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Thought I would share my swap, see what people thought, and offer advice if anyone needs it...
Here is what I started with, of course it isnt quite this pretty anymore, the paint is pretty faded... the TPI 305 needed to go...
Engine prep time...
Tired...
Started by Bradlyj8Z28 on
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by 17 people.
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Scan gauge out all....
Now I just need to build a cold air block off so the engine heat wont soak the filter.
Maybe I could to the fender.
Its for the other Z tho....
I have an ls1 and t56 sitting next to my camaro! hmmmm....
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This write up will cover all the important topics on selecting the right parts to swap an LS1 into your 240SX. This Guide is written from the perspective of starting with a completely stock 240sx and swapping in a mostly stock LS1 style motor and can ...
Started by 240sxONE on
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by 5 people.
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Hello all, Welcome To My Build.
I'll start you out with the story of the car.
I bought the car at a storage auction for 1500$. The car was originally Iroc Blue but from all the boxes packed on it and the roof to the storage unit had a leak the paint job...
Started by Flat Black Camaro on
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by 12 people.
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Camaro '78 355ci forged and balanced 700R4 with shift kit, stock stall 10 Bolt 2.74 open but i truely love the car.
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Need a few more items, I'll prepare a detailed list, have to go on JEGs or summit to get hosing (used for brake cooling).
Started by Double J on
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by 3 people.
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I read somewhere that heat soak in most parts takes 25 - 30 seconds of airflow to "cool down" whichThe original designer was....
Hope it works, everything so far.
NO Heat soak in air flow.
As opposed to aluminum base and tubes.
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Looks great Steve. I've got a friend who purchased a steam cleaner a few years ago. The heat makes ALL the difference.
Tim
63 Corvette Coupe 327-360
65 Corvette Coupe 327-365
02 Berger Camaro Phase 2 #76
67 Nova...not so stock
59 Bel Air LS1 Reacher
Started by napa68 on
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by 3 people.
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Thats cazy! So a friend loaned me his pressure washer and the wife loaned me the washing machne hot water line for the day if I promised to do my own laundry after I hooked the hot water... .
I tried renting a steam cleaner: they wanted $275 for a day rental .
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I went to JMS (JMSChip.com) today and had my car dyno'd.
Temp was 94 degrees with 39% humidity. Bone stock i made 410/395 which was quite disapointing, but i'm sure the lower numbers had to do with the heat and humidity.
Then we put the 2.6 pulley, idler...
Started by Mustang_Racer on
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by 21 people.
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Two days on the track told me that the power loss from heat soak were not as pronounced' Cobra Vortech 306" now....
Have been in the 530 RWHP range, we all know how the Blower hates the heat Soak.
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Let hear you exhaust collector flange gasket /manifold header gaskets ,,replacement / swap / removal
I was just thinking about my header flanges leaking all the time . Just thought everyone may want to share , secrets , tips , Ideas .
I have found that...
Started by 99s10327 on
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2 sets of paper....
After all the kinks are worked out I might screw it up again ignorance .
Also gonna run a camaro t5.
Future mods LS1 front brakes, frame stiffening, camaro 3.4 block that will be fun.
Cut 3/4 loop, disc brake rear.
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Just wondering is anyone has been in the 1.8' 60' with street tires and stock car?
My car averages 2.01x but has been 1.962 with the A6.
Started by blackflag on
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by 10 people.
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Looking forward to getting my CAI the "official" 1/4 mile list... .
Looking forward, and see my car pulling timing also even when its not heat soaked.
On pump gas, and see my car pulling timing also even when its not heat soaked.
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Well well, time has taken its toll on the old Cutlass and its time for an upgrade. Here's a teaser: (crappy cell pic)
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The only info I'm releasing at the moment is whats in my sig and what you can see in the pic
P.S. Yes thats...
Started by ryanvv355 on
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by 6 people.
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Eric L
1997 Camaro SS, BBK headers, Flowmaster cat back, ASAM cai? Went with a turbo after....
With this build, I was not a fan of the roots blower when I had it, moslty due to its heat soaking and hood great Ryan, keep up the good work.
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Http://www.gmtruckhq.com/lsx-discussion ... -2721.html
found this searching on google and thought i would share it...might make a good sticky NONE of this was written by me i simply copy and pasted from the link above incase something ever happens to ...
Started by s10studduts01s on
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by 3 people.
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There are several other options, which include C5 Corvette or LS1 Camaro rotors/calipers, which can be installed combination....
Installed on Radiator Core Support:
CPW Fans using Truck Accessories:
08-02 Camaro LS1 Cooling Fans.
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