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Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-30-2023, 03:44 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 106,243
Posted By $750 L98

Re: 17x9 IROC wheels coming from Hawks!!!

Just a reminder, us Formula guys are wondering where the hell our 17x9 reproduction wheels are :lol:
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-19-2018, 02:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,878
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Racing Innovations 1 3/4" Longtube headers

I just put them on, it's 2am here so it's a little late to run it, but the quality and fit is amazing on the Speed Engineering headers. They leave TONS of room around the fuel and brake lines, O2s...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-17-2018, 02:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,878
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Racing Innovations 1 3/4" Longtube headers

My Speed Engineering LS swap headers just showed up. Initial impressions blow the RI headers out of the water. The primaries look much larger, and the collectors as well as the flange look much...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-17-2018, 04:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,043
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Controlling the power

It's definitely all about the driver. I've had my 3rd gen since high school and it started out with a stock TPI 350. Then it was a 383, then a dog of a high mileage 6.0, and now it has a warmed over...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-20-2017, 02:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,761
Posted By $750 L98

Re: 4th gen plastic fuel tank

I have a thread around here about this somewhere. I love the 4th gen tank, if you have a removable rear section on the exhaust, you can get the tank out in about 15 minutes. I used the 4th gen...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-21-2017, 02:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,637
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Anyone Running Speed Engineering LSx Headers...

This is how mine ended up with the RI headers and Hawk's Y pipe. The RI header fit is really disappointing. I have plenty of room between them and the 4L60E, but they are so close to the subframe...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-16-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,637
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Anyone Running Speed Engineering LSx Headers...

I was unable to get the Y pipe to fit well enough to use either. It hits the passenger subframe, a bolt on the tailshaft, trans pan on 4L60E, and runs into the floor near the front of the driveshaft....
Forum: Engine Swap
06-14-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,288
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Impact gun opinions didn't know where else to put this

I bought the Milwaukee kit when it was on sale. I have their M18 1/2 Impact, M18 Impact driver with 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 bits, and the M12 3/8 ratchet, as well as the M18 sawzall, M12 Lantern drop light...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-28-2017, 01:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,878
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Racing Innovations 1 3/4" Longtube headers

Some background: I bought the RI headers, Hawk's Y pipe, and I have the Hawk's motor mounts and double hump crossmember for the 4L60E.

Well I got the Racing innovation longtubes in and used Hawk's...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-25-2017, 05:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,637
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Anyone Running Speed Engineering LSx Headers...

Does anyone have pictures of the Speed Engineering headers installed? My Racing Innovation headers fit, but barely. I've had them out twice now trying to reroute the fuel and brake lines on the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-31-2016, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,294
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Thougts on a modular harness system

I would certainly be interested in this! I love the harness you built me for the 1989 - all I need is a reason to do another build.
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-21-2016, 02:24 AM
Replies: 325
Views: 32,431
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Fixing my 1988 Firebird Formula....again

Those subframes look pretty beefy, I have a set of UMI subframe connectors for mine, but I asked Midwest Chassis if they did 3rd gen connectors like their 4th gen connectors.

They are weld in...
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-20-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 32,431
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Fixing my 1988 Firebird Formula....again

T-Top vs Hardtop. Either way, subframe connectors would definitely be good insurance.
Forum: Members Firebirds
04-15-2016, 11:35 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 32,431
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Fixing my 1988 Firebird Formula....again

Wow, good work! Makes me feel rather inadequate with my minor rust repairs!
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-13-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,815
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Racing Innovations Headers and Hawks Offroad Y-Pipe

Perfect, well I know what I will be ordering shortly! Thanks for taking the risk and giving it a try.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-07-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,389
Posted By $750 L98

Re: I'm back!

