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Forum: LTX and LSX
04-30-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

more pics
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-30-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

Small update. Did some work on my accessory brackets today. Have the alternator in position and the idler moved to its new position. Will be using the turnbuckle I installed on the back side of...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-21-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

Just another update. Got all the ground fx, front and rear fascias, and spoiler off. Found a little more rust, nothing huge. Wasn't planning on replacing the front fenders but probably going to...
Forum: Mid-West Region
04-11-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 895
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Any Indiana guys here?

I went to college with a guy from around that area...hes a Honda kid tho lol!:lmao:
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-11-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

well guys got a little more done today...scored a good IAC motor and TPS sensor for free off of an LKQ motor we put in at work. Also have been piecing together a harness for some time now...(been...
Forum: Mid-West Region
04-06-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 895
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Any Indiana guys here?

bump!
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-05-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

There is a place out east between greenfield and knightstown on US40...little town is called Charlottesville...the salvage yard is called Paynes. The place isn't huge but its very well organized and...
Forum: Mid-West Region
04-04-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 895
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Any Indiana guys here?

I have owned 3rd gens all my life and am currently smack in the middle of an LQ4 hybrid/T56 swap. Just curious to see if there are any 3rd gen lovers here in Indiana!
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-04-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

On other note I got my harmonic balancer, accessories brackets, and water pump all cleaned up and put on the motor the other day...I'll get some pictures if I think about it at work tomorrow.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-04-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

one more pic...this is the seam
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-04-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

Well I guess its time for an update. The weather is finally nice enough outside to have the garage door open so I can finally get some work done. Today after I got home from work I decided to do a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-02-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,225
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Cost of my LSX swap...

Love this quote lol
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-02-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,225
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Cost of my LSX swap...

My sentiments exactly...didn't wanna go all out right away that way I still have room to grow...couldn't have said it better myself!
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-01-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,225
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Cost of my LSX swap...

Thanks! I plan too :-)
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-31-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,225
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Cost of my LSX swap...

Yea Cruzin the LS platform is COMPLETELY different than the gen I sbc 383 you have. I would suggest either sticking with the gen I you already have or selling it and buying an LS based motor. I'm...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-28-2013, 06:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,225
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Cost of my LSX swap...

Yea the motor is already done...should be plenty for me on my budget for now...but I'll def keep this stuff in mind when I do inevitably rip her back out and go through it here in a few years...I get...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-26-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,225
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Cost of my LSX swap...

:yup:
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-25-2013, 06:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,225
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Cost of my LSX swap...

Interesting...did you run into firewall clearance with the motor being further back?

Wow i wish I could find a good T56 for 1k...there are damn near non-existent around here! I might check with...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-24-2013, 09:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,225
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Cost of my LSX swap...

Ground control weight jacks...kind of like an adjustable coil over that fits in the factory spring pockets and you run struts and shocks like normal but with ride height adjustability...slightly less...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-24-2013, 09:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,225
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Cost of my LSX swap...

Yea I dunno if Ill end up doing EVERYTHING on this list...this is just how I would love to do it. Might end up just doing the necessary mods and throwing some LEDs in the stock gauges and running...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-24-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,225
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Cost of my LSX swap...

Right on man...thanks!
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-24-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,225
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Cost of my LSX swap...

Got it from a member on tech...I got intake, rails, injectors, and TB for 225...everyone wanted atleast 350 for the ls6 intake not including the other parts...and yes I am aware there are better...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-24-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,225
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Cost of my LSX swap...

I have motor pics...its the only part thats actually finished...still gathering parts for the rest of the build...plans are to have the drivetrain and most of the interior done next summer...then...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-24-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,225
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Cost of my LSX swap...

I went with an LQ4 because it was what I had handy...got it from work...80k warranty core. I know LS1 dropouts are less expensive but regardless of miles I would have gone through the motor...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-24-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,225
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Cost of my LSX swap...

I went with a .040" cometic head gasket to get the CR I wanted...they are 94 each I think...it was a while ago when I bought them
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-24-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,225
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Cost of my LSX swap...

