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Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-23-2016, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 748
Posted By f-bodyz28

another power rack and pinion thread

just what the title says, I already swapped my 84 z28 to a 5.3 ls motor.
I plan on building a turbo set up here in the next month or two.
I have already searched the forums and I'm still not 100%...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-02-2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,115
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: Fast- Flash programmer

I bumped up the idle, my scan tool was reading around 750-780 but I'll bump it up more now. I did not relearn the iac or tp positions. I'm going to the store right now actually to get a new tp ...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-01-2015, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,115
Posted By f-bodyz28

Fast- Flash programmer

i received my programmer today. I did some research and decided i wanted to go with a f.a.s.t (comp cams) product.

i ordered their fast-flash handheld unit for 98-04 ls based engines.

what...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-25-2015, 10:05 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

waiting for my f.a.s.t hand held tuner to come in the mail, right now she runs high 8's in the 1/8 mile which isnt to bad i suppose.
hoping to see a bigger improvement once i get it dialed in better...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-25-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

seems like its been forever since i updated this last.
well ive had the car running for a couple months now and im so happy with it.
ran into a few little problems here and there but i expected...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-23-2015, 05:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 982
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: Idle air control question

Damn that's a bummer. But after work I pulled my car in, followed these steps I found on ls1 tech and reset my set screw and throttle position volts reading. Then drilled out the hole to 7/32 which...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-23-2015, 11:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 982
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: Idle air control question

Yeah I set my set screw back all the way down and then watched my throttle percent on my scan tool and set it for 3-3.5% open. Then set the throttle back to zero by United plugging it with key off,...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-22-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 982
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: Idle air control question

Yea see my cam isn't that aggressive so I'm not sure what the deal is.. I replaced the iac today, still nothing. Tried the "relearn" still nothing. Did what you did and move the set screw on the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-21-2015, 04:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 982
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: Idle air control question

I feel ya man. It's really annoying. I've checked for other vacuum leaks but thereshe nothing. Last night I was driving it and with the colder air it drove awesome even coming to a stop didn't seem...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-20-2015, 10:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 982
Posted By f-bodyz28

Idle air control question

got my swap running, and i went to relearn the idle.
i had the evap port blocked on my ls1 intake thats right behind the throttle position sensor. with tthat port plugged it fires and stalls. if i...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-17-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: Spark plug and coil interference?

I hooked up my charge wire today and habe my battery fully charged up. I went to start the car and it fires for a sec and then dies. So for the hell of it I disconnected the charge wire to see what...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-16-2015, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By f-bodyz28

Spark plug and coil interference?

So I've been having problems with my crank sensor. Kept saying that it wasn't getting a signal. Now I've been waiting for my alt. Wire to come in the mail but I've been running the car without it...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-15-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: possible bad tune?

I doubt it's a vacuum leak. Everything is hooked up. And when it was running it doesnt have that sucking sound anywhere. Also with my scan tool and on my tach I'm not getting any rpm readings which...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-14-2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: possible bad tune?

or im thinking the computer could be wrong. when I bought the harness it said that the computer I have now will work for it. numbers matched and everything. its the blue and red connector one.
but...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-14-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By f-bodyz28

possible bad tune?

so I finally went to start up my engine today. it would crank over, fire and run for a sec then stall out. I figured it was normal it just had to get on the right cycle. so tried it a few more times...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-13-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

well hacent posted in a few weeks.
have been super busy the past few weekends.
got my dash complete, oil sender done and a bunch of other stuff, ill just post the pictures

325632...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-07-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

also removed my radio ( didnt listen to it before anyways) i think this looks better

325753 (http://s54.photobucket.com/user/krew98/media/20150607_133004_zpsezqsdp3e.jpg.html)
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-07-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

haha im using my parents garage for this build since i dont have one at my house. but they have a 65 (64 and a half) mustang so that explains the sign;)

well got a little more done today. its the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-06-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

thats not a bad idea, not sure why i havent thought of that.
well got most of my fuel lines ran today. forgot to order one for AN fitting for the fuel pump so thats gonna have to wait till tuesday....
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-06-2015, 08:45 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

last night got a lot done, starter, headers, plugs wires, torque arm bracket and arm, power steering lines, drilled and tapped the hole for the alternator.

today i plan on dropping my gas tank,...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
06-02-2015, 08:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,202
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: ny 2002 camaro parting out

was this a auto car? and if so any chance you have the torque arm bracket for sale?
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
06-02-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 861
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: Parting Out 2002 Firebird Formula (no motor, heads only)

do you have the torque arm brakcet by chance???
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
06-02-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 399
Posted By f-bodyz28

torque arm brakcet

in search of the torque arm bracket for the tail shaft housing on a 4L60E transmission, if anyone has one for sale let me know! last piece of my swap i need to get!
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-02-2015, 06:03 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

have a quick question. im running hawks long tubes and their crossmember. im going to use the stock location for the torque arm on the transmission tail housing. does the hawks y pipe fit using the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-02-2015, 04:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

awesome! thanks
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-01-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

im not sure of the year. it all came off the same Camaro. and yea you need the balancer to run the accessories properly.






