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Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-19-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 623
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: FS: EBL P4

Price reduced to $300 for unit. This includes the com cable and adapter.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10-14-2017, 04:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 623
Posted By TurtleTamer

[SOLD] EBL P4

I have for sale an EBL P4. I bought it used but never used it. Was going to go in my S10 but I'm going a different direction with that. SOLD

I also have a wiring harness from an '86 305 TPI auto....
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
09-09-2017, 08:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 326
Posted By TurtleTamer

WTB T56 Swap Crossmember

Preferably a Hawks double-hump style. Looking to get it shipped to 23503
Forum: Body
07-31-2017, 06:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,014
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Panel alignment and paint questions

Agree with tealman here. I had to do it all at the deck led. In fact I had exactly zero adjustment at the hinges, either in the car or the glass. In the glass at the deck lid, however, there are...
Forum: Engine Swap
02-16-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,006
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: picking which engine to swap?

I'm located in Norfolk as well. Check out Craigslist in this area as it's full of deals but as always be smart and careful. Don't expect to be able to do much, especially an engine swap, at the Hobby...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-26-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 427
Views: 62,898
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: 83 Camaro\95 Caprice LT1\transplant

I'm actually trying to stay here in VA because I've become rooted so deeply here. I just need confirmation that I can stay before I go pulling that motor haha.
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-26-2015, 06:28 AM
Replies: 427
Views: 62,898
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: 83 Camaro\95 Caprice LT1\transplant

Believe it or not I'm still following. My project has been put off and put off again due to things out of my control, but it is anything but forgotten about. I'm hesitant to pull the old motor in my...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-05-2014, 07:56 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 62,898
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: 83 Camaro\95 Caprice LT1\transplant

Man it's like our builds are going the same way! Little bit different route, but progressing roughly at the same rate.
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-30-2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

I've got an F-body oil pan on there. The B-body one had a hole punched in it from the junk yard, and the one that came on the other LT1 I got had been dropped or sat on the pan and it was too...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-24-2014, 08:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Well she's getting there.

332624 (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/josephmcgurr/media/IMG_20140824_191500_zps9c36c454.jpg.html)
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-27-2014, 08:05 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Turns out I'm not moving, but I was just going to get a different place in town.

Anyway, this weekend I've been doing some work to my heads. Still a long way to go, but I'm here on one head.
...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-02-2014, 10:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

I actually love doing that kind of stuff. The wiring and whatnot. Lucky for us Pocket set up just about everything we need and the pinouts are all out there for us to see.

I've got projects...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-30-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

I'll be using the '95 PCM and making my own harness using the one that came on the engine. It's almost entirely still intact. I'm not sure if I'll send it off for a base tune or not yet. I'll worry a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-29-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Yup, been following that. Not a lot of us doing it anymore. Funny that both of ours came from the same year/type of car.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-29-2014, 07:40 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Haha no problem. Truthfully both of the cars need a lot of work, and both are very fun to drive. It's a very difficult decision but in the end I think the LT1 will perform much better in a RWD car,...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-29-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Well, you guys have spoken and I have now listened. Some things have fallen into my lap, kind of keeping me from working on the LT1 for a bit, but I've been driving both the Fiero and the Camaro a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-31-2014, 11:40 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Well I wanted to say "$10k? Yeah right" and then list the expected prices of everything it'll take. But we know how these go and you're probably right. It needs some body work and a paint job, a few...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-27-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

"I'm not made of money" as in "I can't afford to build two engines and source transmissions/mounts/crossmembers/belts/hoses/clamps/fluids/wires/exhaust/etc for two cars at the same time." :lol:
...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-26-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Well, I'm sad and excited to say, that I don't think the LT1 swap will be happening on this third gen. Instead, it's most likely going into this:

335491...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-07-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

I went with a GM 847. It was the new part-numbered one so I had to have the snout machined and the dowel pin swapped from the B-body cam to this one.

I'm at another standstill as I need to get me...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-06-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

337388 (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/josephmcgurr/media/IMG_20140406_165240_zps50e45ff0.jpg.html)
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-29-2014, 04:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Well, been a long time since I've updated. There hasn't been any real progress until today. I picked up my bottom end from the machine shop and will go about assembling it sometime in the next week....
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-26-2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,846
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: 1993 LT1 swap

If I were you I'd hit up a junk yard for a 94-95 computer and harness. The '93 if I'm not mistaken is a batch-fire system meaning it fires all injectors on a given bank at the same time. It's also a...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
01-18-2014, 04:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,146
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Zexel Torsen Differential Unit

Excuse my questions, but I'm new to doing any kind of rear end mods. I've got a set of gears already (4.10s) for a 7 5/8 series III. My rear is a '91 so 28 spline. Provided I get a rebuild kit, this...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-11-2014, 01:10 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 62,898
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: 83 Camaro\95 Caprice LT1\transplant

