Stock Car Mafia Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 When I cut my trans tunnel, I cut it a little smaller than the mount itself. Then I massaged the holes open with a carbide bit until it fit snugly. It worked really well however mine isn't exactly level. My driver side sits a little lower. Maybe that is being a little picky but it should still be functional. I also had to make a 1/2" steel spacer for where the tranny bolts to the mount. I wanted the shift as high up in the trans tunnel as I could get. Another thing I did was prime and seamseal my mount, but I didnt NOT paint over it yet. I want to see if I get any stress cracks or fatigue from the motor/trans combo. I have yet to see how it holds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock Car Mafia Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 I can attest that the stock size LS2 starter can be removed from the car with the headers and motors in. You have to pull the plugs and unbolt the headers to get enough clearance. It really doesn't take that long to get it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2eighTZ4me Posted May 23, 2016 Share Posted May 23, 2016 MECH -E, or others...any pics of that tranny mount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock Car Mafia Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) I have a few more hiding in my photobucket somewhere but I did find this one. It is a lot of test fitting and working the hole to the proper size. Mine is not perfectly horizontal but it is close enough. Edited May 24, 2016 by Stock Car Mafia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MECH-E Posted May 24, 2016 Author Share Posted May 24, 2016 ^ Looks a lot better than mine. Sorry guys, will try and get pics up, eventually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Is that your fuel pump mafia? I'm running the Walbaro and its hates pulling fuel over pushing.... not sure what your set up is but you may want to get that closer to your fuel tank. I went through 2 pumps (burned up) before I got it right with fuel flow (gravity) and location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock Car Mafia Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Is that your fuel pump mafia? I'm running the Walbaro and its hates pulling fuel over pushing.... not sure what your set up is but you may want to get that closer to your fuel tank. I went through 2 pumps (burned up) before I got it right with fuel flow (gravity) and location. That is my post filter mounted down there. I made a bracket that extends from my fuel cell cage so it is really close to the cell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 ok sweet..... looked like a pump. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaiden_08 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Awesome thread, MECH-E. I am about to tackle my fuel cell area. Do you have more pictures of your design or a thread that you used prior to designing yours? I am just trying to get more ideas. Also, love the mounts. I am debating on how I want to mount my LS6/T56. I look forward to seeing this build move forward! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfan1 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 With the engine and transmission sitting so low and the rear differential sitting so much higher have you looked at your drive shaft angle/degree? Just wondering as my John's kit (sits higher) with 4L80E was a bitch with the angle/degree being 6.3 degree's...way to much driveshaft angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock Car Mafia Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 If you have the patience to read through a build thread, most of it is posted on mine. Any questions you have I'd be happy to help. Awesome thread, MECH-E. I am about to tackle my fuel cell area. Do you have more pictures of your design or a thread that you used prior to designing yours? I am just trying to get more ideas. Also, love the mounts. I am debating on how I want to mount my LS6/T56. I look forward to seeing this build move forward! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stock Car Mafia Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Zfan1, I am not sure what my driveline geometry is either but it seems to be close to inline with the rear diff. I have a 3/4" spacer between the tranny bushing and the trans tunnel mount to get my shifter up higher. If anyone knows of an easy way to measure the geometry I would be willing to do this and post up the results. With the engine and transmission sitting so low and the rear differential sitting so much higher have you looked at your drive shaft angle/degree? Just wondering as my John's kit (sits higher) with 4L80E was a bitch with the angle/degree being 6.3 degree's...way to much driveshaft angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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