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Forum: LTX and LSX
04-17-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Yea I read about the 25% rule. This stuff was really cheap and being I already had 3 boxes, I just decided to cover everything. Being the floor was seam sealed and mismatched I wanted a clean surface...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-15-2021, 09:31 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

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Forum: LTX and LSX
04-15-2021, 09:27 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Next video finally went up. Did some rust repair on the floors, finished up some stuff in the engine bay, laid down some sound deadening and new firewall insulation. Next up is wiring.
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Forum: LTX and LSX
03-15-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Yea their door isn’t specific to any car, its a universal part.
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-13-2021, 07:54 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Well I kept peeling back the onion and the interior is no more. I pulled the heater core and found it stuffed with rat **** along with another nest. Also found a dead one on top of it. I have some...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-13-2021, 06:46 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

I’m hoping Holley’s conversion manifolds will fit, but I honestly haven’t looked into the exhaust system yet.
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-27-2021, 11:24 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Engine bay painting is done and the video hit youtube today. It took me a whole month to get this wrapped up but I’m really happy with the results. Hopefully the snow backs off so I can rip through...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-13-2021, 09:41 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Thanks for the positive feedback on my videos. The trans am ones take some time but they are my favorite to make. Oh yea and even though I never did any work on my projects during the winter BEFORE...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-12-2021, 08:13 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

This snow every few days has been killing me on progress! Whenever I work on the trans am I need to pull the Camaro out for space, so whenever it snows that means I need to spend the morning removing...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-12-2021, 08:01 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

The A/C has a lot of room now so I should be good there. The bell-housing comes pretty far into the bay which is good because it allows for it to tuck up into the tunnel more. For the power steering...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
02-12-2021, 05:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,606
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: March 2021 COTM "Got Boost???" **Nomination Thread**

Thanks for the nominations again guys! So yes last time the car was N/A with a stock bottom end 5.3. I’m fine with staying in the nomination thread to give everyone updates because my sig is...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-03-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Finally back at it, started tearing the engine bay down to prep/paint. Battery tray was looking pretty crusty so I decided to swap it out. Snow removal slowed me down this week and I only have...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-14-2021, 05:20 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

I’m almost ready to start working on this thing again. I went on a tangent and did some serious organizing in my shop space. I got tired of tripping over misplaced crap and extra parts. I should have...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-23-2020, 11:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,172
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Need New Engine

Easiest thing that comes to mind would be a goodwrench 350 from gm. Yea its a rebuild, but you’re looking at the same thing from Jasper anyway. I think the warranty is pretty good, and they rate it...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-23-2020, 07:15 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Thanks for the tip. And I imagine 2.73’s would keep the rear alive a bit longer as well. For that converter do you have a stock cam? I couldn’t be more lost when it comes to picking out a converter....
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-23-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

So I’m working with Psiconversion for the wiring. They gave me a hell of a discount and I first ran their harness years ago when I ls swapped my Camaro. I love when companies you have experience with...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-23-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

I think it has 2.73’s in it now but I’d like to swap some 3.42’s from a 4th gen.
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-16-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Pulled the trans and shaved down the ribs on the case that were making contact in the tunnel. I saw another thread on here where someone did the same and it seemed to work out. I also had to remove...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-15-2020, 10:55 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Yea that truck mount is toast so I'll probably replace it with a Camaro unit. I'm pulling the trans down again tomorrow so I can see where the close spots are and shape the tunnel to fit better.
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-15-2020, 02:27 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Ok the engine is in it’s final position. I ended up moving the motor mounts one position forward on the ict billet plate. This moved the engine back another 1/2 inch. Doing this gave me a little more...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-13-2020, 10:06 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Ok I’m finally started to get somewhere! I pulled the motor and put the stock k member back in. I mocked everything up with the worn out 30 year old mounts and it still fits perfect. The motor is...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-13-2020, 09:57 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

I’m really trying to keep the low mount a/c. Umi states that you can’t keep it with their k member.
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-05-2020, 10:30 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Found the mount adapters but I’m going to give the ict billet pieces a try first being I already have them in hand. Need to swap the stock k member back in and go from there.
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Forum: LTX and LSX
12-04-2020, 04:05 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Is it a stand off fork that bolts to the stock k member to accept the 4th gen style holley motor mount?
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-03-2020, 07:07 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Ok I’ve really been dragging *** on this, but mostly because I was prepping my Camaro for the track a few weeks ago. Anyway I installed the Holley LT mounts but its a no go. The engine sits...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-03-2020, 07:00 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

