mrk3cobra Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Driver side Sanderson header installed. I just need to make a small dent for the steering shaft to clear the header, it just touches the #1 header pipe. I will have lots of ground clearance with these headers. Passenger side will need more work. I hope to have Sanderson modify the passenger side to work with the Hoke mounts. I live 20 miles from the Sanderson facility. The other problem I see not related to the Hoke mounts is #5 spark plug is to close to the header, there is only 1/4" clearance on my headers. Not enough room to get a spark plug socket on the plug. You would have to remove the headers to change the spark plug. Also the LS2 90 degree spark plug wire will not fit on the plug (not enough clearance). Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLave Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Did you grind the boss on the block on the driver side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Finished installing PSI stand alone wire harness. Just need to clean up some of the wires. Harness was very complete and fit perfect in the 240Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Very nice. I left my dash in and it was PIA to mount PCM and run wiring. You've got a great build going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 Has anyone had problems with the steering rack being loose after installing new urethane steering rack bushings. You can see in the picture with the clamp on and no bolts the clamp is almost touching the rack. After I install bolts the rack is still loose. I have tried two sets of energy suspension bushings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Driver side Sanderson header modified to clear steering shaft and #5 spark plug. I will start building the driver side exhaust. Sanderson is building me a custom header for the passenger side to clear the Hoke motor mount. Should be done in a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhead Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Everything is looking great. Do you have any idea if any of the various stock LS engine manifolds tend to work on "Z" conversions? I am looking at using the crate 525 HP LS3, and since I don't really want/need any more power...figured I would just use the stock manifold....if it fits the conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30 ounce Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) 15 hours ago, Ironhead said: Everything is looking great. Do you have any idea if any of the various stock LS engine manifolds tend to work on "Z" conversions? I am looking at using the crate 525 HP LS3, and since I don't really want/need any more power...figured I would just use the stock manifold....if it fits the conversion. I just looked up the crate LS3 and it listed the hp at 435 and tq at 425 so I’m not sure if your getting something different than that but all of the LS stock style and FAST intakes will fit except possibly the truck intake which a crate engine wouldn’t come with unless you specified it. You will need to change the oil pan as the one pictured is too far forward. Here is a picture of mine with the strut bars showing how low the engine sits in the chassis. Edited November 1, 2017 by 30 ounce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhead Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 5 hours ago, 30 ounce said: I just looked up the crate LS3 and it listed the hp at 435 and tq at 425 so I’m not sure if your getting something different than that but all of the LS stock style and FAST intakes will fit except possibly the truck intake which a crate engine wouldn’t come with unless you specified it. You will need to change the oil pan as the one pictured is too far forward. Here is a picture of mine with the strut bars showing how low the engine sits in the chassis. Sorry, I didn't word that too clearly. This is the crate engine I am referring to: http://www.chevrolet.com/performance/crate-engines/ls376-525 I was wondering about whether the exhaust manifold it comes with would clear the stock steering shaft, Hoke motor mounts, etc.....or if I would likely need to go with some sort of header. I wasn't asking about the intake manifold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30 ounce Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Oh, the exhaust manifold/Headers. Just looking at it sure looks like the stock one will be a problem. It dumps right where our steering shaft exits the firewall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 I made some progress on the coolant system. Found some nice coolant hoses that fit almost perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 I finished the intake. I just need to determine how to connect the valve cover vent for the PCV system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironhead Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Looking very tidy, good work! Where did you get the radiator/fan shroud? Looks like a nice unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nullbound Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Looks great. Got any part numbers for those radiator hoses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 I bought the radiator from Ledfoot Racing, the radiator is a 3 core Champion, and the shroud is made by Ledfoot racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 The bottom hose Dayco #C7039 The top hose is made up of two hoses Dayco #D72039 is connected to the engine. Dayco D70704 is connected to the radiator. Bought hoses at Autozone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeK Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 Very nice looking. My set up is very similar to your routing, though I don't think I would have space to put the steam vent fitting in that spot. Mine is curretly lower down, about halfway along the vertical portion of the upper hose. Not sure if its in the right spot, worried I may not be able to bleed it if its not at the top like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackzpeed Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 nice work...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 Installed Vintage air mini Gen 2. Will add AC in the future after car is up and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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