I call it relentless, because that's what it's taken to get this far. This project (LS swap) is no joke...not to discourage anyone wanting to do a LS swap, it's just a journey to be enjoyed.
My hope is this will help a few people plan out their build or get one started. I've gotten 90% of my information from this site, so I say thank you to all who have contributed.
Here's my Parts list so far: (i'll update this first post until it's driving)(Pics to follow)
Car
1977 280z (started as automatic)
Engine
L59 5.3L Vortec - 2002 Chevy Avalanche
JCI Parts
Engine Mount Set - $295
Transmission Mount Set -$135
Driveshaft - $330
1.75" Headers - $425
Engine parts
Spark Plug Wires (best fit for JCI headers) - MSD 32829
LS6 Intake/Fuel Rail/Injectors - Ebay
98-02' Camaro Oil Pan - $250 - 12628771
Camaro Oil Pan extras - $120 - Ebay Kit included:
- Windage Tray - 12558253
- Oil Pump Pickup - 12558251
- Engine Oil Dipstick Tube - 12551577
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 12551581
- Oil Pump O-Ring - 12557752
LS6 valley cover (built in pcv) - $95 - 12577927
LS6 PCV Hose - $4.99 - 12594779
PCV Plug - $10.50 - 12568011 (Plugs driver side rear valve cover pcv port on truck motors)
LS1 Intake Manifold Bolts - $19.99 - 650-020 (z-car depot)
LS1 Intake manifold gaskets - $21.78 - Fel-Pro MS 92438
LS1 style injector plug pigtails - $12.99 - EV1-8 (ebay) (I might get new connector bodies and crimp new terminals, heard soldering could cause more resistance.)
Alternator bracket, Low - $59.99 - ALT27 (lsxinnovations) (truck alternator + truck spacing)
To drill Block for Alternator mount - 11/32" drill bit (hardware store or online)
To tap Block for Alternator mount - 10mm X 1.5 Tap (hardware store or online)
Serpentine Belt (fits low mount alternator with no other accessories) - $18.05 - Dayco 5060548
Ribbed idler Pulley - $14.49 - Dayco 89015
02' Camaro Clamshell Motor Mount - $25
Ecm Flash and program - $75 - Brendan @ LT1swap
Transmission
Tremec T56 - 2002 Camaro (LKQ)
SDPC LS7 Clutch/Flywheel kit - $506.98 - SDLS7CK
+Clutch Alignment tool - $6.99 - (addon to clutch kit ^)
Pilot Bushing (Oilite Bronze) - $10.99 - National PB656HD
-(alternative) Pilot Bearing - $18.85 - GM 14061685
Slave Cylinder - $44.16 - LuK LSC265B
Fitting (slave to clutch line *attached to slave*) - $14.27 - Russell 640281
Clutch line (Master Cyl. to Slave) - $14.52 - Russell 655090 33"
Remote Bleeder (*attached to Slave*) - $31.30 - Quarter Master 710105 (this worked, but I had to order the extra parts below to make it work)
+10mm Crush Washer - 6173642 (speedway motors)
+10mm x 1.5 to -3 AN Male- -$19.54 (washers + adapter) - 6174043 (speedway motors)
Fuel System
7/16" Fuel Hose, Gas Tank to Fuel Pump - $12.65 - 5ft of PRO 1 Fuel Line Hose 7/16" ID
Hose Clamps, Gas tank to Fuel Pump - $5 - 7/16" Hose clamps 4pack Oreilly's (qty.2)
Shutoff Valve, Before pre-filter(at gas tank) - $7.40 - SharkBite 22461LF (1/2" barb PEX)
Fuel Filter (Pre-filter before fuel pump) - $13.43 - Baldwin BF7693 (100 micron)
Fitting, Fuel Pump inlet (m10x1 to 8an male) - $8.75 - Walbro 128-3040
Fitting, Fuel Pump inlet barb (8an female to 1/2" barb) - $11 - JEGS 100847
Fuel pump kit - $88.98 - Walbro GSL392-400-939
Fitting, Fuel Pump outlet - $10.99 - Earl's 991953 (10mm x 1 Male to 6 AN Male)
Fitting, 6AN straight coupler (between Pump and FPR fittings) - $10.22 - Russell 640000
Fitting, 3/8 hardline to 6AN (Fuel Rail and FPR (inlet)) - $9.99 - Russell 640850 (qty.2)
Fuel Pressure Regulator - $62.25 - ACDelco GF822
Fitting, FPR outlet (to gas tank) - $8.11 - Dorman 800-120
5/16" Fuel Hose, Return line (FPR to Gas Tank) - $15.95 - 7ft of EFI Fuel Hose 30R9 5/16" I.D. (4 hose clamps included)
Fitting, FPR outlet (to fuel rail) - $6.73 - Russell 640940
AN Fitting qty.2...... (to connect pump to fuel rail)
Braided PTFE..... (" ")
P-Clips.....
Pending Fuel System Total: $274.70
Exhaust System
2.5" stainless v-band - $24.99 - Evil Energy (amazon) (qty. 2)
Exhaust Manifold Bolts - $7.99 - Doorman 03413
Homemade Parts
Ron Tyler R200 Diff mount - $0.00 - Labor + 1/4" plate
Poly Diff Mount - $29.99 - Energy Suspension 3.1108G
Random Parts
Rear Output Seal (T56) - $16 - National 710426
T56 to Engine Block Bolts - $19 - GM 11515768
Knock sensor wire harness - $47.57 - 12601822
Knock sensor (x2) - $36.99 - 12589867
280z halfshalf u-joint - $26 - Neapco 1-0029 (drivetrainamerica)(fits well, includes low profile zerk fitting that also fits well)
Mustache Bar Poly Bushings - $27.42 - Energy Suspension 7.1102G
Steering Rack Bushings - $16.95 - Energy Suspension 7.10102G
