6.0L LSX/T56 in 1991 Z28 convertible *Almost ready to fire!*

[BlueZee28]

I got the driver side header on tonight, didn't want to put the other one on yet because I haven't finished wiring up the starter yet and the header would just be in the way. From my initial impression, it looks like the only things that are close to the header that could potentially be a problem are the brake lines. They get within an inch or so of the primaries. Other than that, the master cyl. line that goes to the transmission is somewhat close to it, but I think I can zip-tie it to the driver side o2 sensor to keep it farther away. Regarding this master cyl. line, does anyone know if it is just supposed to snap into place on the trans? I was going to put it in there tonight and it seemed to just snap into place, almost like it was magnetic? I couldn't pull it back out, so I think it's on there good, but at the same time, visually it looks like there hardly any of the line that went into the hole on the trans.



Pay no attention to all the random wires all over the place. They each have a home, I'm working on finding those right now haha





I also got the radiator put back in tonight, and then I went to try and put the LS1 dual fans in and noticed that it's a really bad fit. What does everyone to to make these fans fit nicely behind the radiator? I'm thinking that the little "cup" on the driver side of the radiator shroud, where it holds the stock coolant hose, can be cut off to make a little more room, is that correct? You don't run any coolant lines over to that side of the block anyways, if I remember correctly, because all the outlets on the water pump are on the passenger side?

[egott_91]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiice!

[BlueZee28]

Thanks, check out the cover I bought for the front end, since I'm ditching the stock TPI intake setup and wanted to hide the 4th gen windshield washer bottle:




And you can't see it through the grill, which is what I really like about it:

[Ethan]

Lookin good

[egott_91]

I always wanted to do something like that w/ my 3rd Gen since i had the cone filter, but I never did...

[91RS305]

You gonna cut a hole to access the lid? i just bought the coolant jug and washer fluid jug today so any aditional info you have would be great.

i realy like your car man, You're making great progress..... cant wait till i start my lt1/t56 transplant

[BlueZee28]

No you don't have to cut a hole to access the lid. The lid is held on by push-pins and 4 screws. It's easy to remove whenever you need to re-fill the bottle.

[BlueZee28]

I'm pretty sure that if I hooked up the 12v wire to the alternator, and installed the pushrods and rocker arms (and other misc things like radiator hoses, PCV system, etc) I could fire this baby up! I'm working on figuring out what a few wires go to in the swap harness right now, there's about 3 or 4 of them that I haven't finished up yet. It's getting very close, and with Vet's Day on Wednesday, and my work being closed (bank), I think I'm going to get very close to test-start this week. Cross your fingers for me.


Here's a tease at what I got done tonight. I mounted a power distribution block by the battery so I can run the positive battery cable to it, and then feed all the wires in the harness that need 12v from there. I will be putting loom on all the wires that go to this, so it will clean up nicely. I am running all the wires under a fender brace on the passenger side and then behind the block.





Here you can see that I ran the battery terminal cable behind the battery and the length fits perfectly where I have the power dist. block mounted. It wraps behind the battery by the headlights and comes back by the filler neck for the coolant overflow tank. This terminal went to the alternator on the stock setup, but since it would be hard to get it to stretch to the LS1 alternator, I'm going to run a wire from the back of the alternator, behind the block around the passenger fender like the rest of those wires and to the dist. block. I think it will look nice when done.

[92camaroLT1]

Looking good Nick....now finish it and get it started

[Etown_RS]

It's looking sweet man. Can't wait for a start-up video.
Why can't I live near people who do this stuff? I love working on junk like this and need the practivce hahah

[BlueZee28]

Come up here over christmas break or something. I'm sure it wll be done by then but at least I could show you how it works first-hand.

[Blue89RS]

Unless you have already done it, make a checklist of everything that needs to be checked before you start it, engine oil, tranny fluid, ps fluid, ect,ect,ect. That way you dont forget anything and get to excited and jump the gun on starting it without something being finished. Ive said it before and Ill say it again, it looks bad ass and im looking forward to seeing this thing running.

[BlueZee28]

Thanks. That is a good idea. I was going to make a thread here and on LS1tech to ask what all needs to be done on a first startup on a brand new engine, such as which oil to use, how to prime the fuel system, etc.

[Etown_RS]

That's not a bad idea. I couldn't afford to fly, so I wonder if the Camaro could make it up there in the winter lol.
Your car looks like its camber is maxed out... you leaving it like that?

[BlueZee28]

I'm sure the camber is all out of whack. After I put the tubular k-member in, everything went out of alignment. My friend works at a shop a few miles down the road and that will be my second stop once it's running to get an alignment. The first stop will be the shop to get exhaust put on so I can get a good tune.