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Forum: LTX and LSX
Yesterday, 07:58 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

its definitely appealing to try given the very small nature of the Sanden S7 mini compressor. How well does it cool soloc4 ?
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-06-2024, 10:20 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

You absolutely met the definition of what I asked for soloc4 ! I left out the factory k-member bit... Your car is amazing! Such excellent fabrication work.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-04-2024, 10:34 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Older (Smaller) Overflow Tank
Borrowed an older overflow tank to check fitment. It does NOT provide enough clearance with the Holley 20-142 AC bracket for Sanden compressors.

The 82-87 style...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-28-2024, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 158
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: Success...Kind of....

Whew!

Glad you got it started up. That's great!
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-26-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Knock Sensors Rust Prevention
I had previously set the LS6 intake on the motor and set the fuel injectors in it just to block the ports off leading into the motor. In the time since, I've thought...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-26-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

It was a beautiful week to take some vacation and tool around on the car. Got a small number of things done and have decided that the best way to describe my pace of progress is "glacial." Not only...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-09-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

I did get confirmation from Holley that the bracket should curve upward. When I flipped the bracket right-side-up, it corrected the driveshaft angle. It also appeared that my cuts to the transmission...
Forum: Members Firebirds
12-18-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 16,387
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: '89 Trans Am GTA

Have any other pictures under the car showing where the subframe connectors get close to the transmission crossmember? I removed my SFCs (think they're the same as yours) as I was seeing they would...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-18-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,742
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: Holiday COTM **Self-Nomination Thread**

Want to nominate Neil350 . He's put a lot of work into it (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/members-firebirds/750988-89-trans-am-gta-2.html). One of the cleaner GTAs, with near-factory lines and a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-11-2023, 09:49 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

May have answered my own question. Went and browsed the original thread from Toddoky on ls1tech when he let everyone know what was coming from Hooker, and in that thread is a couple CAD diagrams...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-11-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Got some more done over the weekend to share, and a question :)

Installed a Factory Style Rubber Transmission Mount
While this is not normally a big deal to anyone, it was a bit of a challenge to...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-26-2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Rear wheels are now centered in the wheel wells! It was hard to get a straight measurement from the body to the axle (original LCA bolt hole), but it seemed a bit long. Went ahead and removed the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-24-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Update on current progress over the last 4 months:

Remade transmission cooler lines using AN stainless braided PTFE hose and added an ImprovedRacing 165 degree thermostat inline between radiator...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-20-2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,163
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: vorteciroc health update

Prayers for a speedy recovery for a kind soul with a generous heart.
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-04-2023, 02:31 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Thanks Pocket. Good to see you around. It's surprisingly easy to overcomplicate things...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-01-2023, 11:26 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Thanks vorteciroc . Given the NPS threads I have and the tapered mating surface (see above picture), would a crush washer or an O-ring be more appropriate? Any preference for where to source such in...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-01-2023, 05:32 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Last update for the day - rerouted the drivers side brake line successfully. Passenger side isn't long enough for alternate routing, so I'll need to get another small length of tubing and a coupler...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-01-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

These are the 4L60E to -6AN fittings that I have. When I bought them I confirmed they were the appropriate NPS thread (not NPT). From online sources, it seems the most these come with is an O ring,...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-01-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Thanks vorteciroc I'll definitely keep you in mind as I get closer to some of the electrical work again. From your advice, I've also ordered the parts to change over the 5/16" lines I have now on the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-24-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Went out and looked at how close the brake line is to the headers and really don't like what I see. It's super close - so close I can't put a finger between the line and the header closest to it.
...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-24-2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Thanks vorteciroc . Always appreciate your enthusiasm, encouragement, and feedback :)



The fans are the Spal Electric Fans IX-30102029 from Summit Racing...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-23-2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Last story and picture and I'm all caught up. This month (June) it was time to mate up the transmission cooler lines to the radiator. Before doing that, I wanted to make sure the headers fit without...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-23-2023, 09:02 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Fast forward to April 2023, through the winter and rainy season, and it turns out that the best way to cut that shroud was with a simple jigsaw and the right blade. Like butter. Make sure and wear...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-23-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Haven't posted updates in a while despite some progress being made. Time to get caught up.

In October of last year I bought and installed a new shifter cable from ShiftWorks...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-14-2022, 07:49 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,821
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: Ryan's 1984 Z/28 Restoration/LSA Build: In Progress

Hats off to you sir. Most folks when finding that level of rust would have thrown the car away. Seeing your pictures and progress, it's what I imagine most restorations of other classic cars with...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-02-2022, 08:48 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,749
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: How to wire a 4th gen F-body fuel tank into a 3rd gen F-body

Back when I bought a few from Herko units from eBay, pricing was particularly bad for the GM part (want to say > $300), if you could find it anywhere. Supply chain woes I guess. Right now, GM Parts...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-31-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,749
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: How to wire a 4th gen F-body fuel tank into a 3rd gen F-body

I found a compatible Herko unit on eBay for < $40 each. Herko FC31, 0-90 ohm fuel level sender
Forum: Interior
10-30-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 800
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: Firebird dash swap pictures?

