My first ever engine swap.....!!!!!

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So I got the exhaust manifolds(LS2 corvette).. and they fit....but, I dont know if they will squeeze in between the frame and they might be on the way of the motor mounts. I'll post pics tomorrow !!! Also unlike the original EM these have the O2 sensors right in the middle I dont know if the different location makes a difference.
 
how about some pics frank?
 
I don't think the location of the O2 sensors are going to matter much, as long as 2 are before the CATs and 2 are after the CATs.

Yeah, where's the pics???
 
If they fit on the heads we will make them work. "It's only metal we can out think it". Lets get welding on that thing, you have to have it all done in time for S&T.

Dynosoar:zilla:
 
:bounce::bounce: thats the kind of UMPT I need guys..Thanks !!!

Pics posted later today for sure...
Cool about the 02 sensors and Im sure it doesn't matter much right now but Im curious.. I see the 02 sensors on the exhaust pipes before and after the cats but the wiring has only two connections.

Randy, that's my main concern right now but I think we'll find out once I drop that thing into the bay... and Im aware of the return fuel line.. is that were the canister comes into play...(I dont know, Im guessing) I'll learn something new today !!

Peter when is S&T ??

Laters guys..gotta do some boring stuff now (work) !!
 
Yes the canister will need to be hooked up you will also need a pressure regulator. The regulator needs to be adjusted to 62 PSI @ zero vacuum. Just FYI
 
HI Manuchao

I bought a pair of 2002 Camaro exhaust manifold for my conversion. I can stop by with them if you would like to test fit them. Let me know I'll take a few pictures this weekend too

Ferd
 
Ferd I got a set of LS2 EM.
I dont know if they will fit within the frame but I'll know until I drop her in.
Yah welcome do drop by this Saturday.
I'll be working working from morning till 12 noon.
Let me know if that works for yah.
Sunday Im working so, no can do...
I just saw your thread you already got your engine in I see. Woah I want to talk to yah about the tranny drive shaft issues..
Let me know
My e-mail is the one on my sig.

Laters,
 
Hey Manuchao, Get moving on that thing! S&T is November 2nd. That is your deadline. Lets get that engine and trans in there and weld it up. Did you send your harness out yet? I can't come by this weekend but maybe next weekend.

Dynosoar
 
The Downey or AA adapter you will use from 4L60E to split case is several inches long, and eliminates the front driveshaft clearence problem. The miniturized driveshaft stuff is for different conversions using shorter adapters. We also have two different kinds of reluctor ring set-ups, one at the tranny, and one at the split T.C. I recommend you get one of our freebie V8 instruction manuals ASAP, before you burn up the alternator , and mess up on the 6 wires that go from ECU to your vehicle (not engine). Good luck with it Kimosabi!!!
 
Downey said:
The Downey or AA adapter you will use from 4L60E to split case is several inches long, and eliminates the front driveshaft clearence problem. The miniturized driveshaft stuff is for different conversions using shorter adapters. We also have two different kinds of reluctor ring set-ups, one at the tranny, and one at the split T.C. I recommend you get one of our freebie V8 instruction manuals ASAP, before you burn up the alternator , and mess up on the 6 wires that go from ECU to your vehicle (not engine). Good luck with it Kimosabi!!!
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It's great seeing vendors get on the forum and help their customers. I am getting all the info together for a swap this winter and it has been very nice seeing you helping and clarifying things on the swap. I also called today and got your instruction manuals coming which will help immensely. I can't wait to get the thing installed and I know with a vendor like y'all it'll be pretty painless!
 
Dynosoar said:
Hey Manuchao, Get moving on that thing! S&T is November 2nd. That is your deadline. Lets get that engine and trans in there and weld it up. Did you send your harness out yet? I can't come by this weekend but maybe next weekend.

Dynosoar
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Dyno, I hear yah ...I got my gear box today tapped and rebuilt and will be able to do some wrenching (half day) tomorrow. Im working Sunday and I gots to work next weekend too. What about the weekend of the 29th ?
Lemme know... Thanks eh...
This week and next Im going to be prepping the frame and under body except for area where the motor mounts will be welded..
I was going to prep the front axle too but I think I'll wait....
I feel a SOA coming on but I gots to put it back together and smogged first !!!
No harness yet. If Im using all stock Engine/tranny what does sending the harness out do for the swap. Im at lost on this one. Please explain if you have the time.

Oiii Philos1 Im going to need yah mad welding skills eh !!!

Downey said:
The Downey or AA adapter you will use from 4L60E to split case is several inches long, and eliminates the front drive shaft clearance problem. The miniaturized driveshaft stuff is for different conversions using shorter adapters. We also have two different kinds of reluctor ring set-ups, one at the tranny, and one at the split T.C. I recommend you get one of our freebie V8 instruction manuals ASAP, before you burn up the alternator , and mess up on the 6 wires that go from ECU to your vehicle (not engine). Good luck with it Kimosabi!!!
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Hi yah Jim thanks for chiming in on this. I think I'll be able to clear the front shaft I got the correct reluctor ring from yah guys along with the reading material..great stuff..... I know yah explain the alternator a while back when I went to pick up the rad but can't say I remember everything yah said....
 
Lemme know when you need me and I'll be over...

now get some pics up!
 
Hey guys..
Here are some pics of my slow arse project !! :grinpimp:
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I just finish the frame and did as told...drank a cold beer after I finished.. boy that felt good and it looks good too.. I treated the side and seal them as I seen on "another" thread...
I did not do the axles as I may go higher later on...I'll do them then....
I also will have to grind to bare metal once I get the motor mounts but it'll be a little spot and then touch it up...
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I also went under the truck and sprayed under as I had some nice bare metal showing. So I POR15it primer it and spray painted it... It came out really nice...but most important it will last longer...

Im truly enjoying working in this truck...who knew !!!!

Next is putting back the gear box, fuel lines mating that tranny to the engine and dropping it into the bay !!
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