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Forum: LTX and LSX
10-01-2020, 04:28 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Well I’m back. Been working on home and refencing pastures. Lots of fun. Back to car next week.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-28-2020, 03:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,285
Posted By BADMAN

Re: Summit Brand Throttle Body

SOLD!
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-27-2020, 01:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,285
Posted By BADMAN

Re: Summit Brand Throttle Body

Tracking # 9505 5150 2027 0209 2714 02. Sent via USPS. Thanks again.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-26-2020, 12:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,285
Posted By BADMAN

Re: Summit Brand Throttle Body

Got it. I will ship tomorrow. In the future when you send money via PayPal to an individual such as myself,you need to designate it as so, otherwise they take out a fee as if you were purchasing from...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-26-2020, 11:17 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Been a while but I'm back working on car. Installing complete rear end and suspension. Pics later.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-26-2020, 11:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,285
Posted By BADMAN

Re: Summit Brand Throttle Body

I use USPS for this. Express box is $15.45 for the box size the throttle body will fit in. Standard fee for express mail. So $115.45 to you. I take PayPal. E-mail for it is ratdog24@comcast.net. As...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-26-2020, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,285
Posted By BADMAN

Re: Summit Brand Throttle Body

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/throttle_body_2_ef1695ec2f167851fe476eb94671ac081b2d85a0.jpg...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-25-2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,285
Posted By BADMAN

Re: Summit Brand Throttle Body

Pouring rain right now. I'll go to my shop and shoot you some pics later.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-25-2020, 03:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,285
Posted By BADMAN

Re: Summit Brand Throttle Body

No, still have it. LMK if you're interested.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-08-2020, 12:39 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Back in town now. Hopefully can spend some time on car. Summer is now officially here in Texas so I’ll be hiding out in the shop.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
06-05-2020, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 503
Posted By BADMAN

Re: LCA and Panhard Specs Please

Thanks but I got them from another ThirdGen perfect. 😀
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-24-2020, 07:14 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Thanks. 😁
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-23-2020, 12:42 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Moser rear end. UMI mounts. They hold up fine and fit tight. Just not cosmetically perfect.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-23-2020, 12:40 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Panhard Specs PleaseDoes anyone know the bolt hole to bolt hole length of a oem panhard bar and lower control arms? Need it for a baseline on installing a new rear end and suspension.
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
05-23-2020, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 503
Posted By BADMAN

LCA and Panhard Specs Please

Does anyone know the bolt hole to bolt hole length of a oem panhard bar and lower control arms? Need it for a baseline on installing a new rear end and suspension.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-23-2020, 11:34 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Got correct shocks and now am installing rear lower shock mounts on Moser diff. Requires using a nut and bolt through original lower shock mount hole and also drilling a hole for second mounting...
Forum: Interior
05-21-2020, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,464
Posted By BADMAN

Re: A/C Box Door Insulation

Need to make sure it is closed cell foam. Regular foam sheeting will not last.
Forum: Interior
05-20-2020, 07:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,464
Posted By BADMAN

Re: A/C Box Door Insulation

Material is on both side of doors. None inside box. Don't have pics of both sides of flaps. Maybe ask on TGO Heating and Cooling thread and see if someone has pics or a diagram. I just copied what...
Forum: Interior
05-20-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,464
Posted By BADMAN

Re: A/C Box Door Insulation

Check out post #175-177 on my build post. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/ltx-lsx/759672-lsx-swap-build-thread.html
Forum: Interior
05-20-2020, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,464
Posted By BADMAN

Re: A/C Box Door Insulation

I ordered some 1/16th inch closed cell foam off of the net. Don’t recall where but I soda blasted parts and applied spray on adhesive to door flaps cut to size. Let them dry overnight and...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-14-2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Getting ready to hang rear end and discovered I have front shocks instead of rear shocks. A call to UMI and they will be here Saturday. Hopefully rear diff in by Monday.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-08-2020, 01:26 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Off topic but I had to post. I have a 2010 Camaro SS with a 402 LSX supercharged E85 conversion. Puts dowm 825 to the rear wheels. No BS. Went to auto parts store to get some supplies and upon...
Forum: Aftermarket Product Review
05-08-2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,068
Posted By BADMAN

