Blakes LSx swap - pic/vid heavy
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Car: Cameron (The Camaro)
Engine: SBC 385 Stroker
Transmission: Stage 2+ T56 Six Speed
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Richmond Gear Locked Posi
Re: Blakes LSx swap - pic/vid heavy
I checked out founders performance, thanks for the heads up looking forward to my next order 
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From: Winder, Ga
Car: 1987 Camaro RS
Engine: 350
Transmission: T56
Re: Blakes LSx swap - pic/vid heavy
Thanx everyone! She takes up most of my time these days...
I installed what was left of my suspension over the weekend. Nothing Major, PHB relocation, LCA relocation, Jegster TQ arm. Everything on my car is UMI, but I went with the Founders PHB + LCA relocation and saved myself nearly $170. I ended up using "Movetech" front suspension / steering linkage and saving almost $200 vs MOOG.
I ditched the MOOG springs in favor of eibach sportlines. No matter what I did, the MOOG springs did not fit!
I still do not know if I'm going to be using a UMI K-member. They did not offer one when I started the build, but with the above savings + if I sale my Spohn monts and new Poly mounts and clamshells (UMI has a solid mount so I will not need)... That's more than half of the costs of the UMI K-member. For this street build, I don't know if it's worth it...
Here is what was left over
JEGSTER Torque Arm. Again, UMI didn't offer a Xmember mounted TQ arm for a T56. I didn't want to mix brands and I already have a Hawks Xmember so I went with this tunnel mounted TA. Installation was easy for me because I already have the Driveshaft and interior out of the car.
After I put the TA together, I spent about 30 min drilling holes in the floor to mount the bracket. It was super easy. Not quite sure if I like it yet, but so far it seems nice.
I installed what was left of my suspension over the weekend. Nothing Major, PHB relocation, LCA relocation, Jegster TQ arm. Everything on my car is UMI, but I went with the Founders PHB + LCA relocation and saved myself nearly $170. I ended up using "Movetech" front suspension / steering linkage and saving almost $200 vs MOOG.
I ditched the MOOG springs in favor of eibach sportlines. No matter what I did, the MOOG springs did not fit!
I still do not know if I'm going to be using a UMI K-member. They did not offer one when I started the build, but with the above savings + if I sale my Spohn monts and new Poly mounts and clamshells (UMI has a solid mount so I will not need)... That's more than half of the costs of the UMI K-member. For this street build, I don't know if it's worth it...
Here is what was left over
JEGSTER Torque Arm. Again, UMI didn't offer a Xmember mounted TQ arm for a T56. I didn't want to mix brands and I already have a Hawks Xmember so I went with this tunnel mounted TA. Installation was easy for me because I already have the Driveshaft and interior out of the car.
After I put the TA together, I spent about 30 min drilling holes in the floor to mount the bracket. It was super easy. Not quite sure if I like it yet, but so far it seems nice.
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Car: 91 GTA, 73 Z28
Engine: 355, 6.0L
Transmission: TH350, 4L80E
Axle/Gears: 3.42, 3.73
Re: Blakes LSx swap - pic/vid heavy
ok if it works im sending mine to you or someone idc who as long as they know how to do it.
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Car: 87 iroc z
Engine: 305 tpi
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Axle/Gears: ??drum??
Re: Blakes LSx swap - pic/vid heavy
Ohh. I was in love with the white but I think midnight blue would be great just an opinion can't wait till it's done I've been following for a couple years I think
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Car: 88 Firebird Formula
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Transmission: 700R4
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Re: Blakes LSx swap - pic/vid heavy
what happened to all the pictures?!@?!?
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Re: Blakes LSx swap - pic/vid heavy
I forgot all about this thread. I wrote a scrip that should have removed all of my posts. I've just been busy.
Sense I started this thread I've moved twice. My landlord gives me a really hard time about working on the car, so it just sits there.
This is how you saw it last
Here it is now... Not much has changed. I installed a LS7 clutch kit, put on the headers, completed the cold air intake, installed a 3 core radiator, installed fans, installed the Clutch master, finished up the harness and had the PCM tuned.
The car doesn't look dramatically different, just a tad more complete.
Sense I started this thread I've moved twice. My landlord gives me a really hard time about working on the car, so it just sits there.
This is how you saw it last
Here it is now... Not much has changed. I installed a LS7 clutch kit, put on the headers, completed the cold air intake, installed a 3 core radiator, installed fans, installed the Clutch master, finished up the harness and had the PCM tuned.
The car doesn't look dramatically different, just a tad more complete.
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I also have a UMI K-member that has not been installed. They didn't offer this when I ordered my suspension. Because it has solid mounts, it makes the Sphon swap mounts and new poly bushings kind of a waste. I also have a X-pipe w/ dual electric cutouts, borla mufflers and Redline Gauges that have not been installed.
I painted the interior all red, I still don't have the seats done but they will be red too. I will post some pix when it get it installed.
I painted the interior all red, I still don't have the seats done but they will be red too. I will post some pix when it get it installed.
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Car: 72 nova/ 90 camaro rs,04 suburban
Engine: blown 327/ 355/306/355/5.3
Transmission: muncie 4 speed/T5/powerglide,4l80e
Axle/Gears: 342/411/456/ moser axles
Re: Blakes LSx swap - pic/vid heavy
nice work! Great Build!
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From: Clinton Township, Michigan
Car: 91 GTA, 73 Z28
Engine: 355, 6.0L
Transmission: TH350, 4L80E
Axle/Gears: 3.42, 3.73
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i admire your dedication, usually when a build goes slow its hard to see then end, im victim of that claim a few times ill admit, cant wait to see more progreess
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