Pics of the H&C swap from tonight

**Jays00ss** · 03-12-2008, 09:19 PM

Swaping over the H&C, New Fast 90/PTM Throttle body, New spec 4 clutch/flywheel/slave. Here are some pics of tonights progress with a pic of my new 9" added in for good measure.

**kev70ss** · 03-12-2008, 11:22 PM

With the engine out of the car its probably 10X easier. How long did it take to remove the engine?

**Jays00ss** · 03-13-2008, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by kev70ss

With the engine out of the car its probably 10X easier. How long did it take to remove the engine?

about 2-2.5 hrs with a nice lift that my buddy provided, and air tools.

**0rion** · 03-13-2008, 04:02 PM

that's almost cheating.

**silverz28camaro** · 03-13-2008, 08:22 PM

which heads and cam did you go with? Also I just got done installing a bmr k-member. I was amazed over how much more room there is to work in under there. Consider it.

**Jays00ss** · 03-14-2008, 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by silverz28camaro

which heads and cam did you go with? Also I just got done installing a bmr k-member. I was amazed over how much more room there is to work in under there. Consider it.

Cnc ported PRC stage 1.5 heads, with a 230/232 604/604 113+1 lsa. Also putting in a fast 90/ PTM 90 tb.

**SSwt00SS** · 03-14-2008, 06:39 AM

port the FAST90. you will be happy that you did!!!

i know from personal experience...

**Jays00ss** · 03-15-2008, 07:32 PM

more pics and my friends shop

**01ws6er** · 03-15-2008, 07:42 PM

That must be so nice...bastard lol. I thought you had said in an older thread that you purchased some YT roller rockers for the install, or was it an afterthought?

**Jays00ss** · 03-15-2008, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by 01ws6er

That must be so nice...bastard lol. I thought you had said in an older thread that you purchased some YT roller rockers for the install, or was it an afterthought?

Changed my mind. Put the money towards my new Strange Driveshaft. (You can see it up against the wall in the last pic) LOL!!!

**01ws6er** · 03-15-2008, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by Jays00ss

Changed my mind. Put the money towards my new Strange Driveshaft.

Quick reply. Have you done head work with the motor in the car? I'm about to pull my heads soon and I have to keep the drivetrain in the car! Yikes! Do the head bolts stretch and are only good for one time use, or can you reuse them?

**Jays00ss** · 03-15-2008, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by 01ws6er

Quick reply. Have you done head work with the motor in the car? I'm about to pull my heads soon and I have to keep the drive train in the car! Yikes! Do the head bolts stretch and are only good for one time use, or can you reuse them?

You CAN NOT use the stock Head bolts again. I bought new gm head bolts but should have bought the ARP studs. Well worth it and you don't have to worry about running boost at a latter time. Also the stock head bolts have some factory locktite on them and you have to be sure to clean all the crap out the block so you don't strip out the treads. (another good reason to use the ARP's) If I do this again they will be going in.

This is my first LS1 H&C swap and I couldn't have done it without my friends shop, tools, and expertise. He has done a lot of cars and I am there helping him and learning.

I have done 20 or so Old school SBC and BBC engine builds but this is my first LSX. A little bit of a learning curve but These are really nice to work on (Out of the car of course)

**01ws6er** · 03-15-2008, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by Jays00ss

You CAN NOT use the stock Head bolts again.
I have done 20 or so Old school SBC and BBC engine builds but this is my first LSX. A little bit of a learning curve but These are really nice to work on (Out of the car of course)

Just keep rubbing it in lol. I figured I'd have to get new bolts...And the ARP studs, they're not just bolts are they? I've seen studs on older SBC's but I know the lsx heads are aligned with little dowels. With the ARP kit, do you have a nut or something to cap off the studs...

I'm gonna at least have air tools available, so with some swivels and extensions (and of course penetrating oil) I'm pretty confident in my ability to get the heads off.

**Jays00ss** · 03-16-2008, 10:12 AM

New spec 4 clutch/billit flywheel, slave, and tranny installed. Drill mod is done. The complete motor assembly is now back in the car. We will finish tomorrow night and fire it up on tuesday (I forgot to order the egr and air block off plates and they wont be here till tuesday). More pics to follow.

**jujofields** · 03-16-2008, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Jays00ss

more pics and my friends shop

Looks like it's coming along pretty well....very nice! I wish I could have a friend's shop/expertise to help me out with some of this stuff!

**01ws6er** · 03-16-2008, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by Jays00ss

New spec 4 clutch/billit flywheel, slave, and tranny installed. Drill mod is done. The complete motor assembly is now back in the car. We will finish tomorrow night and fire it up on tuesday (I forgot to order the egr and air block off plates and they wont be here till tuesday). More pics to follow.

I wanna hear the damn thing!!!

**Jays00ss** · 03-16-2008, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by 01ws6er

I wanna hear the damn thing!!!

In due time young grasshoppa

**dafizzman1** · 03-16-2008, 07:15 PM

this same adventure is coming im my near future as well........new motor......how long do you think the whole thing took......removal and install....best estimate.....probably around 30-32 hours (im slow...lol)

**LS2Tuner** · 03-16-2008, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by Jays00ss

Swaping over the H&C, New Fast 90/PTM Throttle body, New spec 4 clutch/flywheel/slave. Here are some pics of tonights progress with a pic of my new 9" added in for good measure.

Looks as though you never SeaFoamed it due to the massive build up of shit in the intake runners...........

I also suggest you paint the intake black for a few benefits. And I would put a nice ring of Ultra Cooper around the ports of the header gaskets now!

**Jays00ss** · 03-17-2008, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by dafizzman1

this same adventure is coming im my near future as well........new motor......how long do you think the whole thing took......removal and install....best estimate.....probably around 30-32 hours (im slow...lol)

about 18 all together, but we had a lift, air tools etc... Includeing the drill mod, new clutch etc...

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