My LS1 S14 Build Thread
Originally Posted by sar
weld a bung and run an oil temp. very nice thing to have
I dont think that will work it will not be in oil like it needs to be it would end up being just above it in that location.
What about taping the hole and putting a plug in there.
i have a couple quick question, are you still running the stock fuel cell? if so did you install a fuel level sending unit or using the stock one to run the autometer gauge? also, did you relocate the factory relay box into the cab or is it no longer used with the gm harness?
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i kinda used painless.
its a painless switch panel but I did the chassis harness without painless. just bought wire, generic fuse panel, etc etc etc. i REMOVED the stock fuse boxes and consolidated everything down to the center console (about 20 total circuits and 5 relays)
stock fuel tank and i used an autometer gauge that is close to the calibration of the stock fuel sender.
oh and over the weekend i got a solid hour in the car on track. performed flawlessly.
its a painless switch panel but I did the chassis harness without painless. just bought wire, generic fuse panel, etc etc etc. i REMOVED the stock fuse boxes and consolidated everything down to the center console (about 20 total circuits and 5 relays)
stock fuel tank and i used an autometer gauge that is close to the calibration of the stock fuel sender.
oh and over the weekend i got a solid hour in the car on track. performed flawlessly.
Originally Posted by owen v8litew8
how big is it? can you use a rubber stopper kinda thing that has a lever on it to tighten it (expand the rubber part) once its in the hole? like they use on boat drain pipes and some e-z-fix oilpan drainplug emergency replacement thingamajigs?
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Sounds good Kamin! Glad you got it running good, I love the Kouki S14's.
The hole in the block... I just used a tap with grease caked on it. The grease will hold all of the shavings to the tap. Put a bolt in it with loc-tite and cal it a day.
The hole in the block... I just used a tap with grease caked on it. The grease will hold all of the shavings to the tap. Put a bolt in it with loc-tite and cal it a day.
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it was one of my events so i was busy running around taking care of all the organizational and logistic crap along with trying to drive and keep 45 drivers and 500 spectators happy and entertained haha. all i know is the car ran awesome and i had no issues other than some boiling power steering fluid. ill have to add a cooler soon.
wait till next weekend for a real report if i can get to PIR, thats the big dog track. its about a 90-100mph initiation.
wait till next weekend for a real report if i can get to PIR, thats the big dog track. its about a 90-100mph initiation.
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Originally Posted by Kamin
all i know is the car ran awesome and i had no issues other than some boiling power steering fluid. ill have to add a cooler soon.
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this is probably gonna be my last update. over the weekend i FINALLY got to really beat on the car. ive already been to 2 parking lot events but its really hard for the ls to stretch its legs with low speeds.
sunday i was at PIR (Phoenix international raceway) we ran the 1.5 mile road course.
lets just say im in LOVE. heres a few pics
thats 4th gear
lets just say tires dont last as long as they used to hahaha.
car took a little time to get used to on track but at the end of the day i was getting super comfortable in it again. i cant wait to get back out on fast tracks. so far its got about 120 miles on it (80 miles on track) and the *ONLY* issue thats come up is im boiling power steering fluid. i even added a giant cooler on the return side but am still boiling it. ill address that later.
sunday i was at PIR (Phoenix international raceway) we ran the 1.5 mile road course.
lets just say im in LOVE. heres a few pics
thats 4th gear
lets just say tires dont last as long as they used to hahaha.
car took a little time to get used to on track but at the end of the day i was getting super comfortable in it again. i cant wait to get back out on fast tracks. so far its got about 120 miles on it (80 miles on track) and the *ONLY* issue thats come up is im boiling power steering fluid. i even added a giant cooler on the return side but am still boiling it. ill address that later.
mineral wells is a sweet *** parking lot though. the one time i took my ls13 out there i was doing 5th gear entries into a 2nd gear corner, it was rad.
its not worth justifying a 1000 mile long trip though by any means.
its not worth justifying a 1000 mile long trip though by any means.
Last edited by mikespeed95; Sep 25, 2007 at 08:49 PM.
Originally Posted by Kamin
i avoid JB weld like the plague haha
yah but when you put in a motor and forget about it and dont feel like pulling the pan or risking the good ol tap, its about the only answer.
i took an m8 bolt, jb weld, put the jb weld on the top of the bolt and put the bolt in never had a problem with it. no its not the right way, but in your situation it will do the job.
btw your swap is hot.
and from experience, even 275 2xs with no air in them will leave you wanting more.
