LSA Powered 69 Camaro -"Lou's Change"

[Vegas69]

I agree, GM slapped that together. There will be failures down the road due to that design.

[Lous69]

Well these projects are a function of learning the details and then figuring out what they all mean.

It looks like the Quick Time bellhousing we were planning to use will not allow the use of a double disc clutch.

Sure, there are single disc clutches that could probably handle the load but it doesn't make sense to lock ourselves out of a double disc option if we don't have to so we think we'll go with a factory bellhousing.

We may also need to modify the transmission tunnel in order to clear the
T56 Magnum with the stock bell housing. Oh well, better to do that now than down the road.

[Unit2]

Hi Lou,

I have the LSA motor in my Camaro and the one issue that i found is with the radiator return location. The standard camaro radiator have them on the upper driver side of the vehicle which is what i ended up with because i did not know the angled intake would be an issue till later on. Anyways I would suggest that you get a new unit with the return line on the upper passenger side of the radiator this will allow you to do your intake tube with no interferance from the upper hose of the radiator. Although I did manage to make the custom intake tube it would have been easier with out the hose in the way. Here is a picture of my installation, you can check out by build thread in Lateral G " Pioneer Stage 3 LSA 69 RS SS Camaro" to see more. One other item, not sure what you plan to do with the oil pan but you will need a version that is similar to the one that comes with the motor but you will need to have clearance for the cross memeber. I modifed mine and the stupid thing hangs below the cross memeber and has a small leak. I am switching over to the MAST motorsports pan that is perfect for the installation. I will post images of the change out on my thread in the next few weeks. I hope this information is useful. I would have liked it if someone informed me of what the issues where before i got there. Would have saved me some headaches.

[V8TV]

Thanks for the pic, we've been discussing this exact topic in the shop about moving the upper radiator return to the passenger side for this reason. We appreciate the tip!

[Unit2]

If you need any more information let me know. You can call me at 714 553 2328. I have been running this car for over a year now.

Nev

[Lous69]

Our Forgeline Wheels have arrived!!

These are their new Concave DE3C design.

18 X10s for the front and 18X12s for the rear.

Centers and inner rings are what they call their titanium finish. The outer rims are brushed aluminum with semigloss clear finish.

Sweet!!:razz:



We liked the way these have concave centers but still have a nice muscle car lip.





I went with the hidden bolt option just because I'm a clean freak and those would be a lot of bolts to clean around.

So maybie that means I'm more lazy than a clean freak???







Originally we ordered gloss clear over the brushed aluminum but Forgeline suggested semigloss clear might look even better. We took their advice. Glad we did.



Fronts have a nice lip too.



Trevor checking backspacing and clearances during mock up.

[ma73z]

WOW! Those are some sweet looking wheels

[Musclerodz]

Originally Posted by V8TV

Thanks for the pic, we've been discussing this exact topic in the shop about moving the upper radiator return to the passenger side for this reason. We appreciate the tip!

the standard dual pass radiators move the upper hose to the passenger side and if ordered for LS, also has a location for steam vent.

[MarkM66]

What harness and controller are you going to use for the engine?

[Lous69]

Originally Posted by MarkM66

What harness and controller are you going to use for the engine?

Were using the GM performance kit number 19259293 that is made for their LSA crate motor. The kit includes:

■Two oxygen sensors
■Two oxygen sensor mounting bosses (for installation in the exhaust system)
■A mass airflow meter
■A mass airflow meter mounting boss (for installation in the air intake system)
■A throttle pedal assembly (for use with the electronically operated throttle)
■A complete wiring harness with fuse box
■The programmed controller
■An instruction sheet.

The ECU and the fuse panel are going to be mounted under the dash inside the car.