JeffG3209

What a sweet build. You have one hell of a car there!

timmyboy

Thanks man... I'm taking a lot of time with my build but not going cheap or rushing anything together......... yet. Lol

timmyboy

Some updated pics here guys. I just received my ls3 harnes. Ls7 clutch and flywheel. Clutch hydraulics. I have some work cut out for me now. I want to do the cleanist harness install i can. Wish me luck

Pocket

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Read over this
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/post...009-post4.html

Info is centered around GEN III PCMs. GEN IV are different, but the basic schematics are very similar between. The process is repeatable and will give you a VERY clean install

Id suggest dumping the LS3 fuseblock and reuse the 3rd gen block under the dash and remote relays relocated somewhere hidden. All of the fuse points are contained in the C100/C207 that relate to the engine. This site has great info about building your own fuseblock should you decide you need to
http://www.lt1swap.com/fuseblock_obd2port.html

Please post a few detailed pics of the PCM connectors and the terminals if you can. Im very interested in how those go together

timmyboy

I will post pictures tomorrow. Those are some great articles you made there pocket...... Fortunatley i bought a ls3 harness from gm. The harness is great. Comes with the drive by wire peddal and pcm. To get a cleaner install i have been shortening up some of the connectors. I have not decided what im going to do with the fuse block or pcm.... I was kicking around the idea of putting them inside...... But i also think i can do it cleanly installing it in the engine compartment. Hiding some of the nasty looking areas such as the stock harness location. I dont know ill come up with something good... I hope.

Camman9167

when its all done in want to see burnout/donut and track videos

timmyboy

Here are some closeup's of the computer and fuse panel. I was going to mount them inside but this seemed to turn out pretty good. Let me know what ya think. Also a close up of my line lock and praportioning valve. And the bracket i made for that.

one92rs

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that looks really clean.

cam-

looking real nice! Im glad you managed to fit the plug wires around the HAWKS headers that was one of my worries as I would be uber pissed the day of plug wire installation if I found they didnt fit and had to order new ones and wait a week or two more before start up.

Anyways regarding your build thats a very very clean project man congrats!

1bad91Z

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Nicely done!

I'm not trying to high-jack this thread, but I have a question...

I'll be doing an LS swap here pretty soon and I was wondering if it's possible to re-use my LT-1 style T-56 with an LS motor?

Pocket

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Swap the front plate, input shaft and bellhousing. Use the LSx hydraulic TOB

Very early LT1 T56's use an 11ppr VSS signal, later LT1 and LSx T56's use the standard 17ppr. A tuner can fix the conversion factor for that. 93's didnt use CAGS, not like you'd want it anyways

Usually its cheaper to sell the LT1 style to a SBC guy and buy a LSx unit

timmyboy

Times two

1bad91Z

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That's what I figured...

Sucks cause mine came from a '97 TA with 11,000 miles. The stickers on it still looked new and it shifts like a dream!

Jim85IROC

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The good news is that your transmission is like solid gold to anybody who wants a T56 in a small block application, so you should be able to get good money for it.

scooter

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I am assuming this is the corvette accessory setup on the front? What power steering hose(s) did you wind up going with?

stoning_volcom

you should fab me up one man that is sick.... or market that crap that intake is sick!!!

timmyboy

Thanks man. You can buy the tubing online. Then from there a little creative measuring.... cutting and welding then your there.

bobbyt

wow nice work i love the way ur car is coming along

timmyboy

Yes that is the c-6 corvette setup... I bought it from pace performance.. The power steering hoses where a pain. I used the stock 4th gen hose with a lot of bending. It was tough to find one that fit good.

scooter

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Thanks for the reply. Any chance you could take a picture of how you got it setup? My concern was that since the PS pump is in a different spot than the f-body that it wasnt going to fit. I dont think I am getting the hoses with the setup I bought so I will have to buy new onces anyway.

timmyboy

I have just installed my fuel rail covers. I had to clearance them for the nitrous lines as you can see. That turned out pretty good. Intake looks good i think.... for homemade. Still want to send that out and get it polished. I also just bought c5 zo6 wheels Ill post pics of those tonight. Anyone have a fourth gen 9" or 12 bolt for sale with disc brakes? Thanks -Tim

timmyboy

Also if anyone wants my stock polished and clear coated wheels they are for sale. 500.00 Takes them with the yokohama tires!!!

TPI TERR

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cant wait to see this thing runnin!

