Thanks Eric & Tony!

I really did not think that my whiskey flask oil can fit this build.. SO we built this one for the car.. I think this one will flow better with the engine compartment..

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Cris not bad.:thumbsup:

Very Nice!

^^What these guys said. Great looking work.:thumbsup:

Im sure its been asked but whats the chances of you making some extra set of taillights?

Sorry, but I won't make another set of these tail lights.. The only reason we made these was because I of the tail panel look we were after & basically had to reshape the tail panel to match the bezels..

For the last two weeks we have been up to setting up the engine compartment plumbing.. What a job! Machine shop is working on some more parts that I need for the dry sump system.. Got parts back from water jet..

Tow hook brackets bolted up perfect!

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Some of the headaches of running -12 hoses for the dry sump!

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Teaser pic of the dry sump oil tank! Oil sight glass for the tank..

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Very nice Cris. Glad you're tackling all that dry sump plumbing now...;)

Great looking work there Cris, I always enjoy reading your project threads.

Where can I get some of those line clamps I see on the brake and fuel lines?

Thanks Ron! We got a pretty good handle on this dry sump system.. make sure you get a LS9 oil pump on your LS7.. it produces greater volume and higher system oil pressure

Good to see you enjoying project Erik! We buy those clamps thru Pure Choice..

As always awesome work and a great idea for the site glass.

That 90 isn't making me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.:D

Looking mmm mmmm Good Cris!

Thank you! When I got the the whole tank & plumbing done I will post a pic of the sleepless nights I have had thinking about the dry sump system on a.. LS7!

That makes two of us Todd.. But I think I might have a solution to that.. just waiting for my -12 bungs to come in from the machine shop!

Great work Cris. You and your guys are great at what you do. Love the site glass for the sump pump!:thumbsup:

Thanks Tony1

Thanks Gus! Now get off the forum & ship out my other two LS motors my way! :D

Machine shop just finished these pcs...

Dry sump oil tank distribution block it feeds oil to engine, it holds mesh filter, oil drain, & will be able to mount oil temp sensor.. & a few fittings to weld 3/4 stainless tubing..

Plus 1/2 barb fitting to weld to 3/8 tubing for the back of the intake for booster vaccum..

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And here is the idea of where it will be mounted..

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Cris who makes that black hose and those fittings and is it a Teflon inner or CPE? Nice plumbing work too BTW.

WE are using XRP fittings.. they have a great assortment fitting available.. The hose you see in the pic is not the one we are using.. We will be changing it over to XR-31 hose that has a flat wound internal support coil.. That hose will be used for the dry sump & oil cooler lines..

Dry Sump Tank
 

Here is what the dry sump oil tank is looking like... Basically a 6 inch cylinder with a rectangular addition to it for added capacity & to fit in the cowl tulip.. All internals are like any standard tanks you would buy from aftermarket companies.. We are stopping for now & going to assemble the fender on the car & wait for a few pcs. I need for the oil fill I need on the firewall..


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We hard lined the on the side of the engine to cross over the header.. Here is a pic of it.. Sorta!

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Very Nice install Chris. Great place to put the tank.

Great stuff guys!:yes:

Small details!
 

Last nite I spent 2 hrs trying to figure out how the hell I was going to run the valve cover hoses to the oil breather tank.. 10 & 12 hoses are huge not to mention the fittings.. So, this moring we came up with a game plan & strarted plumbing.. DAMM firewall to engine clearance was making it tough.. Made a punch list if we pulled the motor if we would work faster.. It was worth it.. These details you will never see but make a world of difference..

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MSD makes some great products for routing wires..

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Coil re-location!

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Awesome work Chris - really diggin' on the dry-sump block. Very nicely packaged.

Gregg

Wow...you're like a packaging Jedi!

:D

That's ridiculous, I'm headed back to my garage and my prehistoric car. :D

Cris,as alway's Awesome.

Thanks Greg! Looking forward to seeing your 69 done here pretty soon..

Trying to hide things & making them servicable @ times can be a challenge.. but we are moving along pretty smooth with a few bumps here & their..

& don't forget to take a six pack with you Todd.. :D
Your 9 is one of favorite's! well with a BB in it!:D

Thanks Scott!

Yea, you and me both.. stuff like this makes my car look like it was built in auto shop.. lol

I feel practically frugal :)

:rofl: Exactly

I love this car. I really do. The attention to detail is mind boggling and the packing is well, Jedi level. Great work Cris

Frugal.. coming from a guy that is on what motor on Penny.. I lost count! :D

Don't forget to adjust your valve lash.. while your in the garge ;)

Thank you!

I have not had much to update on this project but here are some progress pics...

I have never been a big fan wiring but when first introduced to LS conversions it scared me cause of all the wiring & not familiar with the technology.. Now it seems like a breeze to me.. I took it upon myself to open up all the engine harness & clean it up & loom it with nylon braid for a cleaner look.. learned allot.. next time will even be easier.. Hell !! I even made this cart so that I don't have to be working with engine & trans off a pallet.. Of course this cart has other purposes.. LS Engine Fire- Stand... I will finish it in a couple of weeks when I need to fire up a engine..

Plumbing rear-end, Install sway bar, welding ground bungs.. & just a bunch of details that needed to be wrapped up while the engine was out.. I will have more progress next week with prototype goodies!!!

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A/C brackets
 

Ok.. One more update..

For LS conversions I have always been & big fan of the Corvette Accy drive system.. instead of trying to fight with fitting it low.. It will mount on the pass side cylinder head.. Plus using a Saden 7 A/C compressor.. & will have and adjustable belt tensioner instead of a spring tensioner...

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Looks great Cris!

You ever get tired of peeling off old blue tape?:D

Will this work with the truck Accy drive system?

From my understanding a trk drive system has the same distance as a 2010 Camaro.. I have been able to make some spacers to make the Corvette drive system work on a 2010 Camaro.. I have seen Pace Performace offer the 2010 Camaro drive system.. but you still need to buy a water pump.. Trk is different..

Your creativity and work is absolutely awesome...thanks for sharing again.

WOW!...All I can say is WOW!! Hard to believe that's Tyler's old CHicane "grandma grocery getter"!! You Sir are a genius!

TC