About to start my LS engine swap.

[Apexweights]

Sorry about not getting back to you guys. I got the engine back from the machine shop and the guy didn't call me to let me know that there was scoring in one of the cylinders. Miscommunication i guess. Long story short, I had to take the engine back to the machine shop to have it bored out. I can add pictures of the cylinders if you want me to lol.

I am going to keep the 200r4. I purchased a flexplate and adapter from summit racing. Part# 712500A.

I should have the engine back soon and I will give updates.

 

[Apexweights]

I am going to try out some engine mounts that I haven't heard of anyone using yet. If you have let me know.
They are from UMI Performance part# 2406-B.

 

[kyleBblazercrazy]

If umi makes them they should be great. I used transdapt. But I set forward an inch. It gives extra clearance for the ac box, the fire wall, the truck ac pump and if you use a mechanical fan it put it in the shroud instead of behind it. But it put the power steering pulley close to the gear box. This of course is with truck accessories.

 

[Garrett1982]

I am planning on using the same mounts so I am interested in how they work for you. I already have the camaro clamshells with energy suspension bushings. I will buy the UMI mounts once I get my engine back from the machine shop.

 

[Apexweights]

I do have a question about the swap and the gauges. How would you guys do the swap, would you guys keep your mechanical gauges or spend $400-$500 on new gauges?

 

[87National]

I would keep the stock gauges......since you are staying with the 200r4, they will all be functional.

 

[Apexweights]

I bought some adapters from autometer. Hopefully it will go well with not many hiccups.

 

[Garrett1982]

I'm going to run the stock gauges with the exception of a monster tach, AEM wideband gauge, and an inexpensive, mechanical 3 gauge pod.

 

[Apexweights]

My engine is done at the machine shop and I have to go pickup my heads. I also received my headers from holley. I will be starting my engine swap very soon. I will take pictures.

 

[Garrett1982]

I am eager to see how the UMI motor mounts work for you.