[Insert Cool Name Here] '69 Camaro LS1 Project

[aggie91]

Most of that is on that site. You might have to dig thru the other areas, such as the truck harness step by step he did on the site: This link is updated more recently then when I did mine, now it is on facebook...:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...5211824&type=3

Here is the fuse block and OBDII port for the truck harness:
http://lt1swap.com/fuseblock_obd2port.html

Look at this page:
http://lt1swap.com/2000harness.htm

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Originally Posted by aggie91

Most of that is on that site. You might have to dig thru the other areas, such as the truck harness step by step he did on the site: This link is updated more recently then when I did mine, now it is on facebook...:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...5211824&type=3

Here is the fuse block and OBDII port for the truck harness:
http://lt1swap.com/fuseblock_obd2port.html

Look at this page:
http://lt1swap.com/2000harness.htm

Thanks again aggie,
I found a guy to work with that really seems to know his stuff on reprogramming my ECM to work with Fans and A/C along with some other "enhancements" He's actually sending me the schematics for how I will need to wire the harness to match his calibration. So, HOPEFULLY, I'm no longer in ECM/harness limbo-hell.

I'm going to start another thread for this but does anyone have suggestions on what clutch setup to use for now? I split the transmission and engine this weekend and although it's not that old (plenty of wear left), it looks like the P/O didn't know how to drive a stick as it's got chatter and hot spots all over it. It seems no one resurfaces pressure plates anymore so I'm going to need to buy new stuff if I want to replace it.

My goals; eventually, are as close to 600 RWHP as I can get, but I won't need that kind of clutch performance for a while so i can go with a more factory option for now. What's reasonably priced and a good value?

[im4u2nvss]

LS7 clutch kit, strong, great value. GM part# 24255748

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Originally Posted by im4u2nvss

LS7 clutch kit, strong, great value. GM part# 24255748

That part number comes up as an LS6 kit not an LS7?

[im4u2nvss]

Originally Posted by OBeer-WAN-Kenobi

That part number comes up as an LS6 kit not an LS7?

Not sure why it shows ls6? But part # was for disc and pressure plate only.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...5748/overview/

Here is the clutch kit with pressure plate, disc and flywheel. Under $500.00.

http://www.tickperformance.com/gm-ls...-applications/

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Originally Posted by im4u2nvss

Not sure why it shows ls6? But part # was for disc and pressure plate only.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/na...5748/overview/

Here is the clutch kit with pressure plate, disc and flywheel. Under $500.00.

http://www.tickperformance.com/gm-ls...-applications/

Not sure either. The links you put up now appear to be the LS7. It looks like a good value. I'm going to see if one of my local haunts will do some resurfacing for me and if not, I'll go with this.

Also,
I found the Fbody slave (as opposed to my current GTO one) at a local auto parts store for $67 bucks including the bearing. Now I just need to pick up a master cylinder, mounting bracket, and lines. Any suggestions on where to get it? I see Mcleod has them but they are expensive as usual. I suppose the adjustability would be nice though. Maybe I could just build adjustment in to my pedal?

[Ron in SoCal]

O'Beer Miester...keep your eyes peeled on the Corvette forum and LS1tech for lightly used LS7 take out clutches. There's some good deals on there from time to time.

Speedtech sells the firewall bracket which allows for the angled 4th gen clutch master to be used:

http://www.speedtechperformance.com/...rod/prd256.htm

OTOH, if you want an adjustable master ($$$), Tick or Macloed are your best options.

Last point, I'm wondering if the Goat TO bearing is any different? I know there are specific part numbers for starters which makes me wonder if the Bell or tranny input shaft is different?

Anyway I'm following along and rooting for your success!

[72Z/28]

Originally Posted by im4u2nvss

LS7 clutch kit, strong, great value. GM part# 24255748

Totally agree with you, just got mine installed last month with Keisler Hydraulic TOB kit

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

Thanks guys,

I went with a similar lokar cable in my Willys when I swapped in the 5.7 and it worked well. Is there anything special I need for it to hook up to the ls1 throttle body?

I figured I'd just go with the 6cyl pedal both because it's cheaper and because it looks more plain. I went with stock brake and clutch pedals too. Hopefully it will work OK and I won't have too many problems with it.

Hopefully I'll be able to get the old engine pulled out before the end of the year. I plan on trading it for a 12 bolt rear from someone I know.

[OBeer-WAN-Kenobi]

As luck would have it, I've had a nasty cold and haven't been working on the car as much as I'd planned. This always seems to happen when I take vacation. I'd rather be miserable at work than at home!

Anyway, I was able to get a few things done. I removed the GTO shifter from the T56 , installed a new F-body shifter cup in the tranny and installed my new MGW shifter.

I finished installing my Holley 302-2 pan, which required some grinding on the starter.

I also dug into my wiring harness for the engine and removed the stuff I didn't need. After going through the harness with a fine toothed comb I'm less daunted by it. I really can't finish it until the engine is mounted in the car because I won't know where I'll put the ECM but at least I have a start.

Oh, put another reconditioned radiator in my Willys too so I should be back to no leaks and having an overflow reservoir again!

I'm feeling a bit better today so I think I'll fire up the heat in my shop and move the Camaro into the lift bay. I'll have to wait until the hydraulics are nice and warm though before I put it up. It's still friggen cold here.

Time to start ripping this thing apart!