Need some help from the LS1 swap 67-69 Camaro guys - Lateral-g Forums

almcbri · #1 12-01-2009, 12:27 PM

I believe I am heading in the right direction but need some help clarifying what parts I need and where to find them! I need some input from the guys who have done the swap. My motor is a 98 LS1 Z28.

#1-Where do I find a fuel line (the one running into the fuel rail, I see some motors have braided lines, or rubber lines) I saw S&P has them, but they are high in price. (part #, company, any info. on where to find one)

#2-What did you do to make your powersteering lines work with the stock power steering pump? I have the stock lines, but wasn't sure if they are the correct length, and I figured I would have to have different fittings to run them into my power steering box.

#3-Do I need a power steering cooler? I see that some of the LS1's had this on them, but is it neccessary for me to have one on my car?

#4-Does the power steering pulley push on? No bolt correct? My exploded view shows no bolt at the end, so I assume it is a push on style????

I am planning on doing a write up of my install once I am finished. I want to take a few more pictures and try to cover even the smallest of details w/ parts #'s ect.

almcbri · #2 12-08-2009, 02:50 PM

bump. And...yes I have searched on this forum and a bunch of others trying to find the correct answers.

Avgasman · #3 12-08-2009, 10:27 PM

1. For your fuel rail line to flexible hose to metal line.

Parts were found off of summit racing:

EFI fuel rail to -6 adapter: Russell here
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RUS-640850/

-6 90 degree fitting to pushlite- these are from Fragola, nice parts for the money
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FRA-209006-BL/

-6 fuel line, Aeroquip hose is hard to beat for durability:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AER-FCN0615/

-6 straight to pushlite
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FRA-200106-BL/

You need to tell me if your using 37 degree flares or 45 inverted to connect this to your fuel line for me to continue.

2. Since nothing seems to easily carryover in the Gen-I to Gen III-IV swap, I had my power steering hoses made by a local hydraulic hose repair/supplier. They were much cheaper (both for $75) then ANY other supplier.
Found these guys around you: http://www.oklahomaspecialityhose.com/ looks like a 20 minute drive for you.

3. I haven't seen the need for a cooler on a street car. Are you going to track the car?

4.Yes, the P/S pulley presses on.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/OTC-4681/

almcbri · #4 12-09-2009, 06:15 AM

thanks a bunch. that is exactly what I was needing

The flaring tool I have is a 37 degree.

I am not planning on running the car on the track as of right now. Might check into auto-x down the road.

Thanks for the tip on the hoses, I will check them out.

I just p/u a 4th gen radiator & fans this week. I am adding custom brackets and a top cover radiator plate to hide the ugly on the radiator. According to what I have found it should fit just fine.

Thanks again for all the information.

Avgasman · #5 12-09-2009, 09:33 AM

A -6 bulkhead union to connect your 37 degree fittings to your hardline would work well:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FRA-483206-BL/

I'd forego the P/S cooler until you're serious about track use. I've been running the stock GM pump with Redline Fluid and it hasn't even seep'd out of the cap's vent hole during some aggressive driving.

Good luck!