Post pics of LSX swap third gens - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

1fastiroc-z · 01-18-2009, 02:55 AM

I am going to put a 6.0 LSx in my IROC in a few months and I would like to see some pics of lsx powered third gens.

super_kev · 01-18-2009, 04:10 PM

They're all over this sub-forum.

Aaron91RS · 01-18-2009, 08:31 PM

mine

five7kid · 01-20-2009, 04:32 PM

Mine:

THIRD GEN 92 · 01-22-2009, 10:00 PM

Heres mine.

firechicken76 · 01-22-2009, 11:53 PM

how about a video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tZlku5IjNc

TPI TERR · 01-23-2009, 11:11 AM

88 350 tpi formula · 01-23-2009, 10:44 PM

ls1/t56

five7kid · 01-24-2009, 12:56 AM

Aaron91RS, what did you use for your air duct elbow? Your write-up doesn't say.

Aaron91RS · 01-25-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by five7kid

Aaron91RS, what did you use for your air duct elbow? Your write-up doesn't say.

It's from a site people have posted on here before
intakehoses.com
He sells all sizes and angles of rubber couplers.

Rich2279 · 01-25-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by firechicken76

how about a video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tZlku5IjNc

Good video. Your car sounds good.--Watch out for the traffic. That is one busy street. lol

five7kid · 01-25-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron91RS

It's from a site people have posted on here before
intakehoses.com
He sells all sizes and angles of rubber couplers.

I've probably seen that before, but couldn't put my finger on it. Thanks.

KJZ28/TA · 01-26-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by five7kid

Mine:

That is epic!!! hahaahahah!!!!

Street Lethal · 01-26-2009, 03:18 PM

Thought for sure you'd have it done by now. What color is the engine bay going to be, the same black....?

.... and is the a/c staying?

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Street Lethal · 01-26-2009, 03:23 PM

Here was my friend Shawn's '88 GTA w/LS1 swap. He unfortunately sold it, but may be buying it right back though, Click Here, Click Here, and Click Here....

five7kid · 01-26-2009, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KJZ28/TA

That is epic!!! hahaahahah!!!!

I wondered how long it would take someone to catch on.

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Originally Posted by Street Lethal

Thought for sure you'd have it done by now. What color is the engine bay going to be, the same black....?

.... and is the a/c staying?

Yeah, I thought I'd have it done a year ago. So many reasons (read: excuses) that hasn't happened. But, I'm making progress. I have the A-arms back mounted up with the V6 springs, brake lines rerouted and mounted (still need to bend a new one on the driver's side front - basically a piece of universal brake line had been put on, cut at the wheel end, and almost reflared

), quick ratio steering box installed. Want to hook up the line lock before I fill up the engine bay.

The engine bay is going to stay car color. I set the new black swap mounts on the nearly paintless crossmember and didn't think that looked too good. So, I grabbed a can of black spray paint I had sitting around and gave it a couple of quick coats before I bolted them on. This is not intended in any way to be a show car, but even I yield to form every once in awhile.

I'm keeping AC. You can see what's going on there in the "another lsx swap ac bracket" thread.

Still trying to decide if I'm going to try to mount the PCM in the passenger compartment or engine bay.

xpndbl3 · 01-26-2009, 09:27 PM

here's my money pit for the season with GASP a carb setup on top.

V8Rumble · 01-31-2009, 04:47 PM

Here's mine, as of about 15 minutes ago - As of right now, I'm FINALLY getting paint in the engine bay!!

(It's obviously still a work in progress...)

jtmiller92 · 02-16-2009, 08:29 PM

Here are a few of what mine looked like, its torn apart right now though.

http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y37...92%20LS1%20RS/

midnit · 02-16-2009, 09:05 PM

What strut-tower brace is that?

jtmiller92 · 02-16-2009, 09:59 PM

Hotchkis Polished aluminum, I sold it though.

Bungle · 02-16-2009, 10:21 PM

that looks fantastic... I hope I can get mine to that level one day..

Who's air intake is that?
Why is it ripped apart?

Bungle

ssean92 · 02-17-2009, 10:04 AM

The Lsx engines look so good in there

bygblok · 02-19-2009, 10:58 PM

new home for my lil' LSx motor....

