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Forum: TPI
07-18-2017, 08:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 448
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Need advice to make TPI run on Edelbrock performer RPM crate motor

First off, I know that a TPI manifold doesn't belong on a high revving 350 crate motor. Obviously the cam is a mismatch and doesn't come onto power until the manifold is already maxed out etc etc....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: Help me identity mysterious C clip in oil pan

Well i spoke to previous owner and he confirmed that he had found a couple of roller clips broken last year and so replaced all clips and that one piece was unaccounted for. Guess i will keep an eye...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2016, 02:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: Help me identity mysterious C clip in oil pan

Well it sure does look like a roller clip 😃 However all clips are present and accounted for on both sides. Looks like one must have broken and been replaced in the past?? I have run a magnet across...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-22-2016, 01:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: Help me identity mysterious C clip in oil pan

Indeed it does. 1.5 comp cams rollers. Excellent call, i hadn't thought of those. Let me inspect them and get back to you 👍
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-21-2016, 11:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Help me identity mysterious C clip in oil pan

Hi guys. I recently purchased a used 350 crate motor and have been inspecting it prior to installing into the camaro. Apon cleaning out the bottom of the oil pan I discovered this fragment of broken...
Forum: Carburetors
08-03-2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,535
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: TPI to Carb fuel pressure concerns

What if I swap the feed and return lines at the tank? This way the regulator is fed with the smaller diameter hard line and then has the larger line to dump back to the tank?
The way I see it this...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-31-2011, 04:15 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Thanks for the positive comments, I appreciate it :thumbsup:

I love the look of the long dash cluster with 4 large gauges. Wish thats what mine came with. Nothing on the 91 camaro dash works :(
...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-30-2011, 04:13 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

More stuff...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-30-2011, 04:03 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Yeah pretty sure manifolds can be cut and moved a little but will need to be standard length with standard cats and sensors in standard locations etc.

Actual instrument cluster is still in one...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-29-2011, 03:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,224
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LS2 with 4L60e - How do I do it?

Cheers, I'll have a look
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-28-2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Hacksaw??? :eek: No my dash is one piece of fibre glass specially made for RHD conversion. I've seen another just like it for sale about 6 months ago too. I haven't separated the wires in the looms...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-28-2011, 04:37 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

SOLD!!! :lmao:


Thanks awolfalone2006, yeah the linkage is a strage setup but I like it because it keeps the engine bay looking the way it should be. It's plenty strong. As for headers it looks...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-27-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Wash your mouth out! LOL. They are a very nice vehicle but at that price I'd like to stand out from the crowd a bit more and have something that I can say I built myself. Plus at around 1800kg I know...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-27-2011, 04:37 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Cool I would have liked to have seen that, I wonder if he had it engineered and legal???


After missing out on a donor car I was trying to purchase a few days back I said screw it and bought a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-26-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,224
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LS2 with 4L60e - How do I do it?

Thanks Pocket. I guess I'll start looking for a monaro loom and computer. Will any 05-06 LS2 harness and PCM work with my DBW pedal? I heard that they can be quite vehicle specific :confused:
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-26-2011, 01:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,224
Posted By Aussie Camaro

LS2 with 4L60e - How do I do it?

Hey guys, I need some advice. I'd like to pair up a 6.0L LS2 with a 4l60e trans instead of the 6l80e that came with these motors. What is required electrically to make this happen???
As far as I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-17-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Decided against using any clear coat. I still have to sand it back and polish it but it will be shiney enough for an engine bay.

Double hump crossmember in the mail. I'm not going to use the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-20-2011, 02:20 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Yeah it looks like LSX is the way to go, lots of weight savings to be had and a ton of aftermarket gear available. I haven't had a motor in there yet so I don't know how much room I will have to work...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-19-2011, 05:27 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

I bet I'm one of only a few lucky people who have had to do this to a brand new heater delete box. (After paying a fortune to have it shipped round the world I might add)
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-19-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Hey there TreeFiddy, I'm down in VIC. Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it. The car was already registered for RHD and I haven't let the rego run out so it's still under full rego. Obviously...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-19-2011, 03:27 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

It's been a while between posts but the project has still been moving along and I have some more pics. I've actually been locked in the shed for a couple of months with bleeding fingers just working...
Forum: History / Originality
08-02-2011, 03:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: What is this plate?

Thanks for the super quick reply. I figure the same, I dont think it's something that I have to have on the car so it will be coming off. But I am curious to know what the number represents. It seems...
Forum: History / Originality
08-02-2011, 03:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By Aussie Camaro

What is this plate?

