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Forum: LTX and LSX
01-11-2017, 08:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,794
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Ls1 t56 master cylinder and clutch suggestions

I have a Textralia OZ700 and I love it. Always grab hard. I run it with a tick master cylinder as well. I have used Spec clutches as well with good results.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
07-05-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,535
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Parting out 89 camaro

How much for pedals shipped to 44663?
Forum: Exterior Parts for Sale
05-24-2016, 06:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,475
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: 1991 z28 parting out

Are the tail lights cracked or faded at all? Any missing tabs? How much shipped to 44663?
Forum: Wheels and Tires
05-06-2016, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2,654
Views: 1,757,386
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: BEST looking 3rd gen firebird & camaro rims

Here is my car. Spohn QA1 coil overs in the front and BMR lowering springs in the rear with Viking shocks. Fender height is 26" in the front and 26 3/16" in the rear. I'm hoping the rear springs...
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
03-14-2016, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 596
Posted By rickyzZ28

Got one! WTB torque arm mount (T56 or T5 clamshell, bushing, bolts)

Like the title says doing an A4 to T56 swap and I'm missing this piece. T5 mounts are identical to the T56. Need the bolts, clamshell, and mount please. Mount can need replaced.
Forum: Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
02-23-2016, 07:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,007
Posted By rickyzZ28

Used BMR Panhard Bar and LCAs on car adjustable

I am selling a used set of BMR Lower Control Arms and a BMR Panhard Bar. Control Arms are part number TCA002 and are the on car adjustable DOM ones. The panhard bar is also the the on car adjustable...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-20-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 752
Views: 327,755
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: "OFFICIAL" Lowered 3rd Gen Picture Thread (Post Your Pics Here)

Here is my car. Spohn QA1 coil overs in the front and BMR lowering springs in the rear with Viking shocks. Fender height is 26" in the front and 26 3/16" in the rear. Rims are ROH Snypers with...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-19-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,677
Posted By rickyzZ28

Anyone running C7 ZO6 Wheels

I am currently running a set of ROH Snypers that are 17x8 all around. I have a 245/45R17 tire on them. I recently bought a 4th gen to part out and it has a Moser 9 inch rear in it which got me to...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-14-2016, 11:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,709
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Parting out 1992 z28 tpi

Do you have the fog lights and brackets? I know you said it was an auto now, but do you still have the 5 speed pedals by chance?
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-27-2015, 11:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,381
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Reliability of your swap?

I have only had one issue with my car since I got the swap done. On a long trip the alternator started dying randomly with the headlights on. Limped the car home and put a truck alternator on it...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-09-2015, 08:22 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,924
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: My Camaro Build, Out with the LT1/700 and in with the LS1/T56

I forgot to update this with my dyno video. Car made 426 whp and 398 wtq. Still needs some tuning done but I am really happy with it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dir1C1uopDU

Also made...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-05-2015, 01:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,365
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Who has the cleanest, most factory looking LS swap?

Here is mine: Still needs a little cleanup but I am happy with it overall:
...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
02-25-2015, 08:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,154
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: GM keyless entry kit

Still have any with 1 Chevy Key fob?
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-10-2015, 07:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,169
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: 91 and 92 owners! How do you insure your LS powered ride?

I have used American Family and Nationwide in the past with my car. Both have allowed me to declare a value for the car. I currently have American Family and all they required were pictures of the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-09-2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,936
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Buick Rainier Aluminum 5.3L swap questions

94-97 LT1 are a 4 bolt tail shaft so it will not work on an LS 4L60E. You can use a 96-97 LT1 style transmission behind an LS1 and the wiring is very similar if not the same since both are OBD2 and...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-09-2015, 08:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,245
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: harness routing

I lengthened all of my wires and ran it under the AC/blower box and through the fender like it was from the factory. You can not see the big bundle of wire and I think it really cleaned up that part...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-09-2015, 08:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,936
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Buick Rainier Aluminum 5.3L swap questions

This is from memory, but the 700r4/4l60 transmission has a 4 bolt tail shaft and the LS 4L60E has a 6 bolt so they will not interchange.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-07-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 791
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Swap help please!!

I do not know if you have the car yet or not but there were a few on craigslist near Akron. One already had a turbo swap, but was pretty rough. Here is another one that is already swapped that...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-07-2015, 01:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,195
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Ls1 swap

01 and up f-body LS motors had the LS6 manifold on them from the factory. I would look into a Strange S60 or Moser 9 inch for a rear end. I am still running a factory 9 bolt in my car and I know I...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
11-11-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 84,410
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: All Members One Pic ONLY!

Here is my Camaro on my wedding day.
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Forum: LTX and LSX
08-02-2014, 08:10 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,076
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: My LS1/T56 swap thread

I think if you look closely his guages are in KPH and not MPH.
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-31-2014, 11:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,924
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: My Camaro Build, Out with the LT1/700 and in with the LS1/T56

Thanks! I am running 245/45R17s on the front right now and I have no issues rubbing on the spring or anywhere else. I would love to go 275 but my Snypers are only 8 inches wide. I think that a 275...
Forum: LTX and LSX
05-10-2014, 09:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,924
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: My Camaro Build, Out with the LT1/700 and in with the LS1/T56

Finally a little update. I took the car to a dyno day today and here are the results: 426 rwhp and 398 rwtq. Dyno operator told me there is afair bit more in the car if he could do a dyno tune on...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-30-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,279
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Doing LS swap - Exhaust Questions

I had a Flowmaster on my LT1 swap and for me I love the sound of my Magnaflow. The Flowmaster was too raspy at cruising speeds, but sounded great at idle. I ran both without cats as well.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-30-2014, 11:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,279
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Doing LS swap - Exhaust Questions

I have the 16829 catback on my swap and I will say it fits very nicely, but I made my own y-pipe so I can not speak to how well it will fit with the Hawks piece. My guess is that it will require...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-30-2014, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,021
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: another fu***** crank no start!!