Yahtzee · 02-20-2009, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by bygblok

new home for my lil' LSx motor....

What rack and pinion setup is that??!! K-member?

bygblok · 02-20-2009, 05:34 AM

it's an older Hawks k-member with an appleton rack. They only offered it for a short while. I'm just hoping everything fits right!

MaxxMitchell · 02-20-2009, 11:32 AM

A few in progress pics, the car runs now, and runs great.

five7kid · 03-01-2010, 11:52 PM

A little over a year later (and a little over 2 years since the 305/TH200C came out):

Engine bay mostly finished. Left to do: Install radiator, radiator hoses, cooling fans (wiring done), connect PS cooler/lines, install air inlet/MAF/IAT/filter. And run the line lock wiring. AC will be done after the car is on the road.

Passenger side. Can you see the PCM harness? I think I need to do something with the heater hoses.

AC Compressor (notched stock K-member).

Driver side.

Rear driver side corner of the engine compartment. I thought this was a good place for the clutch MC reservoir.

Battery cable buss bar and aftermarket swap fuse-relay box. The air filter will sit right above here.

BlueZee28 · 03-01-2010, 11:59 PM

Here's mine

Jim85IROC · 03-02-2010, 10:07 AM

Here's the current status of mine:

jimmy92rs · 03-02-2010, 11:16 AM

Im just getting started. heres some pics of mine..... and I painted the engine bay with a spray can...

icebird84 · 03-02-2010, 02:16 PM

my LS1 engine

engine ready

but engine bay is not ready

ZONES89RS · 03-02-2010, 09:01 PM

I am copying another member:

Pocket · 03-05-2010, 02:01 PM

Beginning

All done

chriswenk · 03-05-2010, 06:28 PM

Pics of mine are attached. Nothing special, basically a stock LS1 from 02 Z28 with hawks longtubes.

Spike-Z · 03-05-2010, 08:22 PM

ls6iroc · 03-06-2010, 08:46 AM

pics of mine. still in progress but i got it running prior to storage for the winter. still have to install my hawks headers etc.

pony exp.305 · 03-07-2010, 09:04 AM

Nice Lsx on 3th Gen...

Brisk · 03-13-2010, 02:09 AM

great insparation here guys!

ZONES89RS · 03-13-2010, 08:38 AM

Here is the most current from a day ago, nearly finished!

1nasty86 · 03-30-2010, 12:55 AM

2003 5.3

jimmy92rs · 03-30-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 1nasty86

2003 5.3

where did u get thay k and n intake pipe from? which car did it come off of? is that off a gto?

Pocket · 03-30-2010, 05:28 PM

Yup

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/K-N-F...item3341b4eadf

jimmy92rs · 03-30-2010, 07:07 PM

it looks good but awful pricey. Im gonna make my own unless i can find a cheap used one

Pocket · 03-30-2010, 08:08 PM

Read over my swap thread. A pieced together intake is still up there in price. The price for the composite tract and K&N filter with the necessary fittings isnt that unreasonable

Blind Driver · 03-30-2010, 08:50 PM

Does anyone have a good link to the history of the Gen III engines? I'm thinking about a swap this winter

I'm guessing only the Corvettes had the all aluminum engine?

ShMaCk2004 · 03-30-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blind Driver

Does anyone have a good link to the history of the Gen III engines? I'm thinking about a swap this winter

I'm guessing only the Corvettes had the all aluminum engine?

F-bodys and gtos also got aluminum blocks

Blind Driver · 03-30-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ShMaCk2004

F-bodys and gtos also got aluminum blocks

All years? I thought the aluminum blocks were "uncommon"

Pocket · 03-30-2010, 09:34 PM

Compared to the uber common truck blocks they are. All cars equipped with the LS engine got an aluminum block along with some top level trucks such as the SSR and trailblazer SS

MaxxMitchell · 03-30-2010, 10:13 PM

New set up I built this year, 6L, GT42-76mm turbo, manifold kit, rossler TH400, bigger DS, minitub, sits on 315/60/15s, narrowed 12bolt, anti roll bar, rod ended suspention all adjustable. Quick test at the track so far, and ran 11.07 @ 122 on a 1.52 60ft, 6lbs pump gas, 4.11s currently and out of gear at the 1000ft.