I finally got a chance to turn my attention to the 3rd gen again and finished up the firewall/C100 passthrough so I could get it off the wheel dollies and out into the light for some sanding and rust...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-04-2015, 01:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,878
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Racing Innovations 1 3/4" Longtube headers

I haven't installed them yet, I got side tracked by my 2002 Z and a 2002 WS6 I just bought. I ordered a TIG welder which is on its' way so I should get around to fixing the rust and doing the exhaust...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-01-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 31,540
Posted By $750 L98

Re: WARNING! To all LS swappers

I just ordered the screw on type for my lines. They are the parts I linked, I have braided hose that screws onto the stock fuel lines with female ends. The quick disconnect worked great, so the screw...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-01-2015, 03:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 31,540
Posted By $750 L98

Re: WARNING! To all LS swappers

Part numbers for -6an to factory fuel rails:

Russell 644113 -6AN Male to 5/16"
Russell 644123 -6AN Male to 3/8"

Links:...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-29-2015, 03:10 AM
Replies: 325
Views: 61,512
Posted By $750 L98

Re: New to this Section- First LS Swap

That car is a beauty, definitely deserving of the LS powerplant! Be sure to take tons of pics, and make an excel/google spreadsheet of all the part numbers and tricks you gather along the way. That...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
09-29-2015, 02:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 62,534
Posted By $750 L98

Re: 18x10.5 with 315 in rear??

I have a 17X10.5 with a 315 in the rear. It does fit, but the wheel hits the bump stop on the lift (I just put the jack under the diff to lift it for now). The car is getting work done in the garage...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-27-2015, 09:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 43,766
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Bypassing VSS buffer box

Well I got the car started by grounding the blk/wht wire from the VSS connector. This appears to be a common ground used in several other circuits from my reading. I also connected C and F as well. I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-26-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 43,766
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Bypassing VSS buffer box

That's probably what I need to do. I forgot the box was removed at some point, and the connector was stuffed behind the dash. I reached back there looking for loose wires and pulled that connector...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-25-2015, 03:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 43,766
Posted By $750 L98

Bypassing VSS buffer box

I have a question on the VSS buffer box for a LS swap. I know that the buffer box (yellow box behind the passenger side dash panel) is not needed and needs to be bypassed. I do not know how, which...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-24-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 31,540
Posted By $750 L98

Re: WARNING! To all LS swappers

Mine never get touched, I just flip the rail over into a small bucket and leave them connected. I haven't put them through a good bunch of heatsoaks yet as it's still in a state of "project-ness", I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-24-2015, 01:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 31,540
Posted By $750 L98

Re: WARNING! To all LS swappers

Well crap, that is the exact fitting I used for my fuel rails, along with the Russell braided stainless lines.
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-21-2015, 04:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,389
Posted By $750 L98

Re: I'm back!

It was a late night, but the Firebird is running again! I just finished installing Pocket's harness and building a tune for the car. I think that was the most painful part. I switched to a 411 ECU...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-01-2015, 02:18 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 37,187
Posted By $750 L98

Re: those stainless swap headers *install

What is that you are using for a gauge display? Looks like maybe a tablet of some sort? Neat idea.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-16-2015, 02:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,878
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Racing Innovations 1 3/4" Longtube headers

For reference what motor mounts and trans mount are you using? I have a set that was welded to the stock K-member and a trans mount that was modded to mount the 4L60E on so I may not be as lucky as...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-10-2015, 01:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 575
Posted By $750 L98

Converting TPI engine bay fuel line to LS1

I know there is some information floating around here, but I wanted to see if anyone has run this combination when converting from a TPI car and using the LS1 return style rail quick disconnect...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-09-2015, 01:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,878
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Racing Innovations 1 3/4" Longtube headers

Here are some pics I took of the headers. I haven't tried to install them yet, I'm prepping the bay with some por-15 and getting the harness/AC installed. But for the price, they looks great, the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-03-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,878
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Racing Innovations 1 3/4" Longtube headers

Good idea on the plug wires, I need to replace those anyway. For exhaust I am planning to buy a 4" catback, so I'll likely have to build the y pipe to fit that. I have to have the exhaust go out the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-02-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,878
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Racing Innovations 1 3/4" Longtube headers

