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Forum: Engine Swap
01-02-2017, 04:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

https://instagram.com/p/BOBF4MOAoqw/
Forum: Engine Swap
01-02-2017, 04:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

Now I'm just waiting for my new driveshaft to arrive. Didn't wanna cut up the original (JG1) aluminum one. It's winter where I live so no big hurry.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-14-2016, 04:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,374
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: Crate 350 Engine

I think you'll be ok with the ac but I'm not sure as my car never had ac. Motor came with new ac pump so I just put my old idler wheel in its place.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-14-2016, 04:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

I'm all Done. I just need to time it and adjust carb. Also bolt exhaust to headers. Can't post video from my phone it seems. I'll try to do it from computer later. Sorry:huh:
Forum: Engine Swap
12-05-2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,374
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: Crate 350 Engine

I'm putting a carbed 405hp zz6 350 in mine right now. i don't know, I liked it so I bought it. Didn't wanna do LS swap really. Everybody and their dog are doing LS swaps. Don't care about mileage...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-05-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

Serpentine and water pump done.
Forum: Engine Swap
12-05-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/640x1136/80-image_2d48cd51bbb6f877a4cbb487dd73f39ba09fe169.png


New Hawks pedals vs old stock ones
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Forum: Engine Swap
12-01-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-image_2a71a3cd7a34dfc14e6d2826b3b7d403bed100cb.jpeg


New sinister torque arm & frame braces mounted. So I guess if u want a...
Forum: History / Originality
11-26-2016, 12:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,209
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: This base Firebird is a real creampuff.

I wonder how badly they ripped off the "lady" they got it from.
Forum: Engine Swap
11-26-2016, 12:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

So i ordered the Sinister torque arm and crossmember to mount it to and the sub frame connectors. Just showed up so I'm hoping it works ok.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-26-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 651
Important/Useful : My T56 Swap Thread....
Views: 283,726
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: My T56 Swap Thread....

Thank you, I ordered sub frame connectors with crossbar to mount torque arm to. Also got the hawks sinister torque arm to go with it. Hopefully it works.
Forum: Engine Swap
11-07-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

Thank you, Yes I'm looking for one that attaches to crossmember or body not the trans itself obviously if it has no holes. So far Spohn tells me none of their xmember attached torc arm assemblies...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
11-07-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 651
Important/Useful : My T56 Swap Thread....
Views: 283,726
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: My T56 Swap Thread....

So can anyone tell me how to hook up my torque arm? Spohn told me their x member torque arm mount kit won't work because its made for 93-97 t56. This is a brand new magnum from Chevy performance....
Forum: Engine Swap
11-07-2016, 11:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

So I talked to spohn this morning and they told me that torque arm assembly/crossmember kit won't work, they don't make one and no one makes anything to attach a torque arm to my T56. It looks to me...
Forum: History / Originality
11-06-2016, 12:21 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 152,273
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: If you have a Players Challenge Car, please post here. (RPO- A4U, 1LE or R7U)

I think i will when i get this new motor/trans swap done. :chevy:
Forum: History / Originality
11-05-2016, 11:12 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 152,273
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: If you have a Players Challenge Car, please post here. (RPO- A4U, 1LE or R7U)

This thread is making me lean toward decaling mine.
Forum: Engine Swap
11-04-2016, 04:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

Was your t56 a gen4 fbody one or a gm crate like mine? That spohn one looks like it should work though regardless. I hope. Thanks again
Forum: Engine Swap
11-04-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

Thank you Bottled Z28.
Forum: History / Originality
11-04-2016, 02:20 PM
Replies: 43
1LE
Views: 2,242
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: 1LE

The rpo code decal should be in the center console or drivers side storage compartment in the back. I presume your car is a 5speed? I'm pretty sure there were no 1LE auto's ever made. Yes it should...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-04-2016, 02:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/80-image_70b7dca80412191b55aebfd32b7fdf11697a410e.jpeg
Forum: Engine Swap
11-04-2016, 01:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

So the motor and trans are in. My trans has no torque arm mount. Is there an aftermarket relocation kit or something that will work? I'm finding things for turbo 400s but no t56. ...
Forum: Exhaust
10-07-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,999
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: I only want.....Headers that will actually fit my 91'

[QUOTE=anesthes;6083531]That's too bad. Must be tough in Canada - high taxes, no handguns, and now I hear they are banning pitbulls.

You may have already noticed the tube is quite close to the...
Forum: Exhaust
10-06-2016, 04:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,999
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: I only want.....Headers that will actually fit my 91'

So the $135 stainless are charged out at $178 cdn plus 14%tax = $203 plus $89 shipping which is actually $101cdn for shipping.= $304 cdn by the time i see them.
Forum: Exhaust
10-06-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,999
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: I only want.....Headers that will actually fit my 91'

I live in northern canada so that $119 would turn into $200 or more once you add shipping, customs, dollar exchange rate, and 14% tax. I don't and won't buy anything off Ebay.
Forum: Exhaust
10-05-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,999
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: I only want.....Headers that will actually fit my 91'

http://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x2000/80-image_68446a26db86e3cc0926e27241f1ad9ada073867.jpeg
Forum: Exhaust
10-05-2016, 08:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,999
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: I only want.....Headers that will actually fit my 91'

No worries dude i don't care or mind anyone hijacking my posts.
I just wound up getting used headers for $150 from a Camaro/Firebird junkyard that they pulled out of some thirdgen that was...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-05-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x2000/80-image_68446a26db86e3cc0926e27241f1ad9ada073867.jpeg

