Builds A 1994 80 Series gets an LQ9 GM V8 (1 Viewer)

[Onefastrx7turbo]

Nice build, 35inchoverdrive. If you have problems with these spark plug wires, you can try MSD. You can bend the boots to suit your application. I used these to clear the headers on my LS3. something like this http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-32813/?rtype=10

 

[CoffeeGeek]

I like the heat shield but my thought it should have a larger gap over the hoses to provide so e air circulation to help shield from the radiant heat.

 

[35inchoverdrive]

Nice build, 35inchoverdrive. If you have problems with these spark plug wires, you can try MSD. You can bend the boots to suit your application. I used these to clear the headers on my LS3. something like this http://www.summitracing.com/parts/MSD-32813/?rtype=10

Cool. Total curiosity question: Do you have a build thread for your RX7 swap?

 

[35inchoverdrive]

I like the heat shield but my thought it should have a larger gap over the hoses to provide so e air circulation to help shield from the radiant heat.

Some of the angles of the previous pictures make it look tighter than it is. Here are a couple of straight-on shots showing the air gap.

I certainly agree that if a heat shield is right on them, then it might as well be a griddle.

 

[Onefastrx7turbo]

I did have one, but the site it was on was shut down and everyone migrated to the new site (norotors.com) and I haven't re established it on the new forum.

 

[Dirty Koala]

The crimper is made by Mastercool, and the fittings are from a company called Cold Hose.

Thanks, that tool is pretty slick and affordable. Do you have the fitting part numbers that you used? Any idea if the evaporator side fitting would be the same on a 95-97 as the 94?

 

[35inchoverdrive]

...getting started on the exhaust. The passenger side is going to be cozy.

 

[elkaholic]

You're not whistling Dixie! I hope plans are for a short removable section to make future starter replacement easier. From looking at the photos on my phone, it appears that there is precious little clearance.

 

[35inchoverdrive]

You're not whistling Dixie! I hope plans are for a short removable section to make future starter replacement easier. From looking at the photos on my phone, it appears that there is precious little clearance.

It will be tight any way you slice it. We've got some special constraints because the owner had a full stainless exhaust built locally for the truck not long ago and we are tying into it just forward of the cats, so as not to be wasteful. It would be a shame to scrap a complete stainless setup, but we are only going to tie in as long as we can keep it clean. So far, it looks like it will be possible to change the starter with the exhaust still bolted up and the starter will have a heat shield so changing it won't a be a bi-annual affair.

 

[35inchoverdrive]

The exhaust is starting to take shape.

We are using a .08" thick walled stainless. The thicker wall makes for easier welding and it should outlast the truck. Here it is coming over the frame to tie into the factory-ish stainless setup that is currently on the truck.

 

[Dino]

You guys are doing top notch work. I'm looking forward to the finished product and already saving my pennies for when my engine breaths its last breath.

 

[35inchoverdrive]

The routing for the DS downpipe had to be a little creative. The DS has all of the fuel lines, fuel filter access & oil filter access. To maintain serviceability and safety(fire bad!), the downpipe crosses in front of the oil pan. It's tucked up out of the way of rocks and it has to sit a little farther forward than is visually ideal, so as not to interfere with the axle at full stuff. Just like driveshaft clearance, we tested fitment with the springs removed and the axle ratchet strapped up to compress the bump stops. The goal is to keep everything as clean looking as possible, without sacrificing future servicability.

 

[35inchoverdrive]

Everything is all tacked together.

 

[35inchoverdrive]

Here's the axle at full stuff. This sheds a little light on how tight things are and why the pipe had to take this route.

 

[DieselDriver]

Looking Good!
Would the stock manifolds work at all?

 

[Dirty Koala]

Maybe I missed it, which manifolds are you using?

 

[CoffeeGeek]

Some of the angles of the previous pictures make it look tighter than it is. Here are a couple of straight-on shots showing the air gap.

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I certainly agree that if a heat shield is right on them, then it might as well be a griddle.

Looking great. Camera angle can certainly play tricks.

Great work on the upgrade.

 

[RockJock82]

Stainless looks boss....

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Looks great. I love all these swaps, gas and diesel. It's keeps the 80's on the road rather than in the junk yards.

 

[western flyer]

Very nice. Thanks for taking the time to share.