LS1 Drift Build 'Nuff Said'
Picked up some Magic Hat "HEX" today.. not bad.. think I prefer the Sam Adams Octoberfest still. I'd like to find some of the Dogfish Head Pumpkin Ale or UFO Ale. I don't know if I get more excited about your build or the new beers you showcase!
Interesting to see the different methods of doing things. I leave the trans attached and unbolt the crossmember from the frame, drop it down a bit and roll it out. The sway bar and steering shaft are the only extra parts to undo to make this happen.
Great progress and nice pick on the Magic Hat, its popular up here in PA too.
Great progress and nice pick on the Magic Hat, its popular up here in PA too.
STAGE 2: Phase 1 'Dropping Engine'
So like I said last week,here are two more Octoberfest beers. We have UFO Pumpkin, which is really good in my opinion. I like their Hefeweizen so this one did not disappoint at all.Easy drinking with a lingering pumpkin aftertaste on the back of the tongue so good..
Next we have Magic Hat "HEX", I just love Magic Hat's marketing.. Well I really like this beer, love that they used Toffee and Carmel gives a good taste but finishes with a smoky taste.. Really good...
Okay before we jump into the build this is a short one due to it only referring to pulling the motor and shipping it off, but it is an important one.
Make sure you have a good engine hoist. I started by removing the tranny first and all the exhaust from the car.
After I did that I started to remove all the radiator support stuff with the radiator. I then proceeded to remove or disconnect all the wires. I also just snapped/cut all hoses I was not going to use, including power steering hose, fuel and so on.. Reason for this is that I plan to replace all of these with AN hoses anyway...... And one last thing say goodbye to AC........lol
And she is out..... It is really easy to remove the VQ motor, it was only me doing it and it took me two days, due to work... So don't be scared to do it your self...
Already have a buyer for the engine/tranny so I have to crate them up for shipping...
Sat like this for a couple of days do to me not having my wood yet...
Finally got my wood and had every thing crated up and secured... Truck/shipping guy arrived and it was time to say goodbye to this VQ motor
going up.....
Goodbye,.,., we had fun but it was time to move on....
Here is what the bay looks like with out nothing in it... I also removed my windshield wipers and almost every clip..
Before the LS1 can put up his "there is no place like home" frame. I will be doing a list of things to make his home pretty.. For one I will be removing the ABS system and redoing my brake lines... I might also cover up all holes I am not going to use... Oh and lets not forget about the main ingredient,, my tube chassis...
So since we did not spend no money this week,, I think we are doing good...lol
Total price so far: $9,089.16
Next week STAGE 3: Phase 1 'LS1 Mock Up'
So like I said last week,here are two more Octoberfest beers. We have UFO Pumpkin, which is really good in my opinion. I like their Hefeweizen so this one did not disappoint at all.Easy drinking with a lingering pumpkin aftertaste on the back of the tongue so good..
Next we have Magic Hat "HEX", I just love Magic Hat's marketing.. Well I really like this beer, love that they used Toffee and Carmel gives a good taste but finishes with a smoky taste.. Really good...
Okay before we jump into the build this is a short one due to it only referring to pulling the motor and shipping it off, but it is an important one.
Make sure you have a good engine hoist. I started by removing the tranny first and all the exhaust from the car.
After I did that I started to remove all the radiator support stuff with the radiator. I then proceeded to remove or disconnect all the wires. I also just snapped/cut all hoses I was not going to use, including power steering hose, fuel and so on.. Reason for this is that I plan to replace all of these with AN hoses anyway...... And one last thing say goodbye to AC........lol
And she is out..... It is really easy to remove the VQ motor, it was only me doing it and it took me two days, due to work... So don't be scared to do it your self...
Already have a buyer for the engine/tranny so I have to crate them up for shipping...
Sat like this for a couple of days do to me not having my wood yet...
Finally got my wood and had every thing crated up and secured... Truck/shipping guy arrived and it was time to say goodbye to this VQ motor
going up.....
Goodbye,.,., we had fun but it was time to move on....
Here is what the bay looks like with out nothing in it... I also removed my windshield wipers and almost every clip..
Before the LS1 can put up his "there is no place like home" frame. I will be doing a list of things to make his home pretty.. For one I will be removing the ABS system and redoing my brake lines... I might also cover up all holes I am not going to use... Oh and lets not forget about the main ingredient,, my tube chassis...
So since we did not spend no money this week,, I think we are doing good...lol
Total price so far: $9,089.16
Next week STAGE 3: Phase 1 'LS1 Mock Up'
The engine from you z found a good home. I hope it treats me as well as it treated you.
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STAGE 3: Phase 1 'LS1 Mock Up'
Okay we are back with another update.. And this time with out any money spent, well sort of..
Lets start of this week with one of the two beers for Octoberfest month. We have Buffalo Bill's Brewery "American Pumpkin ale" Man oh man can you taste the spices in this thing.. The nutmeg and cinnamon really pop out to you when you try this beer, its kind of a good/bad thing you might say. After a couple of beers the spices come on to strong for me..