There are a few kits floating around that will work with the truck accessories. I’m also considering the electric volvo power steering.
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-06-2020, 06:18 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Also video on everything I just covered went up today!
https://youtu.be/2SSLc7ncNDE
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-06-2020, 06:15 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Well just for fun I decided to pull the motor back out and try flipping the adapter plates from driver to passenger side. This helped greatly and moved the motor forward about an inch and a half, and...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-06-2020, 05:57 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Thanks for the tip with the mounts. I ordered the lt clamshells from Holley along with their poly inserts.
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-30-2020, 12:13 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Hopefully. The back isn’t down all the way so its sitting higher back there. I think there will be enough room once I get the correct mounting and get it off the firewall.
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-29-2020, 11:26 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Well the engine is technically in the car, but no where near mounted in place. Unfortunately the mounts I got sit the motor waaay too far back, and while the a/c compressor clears beautifully, the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-28-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

It came out of a 2016 Yukon. I’ll be pulling the pan tomorrow so hopefully it doesn’t look like that inside. Its common for DI engines to get gunky on the intake valves as they’re not getting...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-28-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

I finally found some time this morning to dig into the l83. Aside from looking like it came out of a river, everything seems to be there. The valves are actually pretty gunky and I have no plans of...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-22-2020, 10:37 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Thanks for the info, I might have to go this route especially with the 6l80e now. I need to keep the motor as low as possible to clear the tunnel.
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-22-2020, 10:34 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

I'm in talk with PSI Conversion and they're probably going to help me out with a harness. For the TCM/ECM they said I can send them over and they'll be able to match/unlock them. If you get your...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-22-2020, 07:48 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

I lined them up multiple times because yea I think it actually is a little shorter.
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-21-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Dirty dingo motor mount plates came in. These will set the gen v in ls motor position. Their adjustable plates wouldn’t work with low mount a/c so I’m hoping everything is just going to fall into...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-20-2020, 02:43 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Sooooo I changed my mind.. I grabbed this 6l80e off of facebook for 600 bucks today. Its a rwd from a 2013 Tahoe and the seller said it was working when pulled with about 160k on it. I’m planning on...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-20-2020, 02:27 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Thanks thats awesome
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-19-2020, 11:04 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,484
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Fall Foliage Pics with your car

Thanks. It's been a while since I actually took the car on a joy ride since swapping the motor!
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-18-2020, 10:36 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,484
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Fall Foliage Pics with your car

Took a few up in Conneticut today.

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Forum: LTX and LSX
10-09-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Video went up today! My oil pan and mount adapters came in this week, so next week’s task will be test fitting the l83 and see what isn’t going to get along with the 30 year old chassis.....
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-07-2020, 06:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,014
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Accelerator Pedal

From what I can tell umi’s crossmember doesn’t allow for use with low mount a/c. They have a link to this setup on their crossmember page. http://www.kwikperf.com/

I had to go with a bmr...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-06-2020, 09:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,014
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Accelerator Pedal

Yea the two bottom ports are for coolant. The factory setup flows hot coolant through the throttle body so moving those hoses gains a little power. I forget where the left side connects from, but the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-05-2020, 11:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,014
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Accelerator Pedal

Don't even bother hooking up the coolant hoses to the throttle body. All you need is a connection for the steam vent T. I've been running this piece for years, it moves the steam vent hose connection...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-02-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

K member is out and I got the bmr unit loosely installed. For some reason the two rear most holes refuse to line up together so I’m not sure how I want to remedy this. The subscriber that sent it to...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-01-2020, 02:26 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Pulled the bmr k member out of storage today. I got the springs and spindles removed this morning. Hoping to have the k member out and this guy somewhat fitted tomorrow. I have a Holley 302-22 oil...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-30-2020, 11:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,323
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Details of My Wheel Polishing Project

Wow that looks great! Really gives me some hope for when I do mine. Are you planning on sealing them with clear? When I do mine I'm considering painting inside the spokes black to match the 15 inch...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-30-2020, 11:06 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

I’m probably going to do manifolds with my own y pipe. The car should only be n/a for a little while, money permitting, so I don’t want to get holley headers just to rip them out for the turbo setup....
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-30-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 15,695
Posted By LsxMatt

Re: Gen V “LTX” Swap for my 86 Trans Am

Thanks I took a look at your thread. I’m having a vibration as well after swapping the 5.3 for a 6.0 in my Camaro. During the swap I also moved my torque arm from the trans to the frame using the...
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