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From: Near the start of the California gold rush
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Those who have completed-> How are you plumbing heater hose? I don't know if any of you have seen my thread on my LS1 running cool or not. I haven't seen any offerings about how it is going for you, so I thought I'd post here. But based on what I'm fighting I have some questions for you:
What temperature is your LS1 running at, in cool weather, driving at 55mph?
Do you have it plumbed traditionally (hoses straight to and from heater), or with some sort of bypass in the pressure side to the suction side near the water pump?
If you have a bypass, what are you using/how are you doing it?
Did you have to do anything in particular to get the engine to run warm enough in cool/cold weather to provide heat at the heater?
Does you engine warm up fast?
Thanks
What temperature is your LS1 running at, in cool weather, driving at 55mph?
Do you have it plumbed traditionally (hoses straight to and from heater), or with some sort of bypass in the pressure side to the suction side near the water pump?
If you have a bypass, what are you using/how are you doing it?
Did you have to do anything in particular to get the engine to run warm enough in cool/cold weather to provide heat at the heater?
Does you engine warm up fast?
Thanks
Last edited by ewingr; Sep 27, 2007 at 08:20 PM.
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Staging Lane
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From: Sacramento, Ca
Problems Hell there are problems I don't even know about yet. Just completed the install of the hydraulic clutch. Went with a Camaro (2002) cylinder because it should plug right in at the bell housing. Adapted it to the firewall and to the stock clutch pedal. Not plug and play but looks like it should all work.
Discovered the fuelrail covers do not clear the AC pump without lots of cutting and the other side does not clear the vacuum booster on the mastercylinder.
Jim
Discovered the fuelrail covers do not clear the AC pump without lots of cutting and the other side does not clear the vacuum booster on the mastercylinder.
Jim
Well, I finally got my motor/trans.
I picked up an '03 Corvette LS1 and a 4L60E tranny. I also got a harness and computer. I am just trying to figure out EXACTLY what pan and motor mounts I need to get this thing installed!
I picked up an '03 Corvette LS1 and a 4L60E tranny. I also got a harness and computer. I am just trying to figure out EXACTLY what pan and motor mounts I need to get this thing installed!
As I recall, folks are using the smaller 8" booster, w/ a dual diaphram. That's what I have... Sure hope it clears!
I remember too, that someone mentioned that the ign coils have to be relocated.
I remember too, that someone mentioned that the ign coils have to be relocated.
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Teching In
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HI guys i have just started puting a ls1 in my 55.I have the motor and box sitting in on the mounts i have, but it looks way to close to the fire wall for me.
How far is it ment to be say on the LH side head to fire wall?.The thing is for me its harder to get the bits for the conversion like pipes and things as my 55is Right hand drive.
Im from Australia.
How far is it ment to be say on the LH side head to fire wall?.The thing is for me its harder to get the bits for the conversion like pipes and things as my 55is Right hand drive.
Im from Australia.
Teching In
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HI guys i have just started puting a ls1 in my 55.I have the motor and box sitting in on the mounts i have, but it looks way to close to the fire wall for me.
How far is it ment to be say on the LH side head to fire wall?.The thing is for me its harder to get the bits for the conversion like pipes and things as my 55is Right hand drive.
Im from Australia.
How far is it ment to be say on the LH side head to fire wall?.The thing is for me its harder to get the bits for the conversion like pipes and things as my 55is Right hand drive.
Im from Australia.
possible 55 swap I have been looking for another project as the 47 Chevy should be done this fall. Been looking at the Tri 5 Chevys. Looked on epay and other sites. Have not found anything that excites me yet.
A friend of my fathers has a MINT but apart 1955 Chevy 150 2 dr sedan. This car has been setting in a garage from about 1958 or so. He blew up the original engine and started to install a new over the counter 348 engine it was the largest engine GM had at the time. The front clip was removed and part of the firewall has been massaged for clearance. He then sold the 348 and bought a new L88-M22 muncie for this car. Sometime in the 70's or 80's he decided to go with a 350 targetmaster and the M22 which is still setting in the car. When we looked at the car I noticed he was using the original front engine mounts (not the sides) and the rear mount on the trans.
This car has ZERO rust, still has all of the original paint, Pink with the white top
.
Talked with him about selling the car, it is not for sale for any price. He said when he decides to get rid of it, it is mine for free
The car was sold new in Dallas and is still close by. Never has seen salt or snow has not even been wet since it was parked
A friend of my fathers has a MINT but apart 1955 Chevy 150 2 dr sedan. This car has been setting in a garage from about 1958 or so. He blew up the original engine and started to install a new over the counter 348 engine it was the largest engine GM had at the time. The front clip was removed and part of the firewall has been massaged for clearance. He then sold the 348 and bought a new L88-M22 muncie for this car. Sometime in the 70's or 80's he decided to go with a 350 targetmaster and the M22 which is still setting in the car. When we looked at the car I noticed he was using the original front engine mounts (not the sides) and the rear mount on the trans.
This car has ZERO rust, still has all of the original paint, Pink with the white top
. Talked with him about selling the car, it is not for sale for any price. He said when he decides to get rid of it, it is mine for free
The car was sold new in Dallas and is still close by. Never has seen salt or snow has not even been wet since it was parked
