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Forum: LTX and LSX
08-22-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,235
Posted By socal

Re: LT1 CRAZZY thoughts???

there was an lt1 STYLE motor built but it was a 4.8l i think. If the the crank was used out of it there would be no extra work as reusing the 5.7l rods and some off the shelf pistons for a sbc 302...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-09-2010, 08:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,151
Posted By socal

Re: subframe connetors for ls1 swap?

we ran the bmr w longe tubes in our lsx swap they fit just fine and you cant see them

SFC009Boxed Subframe Connectors for outside framerail exhaust$199.95 pr.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-01-2009, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,465
Posted By socal

99+ vette fule filter wix pn# 3737

99+ vette fule filter wix pn# 3737. I dont know if someones posted this yet but im just throwing it out there. I just bought a new fuel filter for my 99 vette for $24.64, $26.67 out the door at napa....
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-01-2009, 09:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,497
Posted By socal

Re: LS1 Fuel Rail + Truck Coils?

i just bent the fuel line up a bit carefully
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-23-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 883
Posted By socal

ls1 pcm controlling sbc-lt1/4 motor

Just ran across this, throwing it out there for you die-hard lt1/4 and sbc guys. It looks like a really good system, but a bit pricey.

http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonnection/default.aspx...
Forum: TPI
03-05-2009, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,040
Posted By socal

Re: inj bank 2 fuse keeps poping

now thats the kind of answer i was looking for thanks alot ill check it out
Forum: TPI
03-04-2009, 04:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,040
Posted By socal

inj bank 2 fuse keeps poping

So the cars a 91z 305 tpi, i was driving it all day had dinner went out to leave and it wouldnt start, inj bank 2 fuse keeps poping. So i thought it might be a short in the injector. I changed them...
Forum: TBI
02-05-2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 598
Posted By socal

Re: TBI with 4 Barrel Seals

i never use the seals and only use blk rtv for the front and rear as well as a little around the h2o ports on both sides of the gasket and a small stream from the h2o ports to the front and rear....
Forum: TBI
02-04-2009, 02:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 748
Posted By socal

Re: Tbi to Edelbrock mpfi questions

Sorry to hijack. So wiring it up is straight forward. How do you disable the PnH, and thats it? No reprogramming or anything? Looking at putting a stock tpi unit in my truck, other then wiring i...
Forum: TBI
02-02-2009, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,438
Posted By socal

Re: Correct TBI adapter plate for GM Truck?

it looks like center mount on my 94 truck

http://marine-performance-parts.com/gmtbitosquarebore4bblintake.aspx

http://www.jegs.com/i/Trans+Dapt/969/2210/10002/-1
Forum: TBI
02-02-2009, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,242
Posted By socal

Re: Tbi to mpfi conversion questions

i thinks hes looking at #2, keeping an eye on this as i was thinking of doing the same to my truck w a tpi unit i have on the shelf
Forum: Brakes
11-26-2008, 12:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 834
Posted By socal

Re: Hydra-boost or c4?

go hydra i don't know what you know but every hydra vehicle Ive driven stopped firmly and was almost excessively responsive. The rack isn't going to draw on the power steering system to much more...
Forum: Brakes
11-26-2008, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,553
Posted By socal

Re: Brake Lines: IROC-Z to C5 swap

get the 5 piece kit 4 calipers and 1 from the chassis to the rear end, earls makes it i think thats what we used.
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-22-2008, 11:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 918
Posted By socal

Re: S&W Race Cars K-member - Is it just me?

i still lke the spohn unit better
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-20-2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,109
Posted By socal

Re: Hedman getting into the game?

wish i saw this post before sema or i whould have asked but i think i did hear something about someone coming out with a cheaper alternative for the swap
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-24-2008, 06:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,750
Posted By socal

Re: looking for hawks k-member pics

just look at the Sphone web site it the same and its what we used
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-08-2008, 12:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 963
Posted By socal

Re: LS1 Conversion

just go efi ls something you wont regret it
the rear end in the car is the same pos 10 bolt behind that motor in an ls car
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-03-2008, 02:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 816
Posted By socal

Re: Anyone used this yet?

you'll be just fine without it, i wouldn't wast the money on it
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-27-2008, 09:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 804
Posted By socal

Re: sumped the tank for my new LT1.. does it need coated now?

i would coat it to be safe you can buy a coating you can put on yourself that is made for gastanks ,or at least paint it but i'm sur you at least did that.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-27-2008, 08:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,436
Posted By socal

Re: 2004 GTO LS1 vs F-body LS1

we did it w an 05 gto changed the oil pan an related parts and droped it in follow my link and you can see it in the 92z
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-21-2008, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 861
Posted By socal

Re: 1992 Firebird LS3 Exhaust video

nice ride, i like where you put the ecm i might do mine like that
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-18-2008, 09:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,640
Posted By socal

Re: temp guage sender

when we had speartech rework our 05 gto harness he wired it in with the 3prong 98 f-body sensor
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-26-2008, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,240
Posted By socal

Re: My LS1 Swap finally underway! (92 Z28)

sounds great keep up the pace
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-26-2008, 01:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By socal

Re: 5.3 in my 89!

we are running the cro-moly spohn k-member and havn't had a problem w it. you can see our build of the 92z in the link below
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-26-2008, 01:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 35,997
Posted By socal

Re: 1999-2000 LQ4 6.0L fitment issues

i have heard of this problem as well, glad to see your pics and reserch :thanks: :goodjob: :thumbsup: but is it just with the lq4 or is it w the lq9 as well. and how about the 4.8l and 5.3l was there...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-04-2008, 11:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 30,146
Posted By socal

