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Forum: Engine Swap
10-20-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,099
Posted By nakota2k

Re: Inherited a project, don't know where to start.

vorteciroc Seeing as you are incredibly knowledgeable on the subject and you make a really good point. What is your opinion on the GM 572/620 crate motor? I know it would require a lot more work...
Forum: South West Region
10-19-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 365
Posted By nakota2k

Arizonian seeking in person help from someone who has done an engine swap before

I'm wanting to put in an LT1/LS3 connect and cruise kit in my 89' Iroc and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. Especially with the wiring and trying to gut everything I don't need. I'd like to pay someone...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-19-2021, 06:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,099
Posted By nakota2k

Re: Inherited a project, don't know where to start.

I wish, I'm from AZ. That's what I really should do. Pay someone to come by my garage and give me some guidance.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-19-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,099
Posted By nakota2k

Re: Inherited a project, don't know where to start.

T.L. So I see the ECM in the passenger footwell. But there is another bunch of wires that don't go to the ECM but up and over towards the driver side it seems. Any idea where this goes to and if it's...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-19-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,099
Posted By nakota2k

Re: Inherited a project, don't know where to start.

T.L. All the wires seem to be there. The kit I was planning on getting had an ECM. Not sure what you mean if I'm not using an ECM?
https://www.gmperformancemotor.com/parts/CPSLT1WET4LT56.html
Forum: Engine Swap
10-19-2021, 12:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,099
Posted By nakota2k

Re: Inherited a project, don't know where to start.

Power for sure, I don't need all the bells and whistles. This is the connect & cruise kit I mentioned which comes with all the electrical. Could I gut most of this wiring out?...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-18-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,099
Posted By nakota2k

Inherited a project, don't know where to start.

So I've inherited this project 89' Iroc from a family member. I want to put in a Connect & Cruise LT1 kit but I don't know where to start as far as gutting out everything I don't need. I don't need...
Forum: Engine Swap
01-20-2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 917
Posted By nakota2k

Re: ZZ5 turn key 350

That would be an interesting route to take. I think I like the idea of a carb though. It's more simple and less wires :P
Forum: Engine Swap
01-20-2015, 10:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 917
Posted By nakota2k

ZZ5 turn key 350

Anyone have any experience on this one? With it fit under the stock hood? Will it bolt and plug in without any modifications? Will it play nice with the 700r4?

http://i61.tinypic.com/inzk8g.jpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-19-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,677
Posted By nakota2k

Re: Found this inside my valve cover.. (Pics)

Not sure exactly, the build sheet just says comp cam for 350 and roller rockers. Stock springs I believe. How would you remedy this?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-18-2015, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By nakota2k

Re: Help, where do these connectors go? (Pics)

Ok so I found where #1 and #4 go. 2 and 3 are still a mystery.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-18-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By nakota2k

Help, where do these connectors go? (Pics)

It's been awhile since I took everything apart and can't remember where these plugged in. They are on the passenger side of the motor. I know I should have labeled them, lesson learned.
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-18-2015, 11:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,677
Posted By nakota2k

Re: Found this inside my valve cover.. (Pics)

So a longer spring would remedy this? What do you think that skinny plastic ring is from?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,677
Posted By nakota2k

Re: Found this inside my valve cover.. (Pics)

Forgive my ignorance but isn't that broken ring I pulled out a lot skinnier than the valve springs pictured. Could it be something else, like a retainer or something? Also what part exactly is the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,677
Posted By nakota2k

Re: Found this inside my valve cover.. (Pics)

I have roller rocks and comp cam. Will I need special springs and seals?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-17-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,677
Posted By nakota2k

Found this inside my valve cover.. (Pics)

Was about to replace the valve covers when I noticed this crap. It's bits of blue plastic and a metal ring. I think it came out of those springs as I can see blue plastic inside them. How bad is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-11-2015, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,489
Posted By nakota2k

Re: Aftermarket performance radiator is too tall, now what.. (Pics)

I tried but it's missing the holes by about a half inch.



