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  • #16
    FYI, I think PS and AC pumps are different.

    Edit: While you harvest the tail housing off the trans, get a new bushing put in. Cheap insurance.

    1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
    1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
    1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc

    2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver

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    • #17
      Im sure the pwr steering pump is different but I think the pulley may work on a ls style pump. and The air conditioning pump probably is too but. I wont know till I try and stick em on the block.

      I am going to try and use the truck spaced accessories.. After looking at the Camaro, I think I may have enough room to do it, we'll see.

      Good point on the tail housing. But I beat you to it, I already bought a complete housing from Richard @ Detroit gearbox already rebuilt and bead blasted. This one is going to go on the Camaro at some point. That one leaks a bit
      Last edited by zeeman; July 13th, 2015, 04:26 AM.

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      • #18
        when it comes to a converter, buy the best one you can the first time.
        When in doubt, Whip it out !

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        • #19
          Amen Don. My last one, a Precision if New Hampton, is fantastic. That will probably be what I buy. I love the tripple disk o.d.

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          • #20
            Last night I separated the trans amd engine. I pulled the parts off and out of the trans that I need for my truck trans. The smell of overheated, 250,000 mile burnt fluid is kinda nauseating.
            Next is a couple pieces off the engine. Then break down the cross member/front suspension for blasting,and paint .

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            • #21
              Bleh - I hate the smell of trans fluid. I'd rather smell gear lube than trans fluid.
              2000 SS Convertible #1414 - Light Pewter 6 Speed

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              • #22
                Yeah its pretty bad. Its burnt so bad it reminded me of maple syrup.

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by zeeman View Post
                  Im sure the pwr steering pump is different but I think the pulley may work on a ls style pump. and The air conditioning pump probably is too but. I wont know till I try and stick em on the block.

                  I am going to try and use the truck spaced accessories.. After looking at the Camaro, I think I may have enough room to do it, we'll see.

                  Good point on the tail housing. But I beat you to it, I already bought a complete housing from Richard @ Detroit gearbox already rebuilt and bead blasted. This one is going to go on the Camaro at some point. That one leaks a bit
                  If you're going with truck spacing, look into LS3/L99 Camaro stuff. I used the PS pump and would have used the alternator bracket if it didn't hit the PS box on the 60 Impala. I think I still have the AC bracket if you want to try it.

                  Edit: I still have the low mount alternator bracket. I used the Holley AC bracket for the Impala.
                  Last edited by hoogiesngrinderz; July 17th, 2015, 02:34 AM.

                  1998 Camaro Z28 - Bright Red, 6.0 TR224, 4l60e, 3.42 Eaton TrueTrac
                  1989 Camaro IROC-Z Convertible - 355 big tube TPI, WC T5, 3.42 Zexel Torsen, CTS-V/C4 brakes
                  1955 Bel Air 2 Door Post - 357 TPI, Muncie M20, 4 wheel disc

                  2006 Saab 9-7x 5.3i Daily Driver

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                  • #24
                    Mike. Im not sure on ls3 stuff. The reason I am going to use the truck spaced stuff is a availability. If its for an f body application the price.is going to be stupid high. So I am looking for a cheaper alternative. I may take you up on the bracket for sure.

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                    • #25
                      So today I converted the car over to drive by cable. I had to go to the pick and pull for a gas pedal, I got a cable yesterday. Removing the drive by wire was easy, unplug the unit, remove one bolt from inside and one nut. Go outside into the engine bay and remove a bolt. plop, done. Installation..... That's a beast all by itself. Remove the column, the brake booster , the wiring and the brake pedal bracket, Why, you ask? Because the gas pedal and the brake pedal mount are a one piece design on cable actuated cars. But, Joe you could have just cut off the brake bracket and installed the accelerator bracket by itself right? Maybe some one else could have but I don't work like that, it would have bothered me. long tough day , but Its done. The best part was the bolt in the engine compartment has a huge washer on it. Because its plugging the factory cable hole! sweet! No drilling.

                      As a side note I scored a trans am hatch from Dirty Bird today. Thanks Jake!
                      Last edited by zeeman; July 19th, 2015, 07:07 AM.

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                      • #26
                        I broke.down the v6 crossmember and suspension last night for blasting and paint. I think matt black. I have also been contemplating body color on the engine compartment. The problem would begetting it to the painter. Oh well one step at a time.

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                        • #27
                          Glad you are rid of drive by wire. Im so thankful GM only disgraced the v6 cars with that garbage. It wasnt even close to keeping up with my shifts in my 99 5 speed.
                          -Joel
                          1995 Z28 M6 - AI226/234 - autocross ricer
                          1984 Scottsdale K10 - 305/4bbl/4spd


                          WTB List:Midwest Chasis DS Loop

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                          • #28
                            I had no clue the 4th gen F-bodies ever had DBW!
                            2000 SS Convertible #1414 - Light Pewter 6 Speed

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                            • #29
                              Yep this is the specific reason im always casually shopping for a 96-98 3.8 car... Only years of drive by cable 3.8.
                              -Joel
                              1995 Z28 M6 - AI226/234 - autocross ricer
                              1984 Scottsdale K10 - 305/4bbl/4spd


                              WTB List:Midwest Chasis DS Loop

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                              • #30
                                dbw = abomination. Anyways, supposed to pick up my new door tomorrow from the painter. Cant wait!

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