I got bored with the power in my 1989 Formula 350.


370rwhp just seems slow now.

Figured its time for an LS1 swap. Purchased the following:


2002 LS1 complete, 4L60e, camaro seats, etc.

Sold the seats, transmission, ecm and wiring, motor mount stands, cam and springs (aftermarket comp cam), water pump etc and recooped about $2100 so I'm into this thing pretty cheap.

This is whats left


On order, is a set of 799 heads (same casting as LS6 heads) that I am going to send to Advance Inductions for their CNC job. Also purchased my single biggest mod evarrrr and got a Magnuson TVS2300 on the way. Its the same blower they use on the new ZL1 Camaro and ZR1 vette.


I'll order a cam from Alvin at PCM of NC (Formerly PCMForLess) and he's thinking I'll make about 650hp. That should suffice

I will update this post as I acquire parts/work on the car. I'm excited!

 

Your excited? I'm excited and its not even my car. Very nice.

 

Very nice score! Going to a t56?

 

Nice. Car should be a blast when completed.

 

my car already has a t56 so Im just going to convert it for use with an LS1

 

Nice Justin, I envy your S/C'er, im building an LSx 1st gen but im going a twin m90 twin custom plenum (twin TB's) route. hoping for 700hp or better. Look forward to seeing this monster in your car.

 

Can't wait to see this build, I've always thought doing a maggie on top of an ls1 would be a blast, but im too attached to my stock hood. Keep us updated!

 

Good luck. I was tempted on doing a ZL1/LSA white formula also. Still up in the air on what to do with that engine.

Btw ZL1 blower=TVS 1900, ZR1=TVS 2300,
Both completely different than a Maggie 2300.

 

Welcome to the dark side

 

I think SLP makes the TVS' right? I'm interested to see what kind of numbers the magnacharger puts down. I've heard of people getting 1000HP out of them, but haven't ever seen the results.

 

All TVS blowers are a patented design, and manufactured by Eaton. I believe Magnacharger, Rousch and Edelbrock are distributors of these units and they incorporate intake manifolds and intercoolers for specific engines.

 

If you're sending your 799 heads to get CNC, why not go with 317 heads. They're cheaper and will also lower your compression. Allowing you to turn up the boost a bit more.

Will you be going with forged pistons?

 

mmm, drooling.. now adays id much rather a 6.0 and a maggie vs my 383lt1 with 78mm turbo

 

im going to gamble on a stock ls1 for now. should last me a few years while I buikd a nice iron block

 

oh if i ever were to hit the lottery, i do stuff like this lol

 

This looks like a promising thread. Believe I'll be keeping an eye on this. Car looks good too.

 

good looking car. its gonna roll out and sound awesome with that.pd blower.
wheels look real good as well. never seen those before

 

you've never seen firehawk wheels before? Same that were made specifically for the 92 firehawks by Ronal wheels

 

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never before, or if i have. they didnt stand out like on this car.
i dont think ive seen an actual 3rd gen firehawk, ever.up close. i had no idea they came w special wheels.
look dam good

 

Bout time you switched! Lmao

 

 

What you lookin for as far as power goal at tire?

 

Looks like a fun swap. Just a quick question, why sell the ECM and wiring harness? What are going to use instead?

 

Hes already running the 411 ecm and OBD2 harness in his car. He did the conversion on the old SBC years ago when I did mine. All he will have to do is add a few wires and connectors. I converted mine in about 2 hours watching TV lol.



As for Justin, your making me work more OT now. Always trying to out do me!! lol
Cant wait to see it finished! Let me know if your still going to go with AI. I have connections at TEA.

 

my heads are at ai right now.

things look like they will be progressing faster than expected. im taking a deposit on my engine tomorrow

 

550 now. 700+ once I have an iron block and good rotating assembly

 

Damn over 700rwhp w/ a 2.3? What size motor 454?

 

Consult Brian Tooley for a cam and thank me later.... Badass build. Stormtrooper inspired? Sure looks like

 

Don't need huge cubes to get that number. Just the right combo.
Yes, he's an awesome guy to spec your cam at no extra cost.

 

Can't you build an aluminum block to handle 700rwhp? One of the whole points of going LSX is the aluminum block no? :/

 

no not really lol.

I'm sure you could make that power, I'm just not doing a ***** out build right now. 550hp on a stock block is pretty safe, and I'm sure I'll be happy with +200hp for awhile. I'll start another engine in a few years when the bank account recovers

 

and yes I've been in contact with brian tooley.

 

I love the storm trooper car, but honestly I've wanted to do a supercharged LS1 in my car for a very long time. Its possible Bruce got the idea from me

 

Sounds like it is going to be a nice build.

 

Very true, we all draw inspiration from each other around here. Badass build all the way man, cant wait to see it all done

 

Just spent some time on hawks site and ordered:

1 7/8" Stainless works headers
AC Compressor Notch Kit
Fuel line kit with FPR
Coolant Hoses
AC Hoses
motor mount brackets

 

Man, I hate to tell you this, but.... You are absolutely going to love the Maggie.

I hit 507 RWHP with a 1900 on a stock LS1 with stock heads, so a 2300 on better flowing heads should easily hit 550. I gained 10HP opening the cut-out on 1-3/4" SSW, so the 1-7/8" should be an awesome choice.

Have fun.

Kevin D.

 

Before


After




degreased and steam cleaned the engine bay twice. Dropping the car off at the body shop tomorrow to really paint and clean the engine bay well. When the new motor is in, anything extra will be removed. I want it to look CLEAN!

 

Looks great!!!! I need some boost in my life

 

UGH this is exactly what I wanted to do. That maggie is gonna look, sound, and run awesome with that combo. Great choices!

Cant wait to see this car come together.

Good luck!

Justin

 

Nice choice....those blowers are awesome. I just have a little mp112 but it will still put the car sideways at 60mph. The torque these blowers make is outstanding. It's the perfect choice for a street car.

 

how does your car run with the 4.11s? I'm fearing that I'll need to step down to 3.55s

 

First gear is real short. It was a hand full when I first started driving the car but now that I'm used to it, they are fine. Eventually I will step down to a 3.50 gear though.

 

That's going to be a great combo. I'm holding on to my 317 heads, because if I ever get bored with the N/A LS3-headed motor, those 317s with a maggie would make a big improvement.

 

Oh man I cant wait to see your car done as its what I wanted to do to mine awhile back and then got the turbo idea. Well that just went out the window and I know what my winter project will be lol.

Oh the wife is gonna hate me for sure LMAO

 

just ordered a monster stage2 clutch, ac compressor and alternator, and a fan shroud for the 3 row champion aluminum radiator. going with a pair of spal or flexalite fans. I need to move some serious air through a heat exchanger, ac condenser, and radiator now.


contemplating a mufflex 4" catback

 

just picked up a mufflex 4" catback with magnaflow race series muffler researching SPAL fans now.

 

What's wrong with the factory fan? I run the maggie HE, A/C and a big Griffin on the stock single fan and have never had a heating issue.

 

rather be safe than sorry!