I really like that. I see how you fastened the strip to the metal body but how did you attach the strip to the cover? Where did you...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-11-2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,489
Posted By nakota2k

Re: Aftermarket performance radiator is too tall, now what.. (Pics)

I ran out to the garage hoping you were right. Oddly enough they are both the same height. Though the stock is much thinner. Tried putting back in and moving it around and still no joy. Maybe...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-11-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,489
Posted By nakota2k

Aftermarket performance radiator is too tall, now what.. (Pics)

Bought it from summit, says it would fit my Iroc-Z. Even removed the thick rubber bumpers on the bottom. Is there anything I can do or should I just use some more metal plumbers strap and secure it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,023
Posted By nakota2k

Re: What is this skinny metal tube coming out of my exhaust pipe?

I have deleted EGR, I already had headers but they had tubes welded into the top of them for AIR so I bought new ones without. Have an edelbrock high flow intake.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-10-2015, 12:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,023
Posted By nakota2k

Re: What is this skinny metal tube coming out of my exhaust pipe?

I have no cats, just straight pipe. That metal line goes into the exhaust tube just after where the headers merge into the one 3" pipe. I'm just curious because exhaust will be passing past that...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-09-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,023
Posted By nakota2k

Re: What is this skinny metal tube coming out of my exhaust pipe?

Is it something that needs to be plugged?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-09-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,023
Posted By nakota2k

Re: What is this skinny metal tube coming out of my exhaust pipe?

Ahhh crimp it shut, that's perfect.
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-09-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 725
Posted By nakota2k

Re: How in the heck does an aftermarket radiator stay secured?

Oh that is in-genius. I believe mine actually fits under that lip, is yours over sized? Do you just have rubber bumpers on the bottom?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-08-2015, 11:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 725
Posted By nakota2k

Re: How in the heck does an aftermarket radiator stay secured?

I bought this one, says it's "performance fit".
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-380455/overview/year/1989/make/chevrolet/model/camaro

Can you link me to this metal bracket you speak of...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-08-2015, 10:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 725
Posted By nakota2k

How in the heck does an aftermarket radiator stay secured?

I bought a summit racing radiator and don't see how it would stay secured in the radiator tray. Are there brackets I need to buy or something or does it just sit there?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-08-2015, 09:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,023
Posted By nakota2k

Re: What is this skinny metal tube coming out of my exhaust pipe?

Can I just leave it open or cap it somehow without welding it?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-08-2015, 03:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,023
Posted By nakota2k

Re: What is this skinny metal tube coming out of my exhaust pipe?

I don't have any cats. What does the metal line go up to?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-08-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,023
Posted By nakota2k

What is this skinny metal tube coming out of my exhaust pipe?

I have deleted a/c, egr and smog pump. Not sure what this is for, if it is for one of those systems can I just cut and cap it?

http://i59.tinypic.com/2iqbuxz.jpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-07-2015, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By nakota2k

Re: On this fuel gauge where does this valve cap go? (Pics)

Hmm I'll have to take a look at it once I get home. But if I recall correctly when I unscrewed the old fuel gauge, it just left a threaded hole straight into the rail. You say there is suppose to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-07-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By nakota2k

Re: On this fuel gauge where does this valve cap go? (Pics)

So do you think I can just install it without using that little valve?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-06-2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 382
Posted By nakota2k

On this fuel gauge where does this valve cap go? (Pics)

That little silver thing has a little gasket inside with threads. Doesn't seem to fit anything.

http://i62.tinypic.com/jq6gw9.jpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-05-2015, 10:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 501
Posted By nakota2k

Fan comes with adjustable thermostat, do I still need coolant temp fan switch?

This model of flex a lite comes with an adjustable thermostat as well as a variable control. If the fan is running off this then do I still need the coolant temp fan switch that screws into the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2015, 07:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 270
Posted By nakota2k

Header tube size?

