68 S/C update.....

[jaros44sr]

Showed up late for the party, but enjoying the read....well done, truck looks great!

[Texas Pugh]

Congratulations on a job well done! Super cool!!

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Texas Pugh

Congratulations on a job well done! Super cool!!

Thanks TP!

Saturday we finally got a break in the weather so I washed the truck for the first time in .................18 months......

[superflysteiny]

Truck is turning out amazing

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Bucks68

Now that you can mess with it yourself it will never REALLY be done!

True...

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Probably the best looking '68 on the planet!!

I'm glad you like it!

Originally Posted by boynton

1 Do you have any "final" pictures of your shift linkage and what did you have to modify

2 Do you have any pictures of the back side of the pedal mod/were there any issues on the other side of the firewall or did you just use the original pedal bolts to hold it in (i observed a ~1/2" bolt at the top)

3 any final horsepower numbers

I am starting a 6.0 ly6/6l90 from a 2009 3/4 ton and these are a few loose ends I am trying to iron out. Your knowledge would be much appreciated!

This is one sweet truck. Mine will not be this nice but I am shooting for something in the same ballpark.

1. I used a LOKAR shifter (part number ACA-1801). I used this one because it is bent and offset by .5". I had to send the aluminum piece back to LOKAR to get it splined to work with the 6L80 shaft. You could probably use the ACA-1800 and just add a .5" spacer.

2. I didn't have to modify the pedal any. Its bolted to a flat bracket that bolts to the firewall using the 3 original nutserts that the original pedal bolted to.

3. It should be around 600+ RWHP

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Truck is turning out amazing

Thanks!

[NewType72]

very very cool brother rock on!

[lchall]

Would you mind sharing some details on your oil and transmission cooler setups? I would appreciate the info.

From some of the pics it looks like you are using a Derale heat sink cooler mounted under the core support for oil. Didn't see the transmission cooler setup.

Thanks - Chad

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by NewType72

very very cool brother rock on!

Thanks, glad you like it!

Originally Posted by lchall

Would you mind sharing some details on your oil and transmission cooler setups? I would appreciate the info.

From some of the pics it looks like you are using a Derale heat sink cooler mounted under the core support for oil. Didn't see the transmission cooler setup.

Thanks - Chad

Chad - I don't have an oil cooler, just 2 transmission coolers. The engine originally came with an oil cooler, but I couldn't make it work with my motor mount setup. What I did on the transmission was run the hot side out of the tranny to the transmission cooler in the radiator, and then I ran the cold side out of the radiator to a dual pass heat sink cooler under the core support and then bank to the transmission. I'm not sure how much it helps (can't hurt right?), but I do know it gives me approximately another quart of capacity for transmission fluid.

[lchall]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Thanks, glad you like it!



Chad - I don't have an oil cooler, just 2 transmission coolers. The engine originally came with an oil cooler, but I couldn't make it work with my motor mount setup. What I did on the transmission was run the hot side out of the tranny to the transmission cooler in the radiator, and then I ran the cold side out of the radiator to a dual pass heat sink cooler under the core support and then bank to the transmission. I'm not sure how much it helps (can't hurt right?), but I do know it gives me approximately another quart of capacity for transmission fluid.

I'm pretty much thinking the same thing for the transmission cooler. Only thing different I was thinking about was adding a bypass thermostat for the extra cooler. That way the cooler in the radiator can help the fluid warm up faster and still try to maintain minimum temps. I don't know how much the added cooler, cools. Not sure if it'd make much of a difference, but its pretty cheap to add.

http://derale.com/products/coolers/a...unt-kit-detail

For the oil cooler I'm guessing you are talking about the stock cooler that came on the Camaro oil pan? I'm with you, I don't see a way to make it work with the slider mounts. I was thinking about trying something different with that, using a remote mounted cooler and an adapter. Not sure if you've looked at the ones from Improved Racing, but they have a thermostat built into them and AN fittings so you can mount a cooler wherever. They do have a version without a thermostat, too. Seems a little expensive and I'm not sure if its necessary to have an oil cooler anyway.

http://www.improvedracing.com/cooler...28e4c74df943c5

Thoughts?

[Hart_Rod]

If you're scared, just say you're scared......

[Hart_Rod]

Getting ready to drop some coin on a new stall converter. Leaning towards a multi-disc 3000 stall.....

[Hatzman]

Hart Rod.... It took me THREE (3) days to read your 54 page thread... All I can say is... Wow... Your project is insane and you have given me several ideas for my new LQ9 engine swap. If you don't mind, I will begin picking your brain tomorrow.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Hatzman

Hart Rod.... It took me THREE (3) days to read your 54 page thread... All I can say is... Wow... Your project is insane and you have given me several ideas for my new LQ9 engine swap. If you don't mind, I will begin picking your brain tomorrow.

Thanks!


The new Circle D converter showed up today!!!

[SeTx67]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

The new Circle D converter showed up today!!!

What stall did you go with?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by SeTx67

What stall did you go with?

265mm Pro III 6L80E Torque Converter, 2800 Multi-disc:

http://www.circledspecialties.com/p-...converter.aspx

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

265mm Pro III 6L80E Torque Converter, 2800 Multi-disc:

http://www.circledspecialties.com/p-...converter.aspx

Put that thing in yet??

[SeTx67]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

265mm Pro III 6L80E Torque Converter, 2800 Multi-disc:

http://www.circledspecialties.com/p-...converter.aspx

2800 is a good choice for a Maggie

[chevyguy_72]

Just curious... why did you decide on this brand over others? Previous experience?

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

265mm Pro III 6L80E Torque Converter, 2800 Multi-disc:

http://www.circledspecialties.com/p-...converter.aspx

[beckmand78]

subscribed.

[C10_ustacould]

I'm trying to go the way of the blister... show up AFTER the work is done!

[Hart_Rod]

Several friends recommended it.

[C10_ustacould]

Yep, Circle D is the best choice for LSx converters. Great prices, great products, and great customer service!

[SeTx67]

Circle D is great from everything I've heard and I also like Phoenix Transmission converters for a milder build. Both companies have great products and customer service

[chevyguy_72]

Thanks for all the info... I had been looking into buy a 2800 stall... the only recommendation I have received up to now is Yank converters..

[Hart_Rod]

I've got my Aeromotive fuel pump/filter setup for sale. Here's the ad:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622622