LS1 swap into the IROC underway

[kammi10]

yes you are a yooper

[WMCC Gary]

...... You see, I ENJOY working on my car.....working in 35 degrees is just not enjoyment in my book.

I would Have to agree with this statement. Its got to be 50 degrees in my garage before I will stay out there for any length of time.

Hell... I am a yooper afterall.

You say that like your proud of it or something.

[kammi10]

ehh 50 degree's umm i will work if its liek 65

[WMCCjames]

It's been awhile....haven't been able to work on the car much because of how cold it's been. I did FINALLY finish up my cold air intake. This was a bigger task that I thought. I knew I wanted 4 inch tubing and I wanted it mandrel bent and polished. After looking a bunch of places, I found this UJ mandrel bent stainless steel pipe from a place in Canada. I also ordered up all the t-bolt band clamps and silicone connectors I needed.



The stock MAF on these motors is 3.5 inch OD and the throttle body is a 4 inch OD...so I used two silicone reducers to make the transition to and from the MAF. I was able to find a HUGE 4 inch K&N filter at the local speed shop.

Anyways, this turned out to be a bit hard to fit into the space I had....it took many attempts and LOTS of trimming and fussing. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out....I like how I was able to run the pipe under the upper radiator hose outlet...also kinda hides the MAF under the hose. I got lucky with the rad hose....fits around the tube awesome without touching it.

[MattODoom]

James. Im expecting to take delivery of this car within 2 weeks.

[ajaciuk]

That's really looking nice!

[WMCC Dino]

[kammi10]

wow. care to do some work on my car next ?

[GETGONE]

I figured you'd connect it to the stock intake setup. I would think that area would get more air than where you have it now.

[WMCC Doug]

James, I have been following your project with much interest. I am very impressed with your attention to detail, and your ability to not let any problem go unsolved. I belive your swap is first class, all the way. I'm very excited to see the old '85 back on the road. It's gonna be awesome!

My hat's off to you! (If I wore a hat, that is ... )

[WMCCjames]

Thanks guys!

Matt.....um, keep expecting

Sean....sure, how much money you got?

Wade....the stock TPI dual snorkle is a very restrictive piece....ever look inside one? Dyno tests have proven it is restrictive on a low speed high torque motor such as the TPI, high speed motor....forget about it.

Doug......thanks buddy, hope we can cruise our 85's together sometime this summer....hint hint

[1BadMoFo]

James, I have been following your project with much interest. I am very impressed with your attention to detail, and your ability to not let any problem go unsolved. I belive your swap is first class, all the way. I'm very excited to see the old '85 back on the road. It's gonna be awesome!

My hat's off to you! (If I wore a hat, that is ... )

I am the same way...I've wanted to put an LS1 into a 3rd gen for a long time but you level of detail is very impressive.

You should sell your tips to one of the 3rd gen websites!

[WMCC Gary]

AWESOME JOB JAMES!!!!!!!!



It won't be long now before the old is

[zmanrc]

Yeah, what he said!!!!!!

[WMCC DENNIS]

Ol' Rock N'roller

Count me in on crusin with the third gens, if you don't mind havin a "black" third gen hangin around...Gotta break up all that white.

James,