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Forum: Body
01-02-2024, 08:26 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,236
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: My vented fender project. Pic heavy.

So you guys want an update? Here’s the update.
All the work on my car is completed. I put the engine in and got her running early 2023.

Now for the fender vents.

I did weld in some...
Forum: DFI and ECM
11-08-2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,179
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS swap wiring help

I’ve been working on the fan wiring for quite some time now. I’m mostly done with it.

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Forum: Exhaust
10-09-2022, 02:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,262
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: 3" exhaust myth????

​​​​​​​Possibly. I’m only aware that the Panhard bar controls the left and right sway of the diff. I have no idea how tilted or level it should or should not be. Let’s hear about it.
Forum: Exhaust
10-08-2022, 05:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,262
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: 3" exhaust myth????

QwkTrip Your suggestion was perfect!

I got a UMI Panhard Relocation Bar and that is exactly what I needed!

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Forum: DFI and ECM
10-04-2022, 10:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,179
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS swap wiring help

I clipped these off of the old ECU side so I can re-plug them if needed.
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Forum: DFI and ECM
09-29-2022, 10:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,179
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS swap wiring help

Hopefully these help.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/828x1075/bc60e5e8_86f8_4cf6_9464_4e8fe7afe9ff_af40cdf6da47f8ea2a37dfad3a9a31153b461438.jpeg
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Forum: DFI and ECM
09-27-2022, 08:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,179
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS swap wiring help

It’s F5 in the C100.


And thanks for the other post! I’ll do that.
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-27-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,179
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS swap wiring help

So I’m not entirely sure what to do with that wire…
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Forum: DFI and ECM
09-27-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,179
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS swap wiring help

Definitely faded colors! 😂

Heres the wire from the harness. Apparently it only uses the 2 middle pins. Not sure which ones they are since I can’t find a diagram.
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Forum: DFI and ECM
09-24-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,179
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS swap wiring help

Thank you vorteciroc! Here’s the alternator I got.

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Forum: Electronics
09-21-2022, 04:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,132
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: Tach Wire?

Alright. Since this thread was revived from the dead, I’ll ask a question. A search for “tach wire” led me here.

So, I’m doing an LS swap. A white wire, D6, is coming out from the C100 harness. If...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-21-2022, 03:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,179
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS swap wiring help

I also need to know the “function” of a couple wires from the C100.

This pink wire, F4
...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-13-2022, 01:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,179
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS swap wiring help

vorteciroc you are a lifesaver here! Thank you for all the great info! Wish I could borrow your brain for a while until I finish this swap.

Now, about that brake pedal…

2-position?
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-11-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,179
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS swap wiring help

Also, I need to know what this white harness connector is. I know now that the black ones are the C207 connector. What is the white/light gray one?

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Forum: Cooling
09-10-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 884
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: Auxiliary trans cooler placement

Awesome. I’ll order some relays and sensors.

Next question: These cars did not come with a transmission temperature gauge. How can I add one? Where would I put the sensor? And where and how would...
Forum: DFI and ECM
09-07-2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,179
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS swap wiring help

I need an answer on this one: Do our cars have a 2 position brake switch? The harness says it’s necessary to allow proper function of the TCC.

Pics would be helpful too, especially if I need to...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-05-2022, 10:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,118
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: electric conversion

I really like reVolt Systems. They make a great product and I love that they’re muscle and performance car enthusiasts. I think they have the right idea. Giving it as an option for performance minded...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-03-2022, 11:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,118
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: electric conversion

I’ll get into pricing here in a minute. But first, I want to share a few thoughts on the matter.

1. There was a time when muscle heads scoffed at computer controlled fuel injection and said they’d...
Forum: DFI and ECM
08-19-2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,179
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS swap wiring help

So I’m at this point now.


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/3003f59a_3e06_4ef1_8d4e_ea8d9bb5dfa9_a73ba3834b7e779fdf50891cb6414b9de967d05c.jpeg

Grounds I have...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-11-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,791
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: Trans park/neutral switch

Well, I found one that works. Got it off a 3rd Gen in a U-Pull yard.

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Forum: Fabrication
08-11-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,168
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: Lightweight hood struts

Nope. I wish. But I ordered it from Hawks Motorsports. Love it!! I made a custom under belly for it too. Perfectly flat now.
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
08-04-2022, 10:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,425
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LSXR Intake with no runners?

Already did. So good news. Summit is taking back the upper and lower shell, with a restocking fee since it’s been so long. And F.A.S.T. Said the complete LSXR intakes are going on sale starting...
Forum: Fabrication
07-31-2022, 08:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,168
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: Lightweight hood struts

Yo!! 92z28camarokid welcome back!

I got the same. Saw the email and was shocked that this old thread was commented on.

Oddly and coincidentally enough, I literally just replaced my hood struts...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-30-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,179
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS swap wiring help

So you’re saying that, even though they specified how the ground straps should be placed, they might not know what they’re talking about? The way I see it, the grounds are important. You can’t be too...
Forum: Fabrication
07-30-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,168
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: Lightweight hood struts

Ha!! I just noticed that. Also, I just ordered a new set of hood struts because those ones also started giving out. Literally just installed them a few days ago. So it looks like the “new” ones I got...
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-30-2022, 07:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,179
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS swap wiring help

Also, I sanded and ground down all metal spots where the ground connections would be made. There is no paint, rust or corrosion in any of those locations.
Forum: DFI and ECM
07-30-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,179
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS swap wiring help

I’m pretty sure the guys at PSI Conversions know what they’re talking about when it comes to wiring.