I know there are alot of guys on here that are on the fence about doing LSX swaps on their 3rd gens. Well here is a breakdown of my swap so guys can get an idea of the kind of costs that are...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-17-2013, 10:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

t5 has been gone a while now...sold my whole setup for $700. That money is long gone sunk into the motor lol. There are a few T56s around town here for sale...just gotta save up the coin to pick...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-17-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

Yea I really don't see too many around here...most of the thirdgens around here are all destroyed :-/
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-14-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

Well here's a small update. Got a hold of a 4th gen rear, 4th gen fuel tank, and some truck accessories for free from work. They are torn down right now being bead blasted and prepped for paint. ...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-11-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

little more progress on the motor, coil brackets cleaned, painted, and installed. Also cleaned up the throttle body and got it installed. Money is tight so progress is slow lol.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-31-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

Wow...didnt realize how long it had been since my last update...well not alot but more progress on the motor....everything measured well...this is how it came out after final assembly...color combo...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-21-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

Finally got around to assembling my head with my ls3 springs today...heads look so much better with those bright yellow springs on them lol.
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-20-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

Well work has been REALLY slow at the dealer lately (hence the 0% progress lately) but i have managed to get some parts together and the motor is almost finished. I have gotten a hold of some 1.8...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-17-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,162
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Newer cost on LSX swaps

any pics of how you got the truck acc. brackets to fit? Under the hood I mean not literally how you got them to bolt to the motor lol
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-17-2012, 05:48 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,162
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Newer cost on LSX swaps

Well that included rails, injectors, and TB...was the cheapest one I could find around here...I think I found it on LS1tech.com
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-16-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,162
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Newer cost on LSX swaps

Im doing an 86 lsx swap...just started reading this thread and figured I'd pull out my receipts and add them up...bad idea lol...I started with a $400 85k lq4, and the only thing I bought brand new...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-10-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

Well I got the block all cleaned (got to use my brand new powerwasher :))...all taped off and prepped...and then COLOR! finally....came out pretty well...still need to touch up a few little spots but...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-04-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

Ok guys not alot of progress to report...unfortunately...been trying to get my engine stand back from a someone that "borrowed" it. Finally just bought another one...got the block up on the stand...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-25-2012, 06:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

I honestly don't see how you could NOT have success with the lakewood setup. They literally bolt directly in place of the rear LCAs and there is a U-bolt setup that clamps solid to the axle...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-23-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

I ran them on a 91 RS that I did a 355 + turbo 350 trans setup on...worked great...def worth the $250...and a crazy simple install...never thought the idea of transmitting all of the torque through...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
09-23-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: lt1 with t-56 for sale parts.

thats a little high for an lt1 t56...those can be had for around 600-800 on here pretty easily...I would def be interested if the price wasn't so high
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-22-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

My motor plans have also slightly changed...because of the milling on the heads not allowing me to run a cam with high lift and extensive duration I have decided to stick with the stock lq4 cam...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-22-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

Ok so I haven't had much time to work on her lately but I have gotten around to getting the heads, front cover, rear cover, and valve covers all painted...be working on the block here soon...but I do...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-15-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 81,416
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: Duramax Thirdgen Swap

Coolant is coming from the EGR cooler...they get plugged up and sometimes leak...done a TON of them at the dealership
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-15-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

If that becomes an issue I will run an aluminum intake and have it milled or I have even seen guys mill the plastic intakes...I don't foresee .050 being a huge issue with alignment...ill cross that...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-15-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: 1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

Ok so here are my plans...picked up a warranty take-out 80,000 LQ4 longblock for $400, still need to find a decent LS t-56 which are damn hard to come by from my experience, but this car is in no...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-15-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

1986 IROC-Z 6.0 lsx/t56 swap...FINALLY!

So I always had 3rd gens growing up (on my 7th one now) but never really had the time or more importantly the cash flow to make one into what I really wanted...came close...had a couple of pretty...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
09-03-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 23,389
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: could a third gen handle like a corvette?

Damn this is a good thread!! All good points presented about weight differences and front and rear weight bias and brakes and steering ratio. But I have read literally every single post in this...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
09-02-2012, 11:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 403
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Complete WC t5 swap

I have a complete (WC t5 trans, x-member, bell, pedals, new hydraulics, new flywheel, pressure plate, clutch disk, and starter)...I need $800, need to move this weekend. Swapping to LS2 and T56 need...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
08-27-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,827
Posted By 3rdGenFreak1227

Re: T56 manual 6 speed Trans. $800

Still available? I'll have 1100 cash this weekend for all of it and I'll make the trip to come pick it up!
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