I already sent him a pic of the frame crossmember notch for a LS1 and a pic of the body raised up with the stuff left hanging on the complete sub frame assy. HPbyStan, I have not seen any pictures, when did you send them? Can you resend them, I will keep an eye on my junk folder, but I have not see...

Hey all, So I pulled van into the shop today and started to remove everything to drop the motor out the bottom. Everything has gone smoothly so far, but I have run into a couple snags. The big one is the ABS module. WTF do I do with this? My plan is to unbolt it from the fire wall, disconnect it fro...

Hey all, I thought I would start a new thread to address the new topics to help people searching the archives for data. In my LT1 install, I am thinking of adding a oil and transmission cooler. The transmission cooler is a no-brainer. But the oil cooler is not quite as clear. I am thinking of strapp...

I will check the balance tonight, but based on the way the noise is occuring I doubt it. I am still going to put in the V8, but this would buy me some time...

Thanks!

I did the wiring upgrade last summer (Big 3) so that is taken care of. Can you tell me what upgrade this is referring too? As some of you know, I have the dash disassembled on my van waiting for new parts. I have had to run some minor errands so I have driven the van around without the gauge cluste...

James,

Lets talk later, I can send you mine off the V6 when I pull it. I think its a higher output than stock and has kept up for me. Its almost new. Got to run, watching movies with the family, more details later.

Did you use the Astro rad or the Camaro rad with the fans?

Well, I would love to make the swap after the trip, but its not an option. I have a knock in the motor, best I can tell a collapsed lifter and not a lower end knock. But we really won't know until I pull the V6 down and check it out. Once I heard the knock, I parked the van. This is what prompted th...

Hi all, I am going to get my LT1 back early next week and am planning on getting it installed ASAP. Can anyone give me a primer on what to expect with the A/C, PS pump, and Alternator? Can I keep my Astro A/C Compressor? Will the accessories all remount? What should I do, I hope to drive the van 100...

Hey all, Well I have decided to use the original dash as a "frame". I will cut around the outside "bolt" holes on the dash, then fabricate a new frame to the shape that I want. Then using wood/metal fabricate the basic holes I need to mount everything in the places I want them. O...

Yo, While I am building an LT1 for the van, I have some time to get some the ascetics up to speed. To that end, I am tearing out my dash and old sub enclosure/center console. My plan is to build a new dash, with custom gauges and center console that flows into the rear. I plan to build in a Hurst st...

Hey all, Can anyone explain the value of SS valves/bronze bushings, and in what situation they would be called for? I understand that they are "cleaner" because buildup doesn't stick to them, but is it worth $300 to go away from stock valves? If anyone has a good article on this subject I ...

mikedamech, I am not sure what you are referencing by "TSB", that is unless there is a Technical Service Bulletin that addresses this and I still don't know what you are talking about :O Can you link me? Also, on the back of the motor, there is a water pipe that goes from head to head to t...

Do you have smoglaws to abide by? Define "have"... Here in Texas we have to pass a sniff test on ODB1 or earlier vehicles. If the vehicle has ODB2 then a in car system check is preformed. They do not "inspect" the engine for smog parts, only to check to see if it passes the snif...

Hey all, So I am going to document my conversion from 4.3 to LT1 here. I hope that this will be able to remain for others who hope to try and do the same. Once I am complete, I will do a write up and post it on my website along with all the information I have gathered. So here it goes. I found a LT1...