Large format images
 

Thanks for doing that i hope these images helped you out. I am going to check out the photobucket links that you suggested. :cheers:

Large format image for the threads
 

Just checking out the process to post image with a large format. Here are some of the project i have been part of the past 20 years of my career. The best of times the worst of time.http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/...e/8fb4d667.jpg

This was at SEMA and got to sit one of the first LFA :thumbsup:


Here is one of my favorite vehicles. http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/...e/1261b6d0.jpg

along with this crazy jeep. http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/...e/7fb70d7c.jpg

not to mention the Power Wagon, wish Dodge would have built this vehicle.http://i1160.photobucket.com/albums/...e/8c75d72c.jpg.

Let see how this works out, Hope you enjoyed the pic :thumbsup:

Added oil pan images
 

Here is the windage tray and new pick up tube, you need to make sure you put the oil ring on the pick up tube to ensure oil pressure.

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Also you will have to source 2 additional bolts for the back of the pan which did not come with the hardware kit from MAST as stated in the previous post

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Car shows in local SO Cal
 

Saturday presented itself as a usual day in So Cal at the Donut shop in HB but there were a few unexpected cars that showed.
For one this highly modified "whatever it is"
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I have to say there is a lot of work put into this car, pretty cool and unique
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Then there was this, I did not stay to see it leave but i am guessing they trailered the car.

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That is the cool thing about this gathering you always get something different:thumbsup:

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More cool cars Surfcity wax car show
 

The next day right in my backyard so to speak Surfcity Garage car wax was having there annual show, i just went to visit due to the honey due list.

Here are some of the cars

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This Ghia was really clean, nice to see something different
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This car had the best paint:hail:
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And one of my favorites
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Some final touches on the car
 

One of the last items that the car needed was a proper license plate frame. A chrome or a carbon fiber ones are so cliche' so I waited. Then out of the blue a guy walks into the shop advertising custom license plate frame. We took a look at what he was offering and the prodcut is very nice quality brushed stainless or polished stainless. We talked about what it would cost to do a run of parts so I decided to do a custom plate for all the LSA owners out there. I am looking for 100 people that want this plate for their ride. The cost would be $25 a plate plus shipping with the logo pictured. The logo is laser etched into the stainless and will not come off. Right now I am only offering the brushed stainless, I think it looks the best. So anyone interested let me know and hopefully I can get 100 memebers interested. :thumbsup:

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Dakota Digital OBD2 interface
 

While at SEMA this year I always visit the "Showcase of products" area, this is one of the best places to see what is new at the show in a small area. If you have never visited it is well worth it. Anyways this year I noticed multiple companies offering up a OBD2 interface to operate the gauges in the vehicle. The issue I have been having is the GM performace ECU would not provide a proper signal for the Tack to work. I have tried all the suggestions out there and nothing worked especially the MSD pickup that was not worth the money I ended up throwing it away. I just happened to visit the Dakota Digital booth and saw my friend Scott Johnson and we started talking and i mentioned the OBD interface and he informed that they have a similar unit. I obtained a unit the following week and installed it this weekend. It worked right out of the box and made my day. I have been trying to get this going for over a year and finally have the resolution. So anyone that has an LS motor and is having a similar issue try this out it worked for me! :thumbsup: now i can do a burnouts and see the RPMS:thumbsup:


The Dakota Digital STA-1000: Late-Model Drivetrain integration has never been simpler! The STA-1000 plugs directly into the OBDII diagnostic connector, providing a user-adjustable traditional Speedometer, Tachometer and Check-Engine output for your choice of aftermarket instruments.

Features:

Fully compatible with common aftermarket electronic speedometers
User selectable output of: 4k, 8k, 16k PPM signals, Sine or Square wave options
/-35% sed signal correction, compensating for tire size or gearing changes
Adjustable 4, 6 or 8 cylinder tachometer signal output
Check Engine light output provides a grounded (-) output to activate a check engine light of your choice
Automatically calibrated output for an aftermarket cruise control can be activated by making connection to the higher-resolution fixed VSS sensor
Small footprint measures 4-3/4"x 3"x 1" making it easy to hide

Great Ebay find
 

To those looking for a little bit of dress up for you LS motor I found this billet oil cap for 13 bucks on ebay with free shipping! Plus the anodized finish is unique. :thumbsup: The same guy offers the same cap with different emblems for up to 30 bucks, not necessary the center emblem comes unattached and can be changed out. At least for me that is what I wanted so I can make by own custom emblem. Check it

Latest upgrades Heidts IRS
 

For anyone out there with the Hedits IRS here is an upgrade for the rear support plate that comes with the kit. My car was at a certain location and they decided to jack up the rear well they bent the cross brace for me and I was not very happy about it. So I decided to design and make a new pc that allows for a floor jack to pass under and lift the car on the third member. Part is CNC and has a anodized finish.
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Nice to see an update. Which 69 was Rob K's?

this is one of the best threads i've ever read. A huge thanks for sharing your knowledge.:king:

Same here big thanks for thc how to's..
Im trying to come up with something a bit different for door trims, mine has std interior trims & I just hate the std armrests thst look like a brick....any ideas suitable for DIY...

I always wondered whose car this was. I live off Adams and Newland and always see you cruising around. :hello:

Your car looks great..

New intake tube
 

I just happen to messing around with the car and was wondering if i had enough parts to modify the intake tube since i converted to the new rad set up that puts the inlet and outlet on the pass side of the car. Stay tuned for picture on the next build thread just wanted to get the thread going again after along hiatus.:superhack:

Which new radiator setup did you go with?

Radiator used in the Camaro
 

It has a Be Cool unit. When installing an LSA motor in the car the throttle body curves to the drivers side so the radiator inlet on the top needs to be ordered so it is on the passenger side of the vehicle. The first unit I had was on the drivers side and interfered with the intake tube. There was a small leak and i was talking with the Be Cool guys and they said I could order the inlet on the other side. So both the inlet and outlet are on the same side (passenger side) . This makes it easier to locate the hoses that come from a production part, of course they need to be trimmed to fit. Also when mounting a aluminum radiator NEVER hard mount it to the core support! They will crack! You must use rubber isolators and make sure the unit and move at least 1/16 an inch. I was able to located the rubber bushings at ACE hardware and used 3 bushings on each mounting location. This ensured adequate movement. Bushing on front side of core support then another bushing between core support and radiator flange and then another bushing on the other side of the flange with the fastener. I used fender washers between the nut head and lock nut. The nylock nut to secure everything in place and allows for movement. The Be cool unit has worked so far but if I was to do it again I would have the Fan man make me a unit since I have come to know him.

My LSA is in the car and trying to plumb it and fit everything in there. I love the car.

If you have the part number handy for the rubber bushings, post it up.

Wow, what a beautiful car !!! How much is the car lowered out back, 3 inches ??