my formula project...It's alive! Mwuahahahahaha

[Formula Z]

no might as well keep going, since we both are kinda doing the same thing. that el torro sounds nice

so 5.3 valve covers will work as long as i dont use the pcv system????

also is there any money to be had selling off my ls1 heads and cam???

[Fbomb]

From what I've seen the stock cam is worth about $25 if people even want it, and the heads might be worth $50, $100 if we're really lucky...
The 5.3 valve covers should work but apparently the PCV's different (like it's really that hard to re-do anyways). Almost got my second one done, should be polished by the end of tonight.

On another note, should I/we worry about changing lifter trays? I can't believe that a plastic tray would be used to guide the lifter.

[DETROITMUSCLE]

the stock heads and cam aren't worth a thing. I tried to sell my heads for $50 and they are still sitting here. The lifter trays are just fine as well guys.

[Formula Z]

would the stock ls1 cam and heads work in my 11yr old sons 5.3 motor for upgrades???

[Fbomb]

I looked up the specs and it looks like the cam would be an upgrade, but the heads on the 5.3 have a smaller combustion chamber=higher compression ratio.
http://www.nookandtranny.com/Info_LSx.html
under lsx camshaft specs.

[Fbomb]

Would a 160' thermostat help since we can get it tuned in for more timing/less startup enrichment?

[Formula Z]

hey thats a cool site

i have a 160 stat, but should probably change it out for a new one

[DETROITMUSCLE]

a 160 stat is a good idea, but he will change the fan settings either way to help keep it cooler.

[Formula Z]

heres a couple pics from today. My 11yr old and myself went out and started disassembling my LS1 and he worked on his 5.3
Motor rebuilds 005.jpgMotor rebuilds 003.jpgMotor rebuilds 004.jpg

[OIF1VET]

heres a couple pics from today. My 11yr old and myself went out and started disassembling my LS1 and he worked on his 5.3
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Wish my boy liked working on cars...

[Formula Z]

yeah its pretty cool. i want him to have one of the baddest rides in his school once he gets there. and i want him to be able to tell everyone he built it

[Fbomb]

I've got a question about bolt-on SFC's...do you have to drill the subframe anywhere to run the bolts through or do they bolt into existing holes?
And the 230/230 cam isn't really THAT big is it? (I'll start telling people I have a 25mm race cam-metric conversion)

[sman]

Uses existing holes. The control arm bolt in the back, the trans tunnel brace bolts in the middle, and 2 custom bolts and plates through holes in the front behind the wheels.

Going to put your ls1 cam in the 5.3?

[Fbomb]

I might have to go with the simple 2-point sfc's and not the 3-point ones that tie into the tunnel brace though because I'm not sure if they'll clear my y-pipe...it's been a few weeks since I've even gotten to look at the car.

[DETROITMUSCLE]

that cam is a good size, not real big but definitely not small.