LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 07:07 AM
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GIZMO I am trying to clean up all the wires around the intake manifold, what you did with the injector harness is that the factory harness?? I need to look at mine I suppose, lol but that looks really clean. I want to do that to mine.
Any other ideas on cleaning up wires??

The factory harness is long gone. We replaced it with a Painless set up and Accel DFI. The intake will soon be coverred in wiring when we sart to hook up all of the sensors.

This is what is under the dash (less the harness for the DFI).



I have cleaned up a factory harness before using a set of factory drawings to remove anything that wasn't used. For a race car it is much easier just to replace everything.
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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Great work and great info
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Closed up the LT1 today.

The stock LT1 oil pan was replaced with a 1997 Vortec truck (5 quart) with the baffle removed. We will only be running 4 quarts of oil. The extra pan capacity will reduce windage.


What pick tube works with that pan?
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Old Aug 24, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 99.9percenter
What pick tube works with that pan?
Stock.
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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The kids got a bunch of work done today.

New Moser axles with Mark Williams titanium studs.



Installed gun drilled and star flanged axles (The rear also has an aluminum spool, aluminum yoke, and 4.56 gears).



Wildwood brakes.



S & W torque arm with removable crossmember and BMR driveshaft loop.



Finally back on four wheels!
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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That is an awesome idea for a project, and its keeping the kids out of trouble. Kudos to you!
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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Coming togeather quick, good selection of parts too
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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Any more updates?
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yea hav u done anymore with this im real interested now
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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just read through the entire thread, and i love it! i wish i was one fo those kids! lol
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by CamaroRacing12
just read through the entire thread, and i love it! i wish i was one fo those kids! lol
Good to see some one stepping up to bat for them. Yes id say they got a lot to be thankful for. I sure could used that type guidance when i was a teen
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 02:39 PM
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NICE THREAD..........cant wait to see what it runs.
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Old Nov 8, 2008 | 07:07 PM
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Sorry for the lack of updates. I have been working out of town a lot lately. We have done some wiring and body stuff. I will post up some pictures tomorrow.
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 06:28 AM
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Love the build!

All this get me thinking... wow low 11's with a stock motor, Im on stock motor with 5psi and I still dont get low 11's. haha!

I went to the last NHRA nationals and seen many LT1's running some amazing 1/4 mile times. Great job post up some updates!
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I lucked out and found this thread while searching for something on google. I've been researching the TH200 recently and would like to run one in my 93. One main question I was having trouble finding was about the input shaft and converter compatability. I already have a PTC 3800 converter for a TH350 that I'd like to use. Will converters designed for TH350/400s work in a TH200?

I plan on building this myself with a lot of help from some friends. Do you know of any good places to find performance parts for a TH200. I'm looking for a good valve body and things along those lines.

EDIT: Found an answer again randomly searching...

Unfortunately, GM made the slotted converter neck for the TH-200 about 1/16-inch smaller than the "Turbo" TH-350 neck. You would need to machine the pump for the larger shaft and modify the smaller pump gear, as well as a custom input shaft. - In regards to using a TH350 converter with a TH200.

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Hey Beaflag talk to Rossler Transmissions. They are running a TH200 in a pro mod with much success.
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Old Nov 9, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by fergymoto
Hey Beaflag talk to Rossler Transmissions. They are running a TH200 in a pro mod with much success.
I have one Rossler TH200. It was good for 15 passes! I have had no success with getting it freshened. TH200's are tricky. They are really fast, but very few people can make them last. I have had zero luck working with local shops to freshen any TH200. That said, a good TH200 is a good .010 faster than my best TH350.
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 06:45 PM
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Installing the headlight assemblies.



Ready for the bumper cover.



The nose going on.



I know that the last photo is a bit of a tease, but we still have some panel aligning to do before I can post finished front end photos.
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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You guys run the bumper support stuff?
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Old Nov 10, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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You guys run the bumper support stuff?
Yep, or risk being thrown out. NHRA/IHRA rules are tough!
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