bonehead79

If im not mistaken ,im new on this forum and I also am doing the same kind of build,Im also going to be using an ls6 intake but I went to the junkyard and there was a2002 tahoe in there with a 5.3 and it had blockoff plates in the rear and a tube going from left to right not under the intake,is this what your looking for because the vehicle was definitely all stock,I dont know much about the ls series motors but I thought this might help if u didnt know this already,and keep up the good work

Steve68

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Thanks, welcome to the site,

thats good to know, but I read online about the #7 cylinder problem, so, I just trimmed the bottom of the intake, and rebent the steam vent around the LS6 vally cover, everything fits great!!!

Steve68

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Got the subframe reinstalled, and the ATS plates on the engine, tomorrow, I'll put the frame stands on the frame then add the motor for placement, got late quick,

Steve68

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The tank has arrived, the jig showed up yesterday, more to come with pics later,

tsnow678

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We need some pics of all of the goodies!

bmf5150

Awsome

Steve68

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Camara batteries are dead, and none to be found, buy them on the way home,

The frame stands are on, the motor is sort of installed, it looks like with the ATS plates flipped it looks like the oil pans will be sitting on top of the frame and centerlink, not good so far, I think I can solve my problems if I buy the VA Front Runner for LS motors it mounts the A/C compressor next to the passenger side cylinder head, but it very expensive, I'm going to move some stuff around later today and see what I need to do for the propper fitment, fun!!!

tsnow678

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Yeah I looked at the Vinatge Air Front Runner and its a beautiful piece! But your right on the price. It doesnt look like it would be that hard to make with the proper equipment and alot of measuring. You could always go with the Kwik bracket. Its not as appealing but with a little dressing up might do the trick. Reasonably priced as well. Less than $200!!

http://www.kwikperf.com/lsx_alt_ps.html

bmf5150

Maybe we can have brackets made for a few of us at a cheaper price??I don't have air,but want to add it in the next few years

icemanrd19

I would be interested in some inexpensive brackets for my swap

bmf5150

The guy on eBay is selling them,nooks n tranny!!expensive !!!

Steve68

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here's a couple of pics, will explain in the posts,

driversside are the first two,






this is a nice blurry pic of the passengerside,

Steve68

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so, it looks like the engine needs to come back many inches, but, today I was looking at Mark Steilows "X" and he had the same problem,

I have a PM to him on Lateral G, asking about the A/C brackets and the ATI balancer, more fab work to come!

Steve68

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and now for something completrly different!!!

I'm going to the beach for 3 days for my wedding, my the finance and our girls are going to get married on the beach where I used to live in CB,

I'll post a pic, I won't get a damn thing done this weekend for sure! think Zack Brown, and Buffet, I'll check back tomorrow!! I have to go to work!!!

bmf5150

Congrats steve!!!!

Steve68

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Thanks, it should be a goodtime,

When I get back, I'm going to remove the ATS plates and then position the motor where it needs to sit and go from there, may have to build some angle style mounts out of plate steel that meet my needs for engine setback,

tsnow678

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Congrats on the wedding!!! I am sure it will be great.

So you moved the engine forward to accommodate for the A/C compressor correct? I know you dont want to run the compressor up top but with all of the other issues with the engine forward it seems you either need to run it up top or find a smaller compressor. It seems you are a solid 3 inches forward from just the standard location. Your doing all of the suspension upgrades a man could ask for but are moving the center of gravity farther from the middle of the car? I think you need to cut the firewall out set the engine back about 5 inches forget about the A/C and lets turn this car into a canyon carver.

-TheBandit-

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Steve, you have your ATS plates on backwards and upside-down. Rotate them over so they look like this:



That should get your engine in the right position. Hopefully the AC clears for you.

You may need to raise the car up so you can stab the engine at more of an angle.

Also unbolt your ac compressor mounts so you don't damage them while stabbing the engine.

-TheBandit-

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Congratulations on the wedding too!

96whitebird

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Thats awesome, Im jealous.