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LT1 Engine Swap - Revival

Water Pump Installed
The stock water pump was reinstalled... 
   
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Water Pump Installed
The stock water pump was reinstalled with new gaskets, a 9/16-inch socket, and 33 ft-lb.
New Engine On The Dollie
With the new motor on the... 
   
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New Engine On The Dollie
With the new motor on the dollies and the wiring harness laid out like so, we were ready to drop the body back onto the motor and front subframe. But would the 15-year-old chassis cooperate?
Reinstalling The Alternator Power Steering And Ac
It actually did, we had to... 
   
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Reinstalling The Alternator Power Steering And Ac
It actually did, we had to go back through the process of reinstalling the alternator/power steering/A/C bracket with the motor halfway in. Meanwhile, the brake lines on the driver side were guided into their respected space, and eventually the steering shaft was slid back into place as well.
Installing Y Pipe
The Y-pipe took quite a bit... 
   
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Installing Y Pipe
The Y-pipe took quite a bit of manipulation to get it to fit, and to be honest we weren't happy with its clearance (or lack there of) of the 3-inch LS1 driveshaft. So we'll be fixing this in the near future.
Adding 10W30 Motor Oil
All the fluids were topped... 
   
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Adding 10W30 Motor Oil
All the fluids were topped off, and the motor was treated to conventional 10W30 bought at the local hardware store along with a Zinc additive, as Race Krafters instructed us. The Zinc additive gives extra protection, but is no good with cats--so we'll have to ditch this habit if we put a converter back on.
Uploading Tune Data
Last, I uploaded the tune... 
   
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Uploading Tune Data
Last, I uploaded the tune provided by Ed Wright at FastChip and let her rip. I'm sorry folks, but you'll have to wait for next issue for final results.
Summit Racing
800.230.3030

summitracing.com
Pace Setter
2841 W. Clarendon
Phoenix
AZ  85017

www.pacesetterexhaust.com
Scoggin-Dickey Parts Center Fastchip
1114 W. 41st St.
Tulsa
OK  74107
Race Krafters Automotive Machine, Inc.
1140 Dillerville Rd.
Lancaster
PA  17601

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