Next we have Saint Arnold Brewing, straight from TX (you know I had to rep). This is their 'Oktoberfest beer'. One word describes this beer "Smooth,"a full bodied, malty, slightly sweet beer celebrating the Autumn harvest. This rich beer has a round malt flavor and an above average alcohol content perfect for a cool fall evening. A good pick up.
Got me a little helper for today's engine drop, My lil Bro cam by to help out..
So in the last post someone mention if I got a new bumper, and the answer is yes. Needed to change it up a little, but I will say this. If I am not happy how this bumper looks when all said and done, I will def change it back to my old style.
I like this bumper cause it flows really nice, reminds me of the stock bumper. I also really like the CF lip it as, but sad to say I will not be using this cause it will be broken to **** after one track day. So instead I will make a custom lip out of plywood, just how us TX boys like them.. Check out my boy Stew's plywood lip..
Just to see what the bumper looks like mocked up with out engine in.. Thoughts?
BAM!!!!! engine is in son....
The install went really smooth, mounts lined up perfect...
To me it looks like this engine belongs in a Z...
You can say it was meant to be, I guess..
Front shot of the motor
Totally different from a VQ motor..
I know people wanted to know how low this LS sat compared to a VQ, well here it is...
Sits right above the sway bar.. I would like it to sit a little here in my book, just cause I ride so low.. We will see what I can do..
Plenty of clearance. Oh by the way I am selling this FAST fuel rail so let me know if you are interested..
Now I did run into a little problem. The passenger side coil was hitting the fire wall. I know people were saying make sure you have the right mounts on the right side, but mind you I had this motor in the bay before today. So I will check it out again when it comes out the car again. If not it is an easy fix.
Replaced to front support to see about clearance, but it really does not matter cause this is getting replaced with a front tube chassis :JAMIN:
Here is my clearance without the Rad/Fans....
Placed the new front bumper on just to get an idea what it will look like.. Going to be a beast.
That's it for today, Thanks to my Bro for all the help. Next stage is going to be an exciting one and I know you guys will like..
Total price so far: $9,089.16
Next week STAGE 4: Phase 1 'The start of something great "tube chassis"'
Okay we are back with another update.. And this time with out any money spent, well sort of..
Lets start of this week with one of the two beers for Octoberfest month. We have Buffalo Bill's Brewery "American Pumpkin ale" Man oh man can you taste the spices in this thing.. The nutmeg and cinnamon really pop out to you when you try this beer, its kind of a good/bad thing you might say. After a couple of beers the spices come on to strong for me..
Next we have Saint Arnold Brewing, straight from TX (you know I had to rep). This is their 'Oktoberfest beer'. One word describes this beer "Smooth,"a full bodied, malty, slightly sweet beer celebrating the Autumn harvest. This rich beer has a round malt flavor and an above average alcohol content perfect for a cool fall evening. A good pick up.
Got me a little helper for today's engine drop, My lil Bro cam by to help out..
So in the last post someone mention if I got a new bumper, and the answer is yes. Needed to change it up a little, but I will say this. If I am not happy how this bumper looks when all said and done, I will def change it back to my old style.
I like this bumper cause it flows really nice, reminds me of the stock bumper. I also really like the CF lip it as, but sad to say I will not be using this cause it will be broken to **** after one track day. So instead I will make a custom lip out of plywood, just how us TX boys like them.. Check out my boy Stew's plywood lip..
Just to see what the bumper looks like mocked up with out engine in.. Thoughts?
BAM!!!!! engine is in son....
The install went really smooth, mounts lined up perfect...
To me it looks like this engine belongs in a Z...
You can say it was meant to be, I guess..
Front shot of the motor
Totally different from a VQ motor..
I know people wanted to know how low this LS sat compared to a VQ, well here it is...
Sits right above the sway bar.. I would like it to sit a little here in my book, just cause I ride so low.. We will see what I can do..
Plenty of clearance. Oh by the way I am selling this FAST fuel rail so let me know if you are interested..
Now I did run into a little problem. The passenger side coil was hitting the fire wall. I know people were saying make sure you have the right mounts on the right side, but mind you I had this motor in the bay before today. So I will check it out again when it comes out the car again. If not it is an easy fix.
Replaced to front support to see about clearance, but it really does not matter cause this is getting replaced with a front tube chassis :JAMIN:
Here is my clearance without the Rad/Fans....
Placed the new front bumper on just to get an idea what it will look like.. Going to be a beast.
That's it for today, Thanks to my Bro for all the help. Next stage is going to be an exciting one and I know you guys will like..
Total price so far: $9,089.16
Next week STAGE 4: Phase 1 'The start of something great "tube chassis"'
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Man my Rad support is busted to **** bro... sorry wish I could, love extra money...lol
Great update.
Personally im not feeling the front bumper but maybe it will look better when it's wrapped.
The engine looks like it fits awesome in the car and love the fact that you get a lil more clearance with the LS swap.
Cant wait for the Tube chassis part.
Personally im not feeling the front bumper but maybe it will look better when it's wrapped.
The engine looks like it fits awesome in the car and love the fact that you get a lil more clearance with the LS swap.
Cant wait for the Tube chassis part.
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But we will see how it looks when the car is done and wrapped.. If it looks like **** going back to my other bumper.
