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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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You should use an LS2 resleeved block instead of the LSX....if you're staying N/A. Those cylinders are pretty short for a 4.125 stroke. Assuming you're using a 4.185 bore.
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Yea, that's what I did.. used Darton MID sleeves and am VERY happy with how it came out. (4.185 bore)
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Old Aug 4, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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Oh, and LS7 rockers.. either bushed by CHE or get the trunion kit from COMP and do it yourself (I went CHE)
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve1969LS1
Oh, and LS7 rockers.. either bushed by CHE or get the trunion kit from COMP and do it yourself (I went CHE)
Thanks. I was looking at CHE. Sounds like the best route to go.
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Also,

Spent a few grand today. Blake, hope you had fun watching me spend more money than I have...


Moroso Oil Pan
Kooks ORY
Prothane Trans Mount
Spohn Solids
160* Thermostat
FTP 104mm Lid (To replace the brand new SLP I have sitting in a box)
Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
Earls Solo Bleeders
BAMF shift light
SRP Pedals
Redline Shiftboot
Gauges OP, OT, WT, FP
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by PUNISHER TA
Also,

Spent a few grand today. Blake, hope you had fun watching me spend more money than I have...


Moroso Oil Pan
Kooks ORY
Prothane Trans Mount
Spohn Solids
160* Thermostat
FTP 104mm Lid (To replace the brand new SLP I have sitting in a box)
Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Hawk HPS Brake Pads
Earls Solo Bleeders
BAMF shift light
SRP Pedals
Redline Shiftboot
Gauges OP, OT, WT, FP
I had tons of fun watching you spend all that money!
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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Got my gauges in today, they're sweet. Missing one though, its on its way from GA.

Should get a lot of **** in tomorrow.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Well, im waiting on my motor at this point...



Getting there...

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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ramairws6
You've had problems with the PRC springs??


No

I said we had No problems for over 15k and still running fine.
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by venom ws7
No

I said we had No problems for over 15k and still running fine.
Good thing. I decided to go with the PRC's instead of running the PACs, my budget was ripped past the limit a couple grand ago... lol. So im trying to trim it down.

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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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Hey guys. I got several of my shipments in.

List of used parts I need:

--Trans Am Shifter Surround
--Stock Water Pump
--Camaro Change Dish
--Ash Tray Lid
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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I have so much left to order. and my head is spinning...

between all the work I have left to do, and trying to figure out what I have left to buy... geeze.

Im about to place an order for my external oil filter and the lines and fittings and a few other randoms...

Also, I will place my order at Katech for the cam/knock sensor adapter...
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 12:32 AM
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dont forget the katech injector adapters like i did if youre going to the new style..

Im almost done with parts and im just realizing i have to actually pull the engine still, fml.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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Default A couple of pics 454 LSX T/A

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/...7&id=791014451

Scroll to the bottom and thats the project much to your liking....
If any one has questions let me know I did the swap all by myself I know what problems you could possibly run into...








1999 T/A 454 LSX 11.1 comp 248 252 112 lsa 629 629 lift Ls7 cnc 405+ heads 92mm T/B 104 FAST TOYS Lid t-56 stage 5+ spec 12.5 lb aluminum flywheel custom aluminium drive shaft nodular 9 forged axles auburn posi 4.11 pro-gears lowered 2 inches 573 rwhp 525 Tq 91 oct......

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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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Looks pretty familiar.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by PUNISHER TA
Looks pretty familiar.
LOL... No joke your car looks just like mine...Nice ride btw...

You'll love the Lsx setup just wish I did it sooner.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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can't wait to see the results , i'm also building LSX 454 but it has 305 Performance induction heads , how much u guess your motor will pulls at rwhp's N/A ? , are u goining to spray the hell on it ?







after coated the pistons
Attached Thumbnails My 454 LSX NA Build-img_4046.jpg   My 454 LSX NA Build-my-lsx.jpg   My 454 LSX NA Build-img_3931.jpg  

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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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I think Ill be just under 600WHP. and no spray... Its my DD, 4 seasons, rain, snow, w/e. Planning on putting at least 30k miles on it a year.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 11:34 AM
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wow 30K a year. I thought I drove alot.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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30K a year? Also driven in snow? You sir need a cheap beater car.
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agreed. way too nice a ride to be driven that much. also to expensive to drive that much imo
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