Prepping for my LE2 upgrade
03-07-2009, 02:48 PM
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Those heads... man can't wait till I get mines back from LE. Wish I can run a bigger cam, but its my DD and emissions are getting strict up here. Lol I got pulled over once because my damn exaust was loud. Cop had the nerve to say that it was illegal, just as he starting running his mouth an ricer car zooms by wwith his pop can whining loudly. "Officer shouldn't you busting him? Lol
03-07-2009, 03:02 PM
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Those heads... man can't wait till I get mines back from LE. Wish I can run a bigger cam, but its my DD and emissions are getting strict up here. Lol I got pulled over once because my damn exaust was loud. Cop had the nerve to say that it was illegal, just as he starting running his mouth an ricer car zooms by wwith his pop can whining loudly. "Officer shouldn't you busting him? Lol
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03-09-2009, 02:41 AM
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I'm up in Seattle. Would love to cruise. It's just that I don't want to be lugging around with an anchor for a motor lol. I'm actually in the process of doing up the suspension, getting motor built up and awaiting for LE2 package, and only thing left is to find a reputable transmission shop that doesn't charge a bleepin arm and a leg.
It's coming together though. I go in tomorrow morning to let the machinest know what route I wanted to go with. He said everything looked good, crank would just need to be re-grinded and rods would go in and get arp rod bolts. It's looking like freshened up shortblock with forged pistons and build the motor that's coming out of the Impala little by little.
It's coming together though. I go in tomorrow morning to let the machinest know what route I wanted to go with. He said everything looked good, crank would just need to be re-grinded and rods would go in and get arp rod bolts. It's looking like freshened up shortblock with forged pistons and build the motor that's coming out of the Impala little by little.
03-09-2009, 04:41 AM
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I'm up in Seattle. Would love to cruise. It's just that I don't want to be lugging around with an anchor for a motor lol. I'm actually in the process of doing up the suspension, getting motor built up and awaiting for LE2 package, and only thing left is to find a reputable transmission shop that doesn't charge a bleepin arm and a leg.
It's coming together though. I go in tomorrow morning to let the machinest know what route I wanted to go with. He said everything looked good, crank would just need to be re-grinded and rods would go in and get arp rod bolts. It's looking like freshened up shortblock with forged pistons and build the motor that's coming out of the Impala little by little.
It's coming together though. I go in tomorrow morning to let the machinest know what route I wanted to go with. He said everything looked good, crank would just need to be re-grinded and rods would go in and get arp rod bolts. It's looking like freshened up shortblock with forged pistons and build the motor that's coming out of the Impala little by little.
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03-09-2009, 04:23 PM
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I sent my PCM off today, hopefully I'll have it back by early next week. I think the last thing I need is a Throttle Body...
Here's the transformation of the intake, what a difference!
Here's the transformation of the intake, what a difference!
03-11-2009, 09:55 PM
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Well it sounds like you are well on your way to having a well built car. Once you get it all dialed in you will have to meet up with us NW guys. And if you need help choosing a transmission shop "pm" me and I will lead you towards a couple. You actually live close to two of the best shops/builders know around our parts.
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03-14-2009, 10:17 AM
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Hey dumb question. But what valve covers are most people using? I know they have to be clearance to fit the RR's. There's a set of polished ones up by me for 130? Its clearanced so they fit also.
03-14-2009, 10:23 AM
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Most people either crush the horizontals or cut them out alltogether.
See the photo at the bottom of this page http://www.golenengineservice.com/html/lt1_facts.html
03-14-2009, 10:34 AM
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Hey hey, no thread-jacking!
I got my PCM back from PCM for less. I sent it out on Monday and had it back Friday. Not to shabby!
All I need to get now is a TB, oil dipstick, and a few misc bolts and I'm ready to start tearing it down! (I'm dropping it off at the shop next Saturday so I can start on it first thing the following Monday...)
I got my PCM back from PCM for less. I sent it out on Monday and had it back Friday. Not to shabby!
All I need to get now is a TB, oil dipstick, and a few misc bolts and I'm ready to start tearing it down! (I'm dropping it off at the shop next Saturday so I can start on it first thing the following Monday...)
03-14-2009, 10:58 AM
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Stock covers will clear even promags with minor modification to the supports.
Most people either crush the horizontals or cut them out alltogether.
See the photo at the bottom of this page http://www.golenengineservice.com/html/lt1_facts.html
Most people either crush the horizontals or cut them out alltogether.
See the photo at the bottom of this page http://www.golenengineservice.com/html/lt1_facts.html
03-14-2009, 11:00 AM
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Hey hey, no thread-jacking!
I got my PCM back from PCM for less. I sent it out on Monday and had it back Friday. Not to shabby!
All I need to get now is a TB, oil dipstick, and a few misc bolts and I'm ready to start tearing it down! (I'm dropping it off at the shop next Saturday so I can start on it first thing the following Monday...)
I got my PCM back from PCM for less. I sent it out on Monday and had it back Friday. Not to shabby!
All I need to get now is a TB, oil dipstick, and a few misc bolts and I'm ready to start tearing it down! (I'm dropping it off at the shop next Saturday so I can start on it first thing the following Monday...)
03-20-2009, 10:14 PM
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Alright, I think I have everything I need to get started. The bird goes to the shop tomorrow night!
The dipstick is getting overnighted with the pushrods once I get the length measured properly, the only thing I'm wondering is if I aught to get an oil pan gasket, I think that's about the only gasket I don't have...
The dipstick is getting overnighted with the pushrods once I get the length measured properly, the only thing I'm wondering is if I aught to get an oil pan gasket, I think that's about the only gasket I don't have...