Car died at VIR on monday. Time to start the LSx project
04-17-10, 08:28 AM
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04-17-10, 04:08 PM
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04-19-10, 01:48 PM
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05-23-10, 06:23 PM
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so the engine is out. Going to start parting out once i get it torn down, parts cleaned up and pictures taken of everything. Subframe is coming this week and new bushings.
Guess I should start an actual build thread..
Guess I should start an actual build thread..
05-27-10, 04:37 PM
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Looking good! If you decide you want to use the Samberg Radiator/CAI, let me know as I have a brand new one... no wait. Only reason I'm selling is because I ordered it in February and they weren't made and shipped until May, at which point I had already made an intake and had my hinson radiator installed because I had track events I needed to attend.
05-27-10, 04:49 PM
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Looking good! If you decide you want to use the Samberg Radiator/CAI, let me know as I have a brand new one... no wait. Only reason I'm selling is because I ordered it in February and they weren't made and shipped until May, at which point I had already made an intake and had my hinson radiator installed because I had track events I needed to attend.
$1200 seemed just a bit dear when I could make my existing stuff work.
05-31-10, 09:53 AM
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Congrats... wrenching is so much better when you have friends around to help. +1 on using this as your build thread. It already documents a heck of a lot of the "why" part of your decision.
Good luck! (and don't forget the accusump!)
-Joel
Good luck! (and don't forget the accusump!)
-Joel
06-01-10, 08:19 AM
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^ Yeah i will certainly be getting an accusump. Still doing the research on what pressure setting will work best for me.
I just located and bought a transmission setup, rebuilt T56 with LS7 Clutch and Fidanza flywheel. Hope to have it late next week.
I just located and bought a transmission setup, rebuilt T56 with LS7 Clutch and Fidanza flywheel. Hope to have it late next week.
06-19-10, 11:27 AM
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So i've taken off the entire front suspension in order to remove the sub-frame and also to change out my tired OEM bushings with new Delrin bits.
I accidentally the whole suspension
I think this will need to be rebuilt again
Marked the shocks because I'm a moron and I know i'll mix them up when it is time to put them back on
in other news, my t56 will arrive tuesday
I accidentally the whole suspension
I think this will need to be rebuilt again
Marked the shocks because I'm a moron and I know i'll mix them up when it is time to put them back on
in other news, my t56 will arrive tuesday
06-22-10, 07:36 PM
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i'm crossing my fingers and hoping i can have it done by one of my November events. I have a lot of work travel coming up and I still need to drop another $2500-$3K in parts.
06-29-10, 03:13 PM
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Not much of an update, but i got the LS6 on a stand finally.
Anyone know if there is a way to compression test this thing without taking it to a shop with an engine dyno to hook it up to?
Anyone know if there is a way to compression test this thing without taking it to a shop with an engine dyno to hook it up to?
06-29-10, 07:21 PM
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u can rent a compression tester from vatozone. screws in the spark plug hole.
have you gotten a improved racing oil pan baffle? id really suggest it to help with oiling in addition to an accusump.
have you gotten a improved racing oil pan baffle? id really suggest it to help with oiling in addition to an accusump.
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06-30-10, 05:51 PM
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I have a compression tester, I just didn't think it would be very accurate trying to test it without the engine actually running. Guess I could just pop the plugs out and turn the crank?
I'm planning on doing something with the oil pan baffle - one of the man reasons i wanted it on a stand so i could work on it prior to putting it in the car, but thanks for the tip
I'm planning on doing something with the oil pan baffle - one of the man reasons i wanted it on a stand so i could work on it prior to putting it in the car, but thanks for the tip