Undoubtedly. It's got three-hundred-forty-two-plus-thousand miles. Spelled that out so it seems as much as it really is haha. It was my uncle's who recently passed. My aunt says she has no problem...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-11-2014, 12:00 PM
Replies: 427
Views: 62,898
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: 83 Camaro\95 Caprice LT1\transplant

I'm in the same boat financially, but I'm also in an ironic turn of events: looks like I'll be getting a '95 LT1 Caprice soon haha.
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-28-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 427
Views: 62,898
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: 83 Camaro\95 Caprice LT1\transplant

I really ought to spring for gas, but there's so little that I weld that I can't justify it, and I can't think of anything I've had to do that actually will be SEEN haha
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-27-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 427
Views: 62,898
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: 83 Camaro\95 Caprice LT1\transplant

It's easy. Most important part is the feed. You can get the heat set up just fine but if the wheel is slipping on the wire you'll have a bad time. Also, if you aren't using gas, get some good Lincoln...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-24-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

I wouldn't say I surged ahead at all, because it's still at the shop and I won't be picking it up until after the holidays at the earliest. Even then, I may have to wait until the 15th so I'll have...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-24-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

So purty...

340925 (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/josephmcgurr/media/PC240133_zpsbc898625.jpg.html)

Here's the crank. Willy didn't lie. It's somehow forged.

340926...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-18-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Just got my head dropped of to the machine shop. I say "head" vice "heads" because one had a broken off exhaust bolt in that the PO had broken two drill bits and an easy out off in. Willy said the...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
12-18-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,489
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: 3rdgen parts

Got a pick of the dual snorkel?
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-16-2013, 07:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Not sure if you guys can see this, but these valves are trash, victims to rust pits. It doesn't go for ALL of them, just ones that were wet with standing (evidently) rain water. I shake my head at...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-16-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Haha, home-made speed adjust. Just tested it on a lamp.

341167 (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/josephmcgurr/media/PC160130_zps27cb1f90.jpg.html)
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-16-2013, 11:08 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Pics to come later, as long as I get off work in time for daylight. Got the short block out of the girlfriend's Mariner and onto the stand last..thursday I believe, adn yesterday I finally got...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-13-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Brother, you speak the truth! Not only the brown truck but the white one with purple and green letters and another one with white and red letters. I live in an apartment complex so if I'm not there,...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-13-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Suhweeeet! Success at the junk yard today. I got some stuff I needed: temp sensor for the water pump, IAT, MAF, TPS (though I have one laying around somewhere), throttle cable bracket and some...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-12-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Called Willy today, and it looks like a "Go" on everything I brought him. He's got some more going-over to do on the block, but the crank and rods are good. He also tells me he can usually get wicked...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-08-2013, 12:15 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Yeah I was going to talk to "Willy" about balancing the crank. I also thought of stroking the motor, since rotating kits complete with pistons, rods, gaskets etc only run a few hundred more than a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-08-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Yup Strick I have followed your thread. Same engine here, '95 Caprice. Aren't you even replacing the same LO3?

Anyway, I really don't mind the wiring. I'm an electrician in the Navy but I really...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-07-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Alright, so, now I have two LT1s. What else? Haha. I got home from the ship last night for the first time in a week and though I was very tired, I'd taken my "How To" books (what my machine shop guy...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-03-2013, 05:56 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Lying awake, thinking about this on the ship last night, I think what I'll do is, as described before, check the crank thrust endplay and then (if it checks out) take that block, crank, and con rods...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-02-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Eh, it's just as much of a crap-shoot. What's holding me back from just pulling the trigger on the second engine is space. I'm doing this all on my porch since I'm in an apartment complex. Last time...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-02-2013, 04:00 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

This makes total sense. I guess with such a common engine such as sbc (even gen II, so much is the same) one can safely order pistons and have machine work done without having them together to be...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-01-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Well, this don't look too good...

341528 (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/josephmcgurr/media/PC010125_zpsc8e0c77f.jpg.html)

You guys think I should reuse this piston? :lmao:

341529...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-01-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

I'm glad you chimed in Mr. pocket. I may need to purchase some connectors from you at some point if you've got them. One of the o2's is in rough shape and the MAF one seems to have been snipped or I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-30-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Nice. Looks pretty clean. Does that big end have a lot of axial play or is it the angle of the photos?

Here's the seats I bought. The Camaro is being driven by a friend of mine. I loaned it to...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-30-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

I might do this tomorrow. I got the intake off today and was surprised at how "clean" the valley was. There was some sludge, but for an engine of this mileage and doubtful years of use/abuse, I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-30-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,254
Posted By TurtleTamer

Re: Just got an LT1. What else?

Looking a bit like an engine:

341537 (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/josephmcgurr/media/PB300118_zps755e6b64.jpg.html)

It's sure in nasty shape. Cyl 6 exh port is so crudded up with carbon...
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