LS Swap parts what works and what doesn't

[axld86]

some more pics, just in mock up stage. to get the engine / trans in proper location.

 

[maven]

CutThroat 4x4 mount plates (1" setback and LS positions)
stock Gbody v8 mounts
stock TH350, trans x-member and driveshaft
CTS-V LSA oil pan and pickup
GTO LS2 exhaust manifolds
'87 Monte 4.3TBI fuel tank
Racetronix G7 stock replacement EFI fuel sender

 

[axld86]

so here is my lastest: headman mid length 1 3/4" headers . PSI custom harness, e-bay PCM , flashed by Branden, @ LT1tech, race tronix , g7 sending unit with a walbro 255 hp/hv pump and harness, potz speed ported TB ,new baffled fuel tank. all mocked up , ready to pull back out 1 more time before final clean /paint . still need a dbc intake 5.3l

 

[axld86]

holley ls oil pan bolted on.

 

[axld86]

while i'm at it , harness, pcm, fuel sender/pump, and pump harness

 

[L.A.X-RATED]

CutThroat 4x4 mount plates (1" setback and LS positions)
stock Gbody v8 mounts
stock TH350, trans x-member and driveshaft
CTS-V LSA oil pan and pickup
GTO LS2 exhaust manifolds
'87 Monte 4.3TBI fuel tank
Racetronix G7 stock replacement EFI fuel sender

do you know if 04 gto exhaust manifolds will work on my 5.3 with no major modifications? im not running ac/heat and the firewall is shaved?

 

[axld86]

hey need some help here, since I have to cut upper rad. hose to fit, I saw on a post some where some body had installed a in line tube with fittings ( say for bypass / water temp gauge ) . not home made but from some vender? thanks axld86

 

[Transformer]

I am pretty sure you have seen my post axld86. but the part#'s for the upper and lower radiator hoses are in the "plumbing to Be Cool" post.
also C&R Racing Steam vent kit post.
The splice I use in the upper radiator hose for the steam vent works because it is a slightly lower pressure in the radiator hose than that in the coolant passages in the heads and steam venting.
You can run your steam vent anywhere to a lower pressure in the coolant system, but I would say not to put it on the intake side of the water pump (like tapping the top of the water pump) because you will be cycling in the air (steam) you just purged from the heads... which will go right back into the heads.. then back into the intake side of the water pump... then back into the heads.. then... you get the idea...

www.hotrodregal.com

Matt

2 car garage build 8)

 

[Transformer]

best oil pan and motor mount combo for the LS swap I have seen yet! temp install on the LSX El camino project....

combo that works for the intermeadiate steering shaft... Flaming River EZ fit steering shaft.

visit:

www.hotrodregal.com

for pics and description.

matt

 

[axld86]

lil late ,lol. but thanks matt, I have been following ur link. doing the cooling system today. just gotta fig. out lower hose. using a truck water pump.