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Old 02-07-11, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by xxtoobsxx
So after reading this i was bored and had nothing to do. So i "searched" for an ls engine, and found a c5 corvette ls7 and drivtrain for 6k with the 6speed. It was literally the rolling chassis without the body on it. I was going to "buy it now" then realized oh wait i have like 900 to my name and rent is due...lol But your swap has deff made me think. My buddy has a ls1 long block in his backyard for a trophy truck he is building but went with the f150 lightning 5.4l motor instead!


Old 02-07-11, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Gimpster
Sorry to wedge into your thread, but anyone else had luck getting ahold of the guys who make the mounts? Nothing but dead air here, which always bodes well for a business transaction involving hundreds of dollars :\

Seriously thinking about tossing in an aluminum 5.3 in my SC on the cheap.
send me a PM and I can get you the mounts from DGR.....you can see my feedback or search my name if you need references. OR you can go straight to them. Up to you.

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Old 02-15-11, 08:47 PM
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Went to check out Turbodrem's LS1 SC last week. Looks even more awesome in person.
Old 02-17-11, 04:46 PM
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whats the status? what are you going to use for a clutch master?
Old 02-17-11, 05:29 PM
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No updates yet. Life has been keeping me out of my garage, but going to try and find some time this weekend. As for the clutch master, Im going to try the stock SC, but if for some reason it doesnt provide enough pressure, Wilwood will take over.
Old 02-17-11, 11:21 PM
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yea i will be using a wilwood 3/4 master in my swap and run a -4 line to the slave. mcleod sells a -4 for the slave.
Old 02-18-11, 08:26 AM
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Actually after looking a bit more, I have decided NOT to use the OEM clutch assembly parts. Im going to go with a Wilwood floor mount clutch pedal, and am currently looking at the floor mounted brake pedal set as well.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Wilwood/950/340-1289K3/10002/-1
Old 02-18-11, 06:05 PM
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might make things slightly more complicated but it will look and function real nice.
Old 02-18-11, 06:10 PM
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And for the price compared to the oem parts, ill take the challenge on...I might even go as far as a full floor pedal setup.
Old 02-18-11, 07:11 PM
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Just out of curiosity, why not use the factory pedals? Seems like it would be a lot easier and cleaner. Floor mounted pedals are kinda go-kart, dune buggy simple and dirty. They also seem more comfortable in cars with high seat positions IMO.
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I will make sure they are installed in a nice clean fashion. But simply putting it, guess I'm willing to go with the floor pedals to keep the car different, also there is less mounting hardware required, i can use a much shorter clutch line.
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pm me yo number buddy, i needs to txt ya about a few things
Old 02-19-11, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSticks
pm me yo number buddy, i needs to txt ya about a few things
hey no texting guys!!!!!! jk keep all the info public so we can all get ideas from each other. floor mount setup might be a lil more pricey than you think bro. migh look sick though!
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Won't cost me much more than the pedals, cause any fabrication needed, won't cost me anything. I have plenty of materials on hand to do a brake and clutch pedal box, so that's not an issue. Only concern is clearance for the master cylinders, but I doubt it's going to be an issue.
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I am FINISHING the wire harness today!! No more BS'ing, the weather is nice, its comfortable in my garage, and Im sick of waiting.

Will be picking up a new oil filter and oil tomorrow, along with some coolant, and going to see how the initial start up goes. Updated pics will be up later tonight


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