My headers just shipped, and it looks like RI has them back in stock on their website today!
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-31-2015, 09:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,878
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Racing Innovations 1 3/4" Longtube headers

All good advice, especially removing the plugs. Been there done that on the TPI motor with longtubes. Fitament I don't expect to be perfect, especially with the number of motor mount kits available...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-30-2015, 01:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,878
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Racing Innovations 1 3/4" Longtube headers

That's what I've read, with this reverse split SLP cam, the car really needs a perfect exhaust set up to see full potential. A LS1 with the same cam gained 40RWHP going from shorties to LTs.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-30-2015, 01:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,878
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Racing Innovations 1 3/4" Longtube headers

Perfect, all good to hear. It really is about time we get a competitively price long tube for these cars. Sounds like they should let this motor breathe a lot easier than the stock manifolds. Thanks...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-30-2015, 12:09 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,878
Posted By $750 L98

Racing Innovations 1 3/4" Longtube headers

I wanted to start a new thread on these, I did a quick search but didn't come up with a whole lot of recent or solid information. Being that they are a much more agreeable priced item, I figure we...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-28-2015, 09:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,692
Posted By $750 L98

Re: LS Tuning / HP Tuner Questions

If you are still having hot start issues it's likely because the starting airflow may be low. Even stock mine was, here is a good guide for starting/idle...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-28-2015, 02:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,869
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Getting the Ls1 fuel gauge to work

Sorry I haven't been as active here lately, I've been working on a HEMI project along with reviving a 4th gen Camaro that was hit by a drunk. However, using a stock fuel gauge with modified resistors...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-12-2015, 12:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,389
Posted By $750 L98

Re: I'm back!

The engine is quite a bit different now. When I had the car previously the motor went bad and upon taking it apart it turned out the be the wrong motor, and was not a rebuilt engine like I paid for....
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-06-2015, 12:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,389
Posted By $750 L98

Re: I'm back!

I haven't made any clearance adjustments just yet. The tire hits the bump stop at full droop. The wheel well looks like it will just barely clear. I will know soon. I have to get the rear centered...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-05-2015, 12:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,389
Posted By $750 L98

Re: I'm back!

A minor update. 315s fit, just barely! It's lowered on Eibach Sportlines:
...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-04-2015, 12:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,869
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Getting the Ls1 fuel gauge to work

I went with the 4th gen tank, they can be had so cheaply there is no reason not to. On my firebird I even modded the factory 3rd gen gauge to work with the factory 4th gen sender.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-28-2015, 11:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,935
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Brand new 3rd gen LSx swap harnesses

I got your PM, I appreciate it. I figured with the holidays and trip it was just a mix up. I'm just excited to get playing with the Christmas toy :lol:
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-26-2015, 08:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,935
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Brand new 3rd gen LSx swap harnesses

I'm not certain what happened. I got the harness, but it's missing the computer so I'm not able to install it. Since then I've not been able to get a hold of him through email or PM.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-17-2015, 02:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,389
Posted By $750 L98

Re: I'm back!

And this thing just showed up on my doorstep from Pocket:...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-17-2015, 12:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,935
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Brand new 3rd gen LSx swap harnesses

Yessir, I haven't heard anything in a while, but I just got mine today. I'm still waiting on the PCM though, it wasn't with the harness. Such a tease!
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
01-16-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 4
[Wanted] lsx wire harness
Views: 536
Posted By $750 L98

Re: lsx wire harness

Pocket is the way to go. You will spend more in harnesses, parts, and time than it will cost you to have him make you a brand spankin' new one.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-16-2015, 02:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,389
Posted By $750 L98

I'm back!

Well it honestly didn't last too long...staying away from 3rd gens. I sold off the carcass of my 1989 Formula 350 after a terrible experience with ARD led to the car falling apart quicker than my...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-10-2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,935
Posted By $750 L98

Re: Brand new 3rd gen LSx swap harnesses

I'm sure he is pretty busy with them right now, I know I ordered a harness just before the holidays. Can't wait to get it though, the harness is the most crucial part to getting the car right! And...
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