RyanB Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Your golf bag looks a little light. You haven't been using those as hammers, have you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Is there enough space to put aftermarket headers on the LS1? Yes, but for now I am going to run the stock manifolds. Your golf bag looks a little light. You haven't been using those as hammers, have you? Those are just waiting to be picked up by one of my nephews. Clubs are usually kept in the basement, and I have a walking bag now. . . or I'm just so good that I only need two irons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanB Report post Posted November 12, 2012 Yes, but for now I am going to run the stock manifolds. Those are just waiting to be picked up by one of my nephews. Clubs are usually kept in the basement, and I have a walking bag now. . . or I'm just so good that I only need two irons. You must hit one hell of a long iron! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerplop Report post Posted November 13, 2012 Wish I had that much garage space. Glad you're having fun! Disregard hate mail. Acquire fun. I wish I had a neighbor like you. The evil projects we could create, muahaha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted November 14, 2012 Today's update: LS1 Installed: front cover, front cover gasket, front main seal, and crank pulley. Cleaned: engine block Good news! Valve cover gaskets are in. Bad news! Valve cover gaskets don't fit. WTF... G96.00 Drained fluid out of the trans, it was nasty and was flowing like molasses. Filled with new fluid. Front cover and crank pulley on, pre-cleaning: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA_Brit Report post Posted November 14, 2012 More updates, pics and detail or ban. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLK TONY Report post Posted November 14, 2012 Wow! Very detailed and great build! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted November 14, 2012 Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted November 17, 2012 I'm currently in LA and I was sent a picture of this delivery to the office today from Renegade. Woo!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted November 22, 2012 I'm back in MI, picked up parts from the office, and am planning on a busy weekend. Best parts runner ever: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Report post Posted November 22, 2012 Very cool Nick! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted November 24, 2012 Today I dug into the parts!!! I installed new OE GM valve cover gaskets and bolts: Pulled the old clutch and flywheel: Swapped the coolant crossover from the front to the back of the engine: Installed the Renegade Porsche to LS1 oil pressure sender. Pretty straight forward swap: Front engine mount installed: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted November 25, 2012 Tonight I got down to business on the swap. Cleaned: Alternator A/C compressor Installed: Fuel injectors Fuel rails Coilpacks Alternator A/C compressor Engine mounts Clutch Flywheel Throwout Bearing Starter PCV hoses & block offs Wiring Harness into car Electric water pump to mount I couldn't get the slave cylinder off the car, so I repaired it. How the night started: Clutch/Flywheel/Adapter Plate New vs. Old Look at how clean the a/c compressor is! Removed fan from engine cover: Deleting the rear bumper bumperettes; had to drill out the mounting brackets: Routed the LS1 wiring harness through the factory wiring harness grommet: Mated the Engine and Transmission: After a few hours it was time to pack up and go home. I walked outside to this: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterShake Report post Posted November 25, 2012 Those pictures make the offset on your murci look strange Can't wait to see the finished product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabspeed_Motorsport Report post Posted November 26, 2012 and then you put the doors up and drifted your way home in the snow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted November 27, 2012 Recap on yesterday; Pulled remaining coolant hoses from engine bay (about 10ft of metal hoses) Trimmed rear sheet metal to clear LS1 & Painted Attempted to remove A/C lines, which seem to be rusted on. Any suggestions on how to get these bolts to break loose without spinning the aluminum housing? - The fitting looks like this: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhbchess Report post Posted November 27, 2012 Recap on yesterday; Pulled remaining coolant hoses from engine bay (about 10ft of metal hoses) Trimmed rear sheet metal to clear LS1 & Painted Attempted to remove A/C lines, which seem to be rusted on. Any suggestions on how to get these bolts to break loose without spinning the aluminum housing? - The fitting looks like this: Get a brass drift, set it onto the bolt and wack it with a hammer, the brass is soft and shouldn't hurt anything. You can get them anywhere if you google it, here's a set from amazon http://www.amazon.com/Tool-Aid-Piece-Brass...t/dp/B0014DIK36 Or freeze it out with this stuff: http://loctitefreezeandrelease.com/instructions.htm Their motto is "Rusty nuts? Freeze'm off" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted November 27, 2012 I have never heard of the loctite freeze & release. I'm definitely going to try that. Do you use the brass punch to knock the bolt loose from the corrosive bond or to punch the bolt out of the threaded hole? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhbchess Report post Posted November 27, 2012 I have never heard of the loctite freeze & release. I'm definitely going to try that. Do you use the brass punch to knock the bolt loose from the corrosive bond or to punch the bolt out of the threaded hole? You just use it to generate shock to knock bolts or cone washers loose. Line the drift up straight on or laterally, then wack the drift with a mallet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted November 27, 2012 Thanks for the heads up, I might try both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiteout Report post Posted November 29, 2012 Well, instead of using all the methods suggested for removal of the a/c lines, I went with the route nobody suggested. The A/C lines are going to need to be fabricated to work with the LS1 compressor, so the old lines were junk anyways. Recap on yesterday (no pics): Removed fuel filter Designed new fuel routing Ran ignition wiring from LS1 ECU (back of car) to Porsche keyed ignition (dashboard); total PITA. Ran wiring from electric water pump to LS1 ECU Installed new MAP gasket Double checked and adjusted a few misc things Drew a diagram of the coolant system: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimay52 Report post Posted November 29, 2012 This project is so awesome! Porsche fanatics probably want to burn you at the stake. LS1 fanboys want to tar and feather you. And now any engineers who would attempt a project like this and document everything with elaborate CAD programs just had their brains melt down at your sketch with red coolant scribbling (inside the lines though....I'll give you that!). This is pure gold! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted November 29, 2012 Porsche Uterus Cooling System or PUCS for short. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf Balls Report post Posted November 29, 2012 Great Mechanical skills... love the drawing of the cooling sistem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprite Report post Posted November 30, 2012 Awesome thread. Following this and checking back every day for updates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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