Pop N Wood Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Ordered the motor on Monday the 3rd of July, picked it up at the local Chevy dealer today, Thursday the 6th. FedEx is delivering the TKO and bellhousing tomorrow, and the JTR headers and radiator should show up Monday. Hot damn, this thing is too pretty to install in a car. Now to figure out what all the plug in connectors and hoses nipples are for. Funny how they can sell such an expensive engine and the only documentation they send with it is the manifold torquing sequence (in 5 or 6 languages no less). Look what was waiting for me when I got home from work Some assembly required: I ordered this with a Keisler modified HTOB. Looks like they ground the ears off an OEM unit to make it fit. They even shaved off half the hydraulic fitting hole. Uses a single line to the bearing, and needs a bleed valve outside they housing. They claim it bleeds fine this way. Let's hope so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 well golly that sure is a purdy hunk of metals. thats going to be one heck of a ride when she gets assembled. whats your time frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boodlefoof Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 schwinggg! Now pop that sucker in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad-ManQ45 Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Very Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mike Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Yeeeow!!!! Grab hold and let 'er rip!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Four words: BAD TO THE BONE! ...I hope your unibody is in good shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Very nice indeed!!! Good luck on getting it all together, and make sure to take along a couple of pairs of extra undies, you are gonna need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ULISES Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Should be nice to see the numbers on a carbed LS2 Engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buZy Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Oh My a carbed LS2! Man thats nice! I'm jealous! Drop that in and get er going......wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share Posted July 7, 2006 Thanks. Time frame is whenever I can get it done. Unibody is going to have some issues. The original plan is to get it driving and do the chassis bracing as part of a restoration next year (or next). But looking at this thing, may have to move that one up. I am telling you, this thing is one pretty hunk of metal. I want to make a coffee table out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Wow, that is one nice chunk of aluminum horse power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paz8 Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 Pop N Wood, is that going to require an engine control computer, if so what kind? Just curious, I like the idea of the carburation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleMX Posted July 7, 2006 Share Posted July 7, 2006 That will be so Bad A$$! Based on what the LS1 in mine does to a 280 I would recommend some frame mod's for sure. That baby will twist and shout! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted July 7, 2006 Author Share Posted July 7, 2006 Pop N Wood, is that going to require an engine control computer, if so what kind? Just curious, I like the idea of the carburation. MSD and Edlebrock make one specifically for this engine http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?lang=-1&catalogId=10002&storeId=10001&categoryId=28917 Should be pretty sweet. Has a built in rev limiter, nitros retard, MAP sensor connector and can have the spark curves adjusted through plug in modules or a lap top (using free software) GM also makes a distributor drive that replaces the front timing cover, and retro valve covers for that first gen SBC look. http://www.paceparts.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=180629 I prefer the coil pacs and MSD controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Are you done yet? How does it run? What are you waiting for? Get Busy! Just kidding make sure to post pics of your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z-Dreamer Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 Pop N Wood Going the route you have taken is very tempting and affordable too! Have you weighed the engine assembly yet? It would nice to see what it actually weighs. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zfan Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Awsome, I got to stop drooling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio240z Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 The coolest thing is having too much power... Nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240zV8 Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 how much was that combo? tear that rear end off just for fun on the first drive...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonTX Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 About the TKO, You had kiesler mod it? what made you think you would need the modifications? I have every single part figured out for my swap except the tranny. I have no clue what im doing, but i have been lookin towards the a tko. Have you got it installed yet? hows everything workin out? is that the $2000 kit? + bellhousing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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