Thanks guys. Im hoping that the rubber coupling between the intake piping and throttle body will provide enough flex. I am not running a speed density tune. I am running the stock ls3 mass air computer program. -Tim

 

1. well since u upgraded the push rods and vavles springs, but did u have to fly cut the pistons? i was wondering cuz ive been considering the same cam since i started this swap i just wanna put some mile on the ls3 bfor i do a cam swap.

2. also maybe i over looked it but what size are ur headers and if the collectors are 3in do u have any clearance problems if ur cars lowered?

 

I want to put those same wheels on my GTA along with the big brake kit. Can you give me all of the specific for the tires & wheels? What rearend do you have under there? Did you need wheel spacers? What is the backspacing? Did you get the wheels from O.E. wheels? Sorry for all of the questions! I would love to be able to put 305's under the rear of my car.

 

This is a VERY clean install. You are quite **** about the quality and it shows, very nicely done. I love the fuel lines going through the fender, looks amazing. What did you use to mount the gauges under the vents? I'm going to use gauge cups just drilled into the vent and paint the bolts black so they're hidden. Should have enough room in there for my mini shifter light. Again, hot install dude.

 

jsacra- I did not fly cut the pistons. You do not need to if you have no head work done at all. (any shaving) Personally talked to lg motorsports. Also I am running the 1 3/4" primaries with 2" collectors.

dprest68- The wheels are wheel replicas wheels c5 zo6 18*10.5 in back and 18*9.5 up front. Stock c5 back spacing. I have a moser 9" 4th gen width. No spacers in back. (required just a little massaging to the inner wheel wells). and 2" wheel spacers up front.

Demon355- I made that gauge pod setup out of wood. Believe it or not. Primed and sanded it smooth, then painted it. I bought the angle gauge inserts then set the gauges in there. That was about it.

 

2in collector? that small? and what valve springs did u go with and pushrods or did u get the whole kit from them? alsp how do u like the cam so far.

anyone know if i can get that cam to pass smog im in california

 

Sorry typo. 2.5" collector. I ordered the whole kit from them. It is expensive. But do your research. There is no replacement for the comp 921 valvesprings. I love the cam... I need a tune.

 

Thanks for the wheel info Timmy

 

No worries dprest68

 

No big updates. I ordered up the front grill (new). And it is a 1990 grill with the silver "camaro" written in it. I personally think it looks better then the 91-92 bowtie grill. Also have been doing alot of research on what cross member i will be purchasing. Should be ordering the trans, and some other goodies next week! -Tim

 

Big updates coming!!

 

Sweet! Brand new trany?

 

Brand new. 800 ft lb of torque rating. Built by D&D transmissions. And Its installed!!!!

 

WOW Sweet looking ride!!

I see no battery in that engine bay. Can you post some pics of the battery relocation? Really interested in your cable routing and power distribution.

Keep up the nice work, she is a beauty of a build

 

I mounted my battery in the rear quarter behind the panel. It fits great with a coustom bracket. My power wire (welding cable) is run underneath the car and comes up behind the fender. From there it goes to two standoffs. This is the best way i could do it and keep the engine bay as clean looking as possible. Its hard to see in the picture but thats as close as i could get to it.

 

The power block with standoffs

 

whats plugged in the power block?

and maybe i missed it but how did u mount the fuse box next to the ac delete box?

was ur car origanally ac delete or ?

 

No its not a factory AC delete car. Off the distribution block 1 wire goes to the factory fuse panel. The other goes to the ls3 fuse panel. And the other goes to the starter.

 

Sorry missed the other question. I used self taping screws for the fuse panel. Used the mounting tabs supplied on the panel.

 

Thanks for posting the pics. I like your idea of the hidden distribution, keeps it nice and clean under there.

 

Here are some pics of how she is sitting now. Going to the exhaust shop tomorrow. Notice the black stripes across my driveway. It was a accident i swear.

