Ando and fams LS1 project

andocommando · 04-23-2008, 02:46 PM

been doing a bunch of research lately, getting ready to dive head first into this project. Its my brothers, mine and my dads project. 3x people = 3x more money and helping hands lol. the truck is a 98 v6 xcab 3rd door. with a manual trans. a/c blows cold and trucks runs good. Paid $1500 for it. with the camper shell lol
LS1 came from a 2003 50th anniversy corvette with 40,000 miles. really clean motor.

the truck will be built for street but something we can take to the strip and race. the outside is gonna stay mostly stock so its gonna be a sleeper

Plans are
stock ls1 for now
Built 4l60e
Built 12 bolt rear
billet specialties new street light wheels

and now with the pictures!

it would be sweet for the ls1 to go into my bagged truck but then again we want something reliably fast

It is probably gonna be a little while before we get started, becuase my dads 39 chevy coupe is currently taking up space in the shop. We still need to figure out what we are gonna do for a wiring harness. other than that i think we are kinda set.

BudRacing · 04-23-2008, 03:31 PM

That's one clean engine and one clean truck (minus the bed gash and front bumper). Have you talked to Jared about a harness?

andocommando · 04-23-2008, 03:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BudRacing

That's one clean engine and one clean truck (minus the bed gash). Have you talked to Jared about a harness?

we have fixed the quarter panel, its in primer now. bumper and valance on the way. no i havent talked to him, i hear its the way to go. i have all the wiring diagrams and tons of wiring and connecters at the house, if i could save the $800 that would be great but i dont know if i wanna attempt it myself or just pay for one

philntx · 04-23-2008, 04:35 PM

There is good value to this fabricated harness! Time, frustration, hangovers.

Unless you've done them before and are familiar with things like serial data, reference voltage, clean soldered connections, etc, I'd defer to a professional.

BudRacing · 04-23-2008, 05:10 PM

I'm with Phil. It sounds like a real pain in the ass.

PEKO · 04-23-2008, 05:28 PM

I love those wheels, saw them in Jegs and Summit.

AmericanMuscle · 04-23-2008, 07:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by PEKO

I love those wheels.

x2
looks like fun

PEKO · 04-23-2008, 07:43 PM

I was going to go with the Mickey Thompsons but they are very expensive. Especially for the rear.

WhiteNoise96 · 04-23-2008, 07:48 PM

great plans man. if that was sitting in my garage there would be stains all over the head covers.

lowcherrydime · 04-23-2008, 07:48 PM

andy you're one lucky mofo that's all i gotta say. one of these days i wanna make it up there and check it out.

layinlow88 · 04-23-2008, 08:03 PM

eric...you never make it anywhere...haha

and andy...call the Mena Speed Shop....they can hook you up with a painless wiring harness specifically for that truck....and hey...there located in Mena, AR...cant go wrong there

i give two thumbs up on there harness....we had one built for a 6.0 conversion for a 96 surburban

1BadElky · 04-23-2008, 08:22 PM

please dont put that fail-o-matic in an original 5spd truck.

lowcherrydime · 04-23-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by layinlow88

eric...you never make it anywhere...haha

and andy...call the Mena Speed Shop....they can hook you up with a painless wiring harness specifically for that truck....and hey...there located in Mena, AR...cant go wrong there

i give two thumbs up on there harness....we had one built for a 6.0 conversion for a 96 surburban

that's cuz i'm always working

91sonomast · 04-23-2008, 09:17 PM

teh wheels are teh sex.
and fail-o-matic, theres a link for 700r4's on the bottom of the page right now lol

andocommando · 04-23-2008, 10:20 PM

the 4l60e will be built to hold 600 atleast, and thanks brandt i was referred to that shop last night as a matter of fact.

the main reason for the auto is so everyone can drive it and the truck will be a bracket truck.

lowcherrydime · 04-23-2008, 10:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by andocommando

the 4l60e will be built to hold 600 atleast, and thanks brandt i was referred to that shop last night as a matter of fact.

the main reason for the auto is so everyone can drive it and the truck will be a bracket truck.

andocommando · 04-24-2008, 02:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by inprogress10

no

blackxtreme99 · 04-24-2008, 10:32 PM

Good luck with it. Can't wait to see it done.

andocommando · 04-25-2008, 01:43 AM

oh im excited about it

SHROPIE · 04-27-2008, 10:14 AM

damn thats gonna be a fun project. keep posted.

philntx · 04-27-2008, 11:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by andocommando

the 4l60e will be built to hold 600 atleast, and thanks brandt i was referred to that shop last night as a matter of fact.

the main reason for the auto is so everyone can drive it and the truck will be a bracket truck.

A 4L60 can be built to hold 500+ HP, but you'll have to really like the "bang" shifts under WOT. They will be "firm".

A 4L80 would be a much better choice even though it weighs more and eats a little more HP. Parrish was running a, basically stock, 4L80E in his single turbo 4WD truck making around 500 HP

http://www.neufamily.org/03html/driveline.html

stalephotograph · 04-27-2008, 05:35 PM

looks like a fun project. you got to leave the shell on it haha. no one would suspect a grandpa looking truck to have an ls1 haha.

andocommando · 04-27-2008, 05:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by philntx

A 4L60 can be built to hold 500+ HP, but you'll have to really like the "bang" shifts under WOT. They will be "firm".

A 4L80 would be a much better choice even though it weighs more and eats a little more HP. Parrish was running a, basically stock, 4L80E in his single turbo 4WD truck making around 500 HP

http://www.neufamily.org/03html/driveline.html

we've really looked into the 2 trans quite a bit and i think the 60 is the way to go for us.

here is a 4l60e that will "hold" 800hp and has a 2 year warranty

lowdime96 · 04-29-2008, 11:56 AM

why not just have current performance make the harness?

andocommando · 04-30-2008, 12:28 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by lowdime96

why not just have current performance make the harness?

cause its 750$

RedLsxS10 · 04-30-2008, 12:41 AM

andocommando · 05-01-2008, 12:50 AM

ya, im looking at a local place around here for 500

trix_2008 · 05-01-2008, 12:54 AM

doesn't waylaid make harnesses?

Bdydrp02s10 · 05-01-2008, 07:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by andocommando

we have fixed the quarter panel, its in primer now. bumper and valance on the way. no i havent talked to him, i hear its the way to go. i have all the wiring diagrams and tons of wiring and connecters at the house, if i could save the $800 that would be great but i dont know if i wanna attempt it myself or just pay for one

Just wondering how ya fixed the quarter panel? Mine are kind of messed up.

andocommando · 05-01-2008, 09:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bdydrp02s10

Just wondering how ya fixed the quarter panel? Mine are kind of messed up.

a body hammer, and a bit of banging and bending.

PEKO · 05-01-2008, 11:31 AM

Another reason I cant go with the Billet Specialties Street Line wheels. They only offer them in 15". 17" are in the works but no ETA. I was looking at like 17" front and 20" rear. But agin the Mickey Thompson Wheels are rediculous. For a 20" by say 16" width for the rear would be about $1,500 each. And skinny 18" front wheels are about $700 each. $4,400 without tires lol I may have to re-think that

SHROPIE · 05-04-2008, 09:09 AM

c'mon andy isnt this truck done yet ?

gimmie a call this weekend sometime.

04-23-2008, 02:46 PM	#1
andocommando mmmm dr. pepper Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8,138 Location: central AR User is: OffLine	Ando and fams LS1 project been doing a bunch of research lately, getting ready to dive head first into this project. Its my brothers, mine and my dads project. 3x people = 3x more money and helping hands lol. the truck is a 98 v6 xcab 3rd door. with a manual trans. a/c blows cold and trucks runs good. Paid $1500 for it. with the camper shell lol LS1 came from a 2003 50th anniversy corvette with 40,000 miles. really clean motor. the truck will be built for street but something we can take to the strip and race. the outside is gonna stay mostly stock so its gonna be a sleeper Plans are stock ls1 for now Built 4l60e Built 12 bolt rear billet specialties new street light wheels and now with the pictures! it would be sweet for the ls1 to go into my bagged truck but then again we want something reliably fast It is probably gonna be a little while before we get started, becuase my dads 39 chevy coupe is currently taking up space in the shop. We still need to figure out what we are gonna do for a wiring harness. other than that i think we are kinda set. Last edited by andocommando : 04-23-2008 at 02:57 PM.
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04-23-2008, 03:31 PM	#2
BudRacing Molon Labe Age: 22 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,909 Location: Statesboro, Ga User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project That's one clean engine and one clean truck (minus the bed gash and front bumper). Have you talked to Jared about a harness?
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04-23-2008, 03:33 PM	#3
andocommando mmmm dr. pepper Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8,138 Location: central AR User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project Quote: Originally Posted by BudRacing That's one clean engine and one clean truck (minus the bed gash). Have you talked to Jared about a harness? we have fixed the quarter panel, its in primer now. bumper and valance on the way. no i havent talked to him, i hear its the way to go. i have all the wiring diagrams and tons of wiring and connecters at the house, if i could save the $800 that would be great but i dont know if i wanna attempt it myself or just pay for one
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04-23-2008, 04:35 PM	#4
philntx Build it Right! Age: 53 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,247 Location: Plano TX User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project There is good value to this fabricated harness! Time, frustration, hangovers. Unless you've done them before and are familiar with things like serial data, reference voltage, clean soldered connections, etc, I'd defer to a professional.
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04-23-2008, 05:10 PM	#5
BudRacing Molon Labe Age: 22 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,909 Location: Statesboro, Ga User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project I'm with Phil. It sounds like a real pain in the ass.
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04-23-2008, 05:28 PM	#6
PEKO Strictly Domestic Age: 30 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,769 Location: Hudson Co, NJ User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project I love those wheels, saw them in Jegs and Summit.
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04-23-2008, 07:03 PM	#7
AmericanMuscle its just greg Age: 22 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,023 Location: az User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project Quote: Originally Posted by PEKO I love those wheels. x2 looks like fun
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04-23-2008, 07:43 PM	#8
PEKO Strictly Domestic Age: 30 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,769 Location: Hudson Co, NJ User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project I was going to go with the Mickey Thompsons but they are very expensive. Especially for the rear. Last edited by PEKO : 04-23-2008 at 07:48 PM.
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04-23-2008, 07:48 PM	#9
WhiteNoise96 fuck it Age: 22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,904 Location: down the street User is: Online	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project great plans man. if that was sitting in my garage there would be stains all over the head covers.
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04-23-2008, 07:48 PM	#10
lowcherrydime truth Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23,235 Location: arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project andy you're one lucky mofo that's all i gotta say. one of these days i wanna make it up there and check it out.
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04-23-2008, 08:03 PM	#11
layinlow88 GET LAYED!! Age: 19 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,158 Location: Camden, AR User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project eric...you never make it anywhere...haha and andy...call the Mena Speed Shop....they can hook you up with a painless wiring harness specifically for that truck....and hey...there located in Mena, AR...cant go wrong there i give two thumbs up on there harness....we had one built for a 6.0 conversion for a 96 surburban
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04-23-2008, 08:22 PM	#12
1BadElky Hi-Tech Redneck Age: 18 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,728 Location: Albany, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project please dont put that fail-o-matic in an original 5spd truck.
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04-23-2008, 08:34 PM	#13
lowcherrydime truth Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23,235 Location: arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project Quote: Originally Posted by layinlow88 eric...you never make it anywhere...haha and andy...call the Mena Speed Shop....they can hook you up with a painless wiring harness specifically for that truck....and hey...there located in Mena, AR...cant go wrong there i give two thumbs up on there harness....we had one built for a 6.0 conversion for a 96 surburban that's cuz i'm always working
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04-23-2008, 09:17 PM	#14
91sonomast Good Bye SonomaST Age: 23 Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,394 Location: Jacksonville, FL User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project teh wheels are teh sex. and fail-o-matic, theres a link for 700r4's on the bottom of the page right now lol
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04-23-2008, 10:20 PM	#15
andocommando mmmm dr. pepper Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8,138 Location: central AR User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project the 4l60e will be built to hold 600 atleast, and thanks brandt i was referred to that shop last night as a matter of fact. the main reason for the auto is so everyone can drive it and the truck will be a bracket truck.
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04-23-2008, 10:49 PM	#16
lowcherrydime truth Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23,235 Location: arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project Quote: Originally Posted by andocommando the 4l60e will be built to hold 600 atleast, and thanks brandt i was referred to that shop last night as a matter of fact. the main reason for the auto is so everyone can drive it and the truck will be a bracket truck.
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04-24-2008, 02:15 PM	#17
andocommando mmmm dr. pepper Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8,138 Location: central AR User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project Quote: Originally Posted by inprogress10 no
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04-24-2008, 10:32 PM	#18
blackxtreme99 Used Midget Dealer!!!! Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 776 Location: N. Little Rock, Arkansas User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project Good luck with it. Can't wait to see it done.
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04-25-2008, 01:43 AM	#19
andocommando mmmm dr. pepper Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8,138 Location: central AR User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project oh im excited about it
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04-27-2008, 10:14 AM	#20
SHROPIE Omaha Draggers Assoc. Age: 23 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,996 Location: Bellevue Ne User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project damn thats gonna be a fun project. keep posted.
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04-27-2008, 11:39 AM	#21
philntx Build it Right! Age: 53 Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,247 Location: Plano TX User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project Quote: Originally Posted by andocommando the 4l60e will be built to hold 600 atleast, and thanks brandt i was referred to that shop last night as a matter of fact. the main reason for the auto is so everyone can drive it and the truck will be a bracket truck. A 4L60 can be built to hold 500+ HP, but you'll have to really like the "bang" shifts under WOT. They will be "firm". A 4L80 would be a much better choice even though it weighs more and eats a little more HP. Parrish was running a, basically stock, 4L80E in his single turbo 4WD truck making around 500 HP http://www.neufamily.org/03html/driveline.html
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04-27-2008, 05:35 PM	#22
stalephotograph air ride equipped Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2,530 Location: danville, ky User is: Online	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project looks like a fun project. you got to leave the shell on it haha. no one would suspect a grandpa looking truck to have an ls1 haha.
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04-27-2008, 05:45 PM	#23
andocommando mmmm dr. pepper Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8,138 Location: central AR User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project Quote: Originally Posted by philntx A 4L60 can be built to hold 500+ HP, but you'll have to really like the "bang" shifts under WOT. They will be "firm". A 4L80 would be a much better choice even though it weighs more and eats a little more HP. Parrish was running a, basically stock, 4L80E in his single turbo 4WD truck making around 500 HP http://www.neufamily.org/03html/driveline.html we've really looked into the 2 trans quite a bit and i think the 60 is the way to go for us. here is a 4l60e that will "hold" 800hp and has a 2 year warranty
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04-29-2008, 11:56 AM	#24
lowdime96 Disturbed Image Trucks Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,153 Location: Southington, CT User is: Online	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project why not just have current performance make the harness?
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04-30-2008, 12:28 AM	#25
andocommando mmmm dr. pepper Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8,138 Location: central AR User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project Quote: Originally Posted by lowdime96 why not just have current performance make the harness? cause its 750$
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04-30-2008, 12:41 AM	#26
RedLsxS10 ^Almost^ Age: 23 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 166 Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project $825
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05-01-2008, 12:50 AM	#27
andocommando mmmm dr. pepper Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8,138 Location: central AR User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project ya, im looking at a local place around here for 500
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05-01-2008, 12:54 AM	#28
trix_2008 vote Huckabee Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 359 Location: p.b. User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project doesn't waylaid make harnesses?
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05-01-2008, 07:27 AM	#29
Bdydrp02s10 Anybody got 20's? Age: 28 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,654 Location: Columbia S.C. User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project Quote: Originally Posted by andocommando we have fixed the quarter panel, its in primer now. bumper and valance on the way. no i havent talked to him, i hear its the way to go. i have all the wiring diagrams and tons of wiring and connecters at the house, if i could save the $800 that would be great but i dont know if i wanna attempt it myself or just pay for one Just wondering how ya fixed the quarter panel? Mine are kind of messed up.
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05-01-2008, 09:08 AM	#30
andocommando mmmm dr. pepper Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 8,138 Location: central AR User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project Quote: Originally Posted by Bdydrp02s10 Just wondering how ya fixed the quarter panel? Mine are kind of messed up. a body hammer, and a bit of banging and bending.
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05-01-2008, 11:31 AM	#31
PEKO Strictly Domestic Age: 30 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,769 Location: Hudson Co, NJ User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project Another reason I cant go with the Billet Specialties Street Line wheels. They only offer them in 15". 17" are in the works but no ETA. I was looking at like 17" front and 20" rear. But agin the Mickey Thompson Wheels are rediculous. For a 20" by say 16" width for the rear would be about $1,500 each. And skinny 18" front wheels are about $700 each. $4,400 without tires lol I may have to re-think that
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05-04-2008, 09:09 AM	#32
SHROPIE Omaha Draggers Assoc. Age: 23 Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,996 Location: Bellevue Ne User is: OffLine	Re: Ando and fams LS1 project c'mon andy isnt this truck done yet ? gimmie a call this weekend sometime.
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