LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

Conversions & Swaps LSX Engines in Non-LSX Vehicles
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

LS7 is alive

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 07:56 AM
Share
  #1  
XcYZb's Avatar
XcYZb
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
From: Rochester, MN
Default LS7 is alive
I finally got to the point where I could fire my LS7 about a week and a half ago. Now I just need to finish up some odds and ends and it goes to media blasting and paint next month.

Here's a video of it starting up.

And some detail shots of the motor with the accessory drive, carbon fiber valve covers, Kooks headers, etc.













Reply
0
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 08:12 AM
Share
  #2  
Stang's Bane's Avatar
Stang's Bane
TECH Addict
15 Year Member
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,649
Likes: 1
From: Mont Belvieu, TX
Default
This is my favorite 69 ..............period. I love it !!

Keith
Reply
0
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 08:22 AM
Share
  #3  
Azar's Avatar
Azar
LS1TECH Sponsor
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 691
Likes: 0
From: Indiana
Default
That is awwwwesome! Great work!
Reply
0
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 11:17 AM
Share
  #4  
12stones's Avatar
12stones
TECH Resident
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 896
Likes: 0
From: Cornelius, NC
Default
That car is great to look at even without the sheet metal on!! I'm feeling the MAF sensor, how much of a shot are you planning on going with?
Reply
0
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 11:20 AM
Share
  #5  
86MC_SS's Avatar
86MC_SS
Launching!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 235
Likes: 0
From: CALIFORNIA
Default
that is a thing of great beauty.
Reply
0
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 11:27 AM
Share
  #6  
ReFtheMC's Avatar
ReFtheMC
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,476
Likes: 1
From: San Fernando Valley, CA
Default
Damm, A God Amongst Men....
Reply
0
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 12:00 PM
Share
  #7  
jmilz28's Avatar
jmilz28
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,717
Likes: 125
From: Houston, TX
Default
Oh my, I think something just moved...
Last edited by jmilz28; Jun 27, 2007 at 02:03 PM.
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Jun 27, 2007 | 12:17 PM
Share
  #8  
stealth71's Avatar
stealth71
11 Second Club
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,337
Likes: 1
From: Orlando
Default
Wow. That's sweet and a wet kit. Yikes that thing is gonna be mean.
Reply
0
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 12:31 PM
Share
  #9  
Skele4door's Avatar
Skele4door
Launching!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 222
Likes: 1
From: Dallas, Tx.
Default
That is very clean. BTW, I see you have your heater hoses blocked off. If you don't ever plan to run a heater you can pull those barb fittings out out of the water pump housing with pliers and put some freeze plugs in there to block them off a bit more cleanly.
Reply
0
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 12:40 PM
Share
  #10  
XcYZb's Avatar
XcYZb
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
From: Rochester, MN
Default
Originally Posted by Skele4door
That is very clean. BTW, I see you have your heater hoses blocked off. If you don't ever plan to run a heater you can pull those barb fittings out out of the water pump housing with pliers and put some freeze plugs in there to block them off a bit more cleanly.
Thanks. I have the water pump fittings blocked off so I could start it. When I pull the motor back out when it goes to paint, I'll be removing the nipples and tapping the pump for 1/2 NPT so I can run AN fittings/hose for the heater core.
Reply
0
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 01:26 PM
Share
  #11  
Novas Forever's Avatar
Novas Forever
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 360
Likes: 1
From: Kansas City metro area
Default
OMG that is nice
Reply
0
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 04:21 PM
Share
  #12  
jub jub's Avatar
jub jub
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 535
Likes: 0
From: Warner Robins, GA
Default
That is a freaking work of art!
Reply
0
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 04:42 PM
Share
  #13  
Mia's Avatar
Mia
On The Tree
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
From: Miami, Fl.
Default
who makes that water neck?
Reply
0
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 04:45 PM
Share
  #14  
xXxSilveradoxXx's Avatar
xXxSilveradoxXx
TECH Addict
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 2,010
Likes: 1
From: Willows, California
Default
God Damn!!! Your Camaro > All others

What front accessory kit is that?
Reply
0
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 04:53 PM
Share
  #15  
XcYZb's Avatar
XcYZb
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
From: Rochester, MN
Default
Thanks.

The T-stat housing and front accessory drive are both from Synister Products. VERY high quality stuff, I couldn't be happier with the setup.
Reply
0
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 09:33 AM
Share
  #16  
jeepinpete's Avatar
jeepinpete
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
From: Quakertown, PA
Default
Off to paint?!?!? That looks pretty nice as it is...
Reply
0
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 09:46 AM
Share
  #17  
njc.corp's Avatar
njc.corp
TECH Resident
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 952
Likes: 0
Default
killer engine
look's good
sound's good
work of art-

enjoy-
Reply
0
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 02:47 PM
Share
  #18  
Cobra4B's Avatar
Cobra4B
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,240
Likes: 0
From: Va Beach
Default
Awesome... are you using the LS7 PCM?
Reply
0
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 02:57 PM
Share
  #19  
fenix999's Avatar
fenix999
TECH Resident
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 929
Likes: 1
From: Miami, Florida
Default
wow that is sweet, man there is like a million dollars worth of crap on that car, well the good kind of crap awesome ride!!!! its a "10"
Reply
0
Old Jun 28, 2007 | 03:22 PM
Share
  #20  
XcYZb's Avatar
XcYZb
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 104
Likes: 0
From: Rochester, MN
Default
Originally Posted by jeepinpete
Off to paint?!?!? That looks pretty nice as it is...
The paint is really old and has issues. The last paint job was in '91 when it was restored, so it was the perfect victim for my project. Solid but needed freshening.


Originally Posted by Cobra4B
Awesome... are you using the LS7 PCM?
Yep, it's an E38 and harness from Speartech.


Originally Posted by fenix999
wow that is sweet, man there is like a million dollars worth of crap on that car, well the good kind of crap awesome ride!!!! its a "10"
Thanks. It's taken a long time and hundreds of side jobs to get to this point, but I feel like I'm over the hump now.
Reply
0



Advanced Search

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:54 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE