-LS1 Swap Thread w/Pics
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
iTrader: (37)
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,046
Likes: 3
From: Vancouver, WA
-LS1 Swap Thread w/Pics Here is the beginning of the end for the LT1 in my Z28. In the words of Happy Gilmore,,,, "So looong suckaaaa". I thought about putting this thread in the conversions/hybrid section, but thought you guys might want to follow along. I'll be updating this thread with pics and progress as it happens, so kick back and enjoy the show.
In the last 8 years, this car has gone through alot with me including; a marriage, a divorce, and now an engine swap lol.... Not a whole lot to report right now, but we got the LT1 shortblock removed today, and got the ol' girl cleaned up. She's been sitting in a garage for a couple years since last running back in 05'.
Here are the outlined plans for the black car:
-Speartech Engine Harness
-387 4.125" Darton MID Shortlbock with ARP Main/Head Studs (Bobby's old junker)
-BMR K-Member
-MTI Z1 236/236 .585/.585 112
-Self Ported 5.3's (<<<---- This might change to an L92 setup...)
-LS6 Intake
-Self Ported TB
-Grotyohan 1-3/4" Longtubes
-3" Catted Y-Pipe
-SLP 2OTL
-T56
-LS6 Clutch
Here are some pics from todays fun:
.
Next up is going to be the K-Member R&R with the BMR unit and an LS1 steering rack. We'll probably install the shortblock at the same time. The cylinder heads aren't quite ready, and I'm still deciding whether to use the 5.3's, or splurge for the L92/L76 setup. Decisions decisions lol...
Mike
In the last 8 years, this car has gone through alot with me including; a marriage, a divorce, and now an engine swap lol.... Not a whole lot to report right now, but we got the LT1 shortblock removed today, and got the ol' girl cleaned up. She's been sitting in a garage for a couple years since last running back in 05'.
Here are the outlined plans for the black car:
-Speartech Engine Harness
-387 4.125" Darton MID Shortlbock with ARP Main/Head Studs (Bobby's old junker)
-BMR K-Member
-MTI Z1 236/236 .585/.585 112
-Self Ported 5.3's (<<<---- This might change to an L92 setup...)
-LS6 Intake
-Self Ported TB
-Grotyohan 1-3/4" Longtubes
-3" Catted Y-Pipe
-SLP 2OTL
-T56
-LS6 Clutch
Here are some pics from todays fun:
.
Next up is going to be the K-Member R&R with the BMR unit and an LS1 steering rack. We'll probably install the shortblock at the same time. The cylinder heads aren't quite ready, and I'm still deciding whether to use the 5.3's, or splurge for the L92/L76 setup. Decisions decisions lol...
Mike
Originally Posted by Poik
Also, I spy a dragster.
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
iTrader: (37)
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,046
Likes: 3
From: Vancouver, WA
Originally Posted by 99blancoSS
5.3's on a 388?
Originally Posted by 99blancoSS
So did you find a wiring harness Mike?
Originally Posted by Poik
Progress! Sweet! Looking good so far, keep us updated
Also, I spy a dragster.
Also, I spy a dragster.
Mike
Did you ever check out these guys?
http://www.currentperformance.com/Ac...iring_acc.html
Looks like they're around the same price though
http://www.currentperformance.com/Ac...iring_acc.html
Looks like they're around the same price though
Trending Topics
LS1 Tech Stories
The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine
Verdad Gallardo
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin
Verdad Gallardo
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them
Pouria Savadkouei
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked
Pouria Savadkouei
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP
Verdad Gallardo
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes
Verdad Gallardo Thread Starter
11 Second Club
iTrader: (37)
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,046
Likes: 3
From: Vancouver, WA
Originally Posted by 93TAWicked1
Wow those are some sharp wheels....
I'm goin' for that sleeper look lol. Maybe I'll upgrade my wheels when you discard your Fikses for some iForged or CCW's.....
Originally Posted by Rockin C Racing
Don't know if anyone else noticed, but there are a lot of black vehicles in those pictures.
Originally Posted by Mikey 97Z M6
Hey, not everyone's a "Balla" rollin a 454 LSX on Fikses......... I'm goin' for that sleeper look lol. Maybe I'll upgrade my wheels when you discard your Fikses for some iForged or CCW's.....
I'm goin' for that sleeper look lol. Maybe I'll upgrade my wheels when you discard your Fikses for some iForged or CCW's.....
Originally Posted by Mikey 97Z M6
Ya, the beauty of porting my own heads is that I can open up the chambers to whatever I need to for CR. Should be able to get 62-63cc out of them and seriously unshroud the valves in the process. Still debating about the 5.3's or L92's though. The L92's are a very inexpensive alternative and flow like crazy, especially on a big bore motor like this. I still need to see where the pistons are at (in/out of the hole), and go from there.
Intake
Lift…….Adv…..Actual
.200…..140…..159…..+19
.300…..200…..218…..+18
.400…..251…..263…..+12
.500…..281…..286…..+5
.550…..292…..296…..+4
.600…..298…..295…..-1
Exhaust
Lift…….Adv…..Actual
.200…..112…..132…..+20
.300…..170…..189…..+19
.400…..203…..221…..+18
.500…..221…..235…..+14
.600…..230…..241…..+11
"Note the work I performed was aimed at optimizing low and midlift flow (usable flow and area under the curve) and as you can see from the results we certainly nailed those goals"
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
iTrader: (37)
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,046
Likes: 3
From: Vancouver, WA
Originally Posted by 93TAWicked1
Dude is a glutton for punishment, I couldn't believe it when he called and said he traded big blu for a BLACK GTI.
Originally Posted by Ws6man2000
looking good that car is gonna scream once its done!!!!!!!
I don't know that engine he is putting in is pretty weak. I heard the guy who sold it to him practically begged him to take it off his hands!
Originally Posted by 93TAWicked1
I don't know that engine he is putting in is pretty weak. I heard the guy who sold it to him practically begged him to take it off his hands!
Thread Starter
11 Second Club
iTrader: (37)
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,046
Likes: 3
From: Vancouver, WA
Originally Posted by Ws6man2000
looking good that car is gonna scream once its done!!!!!!!
Mike
TECH Resident
iTrader: (24)
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 839
Likes: 0
From: Ft lewis,Ft sill and thats all i hope.Katy texas
hey if you dont want it, i know a perfectly good home for it!!!!!! Sad everyone is getting 380+ cubic engines in WA, making me feel like i am wasting my money on what i am getting lol