so im looking for the diagram I believe pocket had made showing...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-23-2015, 08:37 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,595
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: My LS1/4l60e '85 Iroc Build

nice build man! hopefully ill get mine mostly set up this weekend. anychance you can post that diagram of the fuel an fitting diagram? cant seem to find it
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-20-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

i ended up going back to the transmission shop and got my hands on the shorter shaft without the space for the neutral safety switch. im guessing this should take care of that problem. ill just need...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-19-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

could the shift rod be the problem? since it had the external neutral safety switch so its sticking out to long?
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-19-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

did some more work on the car tonight. finally got the transmission dipstick in ( I can see why people install this first before dropping it in :doh:) and the crossmember all lined up properly.
...
Forum: Brakes
05-14-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 477
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: SPDT relay?

never mind this post lol i was a little confused on something but got it all figured out
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-14-2015, 07:03 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

got my hawks long tube headers in the mail today. and my trans bushing for the 4l60e
well the bushing ofcourse didn't line up with the hole in the hawks crossmember ( no big deal ) ill just make the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-14-2015, 05:31 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

na, all f-body accessories from 98-02 are the same.
nice! you put a cam in it? i was hoping to start mine this weekend but i cant get the last few parts till next saturday :( disappointing
Forum: Brakes
05-13-2015, 09:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 477
Posted By f-bodyz28

SPDT relay?

today my wiring harness came in for my swap. im running a 4l60e.
since the car has a pressure type brake switch it says i need one of these relays for my torque converter to work properly. anyone...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-12-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

yea its the f-body accessories.

and i did get the crossmember bolted up. Im honestly really disappointed on its fitment... for the money i figured it would fit much better.. it was late so i...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-11-2015, 10:37 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

got the motor and transmission into the car today after work
bolted the trans to the motor and dropped it in from the top. actually went real easy, just had to take my time, didnt scratch the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-10-2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

got my transmission back yesterday from the shop. now am i going to need the trans dipstick tube from a 4th gen camaro or will the tube and dipstick from my 700r4 work?

ive been trying to find a...
Forum: Exhaust
05-07-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 485
Posted By f-bodyz28

finding the right headers

So im finishing up my lsx swap and im at the point now where im trying to find a good header choice.


ive been checking racing innovations website religiously and they are always out of stock. I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-06-2015, 06:13 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

yea I tried to bend it a little but it didn't seem to help at all, ill probably try again this weekend when I work on it more.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-05-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

heres some pictures of the motor in a few stages during assembly. Its been so long since ive made any progress on this swap. between moving and always working its been put on the back burner :(

i...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-05-2015, 05:40 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

soo its been sometime since I updated this build page. Got the motor together last night ill post some pictures later tonight. But I have a question I got my fuel pump and filter kit the other day...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
04-15-2015, 10:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 383
Posted By f-bodyz28

cylinder heads

i have a used set of cylinder heads i took off my 2000 lm7 engine block. in good condition just need some cleaning
100$ plus shipping just trying to get these out of my garage
pm me if...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-27-2015, 11:44 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

So I got the different cylinder heads in the mail today. They aren't as clean as what they told me. Anyone have any tricks or tips on what I can use to get them cleaner? Im going to remove the valves...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-18-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,712
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: ls1 stand alone wiring harness question

Pocket sent you a pm.
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-18-2015, 09:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,046
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 4L60E tailshaft housing woes..

Yea since mine is the 2 piece transmission (bell housing unbolts) I need the 6 bolt housing. If I have the older one piece 4l60e I could swap them over no problEm. I think I might have found one...
Forum: Transmissions and Drivetrain
02-18-2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,046
Posted By f-bodyz28

4L60E tailshaft housing woes..

alright so ive searched the forums for awhile now and cant seem to find the answer im looking for.
now im going to use the 4l60e that came with the motor out of a 2000 Silverado. So my problem is...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-17-2015, 08:59 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

Yeah its all fbody accessories, just wanted to make sure.

Hey pocket I sent you a pm, I'm ready to place my order for a harness if you are taking them.
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-17-2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

quick simple question (i might have over looked it while searching but) with these f-body accessories on the truck 5.3 will i need to run the spacers? i saw that i did if i wanted to keep the VVT but...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-17-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

well did a little part shopping today. got pretty much the basic stuff for right now. its nice having a warehouse near by that just deals with ls1 and up firebirds and camaros. the place is called ls...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-13-2015, 10:29 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,681
Posted By f-bodyz28

Re: 84 z28 lm7 swap

so ive been looking more in depth recently at what cam i want to swap in.
im looking for something with a nice thump to it but i still want it to have some performance.
i was thinking the ls1 hot...
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