1994 Camaro turbo LQ4/th400 build thread
#22
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Hilton, Ny
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It was fairly straight forward, I searched for quite a while and no one had done it which was surprising. Then after fighting to get the stock tank out I vowed that I was never putting it back in lol. Couldn't be happier with how it turned out and now I have a ton more options for fuel pumps.
#23
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Lexington, S.C.
Posts: 351
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Subscribed. I love the work! It is nice to see people show some love for these Lt cars. I have a 93 Z28 that I swapped to Lq4/T56. What size radials are running on the rear?
#24
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Hilton, Ny
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Picked up a 31x12x4 eBay intercooler. Slowly getting that mounted up using the stock bumper support. Ended up cutting out the center and building a cross piece that the intercooler mounts in to. Also shaved down the nose so more air can flow through both the cooler and the radiator.
Last edited by drumbo87; 03-19-2016 at 06:05 PM.
#28
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Hilton, Ny
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So I decided to smooth the cover..... Don't start this unless you have several.....several hours
Gloss black 👍🏻
Tried the rustoleum 2000 degree paint out. 2 hours after paint bake in oven at 250 for 30, out for 30. 30 mins at 450, out for 30. Then back in at 600 for thirty. Interested to see how it does when I finally fire it up. Regardless still going to run a blanket.
Smoothed and filled valve covers, coil threads removed.
#33
LS1Tech Premium Sponsor
iTrader: (40)
nice attention to detail and workmanship. Going to be a killer build!
__________________
Glenn ***
Sales Tech
www.bmrsuspension.com
813.986.9302
Find a Quality alignment shop near you!
Glenn ***
Sales Tech
www.bmrsuspension.com
813.986.9302
Find a Quality alignment shop near you!
#35
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Hilton, Ny
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have just about everything set to get the motor back in but I'm to the point of finally ready to buy a transmission. I'm definitely going with a th400 rmvb setup, but curious as to where/who I should buy from? Suggestions? Looking for the best bang for my buck of course but I want something that will last. Car will see mostly street driving and the plan is to dial it in around 700hp.
Along those same lines I would love suggestions on a torque converter (stock cam/stock lq4, 78mm turbo, 3.42 rear end)
Along those same lines I would love suggestions on a torque converter (stock cam/stock lq4, 78mm turbo, 3.42 rear end)
#36
I have just about everything set to get the motor back in but I'm to the point of finally ready to buy a transmission. I'm definitely going with a th400 rmvb setup, but curious as to where/who I should buy from? Suggestions? Looking for the best bang for my buck of course but I want something that will last. Car will see mostly street driving and the plan is to dial it in around 700hp.
Along those same lines I would love suggestions on a torque converter (stock cam/stock lq4, 78mm turbo, 3.42 rear end)
Along those same lines I would love suggestions on a torque converter (stock cam/stock lq4, 78mm turbo, 3.42 rear end)
If you ever rebuild a T400 yourself, I've had better luck using factory borg warner clutches and standard steels.
#37
On The Tree
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Hilton, Ny
Posts: 151
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Never touched a th400 before let alone an automatic. I'm really leaning toward something I can just bolt on and go that's new. I agree with everything you suggest but I hate not knowing what I'm buying with a used trans.