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you going turbo 4.8 for starters?
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pics man, PICS
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I got one on my V8 swapped Blazer from the CHP near Culver City along with a speeding ticket...got every extension possible, fought by trial by written declaration (lost) and then did a "trial de novo" (new trial)...showed up to court and CHP officer didn't...
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sub-mutha-truckin-scribed
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I always dreamed about a LSX/T56 Cobra and I never see them (seen quite a few cobras or replicas etc) but they are pretty much always a carbed motor. I'm a follower not leader...we'll see how this build goes before making any rash decisions
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I mated my F-body engine harness to the the stock 280z harness for mine. I had the same issues with corrosion around the direct power connections but that had nothing to do with the swap. Also I tried using the stock 280z fuel pump power wire for the inline walboro pump as it looked to be about 10-12awg but for some reason the correct voltage just was just not making it to the pump. I ended up running a separate wire and have been issue free since.
...oh and also separate relays for the 2 speed taurus fan controlled by the f-body ecm.
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yup runnin Percy's 66002 3'' Collector Gaskets for about 15k here...no problems and have had the same set on and off probably 4-5 times.
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why you droppin the turbo setup?
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weak...but I know where this is headed...
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Thanks so much for the reply-you are the first! Great advice. Since it was such a PITA, can you really tell a noticeable difference in engine movement when you drive the car? I was just thinking that some of the installation clearances between the header and the JCI mount and the exhaust and the crossmembers are pretty tight and I wanted to avoid a lot of exhaust contact with other things. If the motor really doesn't move that much I might just stick with stock mounts - any thoughts? My L24 was in rubber and didn't really move that much except the exhaust rattled on the rear crossmember; and on this install I will be using at least one flex section in my exhaust system. By the way, look at LS1tech forum on trans mount. There is a lot of chatter on there that is negative about using a poly trans mount-I guess it gave a few guys a lot of trouble.
I difference is slight but noticeable. I never had a problem with the rubber mounts but I think they wear more quickly and I have seen some pretty loose ones on less than 100k mile LS1s (beaten on pretty hard I'm sure)Mine needed replacement so I figured poly was a cheap upgrade. As for the trans mount, are you referring to the extra noise?...I believe that's all I ever saw on tech about it.
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I've used both on my Cammed LS6/T56 280Z and currently have Poly in there now. When I first did the swap I had the stock rubber mounts and the motor went in without much issue. After putting in the Energy poly mounts (both sides) it was a PITA to get the motor lined up and back in the car. I dont know if the mounts caused the issue or if installing my roll bar and seats caused some chassis flex while the motor was out. On a side note I changed to Prothane poly mounts in my LS1 swapped Blazer (uses clamshell on both sides) and had the same alignment/installment problems. Either way I like them being in there since I drive this car pretty hard (drag and auto-x). There is a bit more noise/vibration transferred but I like the thought and feel of that motor being locked in there tight. I plan to switch to a poly trans mount to complete the set on my next Summit order. Also be careful to get the correct passenger side mount. I think I recall there being two different thickness mounts that appear identical.
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Just wanted to chime in after about a year of use and getting home from another day in the canyons with my 12.2" AZC front Wilwood kit...AWESOME...that is all.
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My buddy used a ebay "vette filter/reg" in a swap recently that showed like 20psi...not sure where you got your brand new filter/reg but I would check that as a likely problem especially if everything was fine before putting it in.
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I've been reading up on clutch info and have heard that the LS7 clutch has some clutch disk wear adjusters. I've read that others had your issue and the fix was to use a press to put pressure on the fingers of the pressure plate and then adjust the adjusters with a screw driver. Apparently they are there to self adjust the clutch to keep the enagagement at the same pedal location throughout the disk wear....Just another idea I thought I'd throw out there.
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Welcome aboard...what part of Socal you in? Near LAX over here.
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just phenomenal
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Far East Movement seems to like em...
they also have a couple nice ones in a their "Like a G6" video:
at 0:35 and 1:14
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you should edit your post to include wheel type and size/tire size to help folks outHeres some shots of mine
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Car is now lowered via coilovers. It does not rub significantly or noticeably (no strange noises or cutting/wear on the tires) I plan to eventually buy the RBRs in 9" or 9.5" for use with my yet to be installed ZG flares.Do you have plans to lower your car? If so, do you plan on changing anything about your wheels/flares/tires to prevent rubbing? Will you put flares on?A few more of the stance with coilovers, 8.5" RBRs, 235/45/17:
The wheels fit spaceously over the AZC brake kit too
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8.5 RBRs on my 280Z with 235/45/17 continental tires (stock Audi A4 tires). These pics are with stock suspension. The wheels sit very close to the spring perches. I also had to roll the rear inner fenders edges with these tires because they were cutting into the outer edge of the tire.
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any 1 using 8.5 in all corners??
I am with a 235/45/17 tire. They fit with stock suspension and slight fender rolling. I live in LA near LAX if youd like to see or I'll be at Bobs Big Boy in Burbank for the car meet tonight from around 9pm-11pm
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Also he might not have used enough lube.
sorry in advance but..."thats what she said"
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Its a regular spal type fan...definitely not a taurus fan which would have a good size shroud.1wicked260z, What kind of electric fan is that on the radiator? Is it a taurus two speed or something else? Awesome cars!!! Alan
damn...the ride looks sick in your sig pic those look like Rota RBs or RB-Rs...17x9s?Planning on turbo'ing my LQ4 this winter. Be prepared for some more of the sicknastiness thats already in this thread.
ahh good to know...Streets of Willow is $130 for a day or you can run sat and sun for $230...either way, spendy IMOIn my experence, you don't want lots of squat in the rear for drag racing. You want the front to rise, but you want that weight transfer to firmly plant the rear tires instead of the rear suspension 'soaking' it all up'.How much is it to run at Willow Springs for the event you are attending? Although I won't be running my car, I have a few friends that might be interested.
$800+ back in the bank on that one. 
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if history has taught us anything...that wont be long