Just a thought, but one time on my old LT1 I overtightened the rockers and it caused a no start condition. From then on I will only adjust them with the car running and one at a time. You said that...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-28-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,624
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Stock 2.8L to LSX Swap Best K-member

I bought the K-member on here used for $350 and the A-Arms were $379, but I did use the A-arm without the factory spring mount. A new K-member would be $529 from them and coil spring A-arms are $500.
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-27-2014, 03:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,624
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Stock 2.8L to LSX Swap Best K-member

I am using a BMR unit with their A-Arms and have had no issues with it, other than for one reason or another my solid motor mounts would not fit so I had to run the stock rubber ones. It could have...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-21-2014, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 587
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: trying to pull lt1 out the bottom of 95camaro. need advice

Pretty much what Pocket said above, but I like to remove the radiator and condensor just in case. I think it also makes it easier to wrap the chain through the frame as there is less stuff in the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
04-16-2014, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,189
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: LT1 alternator

When I first did my swap in lie 2002 I did not run the resistor and never had a problem. Back then no one had a write up about the resistor so I did not run one. I pulled the motor out in 2010 and...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
04-05-2014, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 620
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: 92-94 New Factory Opti

$250 shipped OBO? Need it gone.
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
04-05-2014, 12:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 528
Posted By rickyzZ28

411 LS1 Computer and Red/Blue Connectors with wire

Like the title says I am selling a used 411 LS1 ECM with about 6 inches of wiring on the Red/Blue connectors. Computer is all stock and will need programmed for your swap. The reason I am selling...
Forum: LTX and LSX
03-26-2014, 07:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 540
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Hooking up Tach

Here is what I did to get my tach to work properly: http://lt1swap.com/lsx_tach.htm
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
03-06-2014, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 620
Posted By rickyzZ28

92-94 New Factory Opti

For sale is a brand new Chevy Performance Parts (ACDelco) 92-94 non vented Opti. It is brand new in the box and I have not opened it. I purchased it from Summit Racing last year, but have decided...
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-22-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 879
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: LSX rear end?

I am still using my 9 bolt but the key to its life with the 6 speed has been to not run a stick tire on it. I built it back in about 02-03 and used it with my Mickey Thompson drag radials. It...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
02-13-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,473
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Time to sort out the infamous seven o'clock column

Is this what you were trying to do? Tilt column fix? (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/suspension-chassis/518681-how-tighten-tilt-steering.html)
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
02-02-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
[For Sale] Lt1 parts
Views: 920
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Lt1 parts

If you decide to separate let me know.
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
02-02-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 9
[For Sale] Lt1 parts
Views: 920
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Lt1 parts

Do you still have a 96-97 LT1 crank hub? If so what are you looking to get for it shipped to 44663?
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-08-2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,580
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Post Pictures of your LSX Engine Bays!

Here is mine before I got the 585 coil packs. If you look closely you an see the passenger side is not bolted down all the way.
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Forum: LTX and LSX
12-21-2013, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,693
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Truck Alternator + F-Body Bracket

I am running one, but with a tubular k-member. I would notch or remove the brace to get it to fit. Most of the tubular k-members I have seen do not have the brace anymore, unless you go with the...
Forum: LTX and LSX
12-04-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 530
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: LTX wiring question

Using this post (https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/posts/ltx-lsx/548647-additional-swap-information/4356985-post22.html) scroll down to the 84 picture. The oil pressure sending unit wire should...
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-13-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 974
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: LS1 rebuild or not?

Just a quick question for you. Where are you finding a 383 LS kit for $800 or was that a typo? Never seen a price that low for them.
Forum: LTX and LSX
11-08-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,041
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Supercharged LS3

I would consider a different clutch if you really want to put down 600+whp. The LS7 clutch may last for a little while but if it were me I would go with better clutch. Maybe a twin disc setup if...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-05-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,461
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Spohn K-member

I have the BMR k-member and their a-arms with QA1 coil overs from Spohn. Mine fits great and I do have working AC with the LS1 f-body setup. Only problem I had was I could not get my poly mounts to...
Forum: LTX and LSX
10-01-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 985
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: ls3 swap questions

I also would not recommend the Spohn K-member for this swap due to the fitament issues. Go with a BMR. Do a search to find out more.
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-21-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,792
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: Am I the only guy who has a carbed Lt1???

Why not just run an aftermarket balancer that is the right size like an ATI unit? I know it is expensive at $410, but it will work and you can use all the LT1 stuff and not have to mix and match...
Forum: LTX and LSX
09-06-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: So hedmen now offers long tubes?

It looks like they do. $819 for the coated (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hed-45733/applications)version. $540 for the uncoated (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hed-45730) ones. Not bad if...
Forum: LTX and LSX
08-12-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,491
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: LS1 swap/air conditioning question

Mine works fine with the stock replacement 3rd gen condenser, Hawks lines, and the factory LS F-body compressor. Last summer we were seeing temps over 100 degrees and it kept everything nice and...
Forum: LTX and LSX
07-18-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 576
Posted By rickyzZ28

Re: lt1 fuel canister delete

Bought a wrecked 01 Z28 and put an LS1 in it with a plastic gas tank and did away with it... :)

On my dads car though I hooked up the canister to his LT1 and it seems to function properly. I was...
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