Blasted & painted the rusty used headers
...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-25-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

This is the motor I ordered:https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/1200x1200/80-blob_428aecdf04b2c0d934f868cb810eff1beb96045e.png

ZZ6 350 Crate Motor
Forum: Engine Swap
09-25-2016, 09:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

Thank you, :)
The y pipe i now have is supposed to tie in these used headers to stock single cat inlet location. We will see.
Yes I have the proper GM performance kit made specifically to connect...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-25-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

Hopefully but there will be issues..... I'm sure this motor will not even fit under my stock hood with it's single plane manifold and 770holley. Judging by the press photos of motor, it's fairly...
Forum: Exhaust
09-25-2016, 09:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,999
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: I only want.....Headers that will actually fit my 91'

Found a set of used ones recently pulled out of later 3rdgen camaro. No airtube holes. Also thru in a new y pipe that matches them up to where my cat used to be.
Forum: Engine Swap
09-24-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/640x1136/80-image_d8c63303cbd4340e53083a85b59aacf39a65ea9c.png


New y pipe used headers. Try to get them blasted next week figure out what...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-22-2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 870
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: 1988 GTA Pulling out of storage 16 years

I'm no expert but I think the TPI would be a significant bottleneck to a 383 stroker.. If you did use it, you would probably have to put larger diameter throttle body and runners on it. Not to...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-22-2016, 08:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

Transmission has arrived.
317794 (http://s702.photobucket.com/user/allanR7u/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_1.png.html)

Also tracked down a used set of non coated unknown brand shorty headers with...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-19-2016, 09:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,147
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

SWAPPING T5/LB9 305 to T56/ZZ6 350

Hello, as the title sez, thats what I'm doing. This project started by almost buying a "built Early 70's Corvette" 350 from a friend of a friend..I dug into it and found out it was really 1983 Buick...
Forum: Exhaust
09-19-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,999
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: I only want.....Headers that will actually fit my 91'

thanks guys. Still undecided.
Forum: Carburetors
09-16-2016, 11:01 PM
Replies: 67
Important/Useful : Carb gas tank pickup
Views: 79,725
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: Carb gas tank pickup

Ya the 350 will be carbed. already has electric fan. Im doing it up old school the way u described. Darn I didn't want to drop the tank. Was hoping I could just suck thru stock pump. I've read thru...
Forum: Carburetors
09-16-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 67
Important/Useful : Carb gas tank pickup
Views: 79,725
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: Carb gas tank pickup

Im putting a new carbed 350 in place of LB9. My car is an R7U code car and has the swinging fuel pickup in tank. Can I get away with leaving it in the tank, run it, with regulator and the cts filter...
Forum: Exhaust
09-15-2016, 08:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,999
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: I only want.....Headers that will actually fit my 91'

Thank you, yes I saw that and they seem most favorable so far. I have no emissions to worry about. Cut the cat out long ago. Sure! I can't turn down pictures.
Forum: History / Originality
09-14-2016, 11:22 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 152,273
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: If you have a Players Challenge Car, please post here. (RPO- A4U, 1LE or R7U)

Cool! Mine raced in the 90' season also so hopefully see it. Geez I forgot how goofy the chicks wore their hair back then! Felt like I was 17 again watch:thanks:ing those vids.
Forum: History / Originality
09-14-2016, 11:16 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 152,273
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: If you have a Players Challenge Car, please post here. (RPO- A4U, 1LE or R7U)

Ya you bet, Fort No Where. lol I bought the car back in 93. Probably never get rid of it. Puttin brand new ZZ6 350 and 6 speed in it! Motor and trans should be here in 2 weeks.
Forum: History / Originality
09-14-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 118,618
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: READ ME! Before asking "Is my car rare/Desirable?"

I've been looking thru your list and it says there were 32 91' R7U Players Camaros. According to the paperwork from GM Vintage on my 91 R7U Players car it says this:
1570 Z28s imported to Canada in...
Forum: Exhaust
09-14-2016, 09:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,999
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

I only want.....Headers that will actually fit my 91'

Headers for my 91'R7U/1LE. Headers that FIT!!!!!! Not headers that the ad hype proclaims to fit, but actually fit. I'm pulling my LB9 & T5 out and replacing with new ZZ6 350 (carbed) and 6 speed. I...
Forum: History / Originality
09-14-2016, 09:36 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 152,273
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: If you have a Players Challenge Car, please post here. (RPO- A4U, 1LE or R7U)

Videos!!!!!! I know what i'm doing now for next few minutes. See if i can find my #17
Forum: History / Originality
10-19-2008, 02:38 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,301
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: Do I have a 1le?

I've heard of a coupla 1LEs with Tees. R7Us are the ones that never have Tees. Congrats on your find.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
10-19-2008, 02:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 331
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Sometimes runs weird?

91' 5 speed LB9. Been in storage for 5 years. (Dry heated garage). Anyways car runs great except once in a while at W.O.T when motor is around 4000rpm, it just sits at that speed with no acceleration...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-06-2008, 12:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,179
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SS Style hood or stay with Blister Hood??

Sorry my bad... I meant 81' Z28. Like this
http://www.trikfbdyprtsperformance.com/pictures/parts/body/08exterior/sm/80zhood_small.jpg...
Forum: Members Camaros
10-05-2008, 04:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,179
Posted By Alaska Hwy 1Le

Re: SS Style hood or stay with Blister Hood??

I'd keep the blisters. Sidenote: Few years ago I saw a guy who put an 82' cowl induction with the plate that opens (IT Worked too)onto an 89 roc. It looked alright and really made you do a second...
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