Hey guys, this should be a very easy question but I cant find the answer. What is the number on the plate on the radiator support panel? Can I throw it away?
Thanks :)
Forum: Cooling
07-28-2011, 07:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,662
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Custom alloy radiator install - to lean or not to lean

Hey guys. I'm in the process of doing an LSX conversion and it has come time for me to decide on a radiator for the project. My current radiator is no good for an LS engine (it's a radiator for a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-08-2011, 04:16 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Small update. Here are some shots of the current progress in the engine bay. Lots of sanding ahead of me
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-16-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,050
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: Front frame rail support brackets

Thats exactly what I have. Two are there to support the K frame to stop it moving around, but I'm talking about the other one under the battery tray. (At the bottom of the attached pic). I'll just...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-16-2011, 04:35 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

I've had some requests for more pics of the right hand drive camaro. Enjoy
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-15-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,050
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: Front frame rail support brackets

Thanks guys, I guess I'll have to find the passenger side bracket for sale somewhere...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-15-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,050
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: Front frame rail support brackets

Yes it is missing, or yes it was never there? Haha
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-15-2011, 06:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,050
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Front frame rail support brackets

Hey guys I've got a very simple question but I cant find any pics to answer it for me...
The front of my 91 camaro has a triangular bracket on the drivers side (your drivers side) front that...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-01-2011, 05:28 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Thanks for that. Could proove useful info, I'm not sure how much clearance I'm going to have on the right side.

Ball joints arrived during the week. LCA's are assembled and painted
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-22-2011, 06:12 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Ok cool I'll paint em up and give them a try.

To keep interest going, here's a couple of shots of how the brakes are setup under the dash to move the pedals to the right but leave the brake...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-22-2011, 05:21 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Thanks heaps for that. I guess I'll try them since I have them. Engineer might make me change them to V8 springs to keep it legal anyway but i'll see. Does anyone know the aprox weight of the 3.1 V6?...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-21-2011, 01:34 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

You gotta try it, it's the only way to go :p

Obviously I've never known any different but I like it because being right handed it means my useless left hand can happily change gears and screw...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-20-2011, 06:14 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Some more pics and a preview of whats to come
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-20-2011, 06:08 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

It's been a while between posts, luckily that means I've got updates.

The old 3.1L V6 is out and the front suspension has been dropped. I also pulled out the filthy K frame and had it sandblasted...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
11-30-2010, 05:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,653
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Centerline hotrod series streeter wheels. Anyone got pics on a third gen?

Does anyone have pics of these wheels on a third gen?

http://centerlinewheels.com/sub_wheel.php?mw_id=121
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-12-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,160
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: Strut tower braces that fit with LSX swap

Awesome it does look like there is a heap of room in there. Cheers
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-11-2010, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,160
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: Strut tower braces that fit with LSX swap

Thanks for the quick reply.

I actually wanted to use this type of strut brace because it looks better:
http://performanceparts.com/part.php?partID=135918

BUT I'm a bit afraid of the part...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-11-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,160
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Strut tower braces that fit with LSX swap

Can someone tell me if this strut brace will fit over an LS1 conversion?
Thanks guys.

http://performanceparts.com/part.php?partID=135917
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-11-2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Mine was done by Best Enterprises in Adelaide.


Thanks heaps Pocket for clearing that up for me.
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-09-2010, 02:37 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Ok so I've managed to get my incorrect oil pan swapped for a proper f body pan, luckily eagle auto parts were happy to help me out.

I'm just looking at mounts at the moment. The commodore engine...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-08-2010, 12:51 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Now that would be funny. No camaro's of any kind in the bone yards here. Although the one I bought should have been! They are so rare over here that I had never actually seen a camaro until the day I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-07-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

:lol: Me too!
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-07-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Yep, my conversion is very similar to the links above. The brake booster doesn't move, I have no idea how it is set up under the dash but I'll have it all apart in a short time for a look.

I'm...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-05-2010, 04:11 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Hmm thats a good point, hadn't thought of that. At least I can just extend the loom a bit. I can handle that.

As for the sump... I'm shattered! Are you sure? How deep is the standard pan?
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-04-2010, 10:25 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

I wondered where the steering wheel had come from... I guess they couldn't manage properly installing the airbag equipped wheel :lmao:
Stupid tho, it's also illegal to remove air bags from an airbag...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-04-2010, 02:17 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Haha, even I'm starting to think that it looks funny after looking at so many pics of LHD camaros on here, but its how they have to be over here I'm afraid. There are a couple of things about the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-04-2010, 04:37 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,931
Posted By Aussie Camaro

Re: LSX into right hand drive RS

Until I get some engine bay pics up, here's an interior shot just for interest sake... enjoy
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