LQ9 6.0L PT88 w/ Truck Manifolds in an FBody Build w/ Pics
03-17-2009, 06:50 AM
#81
It's a PT88 with a v-band holding the exhaust housing on. What could I have over looked?It was a pleasure meeting you as well. Make a decision and stick to it on the transmission, drive it and if you dont like your choice, change it later. I personally would start with the 4l80 as it would make for a true daily.
03-17-2009, 06:55 AM
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My next obstacles are the radiator hoses. I think that I will be OK with just using some extension tubes. Should I use PVC, aluminum. stainless or aluminized mild steel?
Oh, and clocking this exhaust housing thing. Gotta get that blaster ****. WD40 isn't making it happen.
Oh, and clocking this exhaust housing thing. Gotta get that blaster ****. WD40 isn't making it happen.
03-17-2009, 07:07 PM
#83
My next obstacles are the radiator hoses. I think that I will be OK with just using some extension tubes. Should I use PVC, aluminum. stainless or aluminized mild steel?
Oh, and clocking this exhaust housing thing. Gotta get that blaster ****. WD40 isn't making it happen.
Oh, and clocking this exhaust housing thing. Gotta get that blaster ****. WD40 isn't making it happen.
PB blaster is better. For my hoses, I used all factory style hoses, just modified. I used the hose extensions you'd find in a procharger kit or something,...and I had a few differnt hoses laying aound with various bends on them for various cars. I frankensteind it, and it came out very smooth. tighten'd them with regular hose clamps...no leaks to date,...
Nothing crazy,.. no need to get fancy atleast for what I did.
03-18-2009, 07:42 AM
#84
Well I went down to see dman yesterday, returned some of the extra couplers and tubing that I didn't need. He gave me a couple of sections of scrap aluminum tubing and showed me a really cool way to make a lip on the end with a pair of ground-down crimpers. I also picked up the couplers and clamps to tie it all together. UPS will be delivering my intake today. I will try to get that on and finalize the cold side tubing as well today.
I picked up a can of PB Blaster today so I will tackle the clocking issue and see if I can break it loose.
I blew off working on it last night but I put in a little time this morning. I picked up a can of PB Blaster and went to work on the exhaust housing. I had to knock it back in order to get it to free up some. Then I was able to clock it to the 12o'clock position on the oil feed and 6 o'clock on the drain. I was about to give up on it about 30 minutes into the process.
I got the coolant extensions in and the oil feed line run. Apparently I didn't use a big enough tap in the pan as the oil drain fitting is 1/2 NPT X -10. I may have used a 3/8 which really really sucks as I will not be dropping the motor again so I will be doing it with the pan on the car.
And last but not least, my intake is back so I will be bolting it on tonite and getting the final measurements so I can get the rest of it welded up.
I picked up a can of PB Blaster today so I will tackle the clocking issue and see if I can break it loose.
I blew off working on it last night but I put in a little time this morning. I picked up a can of PB Blaster and went to work on the exhaust housing. I had to knock it back in order to get it to free up some. Then I was able to clock it to the 12o'clock position on the oil feed and 6 o'clock on the drain. I was about to give up on it about 30 minutes into the process.
I got the coolant extensions in and the oil feed line run. Apparently I didn't use a big enough tap in the pan as the oil drain fitting is 1/2 NPT X -10. I may have used a 3/8 which really really sucks as I will not be dropping the motor again so I will be doing it with the pan on the car.
And last but not least, my intake is back so I will be bolting it on tonite and getting the final measurements so I can get the rest of it welded up.
03-18-2009, 10:53 PM
#88
I got the intake all put together and dropped it in place to finish up the cutting on the cold side pipe. I cut the down pipe and Joe welded it to the v-band flange. It's starting to look like something. Here are some pictures.
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03-21-2009, 08:27 PM
#92
So today I ran the oil return and it worked out perfect. I got the wrong fitting for the motor side of the oil feed. I must need a 1/8 npt x -4. I got a -3.
I got the rest of the t-bolt clamps and shortened up the tube on the upper radiator hose for better clearance of the power steering pump pulley.
I took the rest of the cold side tubing to my friend's house to finish up the TIG welding. I decided to keep it as 2 peices, leaving one coupler in between for quick removal. He also welded the BOV tube and a threaded bung for a screw-in type IAT sensor.
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I got the rest of the t-bolt clamps and shortened up the tube on the upper radiator hose for better clearance of the power steering pump pulley.
I took the rest of the cold side tubing to my friend's house to finish up the TIG welding. I decided to keep it as 2 peices, leaving one coupler in between for quick removal. He also welded the BOV tube and a threaded bung for a screw-in type IAT sensor.
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03-24-2009, 12:52 PM
#97
We are bringing the car over to a friends shop to clean up the rats nest of wiring and put the inside of the car back together on Thursday morning. Not sure how long that will take but I will be present as much as possible cracking the whip. No more than another week.
03-26-2009, 06:26 PM
#100
really nice info on your build. I was starting to gather parts to build a 408 single-turbo motor but the more I see you guys doing 370's I like it even better. Lot's of HP and I really don't HAVE to buy a high dollar crank to do it. A good set of rods and pistons and I can put the rest in to heads and pressure "parts". Thanks for the great read. I wish I lived down "south" instead of here in the Panhandle.......you guys got some sweet stuff down that way!