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Offline mech-head

Re: Mech-Head's "The Other Woman" build thread
« Reply #105 on: December 21, 2014, 03:46:46 PM »
Just a little update on some playing around the last couple of months.

This is how the engine was sitting the last couple of years. Stock 2001 LS1 (picture from SNS13).



I have been planning an LS3 swap for quite some time, but finally started pulling the LS1 in September.

Pulled LS1


New hot cam LS3 (LS376/480) ready to drop in.


Updated the radiator from the Hinson unit to a custom-mount Summit radiator (Thanks to Mazcare for tips).


Fan saved from the Hinson setup, and new shroud made.


New LS3, old LS1 computer...  Used the Lingenfelter adapter box to match the reluctor wheel/cam sensors.


Picture after initial start-up.  New Corvette intake setup to finally pull in some cool air.


Car idles pretty smooth. The cam is pretty mild, but Charlie said to expect 430 hp to the wheels. From the initial driving, I think he is right on the nose. It is going to be a great package.

Still need to trim the hood and install hood pins.  Wiring and detailing will just have to wait until spring as the car is heading for storage.  8.8 upgrade is planned for next year. Spring can't come soon enough. :drive:
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Offline N2v8fcs

Re: Mech-Head's "The Other Woman" build thread - LS3 Upgrade
« Reply #106 on: December 21, 2014, 06:27:41 PM »
looks good Rick!
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Offline AKINA FC

Re: Mech-Head's "The Other Woman" build thread - LS3 Upgrade
« Reply #107 on: December 22, 2014, 04:31:11 PM »
Awesome Rick! We will have to see about meeting up when I am at MAM May 16/17  :cheers:
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Re: Mech-Head's "The Other Woman" build thread - LS3 Upgrade
« Reply #108 on: December 22, 2014, 05:23:07 PM »
Its beautiful.
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Offline mech-head

Re: Mech-Head's "The Other Woman" build thread - LS3 Upgrade
« Reply #109 on: December 22, 2014, 05:41:24 PM »
Quote from: N2v8fcs on December 21, 2014, 06:27:41 PM
looks good Rick!

Thanks, I hope to have it looking pretty keen for SNS.  I missed not having a car there last time.

Quote from: AKINA FC on December 22, 2014, 04:31:11 PM
Awesome Rick! We will have to see about meeting up when I am at MAM May 16/17  :cheers:

Hell ya we will have to meet up. I will put that on my calendar right now!

Quote from: WannaBeFast on December 22, 2014, 05:23:07 PM
Its beautiful.

Thanks. There is still a lot of little items to do, but that will wait until the warm weather returns.
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Offline ls3_rob

Re: Mech-Head's "The Other Woman" build thread - LS3 Upgrade
« Reply #110 on: December 22, 2014, 05:57:33 PM »
That looks factory
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Offline bikedad

Re: Mech-Head's "The Other Woman" build thread - LS3 Upgrade
« Reply #111 on: December 22, 2014, 05:59:10 PM »
looks great Rick!   :cheers:
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Offline mech-head

Re: Mech-Head's "The Other Woman" build thread - LS3 Upgrade
« Reply #112 on: December 22, 2014, 06:01:35 PM »
Quote from: ls3_rob on December 22, 2014, 05:57:33 PM
That looks factory


That was my original intent, but I will add a little bling here and there in the future.  Probably polish some of the aluminum this spring, and add some custom coil covers down the road.

Quote from: bikedad on December 22, 2014, 05:59:10 PM
looks great Rick!   :cheers:

Thanks Don. I will watch to see how your 8.8 swap goes.  Mine is in the basement, so I hope to install that this spring or early summer.
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Offline Burntz

Re: Mech-Head's "The Other Woman" build thread - LS3 Upgrade
« Reply #113 on: November 09, 2015, 06:08:16 PM »
Definitely wouldn't mind cruising next to this sexy car.
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1979 Mazda Rx7 - 5.3L / TH350 / 8.8" / Turbo. Ms3-Pro, E85.
PB Currently 5.97 @ 118  - 1/8 mi

Build thread ->http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=7441.0

Offline mech-head

Re: Mech-Head's "The Other Woman" build thread - LS3 Upgrade
« Reply #114 on: November 11, 2015, 03:30:31 PM »
Quote from: Burntz on November 09, 2015, 06:08:16 PM
Definitely wouldn't mind cruising next to this sexy car.