Heads on my stock l98 seem to be 1 1/2 inches (could be wrong). Can I put
1 5/8 inch headers on it?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2015, 05:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,885
Posted By nakota2k

Re: A/C and A.I.R delete, did I remove too much... (PICS)

Can you link me to one of those after market billet IAC only housings please? Can't seem to find any. So Im going to just connect the line that went to the top of my HCV (which I deleted) and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,885
Posted By nakota2k

Re: A/C and A.I.R delete, did I remove too much... (PICS)

In your opinion would you keep the stock IAC housing or use that smaller one without the coolant passage?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2015, 04:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,885
Posted By nakota2k

Re: A/C and A.I.R delete, did I remove too much... (PICS)

So you're saying I should keep the stock IAC housing. Use the front port and the U to connect to the intake and the side port connect the hose that used to go to the top of the HCV?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2015, 04:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,885
Posted By nakota2k

Re: A/C and A.I.R delete, did I remove too much... (PICS)

This is what I need, I just can't find it anywhere.

http://i58.tinypic.com/nf5s7r.jpg
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2015, 04:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,885
Posted By nakota2k

Re: A/C and A.I.R delete, did I remove too much... (PICS)

Yea that looks real nice. Do they make a IAC housing without that coolant section. I can't seem to find any. If I run it straight to the intake like that pic then those two ports on the IAC...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,885
Posted By nakota2k

Re: A/C and A.I.R delete, did I remove too much... (PICS)

So it looks like my tb doesnt have the coolant part. Can I still hook it up and run the hose that went into the top of the HCV into that side port and then the front port to the intake base?
...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-04-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,885
Posted By nakota2k

Re: A/C and A.I.R delete, did I remove too much... (PICS)

Thanks for the input, so I can just camp the bottom port on the TB? Is there already a port on the front of the intake I can put that line into? I cant remember off the top of my head. Also what...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2015, 11:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,885
Posted By nakota2k

Re: A/C and A.I.R delete, did I remove too much... (PICS)

Ok cool, so I can just cap that?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2015, 11:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,885
Posted By nakota2k

Re: A/C and A.I.R delete, did I remove too much... (PICS)

Awesome man, you have been very helpful, thank you. Any idea what that second inlet is on the throttle body below the one I circled?
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2015, 10:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,885
Posted By nakota2k

Re: A/C and A.I.R delete, did I remove too much... (PICS)

The the one I have circled I can pull off and attach to the tb?
http://i58.tinypic.com/s48f8m.jpg
http://i58.tinypic.com/2vtvbki.jpg

Also what's the bottom inlet for below the one I circled. (I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,885
Posted By nakota2k

Re: A/C and A.I.R delete, did I remove too much... (PICS)

Ok so I was wrong it doesnt go to the block but the oil cooler through a metal pipe under the pulleys. So do I leave it in the oil cooler then pull the end that is attached to the top of the hcv and...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2015, 10:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,885
Posted By nakota2k

Re: A/C and A.I.R delete, did I remove too much... (PICS)

The hose from the heater core comes out of the fire wall and is just cut off and laying there on the valve cover. It's basically a dead line the mechanic told me since no coolant is going through...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2015, 09:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,885
Posted By nakota2k

Re: A/C and A.I.R delete, did I remove too much... (PICS)

I really appreciate you writing all that out but I'm still confused. This is what my HCV looks like right now. Can I just delete this thing and rout the hose somewhere else? Not sure if I have an...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2015, 04:34 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,885
Posted By nakota2k

Re: A/C and A.I.R delete, did I remove too much... (PICS)

I actually do live in AZ. My heater core was bypassed awhile back so I guess I still need to re-rout that bottom hose off the hcv.. Where would you suggest I plug that line into to make a complete...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2015, 01:40 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,885
Posted By nakota2k

Re: A/C and A.I.R delete, did I remove too much... (PICS)

I see now I probably won't be able to delete both without putting at least one delete pully. Maybe an a/c delete pully and just drop the smog all together..
Forum: Tech / General Engine
01-03-2015, 01:02 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,885
Posted By nakota2k

Re: A/C and A.I.R delete, did I remove too much... (PICS)

Thank you. Can I just get a shorter belt instead of putting the pulleys back in? Do I need to block off where the hose from the charcoal canister goes into the block? What do you mean follow the...
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