MY_2K_Z

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It's a 6.0 but ya I can't believe it either.

ElQueFør

Oh, my mistake. But yeah, you basically stole that thing.

MY_2K_Z

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Made a transmission crossmember today. I couldn't see myself spending $279 on one with how simple they are so I made one. I'm pretty happy with the result.

ElQueFør

Looks great! Looks like 1/4 inch plate and square tube. I'm diggin the color too.

MY_2K_Z

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Yep that's pretty much it.
Can a mod change the thread title from 4.8 to ly6 for me?

ElQueFør

Any more progress?

MY_2K_Z

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Yep finished my radiator support/intercooler mount it's all tacked together but ran out of wire so I'll seam it up maybe tomorrow and post pics.

ElQueFør

Cool. What size wire are you using?

MY_2K_Z

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.023 mild steel wire.

95z286.0ls

not to ask but where is your flex tube between your exhaust to the turbo. put its a nice build

MY_2K_Z

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There isn't one. After hours and hours of research on that subject I decided to try and run without it. Many people have had no problems without a flex joint and solid mounts. I do have billet motor mounts so and the turbo will be supported as well. If it becomes an issue it's an easy/cheap fix

ElQueFør

I'd guess that you'd be fine without it, seeing you have solid mounts. I also have solid mounts in my little project so maybe I could also omit that.

MY_2K_Z

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Got my harness all done today. With putting on the c220 and c230 plugs.


Also started on fan shrouds. I had originally just cut down the stock one but it just didn't look very good so I cut it up even further and this time it looks great. They aren't finished but you get the idea.

DavidBoren

Nice progress. I enjoy seeing this thing come together, and I can't wait to see the headlight intake.

MY_2K_Z

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Molded the fans to the shroud using 3m rigid plastic repair epoxy.

Once it's dry I'll sand it smooth and shoot it black.

98Camarod

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Have you used the 3m stuff before?

MY_2K_Z

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Yep many times. Molding in body kits, repairing broken plastic panels and other junk. It's not cheap though. Like $60 a tube

98Camarod

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That's good to know. I've looked for something similar, just never used it.

MY_2K_Z

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Find an automotive paint supply in your area and just ask for panel bond. It uses a special gun but you can make it work with just a caulk gun if your creative enough.

MY_2K_Z

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Ls9 head gaskets, head studs, timing set, timing cover, turbo oil fittings and related fittings and exhaust manifold gaskets should all be here soon to finish off the motor.
Need to get some bungs welded on my radiator for attaching the new fan setup. Also need to get a bung welded on the oil pan for the drain. Everything seems to be coming together and should be ready for a first start really soon.

On a side note... Watching denmahs latest build on his wife's truck is really depressing lol that guy knocked out the whole build in like a week and here I am taking a year and haven't even fired yet. How do you guys do it lol