mount? Also, as I was looking at your pictures, I noticed that the engine appears to incline to the rear. I was wondering since we need to use a front sump pan, if the LSx in a GTO is also inclined to the rear or sitting at level? Will an engine with a front sump inclined to the rear cause the oil to pool in the rear of the pan and not around the sump pickup? Thoughts? Thanks, Ken.
11-28-2006, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by the.erinyes
One more question: Do you use a F-body dipstick or a GTO dipstick?
Thanks, Ken.
Thanks, Ken.
If you are switching from an F-body pan to a GTO pan here is the parts you'll need:
GTO oil pan
GTO oil pump pickup tube
GTO windage tray
GTO dip stick tube
GTO dip stick
HTH!'
11-29-2006, 09:25 PM
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i couldn't close my hood after putting the gto dipstick on. i went and got a tube bender and just about a 45 degree angle on the top about 5" down. hood would not close unless i did this.
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Nice work! I'm doing the same basic swap. I've got a 2000 Camaro LS1 T56. I assume you used a GTO oil pan? I've heard ground clearance is still an issue and dry sump is the way to go. From your point of view what would you reccommend? Thanks!