 

Stance looks great! Did you roll those back fenders, they are looking pretty tight for tire fitment.

Did you change out your front springs to a softer rate? When I get mine together, my setup will be very simular to yours and I am sure the 325# springs I have up front will be way too stiff after the swap. What are your running and how is the ride/handling/launch?

Apprently from the stripes in your driveway you have a traction problem

 

where did u get that "6.2 ls3" emlbem?

 

urinner fenders look like u painted them black what did u use

 

They have those emblems on ebay, like $12.00

 

Yes I have the spohn coil over conversion. I beleive mine are 325# springs. (QA1) I have not rolled the fender wells in. It is real close. I am only 3" off of my bump stops I dont know how it drives yet I am not tuned yet. I am currently getting my exhaust done then tunning. I will give you a update when i drive it.


Yes i bought the 6.2l ls3 emblems off of ebay. A pretty nice peice i might say.

And for the inner fender wells i used 3m undercoating.

 

how bout a pic of the engine and exhaust all finished?

 

None yet.... There is no room under this car!!!! Going to end up running a single muffler with 2 in and 2 out. Then dump before the axle.

 

A few small updates. Exhaust is done. I will post pics soon. I had to move my clutch peg in a 1/4" to fully engage the clutch. I never thought you had to do that though. Feels good now. Now its on to dyno tunning. Should have some numbers for you guys in the next two weeks. -Tim PS: I snapped a quick picture with my cell phone today before i left ill post it up here.

 

It looks fantastic! I really wanna see it in person. Are you going to thirdgen fest??

 

When and where is it?

 

did u keep the factory coolant and washer and if not wouldlike to see a pic ofwhat u did

 

Crete IL at thirdgen ranch. And it's the Friday and Saturday or memorial weekend.

 

Thats about a 1.5 hour drive for me. I dont see why i couldnt make it. Drop me a pm with your # sometime.

 

Pm sent!

 

We're going to need a blue LSx swap photoshoot with all these super clean blue cars around

Love the LS3 badge.

 

Lol. Yes we will. I will just have to journey down that way. I will post some pics of my overflow tank later. I think i already posted some pics. I made a custom overflow tank. I am not using a windshield squirter tank. I will also post pics of my interior i just completed putting it all back together.

 

Here is a picture of my overflow tank. I made it out of my extra intake tubing. It hides underneath my cover.

 

Nice! Looks like a pretty clean engine compartment.

 

Thank you!

 

Is it vented? Don't you want the tube on the bottom?

 

Yes. That is the vent you see on top. The pickup/overflow is connected on the underside.

 

Dynoed the car today. Thats about it though. We where not able to tune the car. We had a issue getting hp tuners valadating authneticity of my pcm. With no tech support from them on sunday, I will have to wait till next week when i have time. Any ways running rich it put down 465 rwhp. As soon as i get the base tune straightened out it will be time for the 150 shot!! I will keep you guys updated. -Tim

 

Nice, you're going to be just shy of 500rwhp with a tune!!!! I'm waiting for the prices of these LS3 to drop a bit, max effort LS1(Big H/C/I) = Cam-only LS3!!!!!

 

Very nice! I'd like to see a few pics of your gauge panel, if you dont mind.

 

good numbers!!! cant wait to see videos of this beast!

 

Long time since i have posted so I am long over due with updating you guys. I have since tuned the car and have been driving it all over I figured i should update with the #'s I will be heading to the track this weekend i will let you know how i make out.

 

I was looking at new LS3 front end accessories at Fred Bean. They listed two. One was listed as short and wide and the other was tall and narrow. Were either of those the ones you used?

 

i believe he used the same one i have on my ls3, the stock accessories and they can be purchased from pace porformance or maybe scoggin dickey -no interference problems -oh they can be purchase w/ or w/o the ac pump

 

^^^^^He is correct. I purchased mine through pace pontiac i beleive. And just so everyone knows. This car is for sale as a roller. Including everything but the engine. Everything..... On to the next project!!