I pulled the engine because it was filthy and I needed to paint the engine bay. Figured since it was already out I might as well do a basic rebuild to freshen it up. Well one thing lead to another and I got a little carried away. Now it should be a pretty stout LT1 when it's all said and done.








Parts List (may not be pictured):
Probe Forged Flat Top Pistons
Scat Forged 6" Rods
Balanced Rotating Assembly
Lunati Timing Set
Scat Flexplate
TCI Balancer
Lloyd Elliott Cam 226/232 576/571 @ 110
Lloyd Elliott Ported Intake
Holley 52mm Throttle Body
LE2 Heads
Fel-Pro MLS .039 Gaskets
Oil Cooler Delete
LS7 Lifters
Comp Hi-Tech 7.150 Pushrods
Proform 1.6 Roller Rockers
Melling High Volume Pump
Milodon Pickup and 30909 Pan
LS6 Injectors
ARP Bolts and Studs Throughout
Energy Suspension Mounts

Almost every single bolt, seal, and gasket is new from GM. Only reused a handful of original parts because they were discontinued.


















------------------------------Update 18NOV2011------------------------------

Here's a pic with a few more shiny parts added.

Chrome water pump
Chrome alternator
Polished valve covers
Stainless headers
EGR block off plates




------------------------------Update 05FEB2012------------------------------

Motor and trans back in the car. Running a Yank SS3200 Stall. Pics coming soon!

Also looks like I'm going to need to run spacers under the engine mounts. Oil pan is touching the steering rack.


------------------------------Update 20MAR2012------------------------------

Motor is in and most components are installed. Still taking my time to cover every little detail.










Replaced EVERY SINGLE STINKING BOLT with chrome. Even the ones nobody will ever see.






Pretty proud of myself about this.




Moved the column over but I'm still going to need an LS1 steering shaft.




Fresh black undercoat before the new liners go in. Going to relocate the fuel lines too.




New Koni struts and Energy Suspension mounts.








Shimmed the mounts. Have a wee bit o clearance now.




Got a Yank 3200 behind that dust pan. Can't wait to drive it!




More updates coming soon fellas!


------------------------------Update 26JUN2012------------------------------

Update... IT'S ALVIE!!! I have a crappy cell phone video of the first start. I'll try to upload it later tonight.


------------------------------Update 18JUL2012------------------------------

And here's the video we've all been waiting for. Nothing special but you can hear the cam. No tune, open y-pipe, no air filter, bumper tacted on, no interior, no lights... you get the idea.

http://socialcam.com/v/vDJSOH15

 

Looks nice! I am also building a 355 this winter I cant wait to start.

 

Man that's looking real good. you defintely are picky when it comes to detail. Thats how I am as well I would rather take my time and make it look right then hurry up and make it look like ***. I'm also digging the toys in the garage.

 

No ****, i see atleast 1 busa, looks to be an R6 or R1, and another suzuki possibly a 1000. Very nice!

 

Looks like 2 Busas and a R1. Clean engine man. My LE2s are going on this winter with a pretty similar custom grind cam from Lloyd.

 

Sweat nice toys

 

Push your tb open to the stop and look at the blades.. are they moving past 180 degrees and closing the other way?

 

Thanks guys! TB opens slightly past 90 degrees when pushed to the stop. Ordering some more parts this week so hopefully I can post a pic of the engine completely assembled sometime soon. As far as bikes, the R1 is my roomies. Both Busa's are mine and they are both for sale.

 

Always bugged me about the holley that's why I sold mine. Someone did a flow test and found a 54mm asm tb flowed more than the 58 holley opened to the stop which is like being closed a little the other way. I think I remember him modifying his stop so it was very close to being fully open.

 

Cool looking build though nice bikes too I had a few sure miss the straight line speed and sound but after a few seconds the rest of the experience is a bore unless I'm on a track. Cars rule !

 

Its awesome that someone who has driven a handful of LS vehicles but still sees the potential in an LT1

Lookin great!

 

Yup! Heavier, less power, and worse gas mileage... but they sure are fun!

 

If you like a good challenge, love troubleshooting problems, and you get back up after being knocked down countless times.....

then the LT1 is for you!!!

I feel like Rocky Balboa with my car. You keep getting beat up on for 11 rounds, but you keep getting back up to fight that 12th round to come out on top and then your almost too tired to celebrate victory.

(I haven't gotten to the 12 round with my car yet, but hopefully I'm getting close)

OP, looks like a nice build. What springs are those and what SCR are you aiming for? Sounds like you're staying around stock 10.5?

 

Looks like stout build up! It always happens that way when you never plan to go that far but its just a never ending waterfall lol. More pics of the completed engine bay and start up

 

Good looking build!

 

That engine bay is filthy!!! What kind of power are you hoping to put down?

 

Should be ordering some shiny parts this week. Waiting on return email. As far as power goals. I'd like to be somewhere in the 380-400hp range. Never built an auto car before so I expect to loose a little more hp due to drivetrain. Once it's good and broke in and I pay the credit card down some I'd really like to spray it 120-150ish. Prolly be a 12 sec car all motor and 11 sec on spray??? I'd be happy with that.

 

Deep 12's/high 11's should be a cakewalk NA with a decent coverter and tires if you're around the 400rwhp level which is about where you should be depending upon converter/rear end setup/tune of course.

 

Updated

 

Finally got the motor and trans back in the car!

Will post pics when the rain stops.