Another, "Hey look at my car's rebuild journey" attention deprived thread.
#302
I just wonder why people seem to think these engines do not break?
Murray, ur ls swap, will be my inspiration after mine pops..
knocking on wood
Good luck, cant wait to see the final product!
knocking on wood
Good luck, cant wait to see the final product!
#303
FC Racer
I hear you, I've had almost zero wrenching time since the beginning of summer. Family, home, work, travelling, it all takes up the free time, but it always feels good to go tinker on something. V8 in any RX7 is pretty badass even if not true to the rotang, but **** it, its a car for fun right?
#304
Abso-fucking-lutely!
On another note: Since I have not been around on the forum much I will give a brief summary of what has been going on the last 5 months.
I have been collecting parts out the a$$ WHILE taking care of our new baby boy we had in July
The motor is a 2004 GTO LS1. It has 38,716 miles on it and came from a rear ended GTO who's frame was ruined being smashed by a jacked-up 4x4 truck lol.
My upgrades on the engine are small compared to what my 13BT needed for similar power:
Installed a:
TSP Comp Cams 228R
PAC 1580 Valve Springs
TSP hardened 7.400 push rods
Katech rod bolts
ASP Underdrive pulley(needs to go on)
JTR 1 3/4 long tube headers to a 2.5'' X pipe out to 2.5'' SS pipe to my racing beat mufflers
85mm SLP MAF
Since the motor is a 2002+ model is has the LS6 intake(good for 15rwhp more), LS6 oil pump and 241 heads
I have a standalone wiring harness that will make wiring a breeze.
PCM will be mail tuned by FROST off of LS1tech AND then I will be driving(FC on trailer) out to Spokane WA and having Shelley Performance tune it with HPTuners.
I ordered a 2002 SS Camaro T-56 6 speed transmission with 22,000 miles on it
Wilwood master cylinder 7/8 to fit mazda clutch pedal
A LS7 clutch and Pressure plate
Ram lightweight Alum flywheel
C4 corvette driveshaft with a t-56 slip yoke and a custom TII rear diff flange conversion
Cooling system consists of a 86 corvette radiator with a JTR moutning adapter
Taurus e-fan
All in all my parts list is larger then this and if you want to follow my build go here: http://www.norotors.com/index.php/topic,746.0.html
otherwise I will try to keep everyone posted.
On another note: Since I have not been around on the forum much I will give a brief summary of what has been going on the last 5 months.
I have been collecting parts out the a$$ WHILE taking care of our new baby boy we had in July
The motor is a 2004 GTO LS1. It has 38,716 miles on it and came from a rear ended GTO who's frame was ruined being smashed by a jacked-up 4x4 truck lol.
My upgrades on the engine are small compared to what my 13BT needed for similar power:
Installed a:
TSP Comp Cams 228R
PAC 1580 Valve Springs
TSP hardened 7.400 push rods
Katech rod bolts
ASP Underdrive pulley(needs to go on)
JTR 1 3/4 long tube headers to a 2.5'' X pipe out to 2.5'' SS pipe to my racing beat mufflers
85mm SLP MAF
Since the motor is a 2002+ model is has the LS6 intake(good for 15rwhp more), LS6 oil pump and 241 heads
I have a standalone wiring harness that will make wiring a breeze.
PCM will be mail tuned by FROST off of LS1tech AND then I will be driving(FC on trailer) out to Spokane WA and having Shelley Performance tune it with HPTuners.
I ordered a 2002 SS Camaro T-56 6 speed transmission with 22,000 miles on it
Wilwood master cylinder 7/8 to fit mazda clutch pedal
A LS7 clutch and Pressure plate
Ram lightweight Alum flywheel
C4 corvette driveshaft with a t-56 slip yoke and a custom TII rear diff flange conversion
Cooling system consists of a 86 corvette radiator with a JTR moutning adapter
Taurus e-fan
All in all my parts list is larger then this and if you want to follow my build go here: http://www.norotors.com/index.php/topic,746.0.html
otherwise I will try to keep everyone posted.
#313
Thank ya buddy! How much for the port job?
Thanks man, I am really digging it and am very relieved it's turning out so nice. It should be running by January(with headers on only) and the exhaust will be wrapped up around April..when ever the weather permits me to drive it to the exhaust shop for welding.