Hawks LS Swap l460e Trans Crossmember

Bought this for my swap. It does not just bolt in. Had to modify it for starters just to get it to line up properly to bolt it to the frame rails. Also it doesn't compensate for the curve and slight...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-07-2020, 11:17 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

I talked to them on the phone. It was no big deal to make that line for me in 3/8”. Give them a call.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-07-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

No work done on car lately, building fence on property. Also installing sprinkler system. And it’s starting to get hot. This project is going to take longer than I planned. This pandemic crap has...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-07-2020, 09:18 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

I got the lines from FineLines.Com./SS Tubes. The feed line is 3/8” but the OEM return is 5/16”. You have to tell them to make the return in 3/8”. Available in stainless or steel. If you’re doing a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-25-2020, 04:04 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

With everything bolted in I can’t get a pic of the area I milled on the motor mount.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-23-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1,905
Views: 335,440
Posted By BADMAN

Re: What ever happened to QwkTrip's car anyway?

Harris County(Houston) just did the same. County Judge doesn’t know what she’s doing. Sowing the seeds of dissent.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-22-2020, 05:57 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

For me doing both made all the difference in getting everything lined up.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-22-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Elongated all slots in mounting plates. UMI calls them “badge plates” cause they are shaped similar to the Star Trek uniform badge. Also took ICT solid billet motor mounts and milled off about 3/16”...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-22-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

I didn’t take any pics of them but I used 3 stainless washers(2 standard thickness and one thin one , (to compensate for the amount of material removed. I’ll measure the thickness of the washers...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-22-2020, 04:38 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Got my spacing correct between oil pan and k-member. Trans crossmember still needs some mods. Should have just fabbed my own from the start. Headers installed, had to lift passenger side a bit to...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-22-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Well got engine assembly in car to my liking. Just have to “fine tune” placement and bolt down. What a PITA. I’ve built several cars over the years and never had this many issues mounting a engine....
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-19-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Got my engine mounting plates and motor mounts back from my machinist. Elongated the holes in the plates and milled 3/16” off the front of the motor mounts. This should give me the rearward movement...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-17-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Also going to mill a bit off the end of the ICT motor mount to give me more rearward movement. If I dont need it I can use a washer in place of the area I removed to keep it in it's original width....
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-16-2020, 09:26 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Do you have a pic of what you described, from oil pan to crossmember? And which Holley engine oil pan did you use (#)?
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-16-2020, 09:25 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

I agree.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-16-2020, 08:17 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Removed engine assembly and removed k-member and motor mounts. Talked to Ramey from UMI and we determined "badge" plates need holes slotted longer to give me more reward movement. So having neighbor...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-14-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Not a good day. Hose blew on my lift so car is stuck till lift guys get here. Can’t get a break.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-14-2020, 04:01 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

E-mail sent. Thanks.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-11-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Yeah I meant to say rearward engine movement. I’m going to loosen everything and go from there. I’ll let you guys know Monday how things go. Appreciate all the help. And as far as that crossmember,...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-11-2020, 01:51 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Need more forward movement of the engine. Pan is butted up against k member. Going to take a break and reavaluate Monday.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-11-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/160x107/6e2c6046_95fc_46a0_851a_4cfd8c1357f6_2512e6717958f7a0a142241014cf60ebfc548512.jpeg...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-10-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Also what amount of clearance do you have on your setup?
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-10-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Need to move engine forward but getting stopped by oil pan hitting K-member. Or is there some wiggle room on the K-member itself? I squared it up with the guide pins and bolted it in.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-10-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Can’t use the Holley crossmember due to using the 2” Stainless Works headers. Wish it was that easy.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-10-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Well I hit a snag. Can’t get enough front to rear movement on the engine due to the front of the oil pan hitting the k-member. Currently have the F-Body LS-1 pan on engine. Looks like I’ll need the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-07-2020, 09:34 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

GM LS7 rocker arms.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-07-2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Well I got them from LME. They built the engine. Didn’t know LME sold them.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-07-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 251
Views: 24,379
Posted By BADMAN

Re: The LSX Swap Build Thread

Had to do some more modifications to the crossmember. PITA. Also have to make a spacer between it and the rear trans mount. Engine and trans sit a bit higher with the UMI K-member and mounts.
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