LS1 Drift Build 'Nuff Said'
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08-16-2011, 05:50 PM
#64
Sorry guys for the late update, was a crazy weekend.. Well back to the action
STAGE 1: Phase 3 'Front Drive Assembly & Accessories'
Beer of choice this week is Fischer Blonde, a blonde ale with a baright gold in color, this beer displays unique savour with subtle fruity accents. Beer is imported from France. Also has a pretty cool bottle top. Has a pretty good taste could be better but not bad with a good burger..
What we have to install today is a water pump with some AN fittings that I got from my good friend Stew, which also has a build thread going on with his LS1 S13 (check it out HERE), ARP Water pump bolts, Alternator, KRC tension pulley and a KRC drift power steering pump. Nothing but the best for my babe..
Water Pump: $150.00
ARP Water Pump Bolts: $37.00
Alternator: $97.99
KRC idler tensioned is: $178.75
KRC Drift power steering pump: $460.57
KRC F-body pump bracket is: $68.75
Stew had a -16AN welded in for the thermostat, but I will be changing this to a -20AN..
Here is a -20AN that I had welded for the inlet side..
More AN fittings thanks to Stew, other inlet was welded shut,,
New Gaskets and ARP bolts
Bolt it up, and torque to 11 lb ft (First Pass) and 22 lb ft (Final Pass)
next is the alternator bracket
And the alternator its self..
bolt it up
make sure you torque down
starting to come together
Next is the KRC goods,,
First up is the idler tension pulley.. KRC makes some nice products and would highly recommend them to any one.
Mount up the bracket first and follow the instructions for torque specs.
Already looks good.
Then mount up the bracket for the pulley itself and again follow the KRC instructions.
So pretty...
Then mount up the pulley itself. In this pic I have not fully installed the center bearing all the way, but you get the idea..
Perfect
Next is the KRC Drift power steering pump bracket
And the power steering pump itself too.
The craftsmanship of this power steering pump is damn good
Comes with all the fittings you need.
Mount up the bracket first, and be sure to follow the instructions.
Then mount up the power steering pump to the bracket. Again follow instructions for torque specs..
There you have it, almost looks like a complete motor. Coming together slowly but surely..
Total price so far: $4,070.02
Next week STAGE 1: Phase 4 'LS1 to LS6 PCV conversion'
STAGE 1: Phase 3 'Front Drive Assembly & Accessories'
Beer of choice this week is Fischer Blonde, a blonde ale with a baright gold in color, this beer displays unique savour with subtle fruity accents. Beer is imported from France. Also has a pretty cool bottle top. Has a pretty good taste could be better but not bad with a good burger..
What we have to install today is a water pump with some AN fittings that I got from my good friend Stew, which also has a build thread going on with his LS1 S13 (check it out HERE), ARP Water pump bolts, Alternator, KRC tension pulley and a KRC drift power steering pump. Nothing but the best for my babe..
Water Pump: $150.00
ARP Water Pump Bolts: $37.00
Alternator: $97.99
KRC idler tensioned is: $178.75
KRC Drift power steering pump: $460.57
KRC F-body pump bracket is: $68.75
Stew had a -16AN welded in for the thermostat, but I will be changing this to a -20AN..
Here is a -20AN that I had welded for the inlet side..
More AN fittings thanks to Stew, other inlet was welded shut,,
New Gaskets and ARP bolts
Bolt it up, and torque to 11 lb ft (First Pass) and 22 lb ft (Final Pass)
next is the alternator bracket
And the alternator its self..
bolt it up
make sure you torque down
starting to come together
Next is the KRC goods,,
First up is the idler tension pulley.. KRC makes some nice products and would highly recommend them to any one.
Mount up the bracket first and follow the instructions for torque specs.
Already looks good.
Then mount up the bracket for the pulley itself and again follow the KRC instructions.
So pretty...
Then mount up the pulley itself. In this pic I have not fully installed the center bearing all the way, but you get the idea..
Perfect
Next is the KRC Drift power steering pump bracket
And the power steering pump itself too.
The craftsmanship of this power steering pump is damn good
Comes with all the fittings you need.
Mount up the bracket first, and be sure to follow the instructions.
Then mount up the power steering pump to the bracket. Again follow instructions for torque specs..
There you have it, almost looks like a complete motor. Coming together slowly but surely..
Total price so far: $4,070.02
Next week STAGE 1: Phase 4 'LS1 to LS6 PCV conversion'
08-16-2011, 06:25 PM
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I'm guessing the power steering fluid reservoir is intentionally recessed to clear the pump wheel? It just looked bent at first but I think it's supposed to be that way for clearance. 
Last edited by jduet; 08-16-2011 at 06:26 PM.
08-20-2011, 06:52 AM
#77
Thanks everyone for the kind words.. Be on the look out for an update tomorrow..
Oh and a side not, I still have my Rotiform wheels for sale. Buyer back out of them. So I am redoing the rear barrles of them cause they got a little damage and placing them back on the market.. So pretty much these will be brand new wheels. Hit me up if you are interested
Specs are
Rotiform SJC
18x10 -8
19x12-13
Black Chrome
Oh and a side not, I still have my Rotiform wheels for sale. Buyer back out of them. So I am redoing the rear barrles of them cause they got a little damage and placing them back on the market.. So pretty much these will be brand new wheels. Hit me up if you are interested
Specs are
Rotiform SJC
18x10 -8
19x12-13
Black Chrome