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Forum: DFI and ECM
07-30-2022, 01:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,179
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS swap wiring help

Engine is in and mounted. Now I’ve begun the wiring process. I started with the ground straps that came with the PSI harness.

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Forum: LTX and LSX
07-25-2022, 09:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,791
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: Trans park/neutral switch

Or does anyone have a GM part number?

I found this, and it looks proper, but it says it won’t fit.
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Forum: LTX and LSX
07-24-2022, 06:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,791
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: Trans park/neutral switch

So is the part called “shifter linkage arm”? I’m not quite finding the right part I guess. Need to know what I’m looking for first.
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-23-2022, 09:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,791
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: Trans park/neutral switch

Something like this?


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/828x1792/1baa87e0_c6de_4858_98ac_ac1026c236ca_9886099ebc0e442fbb12bb3ee3a51a6bcf3c6041.png
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-23-2022, 08:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,791
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: Trans park/neutral switch

Well, since this is its own thread now, I’ll ask another transmission related question.

How do I attach these?
...
Forum: Cooling
07-13-2022, 11:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 884
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: Auxiliary trans cooler placement

No replies huh?

Well then, question: How should I wire the fan? Splice it with the main fans? Run it separately? And if so, how?
Forum: Cooling
07-11-2022, 11:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 884
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: Auxiliary trans cooler placement

Here’s a few more pics.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/d30c390d_e85f_410c_b541_aeab6f2b8a13_5da6a8e2416d4e47a29060fe4ea5a36229231023.jpeg
Here’s the front with...
Forum: Cooling
07-07-2022, 08:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 884
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: Auxiliary trans cooler placement

It’s mounted. All I have to do now is finish running the lines to and from it.

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Forum: Cooling
07-06-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 884
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: Auxiliary trans cooler placement

Upgraded cooler has arrived!!


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/cd0f8a64_8d29_410d_bd3d_16ce34c46281_c7b02a57132a6d786eba755f2cf2b378d2fb2b60.jpeg


Now I can...
Forum: Cooling
06-30-2022, 04:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 884
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: Auxiliary trans cooler placement

So the trans is a Performabuilt Stage II and this is the cooler they sent. Funny thing is, they say in order for the trans to stay in warranty, the lines have to BYPASS THE RADIATOR and go to that...
Forum: Cooling
06-30-2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 884
Posted By 85projectZ28

Auxiliary trans cooler placement

I’m just about ready to drop my engine in the car. But first, I need to finish running my transmission lines. Routing will go from the trans to the radiator, to the auxiliary cooler, and back to the...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
06-11-2022, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,425
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LSXR Intake with no runners?

Eh, I basically screwed myself. I didn’t buy a complete intake because I didn’t want to pay $1300. So I bought the upper and lower separately for like $400 each. Neither came with runners. No gaskets...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
06-11-2022, 06:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,425
Posted By 85projectZ28

LSXR Intake with no runners?

Disclaimer: This may be a painfully obvious and dumb question, but I’m genuinely curious and not certain.

The Fast 102mm LSXR intake I bought did not come with the runners. And runners are either...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-11-2022, 01:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,086
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS oil filter adapter size help

Here’s the link…

https://www.brphotrods.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=BRP&Product_Code=000-6200-00&Category_Code=CNV2

sofakingdom, thanks! I’ll grab a PF48 or the equivalent in...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-11-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,086
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS oil filter adapter size help

I tried a 2010 Camaro filter and that didn’t fit either. I finally got tired of the wild goose chase and took off the oil filter adapter and took it in to AutoZone. I tried it on multiple filters and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2022, 02:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,086
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS oil filter adapter size help

This is how it’s going so far.


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/2f769440_c4e0_48ca_8114_452ac5e8c603_5390067ea4886fea6effff399821b255ed3455bf.jpeg...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-03-2022, 02:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,086
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: LS oil filter adapter size help

Thanks you two! I’ll look into that on my next day off. Then I’ll post how it goes.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
06-02-2022, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,086
Posted By 85projectZ28

LS oil filter adapter size help

I’ll cut to the chase. I need to know what thread sizes there are on LS oil pans. I ordered an F-body oil pan from BRP Hotrods, but the recommended filter for a 4th Gen F-body does not fit. The...
Forum: Cooling
04-25-2022, 11:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,055
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: Trans Cooler Redo

Very good thread here and lots of valid points. So let’s pick some brains. Komet, you went from the trans to the bottom of the radiator to deal with aeration. That makes sense. But I was told to go...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-25-2022, 11:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,853
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: 6AN fittings and 6AN summitracing hose issues.

Awesome Komet! I just read through it and that all makes sense. That part from EBay is pretty much what I’m looking for. Basically the same piece that I found on Summit. I’ll post a reply with my...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-25-2022, 09:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,853
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: 6AN fittings and 6AN summitracing hose issues.

I’m trying to run a transmission cooler in series with the radiator. Problem is, the trans came with PTFE hose and fittings. The trans cooler just has the little flared neck that a hose slides over...
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-25-2022, 08:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,853
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: 6AN fittings and 6AN summitracing hose issues.

Is this the part I’d need?


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/828x1466/41206ab2_9370_46df_afa6_227cbaf5a14b_c1a226cdc8dcb5c5a116d76c5a08ae2220ea9d5f.jpeg
Forum: Alternative Port EFI Intakes
04-25-2022, 08:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,853
Posted By 85projectZ28

Re: 6AN fittings and 6AN summitracing hose issues.

Ok cool. Thanks. That info helps.

Anyone curious to see what I’m doing? Would that hijack the thread?
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