95_transam_lt1

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Heres list of what im planning on doing. Kind of wanted to make this all organized than the other thread. Only thing really set in stone is the trans as of now. If you see something i should add, etc let me know. I plan on getting a dyno tune but no one has the software
Engine
52mm Throttle body
Cam
AI(KIT) or Comp
Timing Chain
LS7 Lifters
Pushrods
Valve Springs, Locks, and retainers
1.6 Rockers
Guide Plates
Rocker Studs
Timing Cover set
Intake set

Trans
Monster Kit (Mega SS)
5 Pinion Planetary
Alto Red clutches
Etc
Hardened Output shaft
Thrust washer, bearing, spacer plate
Stall (2500?)
Cooler

Suspension
LCAs
SFCs (bolt in)
Torque arm
PHB


Drivetrain
3.73 Motive Gear
Support Cover
Carrier?

Electronics
Trans temp gauge
Tune (cats or lt1 edit)

RamAir95TA

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I still think the Monster Transmission is the weak point in your build.

And go with a mail-order tune. It will be just fine and far more reliable than someone trying to tune the car who isn't familiar with LT1s.

95_transam_lt1

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im building the trans not monster. just using their kit because it comes with all the hard parts

riceburnerZ28

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You should be fine with the mail order tune. The panhard rod really isn't needed either...maybe get a set of relocation brackets instead. Lastly the diff cover might be a waste IMO.

95_transam_lt1

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im having a hard time deciding on a cam. between a comp k-kit or ai total kit but unsure of which grind

95_transam_lt1

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i wasnt sure if it was a good idea or not. but with the mail order tune ive seen and experienced alot of bad ****. and want to have my stock tune saved because this is a 14k mile car that may be returned to stock at some point

riceburnerZ28

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I purchased a second pcm with a stock tune just in case I had problems. As far as choosing a cam go custom.

lt1-xjs

Don't waste your money on a 2500 stall.

RamAir95TA

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Your stall speed should probably be about 1000 HIGHER than what you think.

And if you have a laptop and an interface cable there's no reason why you can't save your stock tune. Pull off the stock tune, save it on your computer, load the new one. Simple.

And my recommendation is to get a cam from someone who is more LT1-oriented. Comp probably won't be nearly as helpful or provide you with the results you want.

riceburnerZ28

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What program can be used to do that and tuning?

RamAir95TA

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I don't remember the name of the program offhand, but PCMforless.com sends it with every tune. It is just a PCM loader, not a tuner.

Tunerpro, Tunercat, etc., are all OBDI tuners.

jaycenk

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Tuner cat will do a read of stock program and save it.

jaycenk

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X2 Comp cams was way off from what I was looking for. Call Lloyd elliot and have him suggest an out of the box cam or a custom grind.

jaycenk

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What 5 pinion plants are those in that kit? or are you buying them seperate?

95_transam_lt1

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they come in the kit. but im pretty sure they sell separate.

Well i was supposedly getting a "Free" cam from a friend. turns out its a flat tappet from a sbc which is worn and prob a blower cam (.620,.540). so im going to give lloyd elliot a call and see what he recomends. I like the AI stuff but im tryin to stay in a budget. Id like to get heads too if i can afford it

jaycenk

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I got LE2 heads and custom cam shiped for 1900 a little over a year ago from Lloyd Elliot with no cores being returned.
As far as those plants go.... I a may be worried about using them over the GM ones. I know the GM ones are expensive. Part of the F' up they made with trans #3 was they were supossed to be putting 5 pinion plants in it and it was only 100 bucks more to upgrade to them. The Math didn't add up to the GM plants so I have no idea who makes them but you know the rest about it being given to me compleatley dry of fluid. Thats what caused that whole mess to unfold.