Project 'Too Much': 1969 P1800S - soon to be P1800 GT

[daemon2]

I've been on a bit of a break, doing what I can to research engines and forced induction. After a few weeks deliberating I picked up an iron block 5.3l engine. I did this because I am learning on this project, have never opened an engine before and decided a turbo project would be the most fun and best opportunity for me.


The 5.3l is very common here so if I happen to make an explosive error another won't be hard to find. I got my hands on a very good one and it fits!




Steering shaft clearance



I am trying to keep the weight behind the front axle so I can attempt to maintain decent balance front to rear.



The turbo's are going to be tricky to squeeze in there, but I've got a few ideas.





The alternator has to move, I have to find an accessory drive that will allow me to keep A/C and move the alternator low.

[Iamtheonlyreal1]

Wow, the motor looks pretty high? I have the LS in my P1800 build, and it is actually lower than the original B18 4cylinder, and the factory LS oil pan is still above the body rockers. Do you have it that high for a reason?

[daemon2]

high in relation to the body, maybe,
high off the crossmember no,
high in terms of centre of gravity, nope...

I have changed more than just the engine, keep stopping by for updates!

Originally Posted by Iamtheonlyreal1

Wow, the motor looks pretty high? I have the LS in my P1800 build, and it is actually lower than the original B18 4cylinder, and the factory LS oil pan is still above the body rockers. Do you have it that high for a reason?

[krptonite]

that will be tight with turbos! twin or single? i think you need the fbody set up as that puts the alternater down low and the ac is low on pass side, are you running the f body oilpan too?

[daemon2]

two turbo's, I have a few diagrams of the front accessory drives to measure it out to see what will fit; thanks for the tip on the fbody setup!
and yes I will be running the f-body oil pan.

I have some other work to do on the engine, more pics when I can.

Originally Posted by krptonite

that will be tight with turbos! twin or single? i think you need the fbody set up as that puts the alternater down low and the ac is low on pass side, are you running the f body oilpan too?

[daemon2]

lots of engine work right now and still stretching the body, its taking a bit of time but I want to make sure it flows nicely when its all finished.

This is before modifying the original panel:


and first attempt at the arches:


And now... Top of the rear quarter looking toward the back of the car with rough alignment:


The transition is starting to look better:


And the wheel clearance, wheels are about 2" below ride height in this image.


I am waiting for parts so I can put some time in over the holidays.

One more


Thanks for looking!

[krptonite]

looking good!