Brendan91Z

That is sick nice job!

timmyboy

Fuel is done!!

Shift06

Do your fuel lines route through the wheel well? Looks nice! Got anymore closeup pics of that area?

timmyboy

Yes my fuel lines run through the wheel Wells. Then along side the subframe connectors to the back where my pump and sump are at. I will post more pics for you tomorrow.

Falconiroc

4th Gen lines run through the fender well, so I guess its not so unheard of. I like the Idea of having the fuel lines out and away from exhaust heat and engine heat. Perhaps when I re-do the fuel line routing during stage 2 of my build I may do something like this.

Pocket

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I would have moved them to a little less intrusive place. Still a beautiful car though

f18pilot5

how much was this engine swap if i may ask?

timmyboy

Pocket: If you could see where the fuel lines are ran exactly you would probably have a different opinion. I was concerend myselft at first.

f18piolot5: Do you mean just the engine swap and thats it? Or my whole entire swap including fuel, gauges, trans, rearend, wheelsl, suspension, ect ect ect.... Cause im way over 15,000 if thats what you want to know... I have not gone cheep on anything yet though. Im hoping it will all be worth it. -Tim

mwfrels

I would like to see your routing. Please post pics? A different routing than OEM inside the driver frame rail is very attractive for LT headers and a returnless fuel system.

Mike

timmyboy

Here are some pics of the fuel system without my cover over the lines in the wheel wells. They are far away from the tires and well behind my coil overs. I was happy getting them away from exhaust heat

quickkris2006

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can we get a pic of the x braces under the car

JSACRA

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that the exact thing i was going to do the ls3, ls7 clutch kit(where u get it from) and aslo what trans are u using? will the 98-02 t56 work?
the ls7 clutch kit -scoggin dickey has one with an alum flywheel will that work also?

timmyboy

Thats who i bought mine from. Except i am not using an aluminum flywheel. Yes that setup it used for The ls1 f-body style trans. I am going to be using a magnum t-56. Rated at 700 ft lbs of torque. I will take a picture of my subframe connectors when i get the car up in the air for you.

JSACRA

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can u use the ls7 clutch with the ls3 and a 98-02 camaro t56?

timmyboy

Yes scoggin dickey sells the whole shabang.

kikass_z28

Nice build!! I have never seen anyone use any accessories besides the f-body ones. Besides the power steering lines did you have to fab anything for it to work? Would it clear a stock K-member? I have read in several places that corvette accessories would interfere with part of the steering but I guess they are all wrong.

timmyboy

Keep in mind these are c6 accesories. Im not sure if they would clear a stock k member. Looking at it i would not see why they wouldnt. I did not have to do any modifications at all. And in my opinion these are the cleanest looking accesories on a third gen.

Ace

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I have the same accessories and they clear the stock k-member.

What doesn't work is the A/C.

The old corvette accessories - 97-04 were the problem ones

timmyboy

Big money spent!! Pics coming. Just oreder a moser 9" with wilwood brake setup. And c5 z06 brake parts for front i will post pics soon.

SilentBobZ28

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It looks like an awesome build. I can't wait to start mine when I get back from my Afghan Deployment.

timmyboy

Here is some pics of the moser rear. Didnt scimp out with the money on this.. Aluminun center section, 411 gears. 12.5" wilwood crossdrilled/ slotted brake package, I painted everthing. Single stage black on the housing, red single stage on the calipers.

Jeromey Cummins

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Beautiful build! Going for the clean look, im surprised to see that you didnt go with the Fourth Gen wiper washer tank installed on the front of the core support, under the plastic nose cover.

timmyboy

Here are the c5 zo6 brakes. They look great!!

cam-

Looks good. What brand of rotors are those?

timmyboy

Some updated pics. This is how the car is sitting now. Kind of going backwards.. All the brakes look very good. just need some rubber for the rear. The 10.5" rear wheels fit well..

timmyboy

And im not sure of the rotors.... I bought the whole kit from bigbrakeupgrade.com But i beleive they are power stop rotors. The rear are obviously wilwoods.

cam-

I tried getting in touch with Ed but hes a hard guy to reach. I have a C5 front LS1 rear brake swap on my car now and I need to replace the rotors and the stock GM C5 fronts are now drilled and slotted but the rear LS1 rotors are not. Im having a hard time finding a matched look C5 front and LS1 rear hence why I asked.