MONTE CARLO My first LS build, first project car, wallet emptying extravaganza

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BuckeyeNewYorker

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Swap Part 2
Got some good pictures in again. Didn't do a whole lot other than stab the LS in.
Also, I bought an LS7 clutch kit because I thought I was slick; got a high HP clutch on rockauto for cheap right? Well, yes, except the throwout bearing doesn't fit. Now waiting on the CORRECT throwout bearing. Oops..

Anyway, on to the pictures:

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Power washed engine bay


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Sidenote: This shifter handle is LOOOOONG! I got the T56 used, so that's what came with it. Can't complain

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Look at all those parts in the background that I payed too much money for...

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^ That picture looks awesome, think I might make it my profile picture

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I thought I could get this done in one weekend... Hah! Maybe if I did this for a living.
Stay tuned for more. Thanks for reading as always
 
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BuckeyeNewYorker

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Swap Part 3
~mid August 2020 - September 2020

Well I didn't forget about you guys, I just went back to college. Haven't had much time to post. Going to update my thread, then probably go on hiatus again for awhile.

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brand new driveshaft for t56 to (stock) rear end

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BuckeyeNewYorker

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Swap Part 4
~September 2020


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brand new clutch pedal installed to brake booster assembly

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Swap Part 5
~October 2020

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drilling & tapping a hole for the alternator mount bracket. my iron block (lq4) did not have the threads in the spot for the bracket that I have.

This was absolutely terrifying for me to do. That being said, I was being guided through this process the whole time, so I didn't screw it up (since I'm using a tap, isn't this technically a pun?).

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the wiring disaster is temporary; i have a battery cable that is too thick and about two feet too long. I've been making a lot of weird/stupid mistakes because I'm learning with this swap.
 
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Swap Part 5 1/2 - It starts!!
~early November 2020

Or at least, it started this time.


I managed to get the engine to run, with most of the harness installed. As soon as I plugged in one of the o2 sensors, it stopped sending spark to the coil packs. I could not figure out why it stopped working.

For about 3 weeks I spent a ton of time diagnosing the harness, reading voltages, googling a million questions, turning the key on, off, battery on, off, phone a friend x1000, OBD2 scanner all day long. By the end of it I ended up deciding that my harness was too janky to mess with and just chucked the whole thing.

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I mean I got it for free with the motor, what the heck. Learned a ton about automotive wiring in the process too.

So anyway, I bought a harness from BP automotive.

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Did I mention I have a penchant for spending money?
 
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