finished my motor install

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 06:33 PM
  #1  
DPRock's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
15 Year Member
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
From: Garland Tx
Default finished my motor install

Well guys I built a lq9 6.0 with ls3 top end, 92mm throttle body, g5x2 cam, 42lb injectors ls2 timing chain, ls6 oil pump, ls7 lifters. I was on a budget and didn't have the heads ported or polish.

Installed it over the weekend drove it Sunday and had it tuned Monday. Today driving home from work the tach stopped working. Do you guys think its a ground wire maybe I forgot?
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 07:28 PM
  #2  
Bad Chad's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (94)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 300
Likes: 0
From: Huffman, Texas
Default

Check your connections at the computer and in the passenger side kick panel.
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 07:33 PM
  #3  
DPRock's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
15 Year Member
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
From: Garland Tx
Default

Thanks chad now that you said check the passenger side kick panel. I remember pulling a little hard on the wire harness going into the firewall from the outside by the computer.
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 09:09 PM
  #4  
redws618's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
From: Mesquite TX
Default

Originally Posted by DPRock
Well guys I built a lq9 6.0 with ls3 top end, 92mm throttle body, g5x2 cam, 42lb injectors ls2 timing chain, ls6 oil pump, ls7 lifters. I was on a budget and didn't have the heads ported or polish.

Installed it over the weekend drove it Sunday and had it tuned Monday. Today driving home from work the tach stopped working. Do you guys think its a ground wire maybe I forgot?
What car did you put in?
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 09:40 PM
  #5  
DPRock's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
15 Year Member
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
From: Garland Tx
Default

Originally Posted by redws618
What car did you put in?
My 02 red ws6
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 10:39 PM
  #6  
SSHAWK's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 468
Likes: 1
From: Forney, Tx
Default

Sam got you yesterday for the tune..... so you should take the car the track Friday an see what it will do. lol
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 10:43 PM
  #7  
Bad Chad's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (94)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 300
Likes: 0
From: Huffman, Texas
Default

Originally Posted by SSHAWK
Sam got you yesterday for the tune..... so you should take the car the track Friday an see what it will do. lol
I see what you did there....
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 12:15 AM
  #8  
redws618's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
From: Mesquite TX
Default

Originally Posted by DPRock
My 02 red ws6
So what happened to your original aluminum 5.7?
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 05:52 AM
  #9  
DPRock's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
15 Year Member
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
From: Garland Tx
Default

Originally Posted by SSHAWK
Sam got you yesterday for the tune..... so you should take the car the track Friday an see what it will do. lol
Sam has to do a little more tuning. Plus I wanna put some miles on it before I go off and start beating on it.
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 05:55 AM
  #10  
DPRock's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
15 Year Member
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
From: Garland Tx
Default

Originally Posted by redws618
So what happened to your original aluminum 5.7?
Keeping it. How much for your trans am with that motor missing.
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 10:53 AM
  #11  
txh0tb0i972's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
iTrader: (63)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 595
Likes: 14
From: Dallas/Lancaster
Default

Originally Posted by DPRock
Today driving home from work the tach stopped working. Do you guys think its a ground wire maybe I forgot?
Also check your Cam Sensor connection.

I thought my tach was messed up but i checked my connection and it had popped off
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 08:58 PM
  #12  
JMAC's Avatar
Teching In
iTrader: (38)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Talty, Tx (Dallas)
Default My Ls2

Originally Posted by DPRock
Well guys I built a lq9 6.0 with ls3 top end, 92mm throttle body, g5x2 cam, 42lb injectors ls2 timing chain, ls6 oil pump, ls7 lifters. I was on a budget and didn't have the heads ported or polish.

Installed it over the weekend drove it Sunday and had it tuned Monday. Today driving home from work the tach stopped working. Do you guys think its a ground wire maybe I forgot?
I will be finally having my motor installed this weekend also Dave. Almost the exact same build except cam(G6x3) and Ls2 block. See you on the streets soon in my rear view mirror.
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 10:56 PM
  #13  
SSHAWK's Avatar
10 Second Club
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 468
Likes: 1
From: Forney, Tx
Default

Originally Posted by JMAC
I will be finally having my motor installed this weekend also Dave. Almost the exact same build except cam(G6x3) and Ls2 block. See you on the streets soon in my rear view mirror.
I just hope I can keep up with both of you
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 11:55 PM
  #14  
JMAC's Avatar
Teching In
iTrader: (38)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
From: Talty, Tx (Dallas)
Default

Originally Posted by SSHAWK
I just hope I can keep up with both of you
You better upgrade like we did n also Rob is doing it too
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2012 | 06:59 AM
  #15  
DPRock's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
15 Year Member
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
From: Garland Tx
Default

I have a few bugs to work out. The tach stopped working but works on my snap on scanner. Plus I'm getting a p0343 cam sensor volts high. I thought I fixed the problem the other day but didn't.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:54 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE