SC570--The OFFICIAL build thread
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!
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.
Seriously thinking about tossing in an aluminum 5.3 in my SC on the cheap.
/hijack
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.
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
http://www.jegs.com/i/Wilwood/950/340-1289K3/10002/-1
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.
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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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.
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
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