The Green Hell

**pajeff02** · 02-23-2011, 02:55 AM

Originally Posted by JoshuaGrooms83

actually traded my entire old lid to MAF setup for this SLP intake lid to MAF on a guy that got rid of his 2001 WS6 in 2007. But now going with the new GM 85MAF for better tuning options for Frost.

On your tuning sheet, be sure to provide the MAF part number to Frost. My understanding is that there is more than one calibration and he needs to set up your MAF tables to match it.

**5150** · 02-23-2011, 05:51 AM

Looking good! 

**JoshuaGrooms83** · 02-23-2011, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by pajeff02

On your tuning sheet, be sure to provide the MAF part number to Frost. My understanding is that there is more than one calibration and he needs to set up your MAF tables to match it.

already done. I contacted him about it.

Also got my LS6 intake manifold, EGR/AIR block off plates, ARP torque converter bolts (finally), and New style knock sensors and harness. \

ALSO got my rims painted. waiting for paint to cure so i can clear coat it.

Just need a few more bits and pieces and a huge install will be underway

**pajeff02** · 02-23-2011, 02:58 PM

I am curious. Do you ever go to work or sleep? You are getting quite a bit done on your car in a relatively short period of time.

**JoshuaGrooms83** · 02-23-2011, 10:35 PM

lol i work quicky and sleep on weekends lol ive had some down time so im taking advantage of it.

**JoshuaGrooms83** · 02-24-2011, 05:19 AM

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! lol
Got my new UMI A arms, Trans mount/w TA relocation mount, and PH relocation bar. Also got my new hubs and MUCH to my suprise, they come with new studs. SO now i have a new hub with new ABS and wheel studs. Makes me feel better when i start getting on it in the corners.

**JoshuaGrooms83** · 03-02-2011, 10:17 AM

New hubs went on today since i had to replace the one cracked rotor. went on smoothe other then some hammering out the old hubs, but everything fit right in. New hubs are smoothe. Didnt realize i needed then that bad until i put the new ones on.
Tomorrow gonna do the LS6 intake manifold and valley pan with new PCV system. Wish my Kmember was here so i could do all that but oh well. I can at least do the uppers so i dont have to take the shocks out anymore lol SO tired of taking the ABS and brake resivor off so i can get to those two torx screws under it.
SO im gonna try and get the LS6 intake and vally pan, UMI Upper A arms, lower A arms, panhard support bar, and MAYBE the tranny mount. If i have time, the tranny cooler.
Ill try and get the Torque converter and flexplate and all the new ARP bolts with it on friday. I have a couple days off before saturday so im gonna try and get this done.

and my Frost tuned PCM is on the way

**JoshuaGrooms83** · 03-03-2011, 11:00 AM

Guess who has an LS6 induction system and PCV system

THIS GUY!

The new stuff

Starting the tear down. The old ls1 induction

all the old gunk in the old intake

Intake out... look ma I didnt break the OPSU

I did on the other hand break the little tube on the back

but i fixed it.

Getting ready for the New LS6 valley pan. Playing operation

**JoshuaGrooms83** · 03-03-2011, 11:01 AM

All clean, even got new bolts and gasket with it

The patient is ready

new knock sensors

the old ones were'nt realy that bad but alas, out with the old and in with the new

new harness

taped them down just to make sure

THere it is!

there we go

Additional eye candy lol
not in yet but maybe tomorrow
[IMG]httphttp://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee357/JT_Grooms/03032011098.jpg://[/IMG]
CAn you guess what in the package? lol uppers are in. lowers will be later.

All in all a long day. Got the intake on, valley pan, and upper a arms. Took about 6 hours with lunch in the middle of it all.

**c5z28** · 03-03-2011, 03:31 PM

Congrats on the install. Waiting for an opsu in your case would have been bad.

**JoshuaGrooms83** · 03-04-2011, 07:54 AM

YEs it would have lol. I was gonna order one just in caswe but decided ill be VERY carful and locate everything behind the intake before hand to fingurre how it all flows back there.

**JoshuaGrooms83** · 03-04-2011, 08:27 AM

Well I installed my RR K-member, Lower control Arms, Panhard support bar, 145amp truck altinator, and new poly motor bushings.

Now let me tell you when i say, this isnt an easy install, you need to be patient and take your time.
It can be done by yourself, but you better have some muscles lol

Prior to install.

the old stuff

gettin it in there

**JoshuaGrooms83** · 03-04-2011, 08:54 AM

NOw i need an Alignment lol
I found this as a recommendation on here. My passenger side is REALLY off. The driver side is pretty good. I used the original kmember as a reference but i need to get this thing on the alignment rack. I have the poly/roto lowers and non adjust uppers.
CAnt really say how the car feels until it gets aligned completely. Feels tight though with all the new front end bushings and motor bushings

**c5z28** · 03-04-2011, 07:01 PM

So you know when they go to align it some machines won't take into account if your car has different wheels and has been lowered. So what shows green on the rack might actually still be out of spec.

**Packy** · 03-05-2011, 04:52 AM

Damn that is nice K-member! I have contemplated doing a UMI piece as well but have put it on hold for now until I get back to the US permanently.

**JoshuaGrooms83** · 03-05-2011, 07:54 AM

Originally Posted by c5z28

So you know when they go to align it some machines won't take into account if your car has different wheels and has been lowered. So what shows green on the rack might actually still be out of spec.

Yeah, but all i really need is the Camber and caster set right. Toe is actually fine. I never took the rack off the car or tie rods off the spindals.
I think if i drive straight into a drive on lift and lock down the lower arms, they will actually almost self correct in a straight line. then when i go to an alignment place they will be pretty close to what i need. Im experiencing some steering issues. I tightened it up but enought to get me to the shop. When i back up though, it really shows its ugly face lol.
Over all the install was pretty straight forward.

**JoshuaGrooms83** · 03-05-2011, 07:56 AM

I highly recommend doing a K-member swap on a lift. I couldnt imagine doing this on the ground. I did my headers on the groung and that was agony enough.

**5150** · 03-05-2011, 07:58 AM

Looking good! Wish I had a lift like that. That thing should handle like it's on rails!

**c5z28** · 03-05-2011, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by JoshuaGrooms83

Yeah, but all i really need is the Camber and caster set right. Toe is actually fine. I never took the rack off the car or tie rods off the spindals.
I think if i drive straight into a drive on lift and lock down the lower arms, they will actually almost self correct in a straight line. then when i go to an alignment place they will be pretty close to what i need. Im experiencing some steering issues. I tightened it up but enought to get me to the shop. When i back up though, it really shows its ugly face lol.
Over all the install was pretty straight forward.

As soon as you play with caster or camber the toe is affected. Just what I have been told by my teacher, and what I have seen doing alignments.