Then in May I will be heading to Shelley Performance in Spokane WA to get it tuned and dyno'ed. Typical results for this set-up are 380-390 rwhp and 370-390 rwtrq. I hope to hit 400 on the head with a super secret modification
Some more pics of some recent progress:
Not gunna lie Murray, that looks pretty good! When do you expect to be driving?
Then in May I will be heading to Shelley Performance in Spokane WA to get it tuned and dyno'ed. Typical results for this set-up are 380-390 rwhp and 370-390 rwtrq. I hope to hit 400 on the head with a super secret modification
Some more pics of some recent progress:
#316
FC guy
iTrader: (8)
murray- awesome
the guy who bought my LT1 car is doing the llyods cam and heads package, supposed to yield 410ish to the wheels, is your estimate being conservative?
I found going to a 6 speed when I was so used to the same car with a 5 speed uncomfortable, hard to explain but I have had this conversation with others about it, really wish it was easy to just leave a 5 speed in
the guy who bought my LT1 car is doing the llyods cam and heads package, supposed to yield 410ish to the wheels, is your estimate being conservative?
I found going to a 6 speed when I was so used to the same car with a 5 speed uncomfortable, hard to explain but I have had this conversation with others about it, really wish it was easy to just leave a 5 speed in
#318
murray- awesome
the guy who bought my LT1 car is doing the llyods cam and heads package, supposed to yield 410ish to the wheels, is your estimate being conservative?
I found going to a 6 speed when I was so used to the same car with a 5 speed uncomfortable, hard to explain but I have had this conversation with others about it, really wish it was easy to just leave a 5 speed in
the guy who bought my LT1 car is doing the llyods cam and heads package, supposed to yield 410ish to the wheels, is your estimate being conservative?
I found going to a 6 speed when I was so used to the same car with a 5 speed uncomfortable, hard to explain but I have had this conversation with others about it, really wish it was easy to just leave a 5 speed in
I am curious to see what a 6 speed is like....I imagine 1st gear is useless with this HP.
BTW I really admire your LT1 FC you built, great job man! I watch the new owners videos on youtube all the time. His set up will rock once he gets that head/cam package on and tuned.
What's up with the fuel rail in that last few pics? It looks "crusty".
Headers and american engines... you always seem need a hammer to install them.
Headers and american engines... you always seem need a hammer to install them.
..yeah the headers should come with a hammer for free lol. I have been concerned with how much header bolts back out, they should also include Nord-lock washers as well.
#319
FC guy
iTrader: (8)
Martin has done way more with that car then I had ever done with it or had the time for, I envy where he has went with it and I am glad he owns it now.
I will always say the sound of a LT1 is sweeter but once there is something "better" that is what people want
I dont think there is all that much secret in the tuning, if it were a modern car with a auto there is alot to be unleashed with a trans tune but a tune on a LS motor is not that involved
I will always say the sound of a LT1 is sweeter but once there is something "better" that is what people want
I dont think there is all that much secret in the tuning, if it were a modern car with a auto there is alot to be unleashed with a trans tune but a tune on a LS motor is not that involved
#320
Boosted. I got BLOWN!!!
iTrader: (29)
With the t-56 you may find yourself mis-shifting from 1st (spinning) to 4th (not spinning).
OK so I haven't driven them much, but that's how I found it. My cousin has been driving them for ages and he did the same thing!
Definitely not the same as a TII 5 speed.
OK so I haven't driven them much, but that's how I found it. My cousin has been driving them for ages and he did the same thing!
Definitely not the same as a TII 5 speed.
#323
NA-BOOSTIN
well brotha i've watch ur 7 since the beginning., i most say you haven't disappointed . as far as this a" Ls" motor in a 7 i may have to try it one day . i own a 2008 trailblazer ss with a ls2 ,a4 w/ a 4.10 . i could only imagine what that would be like
i still love my 6port turbo though (for now )
i still love my 6port turbo though (for now )
#324
well brotha i've watch ur 7 since the beginning., i most say you haven't disappointed . as far as this a" Ls" motor in a 7 i may have to try it one day . i own a 2008 trailblazer ss with a ls2 ,a4 w/ a 4.10 . i could only imagine what that would be like
i still love my 6port turbo though (for now )
i still love my 6port turbo though (for now )
#325
NA-BOOSTIN
yeah brotha its Ur ride in the end so as long as Ur happy that's what counts right. plus i encourage cause i come from both realms (domestic & import ) "dont like what you see let me just go to the house real quick and get something else" . keep it up brotha