Not much for cruising time left.  I drove it to work on Monday, and even had the top down on the way home.  It will be going into storage soon, but I hope to have a lot more miles on it next year.  This year it spent a lot of time down while I installed the 8.8, and had the LS3 tuned.  On the Mustang dyno, it put out 392hp/380tq.  It is known as a pretty stingy dyno, but I will run it on a different dyno someday.  Car runs great, and I hope we get people together for a norotors meet next year.
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Offline mech-head

Re: Mech-Head's "The Other Woman" build thread - LS3 Upgrade
« Reply #115 on: November 11, 2015, 03:52:56 PM »
Wish I spent less time working on cars, and more time driving them.  Aside from the 8.8 swap, I was busy working on my other toy (1970 GTO Judge).




Rebuilt and installed the motor for the GTO, and upgraded the suspension to modern pieces.  Motor was stroked and built with forged components.  On the engine dyno it made 460hp/560tq.  Makes for a fun driver, and receives a lot of attention.

Sometimes it is tough to decide what car to drive, but I am happy to have that issue.
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Offline Burntz

Re: Mech-Head's "The Other Woman" build thread - LS3 Upgrade
« Reply #116 on: November 11, 2015, 04:19:45 PM »
Ls swapped Rx7 or 450 hp GTO Judge... shit that must be nice haha.

I'm thinking the rx7 needs 150shot through a plate system.
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2014 Chevy Cruze Diesel - Cross country work machine. Deleted and tuned. 50mpg+
1999 Chevy Corvette - LG 1-3/4" Longtubes & H Pipe. Forgeline GA3's, H/C/I soon. Road course car.
1979 Mazda Rx7 - 5.3L / TH350 / 8.8" / Turbo. Ms3-Pro, E85.
PB Currently 5.97 @ 118  - 1/8 mi

Build thread ->http://www.norotors.com/index.php?topic=7441.0

Offline digitalsolo

Re: Mech-Head's "The Other Woman" build thread - LS3 Upgrade
« Reply #117 on: November 11, 2015, 04:20:49 PM »
Hey Rick, I was scrolling through Facebook the other day and the wife went "WOW!   That's a nice car" when your GTO popped up.   She never notices anything but Aston Martins, so consider that a compliment.  ;)
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Offline mech-head

Re: Mech-Head's "The Other Woman" build thread - LS3 Upgrade
« Reply #118 on: November 11, 2015, 06:14:07 PM »
Quote from: Burntz on November 11, 2015, 04:19:45 PM
Ls swapped Rx7 or 450 hp GTO Judge... shit that must be nice haha.

I am a happy man. :)

Quote from: Burntz on November 11, 2015, 04:19:45 PM
I'm thinking the rx7 needs 150shot through a plate system.

I keep getting ribbed to boost the 7, but I am pretty happy with the current power level.  It was always intended for just being a cruising machine, not a racecar.  I don't see going much further on the engine with that one.
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Offline mech-head

Re: Mech-Head's "The Other Woman" build thread - LS3 Upgrade
« Reply #119 on: November 11, 2015, 06:17:24 PM »
Quote from: digitalsolo on November 11, 2015, 04:20:49 PM
Hey Rick, I was scrolling through Facebook the other day and the wife went "WOW!   That's a nice car" when your GTO popped up.   She never notices anything but Aston Martins, so consider that a compliment.  ;)

That is awesome to hear Blake, thank you for telling me that.  I am amazed how many women notice that car.  When I took it to a GoodGuys event this summer, one of the registration girls said it was her favorite.

My wife thinks it is too stinky  :scratch: (smells like gas).
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