Re: Project: LM7 5.3 Into my iroc

keep in mind the stock ls2 cam doesnt have the ring for the ls1 cam sensor so unless you switch to the ls2 timing chain and front cover and extend the wires you cant use it. I'm also running and ls2...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-04-2008, 10:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 30,146
Posted By socal

Re: Project: LM7 5.3 Into my iroc

i just paid 200 for a complet 4.8 and 400 for a long block 5.3
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-04-2008, 10:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,320
Posted By socal

Re: Using 4th gen LS1 long tubes with tubular k member

I dont think they will or more people would do it and there wouldn't be the hawks 3rd gen specific headers. If you look at the frame rails in the 3rd and 4th the rear are the same but the front are...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-04-2008, 01:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 19,561
Posted By socal

Re: LS1 Swap 3rd Gen Speedo Issues

we are having a similer issue and were thinking its the buffer box our car in a 92 tpi z28, just haven't had a chance to see about the deal w the buffer boxbut we used an 05 gto motor tranny and ecm
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-04-2008, 01:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,051
Posted By socal

Re: LQ4 Th350 Do I still need Spacer?

sorry to hijack but i heard about this and was wondering about a t56 to my 99 5.3 or 00 4.8 will there be a problem i have both motors and am planing to use the 5.3 in my swap but if some one knows...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-30-2008, 11:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,772
Posted By socal

$200 lr4 & $400 lm7

So this week i looked on craigslists here in Houston and saw this 4.8l complete intake to oil pan and everything in between for 200. So i called the guy and he said it was just a swap for a bigger...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-24-2008, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By socal

Re: Digital/Mechanical cluster issues after engine swap

the speedo runs off the tranny, what tranny are you running? Is it electric or mech? You may just need a convertor box and do some wiring, for the speedo at least.
Forum: Engine Swap
04-24-2008, 08:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,354
Posted By socal

Re: 400 small block in '86 T/A

good call on the truck starter i forgot about that
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-21-2008, 01:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By socal

Re: Can you use LS1 swap parts on an LS2?

The mounts are in the same spot the ls2 harnesses are different the injector connection, the knock sensors are on the outside the cam sensor is in the front timing cover, and a few other things, and...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-21-2008, 01:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,615
Posted By socal

Re: Turbocharged 250 inline 6 in a 3rd gen

kick *** :goodidea: :goodjob:
Forum: Engine Swap
04-16-2008, 06:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,354
Posted By socal

Re: 400 small block in '86 T/A

if you need a mini and you use a 153 tooth you can get a starter for an lt1 f-body, just an idea
Forum: Engine Swap
04-14-2008, 12:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 621
Posted By socal

Re: will i blow my fuel pump or regulator up?

you can run your with a bypass regulator that the kink that has a return port to go back to the tank but make sure its for the high press and take it down to about 15psi or swap in a tbi pump for the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-14-2008, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 960
Posted By socal

Re: LT1 Swap into 88 RS...

its called vats (vehical anti theft system) and yes you can do it yourself or send the ecm out for a full performance reprograming here's a few sights.

http://www.carputing.com/
...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-14-2008, 11:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,268
Posted By socal

Re: Starting 400ci build and swap part ID help

http://www.mortec.com/cranks.htm

look here i did but did find anything
Forum: Engine Swap
04-14-2008, 11:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,354
Posted By socal

Re: 400 small block in '86 T/A

The motor will drop right in w no problem's and the flywhell will work, but see if it has duel convertor mounting patters or the convertor may not bolt up. The starter will only work with the...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-14-2008, 11:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 559
Posted By socal

Re: Quick Question

All sbc are internally except the 400, so yes that includes the 91. Are you getting a stroker? Thats the only thing i can think of that your new motor would be external, but no the balancer and...
Forum: Engine Swap
04-01-2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 843
Posted By socal

Re: I Was Wondering?????

hey man im in the houston area and can help you out if you run into problems. Just keep posting your questions, everone has to learn somehow, and at least your trying
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-01-2008, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,820
Posted By socal

Re: Anyone running LS1 fans and Radiator??

We are running the rad but the stock fans, the driver side is spaced out 1"on the bottom to clear the rad.

Now let me explain why we are running the ls rad. If you look at the two rad's the ls...
Forum: Engine Swap
03-29-2008, 08:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,377
Posted By socal

Re: 95 camaro 3.4 help please

you can use a 2.8land 3.1 inplace of the 3.4 but the ecm wont be tuned for it, just an idea but i would just replace the 3.4l. i have a 94 v6 and the thing has never given me a problem so it can be a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-27-2008, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 991
Posted By socal

Re: Going old school?

Hey man welcome on board how the big sand box on the other side nowadays, i was there in 02-03 USMC. Well the swap it up to you, we did it in my bros car, not hard at all, you can see it in the the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-27-2008, 10:56 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 43,469
Posted By socal

Re: LS1 1991 Z28 Swap

great looking swap, looks almost like our's
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-23-2008, 10:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,600
Posted By socal

Re: Spohn K-Member??Your thoughts!

sphon told me there is only about a 5lb difference between the cro vs. mild.
The mount's on the lsx are a bit of a pain as well but the piece has held up well so for, and yes you do have to play...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-23-2008, 02:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,600
Posted By socal

Re: Spohn K-Member??Your thoughts!

have 2 already and about to order another

1 cro moly 1 mild steel
the steel one is a bit heavy but the cromoly actually feels about the same weight as the stock k-member
Forum: Engine Swap
03-21-2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,106
Posted By socal

Re: 5.0tpi to 5.7tpi

so your saying all the guages will work and everything, what about the speedo was it electric in 87?
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-20-2008, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,097
Posted By socal

Re: Lt1 air intake

follow the link to see it
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