RX-7 LS1 Build V 2.0...

[NTIMD8]

I may as well do another build thread which will basically be all the final touches to the LS1 RX-7 build thread... http://www.redliners.ca/forums/showthread.php?34278-FD3S-RX-7-LS1-Build... (http://www.redliners.ca/forums/showthread.php?34278-FD3S-RX-7-LS1-Build)

1- Modify and install Z06 Fuel Rail Covers
2- Install PRC ported heads
3- Install LS6 Intake
4- Replace Hinson Torque arm with Samberg Rear Diff Brace
5- Drink Beers
6- Tune

[NTIMD8]

Modify Fuel Rail Covers (Day 1)

Since this LS1 came out of a Trans Am there are things in the way that don't allow the Corvette Fuel Rail Covers to fit. Things like throttle cable and PCV system.

I had to re-route a bunch of cables, wires and tube. I only got the passenger side done and that alone took over 3 hours.

Here are the cuts I had to make. Keep in mind I have not sanded them smooth yet so they look like ass right now.

Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics...

Passenger Side

1- Cut for the throttle cable bracket...

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/3338/p160311162401.jpg

2- Cut for the throttle cable and PCV tubes...

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/9271/p1603111625.jpg

After moving everything and making the cuts it snaps into place...

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/1945/p1603111622.jpg


Driver Side

Since my motor is an earlier model LS engine which has two fuel lines going to the rail and these covers are for a Z06 which only has one I had to make a cut for the second line.

Before:

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/6580/p1603111721.jpg

Template:

http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/7108/p1603111727.jpg

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/19/p1603111729.jpg

After:

http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/1406/p1603111815.jpg

Once I use the dremel to sand it it will look just like the other side.

I still have a bunch of shit to re-route on the drivers side before it even comes close to fitting. I may wait till after the head install since everything is going to be appart and it will be easier to move stuff around.

[NTIMD8]

VALVE COVERS and COIL Brackets

Nothing exciting here. Because the aftermarket heads use a center bolt design and my stock LS1 heads are perimeter bolts I had to get some new valve covers and coil brackets. Picked up some used ones in great condition other than being VERY dirty.


This first pic is after about an hour of cleaning...

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/1400/img2136sw.jpg


After some sanding....

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5378/img2137m.jpg


And the final product after painting with some VHT high temp flat black...

http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/2853/img2138i.jpg

[ImPuLsIvE.ca]

nicely done as always!

[chriscivic]

looks good.

[Bastard]

Looks sloooooooow jason.

Im farting fire on you again, first chance i get.

[NTIMD8]

Im farting fire on you again, first chance i get.

At least it will give your wife a much needed break.

[NTIMD8]

INTAKE REMOVAL

I am not going to go into much detail on this and just let the pictures do the talking.

Before:

http://img644.imageshack.us/img644/1693/img2140.jpg


After:

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/1010/img2141y.jpg


The good news is it only took me 45 minutes to take the intake manifold off. The bad news is I broke the oil sending unit at he back of the motor behind the intake and I also discovered the LS6 intake manifold I bought had the throttle cable mount cut off so I cant mount the throttle cable to the new intake. http://forums.midnightruns.com/images/smilies/fuu.gif

The guy I bought the intake off of took it back no problem as he didnt know the shop did that and I found another LS6 intake locally. Also it looks like KRN from the board is hooking me up with a great price on the oil pressure sending unit. :biggthumpup:

[NTIMD8]

Water Pump & Power Steering

Drained the coolant and removed the water pump so I could get at the bolts to remove the power steering reservoir. Two of the bolts were a pain to reach and took 20 minutes of slowly wrenching them off. Little things like vavlve covers and rockers/pushrods were also removed.

http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/3701/img2148e.jpg


Passenger Side Head

Most of removing the passenger side head was not bad. The lower head bolts were hard to get to because of the headers in the way but the biggest pain was the bolt behind the head that held the dip stick to it. 3 hours of trying to get one damn bolt off. Sore back, wrist and knees but the damn this is off now.

http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/8334/img2150eg.jpg


http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/2493/img2153e.jpg

[scottxkillyou]

im jealous of the push rod motors. may have been a bitch to get at some bolts but at least you dont have to worry about properly marking timing chains etc and remove cams and so on. you can literally just unbolt your heads.

[hackish]

Y'know what I like about V8 car enthusiasts? They usually know how to do stuff like change pushrods, rockers, cam, heads etc. Really want to see this thing in person when it's done.

-Michael

[NTIMD8]

im jealous of the push rod motors. may have been a bitch to get at some bolts but at least you dont have to worry about properly marking timing chains etc and remove cams and so on. you can literally just unbolt your heads.

Yup, when we built my SVT Lightning it was a pain.

[NTIMD8]

Y'know what I like about V8 car enthusiasts? They usually know how to do stuff like change pushrods, rockers, cam, heads etc. Really want to see this thing in person when it's done.

-Michael

Thanks man. Should be out in a few weeks.

[Jdc]

Boost is stupid... I want this.

[NTIMD8]

Driver's Side Head

Thanks to a buddy who came to help for a couple of hours today I was able to get the driver's side head off. We had to take the header off to get to all the bolts.

http://img847.imageshack.us/img847/5677/img0635g.jpg


http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/7084/img0638j.jpg

[NTIMD8]

LS6 INTAKE MODIFICATION


You can see that the LS1 intake on the left has a contoured bottom where as the LS6 intake on the right is flat. This creates a problem because there are coolant lines in the valey right inder the intake on the LS1 motor unlike on the LS6.

