Back in an F-body, time for a turbo!

[1999Black_Z28]

What valve springs are recommended? Brian Tooley are good and reasonably priced

Also will be okay with the trunion rockers? (I'm unfamiliar with the trunion kit, I have only heard about it) - yes, trunion upgrade is worthwhile

I'd assume it would be a good idea to get hardened pushrods as well ? yes, use your stock ones to measure length after your top end is together (search LS1tech) and order based on that

I have been seeing 317 heads for around 200, does that seem okay? Anything I should look for when getting some? I paid around that for mine. Had them cleaned, inspected and valve job done...otherwise untouched

[mcalus]

Awesome, thanks Dave! You planning coming down to tune this thing for me when the time comes? [MENTION=1639]1999Black_Z28[/MENTION]

More parts showed up

[mcalus]

Will these work for me? I shouldn't have to use longer studs to run these correct? Still thinking of my best option to run my rear widened 10 spokes without having to bfh anything.

[1999Black_Z28]

You planning coming down to tune this thing for me when the time comes?

Maybe

[Blue04ss]

Will these work for me? I shouldn't have to use longer studs to run these correct? Still thinking of my best option to run my rear widened 10 spokes without having to bfh anything.

Hey Dude, I have a set of these I am no longer using, maybe we can work out a deal for a Dual pillar pod for my TA? Let me know.

Thanks!!

[mcalus]

Who doesn't like turbo parts?! Everything looks great Jonny! Thanks for the shirt, hat and decals too!!!!

[dawdaw]

Good looking cat

[JoeliusZ28]

Didnt know jonny made a catted system har har har

[Superman09]

hahahaha, Hey I need to get my cat back, can't believe I accidentally packaged her in there!

[mcalus]

checking out the goods!

[Superman09]

Excited to see this one come together, you are going to love that new kit Michael, the fit and features of it are awesome!!

[mcalus]

I can't believe this thread is 23 pages. Not much progress has been made in that time.

As some of you know I have been on the fence with selling this.... right?

Well I think I have came to my senses and I'm going to keep it.

I have had thoughts of starting the disassembly this fall. But I am still unsure of if I should pull the motor or not. This is the garage I have tow work with (not the best picture)



It's on the small end that's for sure. My coworker has a hoist I could use but I'd be pushing it with having in it on there for more than a week. I don't want to over welcome my stay. I did my a4 to m6 swap at his place but I was in and out over a weekend.

Would it be a complete pain doing this on the ground? I swapped out my cam swap on my old lt1 in a garage at my parents but it was a double garage with all of the tools I'd ever need. Along with it being headed and perfectly even floors.


Really I only need to get the oil pan out to tap it for the oil return line from the turbo and I need to swap my k member as well. Maybe do those 2 things on the hoist?

I'm still unsure if I plan on doing heads or a cam. I know "do it once and right the first time" but that doesn't go with a stock bottom end either.

I'm also not trying to break any records or burn down the streets either. Just a fun reliable cruiser.

I'd love to cam it but that is just going to turn into a snowball of things I'll need.

I'm still leaning towards an on3 turbo. I know it's best to go with a borg or a Turbonetics but it seems to be Poole that are running the 76s are pretty happy. The cost of a Turbonetics could really pay for an on3 turbo, good wastegate and a set of 80lb injectors. Food for thought.

New pic for your viewing pleasure from lastnight.


Got some more parts in from jonny yesterday. Thanks for hooking me up Jonny!



A few side notes- I need to tint my parking lights. Get a wings west carbon fiber grill and an ss hood.

[Lucky SOB]

You'll be fine on the ground. There's no reason to pull the engine. Get a cherry picker, support the engine, drop the K, drop the oil pan, and then reverse!

[formula218]

^what he said. I did my whole LT to LS swap on the ground.

[mcalus]

Another one of my concerns is head studs. Is it possible to do head studs with the motor in the car? Are head studs a must?

Again I don't plan on burning down the town with this car just something g fun to have and learn on. I might end up building a 5.3 down the road while I wait for this one to blow up.

Is this the trunion kit I need?
http://www.briantooleyracing.com/btr...union-kit.html

These springs okay?
http://www.briantooleyracing.com/600...e-springs.html

Hardened pushrods?
https://www.texas-speed.com/p-278-te...-pushrods.aspx

Maybe a stupid question, can I install the springs, pushrods and do the trunion upgrade with the heads in the car? Are 317 heads needed or just insurance since they drop the compression?