[BigAls87Z28]

Well as some of you know or dont know, I am swapping in an LS1 into my 87 Camaro. This will be a more tech driven discussion, trying to get ideas and pool thoughts on best way to approach problems if and when I come to them.

List of things that will be done durring this process, not in order:
1) Engine swap
2) Trans with converter
3) Repin and splice harnesses
4) Motor mounts to Kmember
5) Moddify and install 4th gen tank with upgraded pump
6) Install sub frame connectors
7) Install trans cooler
8) Install rear
9) Install Corvette valley pan

Others to add as we go along

At this point, the 305 and 700R4 is out, harness is pulled, and the engine bay needs to be scrubbed. At this point, the major work will be put off till cleaning, paining, and splicing is done. In this time, parts will start to arrive and I will start gathering ideas on the best way to approach things.

Several things that have been brought up.

1) What torque converter to go with? The car that the engine came out of ran a 4000 stall in a 4L60E and ran high 11's. Not sure on the rear gear, but I do have cam specs, and Ill post them. Rear gears will probably be a 3.73 rear. The car wont be a drag-race only car, as it will spend a lot of time on the street so I do want soemthing a bit more civil.

Ill post more as I go on. If anyone has ideas, tips, or whatever, post up!
If you want general BS, go ahead and jump into the Jersey Shore section.




Ok: timeline added to first post, with highlighed things done

Ok, time lines in what I want to do.

by July 8th
Old mounts removed, K painted and brackets put in
Remove and send out the harness to have redone and ready for my car and sent out
Finish painting engine bay

by July 17th
All the parts for the trans in and assembled
Purchase headers and torque converter
Start bolting things together.

by July 23rd
Decide on what to do with gas tank.
Install new Speedo
Get harness back
Prep for install
Find exhaust shop to make y pipe.

By July 30th
Install 4th gen gas tank and all new lines and fittings (if decided to go 4th gen tank)
Install engine and trans.

By August 6th
Fix all bugs and pilot runs. Inspect and insure. Make appointment with exhaust shop

By August 13th
Maiden Voyage.