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/1182/ls1onleftls6onright.jpg


There are two solutions to this problem. The first is to buy the coolant lines taht came on LS6 equiped cars. The second solution is to cut off the tabs/grid on the bottom of the LS6 iuntake to make room for the LS1 coolant lines. That is what I did...

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/5276/img0642jz.jpg

[NTIMD8]

Got some good progress done today. A buddy was supposed to come over to help but he was too hung over. LOL

Matte Red LS6 Intake

This took several days of prep, spray and curing. It was a pain in the ass but I think it turned out pretty good.

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/452/img0647p.jpg


PRC Stage 2.5 Ported 5.3L Head Install

These went on a lot smoother than I thought they would except for 2 things. It was hard to install one of the bolts due to the fact that it was so long and the brake booster was in the way. The second issue is if anyone has ever installed heads before they know the amount of effort it takes to tighten the bolts. A couple of bolts where room is limited were especially hard. My back is killing...

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/9940/img0649po.jpg


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[snowstang00]

I believe I see some room for some snails.... ;)

[NTIMD8]

I believe I see some room for some snails.... ;)

Don't do that. :tounge2:

[NTIMD8]

Push Rods and Rockers installed...

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/2204/img06653.jpg


http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/8492/img06663.jpg


Power steering pump and water pump installed. Starting to look a bit like a motor again.

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/5161/img06673.jpg

[mobilityland]

looking great, Maybe some cash left over for

http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=943596

[NTIMD8]

looking great, Maybe some cash left over for

http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=943596

Those are nice.

[NTIMD8]

DONE!

I still have to clean up the wires and do some minor things but the heads and intake are on and the car runs.

http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/5609/img2434g.jpg


http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/5235/img2439w.jpg

Next is to finish up the fuel railc overs and also install the rear diff brace that will replace the torque arm.

[Jdc]

Looks great! Can't wait to hear it...

[PEGE]

Sweet!!!!
I love the build, are you going to bring it to the track this summer?

[EvilDeadFan]

Is that some sort of gold leaf on your firewall to repel heat?

[NTIMD8]

Looks great! Can't wait to hear it...

Thanks man!


Sweet!!!!
I love the build, are you going to bring it to the track this summer?

Thanks! Ya I will most likley hit the road course and 1/4 mile a couple of times this year.


Is that some sort of gold leaf on your firewall to repel heat?

Yup.

[EvilDeadFan]

Looks good, and actually compliments the body paint. :)

[NTIMD8]

Now that the heads are on I could finish up tucking the wires and hoses enough to finish modifying the Fuel Rail covers. After some more trimming and sanding I got them to fit.

http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/3913/img2468.jpg

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/7977/img2469copy.jpg

Next is to get the Corvette letters filled and paint the covers black.

[EvilDeadFan]

Looks great, and yeah, filling the letters and painting them black would be a good call. :)

[NTIMD8]

Thanks. Car is 99% done. Only have the fuel rail covers to finish up and need the proper coil brackets so I can mount them properly. The car feels strong with the new heads and drives like a dream now that is was tuned by Arun. Can't wait to be able to say it is finally 100% done.

[LexISpooled]

So how much you sellin it for? ;)

[NTIMD8]

So how much you sellin it for? ;)

Ugh. I do really want a porsche. LOL

[NoLimits]

Looks awesome brotha, borrow my truck for your next garlic pickup, so I can take it for a rip :)

[EvilDeadFan]

I couldn't imagine you selling that beauty now after all that hard work.

[93GTCANADA]

he sold the camaro and the lightning. he will sell this one too lol

[EvilDeadFan]

I should reclarify. Not so soon after recently getting it 99% done.
I remember Jay saying the Camaro was sold also because it was a manual.

[NTIMD8]

I dont think I am "that" bad with selling cars I build. The Camaro was a whole bunch of issues causing me to want to sell it once it was up and running. The Lightning was the gas costs. I would like to keep this one but as I said I really want a Porsche Turbo. I just don't think Canada has the market for me to sell this car for what it is worth so all of this is moot anyway. So the only option is for me to keep this AND buy a Porsche. Let me run this by the wife. If you guys don't hear back from me for a few days it is because I am not out of the hospital yet.

[93GTCANADA]

no your right i just loved all 3 vehicles.

[Edison]

thats bosss


why do you have blue letters on your name?

[NTIMD8]

Thanks! The blue is because I 'm a moderator.


thats bosss


why do you have blue letters on your name?

[NTIMD8]

Just getting the final touches done. The car is 99% complete now.

I got the fuel reail covers back from paint. The "CORVETTE" lettering was filled in and got them painted golss black. I am thinking I may pinstripe the lines and 5.7L is yellow for some contrast but not sure.

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/3711/img0697zh.jpg


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[snowstang00]

looks good, but I am a little surprised the covers weren't painted yellow to match the car.

[NTIMD8]

looks good, but I am a little surprised the covers weren't painted yellow to match the car.

I was thinking about it but I wanted to keep it subtle (I know this sounds stupid since the car is bright yellow).

[snowstang00]

Fair enough. are you planning on keeping the intake red? or is that going black as well?

[G-PWR]

I was thinking about it but I wanted to keep it subtle (I know this sounds stupid since the car is bright yellow).

looks good under the hood.

[NTIMD8]

Fair enough. are you planning on keeping the intake red? or is that going black as well?

It is an LS6 intake that I painted red for a bit of contrast so it's gonna stay red... for now anyway.

[LexISpooled]

I like the bling gold.

Bow-chicka-wow-wow.

[snowstang00]

I like the bling gold.

Bow-chicka-wow-wow.

yeah, it's pretty pimp