Keep in mind that the 3rd gen firebird dash parts direct swap as far as fitment goes (and close as far as wiring/sensors depending upon your current setup) and the 4th gen will require A LOT of work...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-13-2022, 03:49 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Couldn't have expected a better answer from an engineer. Gotta consider all the variables and in the end, the answer is "it depends." Thanks!
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-13-2022, 08:17 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Thanks guys.

84 1LE I'll check and see if there's a good mount point to use toward the front of the oil pan to secure the transmission lines. Thanks for the heads up on it.

vorteciroc I'm...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-12-2022, 04:42 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Small progress today. Update for those interested, and myself later when I try to figure out what I've done :lol:

I got the headers back from Jet-Hot (want to reduce underhood temps as much as I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-19-2022, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1,905
Views: 334,817
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

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

Curious what you see the best way of bumping the voltage being vorteciroc ?
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-09-2022, 09:06 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Victory! Bolts are through the motor mounts :nod:

Bought a set of factory GM motor mounts (rubber) and changed my approach a bit (most of the following is the same, but I want to give a complete...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-06-2022, 11:15 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Here are some pictures of the Holley mounts, as well as the previous set of non-Holley inserts and then afterward. These may come in handy if others identify something wrong. At this point though, it...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-06-2022, 11:02 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Did some reading and found a post by toddoky over on ls1tech describing the correct positioning of the mount cages...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-05-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Removed the motor mounts and replaced the inserts with the new ones that came from Holley. Both sets look identical in dimension, though the Holley have a slightly different design that uses more...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-13-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

I've got the full Hooker Blackheart setup for exhaust.

Yesterday's update - finished installing the fuel filler neck, 4th gen tank filler tube, and the associated covers and shrouds. Drilled a...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-12-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Some small progress today to report. A while back when I dropped the tank and removed the exhaust shields, I noted that they were speckled with rust. I'm sure they would have lasted plenty long in...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-25-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 616
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 4th gen tank with racetronix pump and hotwire kit in 3rd gen wiring

Thanks for sharing that diagram vorteciroc , don't believe I've seen that one before and it has wire gauges on it which also isn't seen often.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-19-2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

This weekend, my friend and I attached the transmission to the new Circle D torque converter, and the engine to the transmission. Then we put them in the car! Only got one of the two motor mount...
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-12-2022, 08:33 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 16,387
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: '89 Trans Am GTA

Sweet Neil!
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-11-2022, 12:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,048
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: Battery Position - The Great Debate

That's what I'm talking about. Thanks QwkTrip !
Forum: Electronics
06-10-2022, 09:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 807
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: Re-pinning connectors, tools, etc. etc.

I just finished using a generic weatherpack 3 pin connector to do the same job you're planning on. Just FYI to look at the existing pigtail and your new one and compare the slots in the weatherpack...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-10-2022, 08:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,048
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: Battery Position - The Great Debate

LOL I saw your reply!



I agree on the electrical distribution advantages for one side vs. the other. Why did you prefer the air filter placement on the passenger side?
Forum: Members Firebirds
06-09-2022, 08:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 767
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: New addition - 1989 GTA

Nice find! I've always liked the white GTAs. Previous poster was right about the look of the TTAs / white TAs with gold shoes.
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-09-2022, 08:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,048
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: Battery Position - The Great Debate

Those engine bay pics have been nice guys! I figured some of the "move it to the back!" crowd would be first up :)

I'm a bit surprised nobody has chimed in about one side in the engine bay being...
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-05-2022, 09:50 PM
Replies: 483
Views: 101,996
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: LS3 Engine Swap

It's been a while, but do you recollect or have recommendation for which of the safety edge they sell at McMaster-Carr is a good choice? Thanks alan91z28
Forum: LTX and LSX
06-05-2022, 10:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,048
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Battery Position - The Great Debate

When it comes to where to put the battery, the members of this forum have options. Put it on the driver's side? On the passenger side? Totally abandon the engine compartment and put it in the back of...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-30-2022, 04:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,115
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: LS1 Plastic Tank Fuel Sending Unit Solution

I bought the GFC31 off eBay and measured it. Was fine.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-22-2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 12,488
Posted By 3.1EyeCandy

Re: 87 GTA/LS1 Swap - Now with (less?) questionable decisions

Couple small good updates.

84 1LE - copied your trimming of the bracket and it's snug but fits. Quite excited about this :)

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