Is there any interest in a build thread for my LS1 swap?
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Is there any interest in a build thread for my LS1 swap?
sure
Definitely, Ive been acquiring parts for mine over the past few months.
Yes.
Another yes.
Its purdy.
Yes!
Awesome. I've been taking a lot of pics, so I will break it down into a few pieces.
Part Acquisition
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Getrag Limited Slip 3.73 Ratio
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LS1 from a 2002 Camaro from Cleveland Pick a Part
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Out of the crate
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Another view of the engine assembly
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New upgraded roll bar HDHT
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Flyin' Miata swap headers
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Swap axles, upgraded hubs
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Swap oil pan
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Swap fuel system
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High pressure oil pump upgrade
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Clutch master upgrade
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Underdrive pulley
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V8 Roadsters fender braces
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Frame rails
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Motor mounts
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Driveshaft
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Subframe
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Diff and trans mounts
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Monster stage 2 clutch
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Dual valvesprings and titanium retainers
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Aggressive grind custom cam
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Stock rocker arms with trunion and bearing upgrades
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Pushrod upgrade
Very Jealous. :clap:
LS1 Prep
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Stripped the engine of all the hoses, accessories, wiring, etc
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Checking overall condition, checking for sludge, etc - pretty clean engine
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Assembly day!
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Cleaned the engine, installed Katech connecting rod bolts and the cam
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Installed new LS2 chain, lined up the sprockets for timing
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New valve springs installed
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Assembled valvetrain
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Assembled with headers, accessories, sparkplug wires, oil pan, etc
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Mounted into subframe, installing lightened flywheel
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Installing clutch
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Installed bellhousing
Chassis Prep
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Stripped the fenders, hood, bumper, - basically the front end.
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Comparison shot
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Putting a square peg into a round hole
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And just like that the whole front sub assembly drops out.
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Another view
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The front end is so light, you can easily lift it with one hand - and the chassis will stay in the up position. I wouldn't recommend leaving it like that unattended.
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Interesting shot
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Side by side
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Another
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Dropped the rear subframe assembly
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Completely stripped the engine bay.
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Completely stripped interior. Removing the engine was easier.
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Got the new roll bar situated
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Chassis harness... what a bitch.
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Marked for cutting
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Another marked for cutting
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Looks a little messy here, but these are the first steps to getting the tunnel widened enough to fit the bellhousing
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Here you can see how I have widened out the tunnel, and wrapped what used to be the firewall into the tunnel. It will look a lot cleaner once welded, sealed, and painted.
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Test fit! Not bad. Space is tight behind the passenger side head. The tunnel is too wide and needs an indentation at the top. The engine will need to come out a few times before the final tweaks to the chassis are made.
Not bad for a first report. What did you do on Day 2?
Wow, that is some crazy progress. You got almost a whole swap done and I'm still being lazy about the shifter rebuild on mine. How long did it take you to do all that and how long to collect all the parts? Interested to see how much a swap like this would cost as well :)
Thanks for sharing.
Nice work Maan! Keep it up.
Asking the price of a swap is like asking a woman her age; don't.
Wow, great progress! Are you sure you are an accountant???