Project: 1st Gen Six Speed

mr spree · 09-30-2009, 09:48 PM

Well ive been working on the truck for about a week now and ive took some pictures. Not alot of pictures but enough to see whats going on i guess. Check em out
Specs:

1992 S10 2.8l 5 Speed
Stock LQ4
98 Camaro T56

Dont have any outside shots of the truck, it was raining when i took the pictures.

llorracs93s10 · 09-30-2009, 09:51 PM

damnit, lol....your going to make me wish i did this....thanks alot man! hurry up and get some more progress done!

bygbyrd · 09-30-2009, 09:51 PM

What did you pull the motor out of?

mr spree · 09-30-2009, 09:57 PM

Got the motor from a local on craigslist. $800 with 39,xxx miles. Its an LQ4 from a 2004 Silverado 2500. Im workin on the progress. Having a little trouble getting the tranny to slide onto the motor. I took the bell-housing off and bolted it up to the motor so hopefully that helps ease the process.

vandejr · 10-01-2009, 09:35 AM

good job man. my next project will definately be 6 speed. i always thought it would be to much of a hassle.

mr spree · 10-01-2009, 03:21 PM

I only drive manuals haha. I wouldn't think it is more than a hassle then putting an auto in.

Ill have more pictures up later today. Hopefully ill be able to get the trans on the motor and finally get it into the truck

zx9rgreen · 10-01-2009, 03:31 PM

what oil pan are you using

mr spree · 10-01-2009, 04:08 PM

LS2 Oil Pan

mr spree · 10-02-2009, 01:22 AM

finally got the transmission bolted up.
Its ready to go in now

Petro · 10-02-2009, 02:43 PM

I forgot are you just gonna DD the truck or do some power adders down the road???

mr spree · 10-02-2009, 07:49 PM

its a DD but i will add a cam and heads later down the road

mr spree · 10-03-2009, 10:55 PM

Finally Got these mounts to work.

NCRides · 10-04-2009, 03:15 PM

Ahh the fun begins...wow a 6.0 with a T56..I hope you have a tire connection cause that thing is gonna roast em... keep up the good work

mr spree · 10-04-2009, 08:26 PM

haha i know, its gonna be fun. hopefully its done by this coming weekend

thanks for the support

cams · 10-05-2009, 04:54 PM

Rear end? Electrical? I was going to do this to my 93 2.8 5-speed but needed more info. Ok I didnt need any info just more coin. Damn. Good luck.

mr spree · 10-05-2009, 10:07 PM

Stock rear end for now, i wont be taking it to the track anytime soon even when its done. The electrical is done by Jared over at CPW. Its there custom made harness for my engine and my truck so its plug and play.

cams · 10-06-2009, 11:09 AM

No cutting or splicing at all? Just hook up power and ground or what? And what rear do you have 7.5"? Sorry for the questions, I am just getting excited. Would it be to much to ask how much you payed for the harness? pm?

mr spree · 10-06-2009, 12:38 PM

Nope no cutting or splicing at all. Its god all the grounds on it and power hook ups and all the plugs for the engine your using, transmission, and the hookup that plugs into the plug on your firewall. Plug and play. Yes 7.5" rear. For the price you do pay a hefty price but its well worth it it my eyes if you dont want a huge hassle. For the custom built harness and computer i had to buy from them it was a little over $1000

check them out currentperformance.com

cams · 10-06-2009, 12:43 PM

Thanks bud. Look forward to seeing finished pics.

mr spree · 10-07-2009, 09:13 PM

Well today i was trying to figure out the power steering stuff. Found out that with a little bit of cutting on the truck bracket, the stock pump from my 2.8l fits perfect! The pulley from the 2.8l also lined up too.

NCRides · 10-07-2009, 09:35 PM

cool, so the lines won't be much of a hassle

mr spree · 10-07-2009, 10:13 PM

yup just using my stock lines

mr spree · 10-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Just got the transmission x member installed. Its the one that BRP sells. Only took about an hour to install and install the driveline into place.

llorracs93s10 · 10-12-2009, 08:31 PM

how much did that trans xmember cost you? we took my stock one, moved it back obviously, and cut the part that the trans mounts to it, flipped it upside down and it was perfect. heres a pic of it

90blueS10 · 10-12-2009, 08:34 PM

i defintely want to do this to my truck down the road

llorracs93s10 · 10-12-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 90blueS10

i defintely want to do this to my truck down the road

no you dont, you want a lt1/t56....like the one i have....that might be urs at the right price....

90blueS10 · 10-12-2009, 08:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by llorracs93s10

no you dont, you want a lt1/t56....like the one i have....that might be urs at the right price....

hahahahahah. no.

llorracs93s10 · 10-12-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 90blueS10

hahahahahah. no.

watch your mouth boy...

90blueS10 · 10-12-2009, 08:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by llorracs93s10

watch your mouth boy...

i would, but im broke. and enough whoring the OPs thread

mr spree · 10-12-2009, 08:44 PM

it was 225 for the x member plus whatever for the energy bushing. reason i bought it was because i dont have a welder on me or anyone that knows how to. So buying one was just easier on me. Plus its small and gives me more room for the exhaust

llorracs93s10 · 10-12-2009, 08:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 90blueS10

i would, but im broke. and enough whoring the OPs thread

well get unbroke, iwill sell it for a great price.

And mr spree, what are you doing for suspension?

90blueS10 · 10-12-2009, 08:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by llorracs93s10

well get unbroke, iwill sell it for a great price.

And mr spree, what are you doing for suspension?

pm me price. and details.

mr spree · 10-12-2009, 08:56 PM

for now im just gonna leave it how it is. 4/4 drop. The front shouldnt drop more than an extra inch and i still have alot of room.

llorracs93s10 · 10-12-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mr spree

for now im just gonna leave it how it is. 4/4 drop. The front shouldnt drop more than an extra inch and i still have alot of room.

what drop coils do you have upfront? I used 1 inch 4.3l drop coils and it maybe dropped a tad bit more than a inch with the lt1. I had the coils in with my old 2.8 and i think it might have dropped only a half inch. So if you have 2 inch drop coils for a 2.8, you might drop another half inch due to wieght. And i want to see your header to UCA clearnce.

mr spree · 10-12-2009, 09:43 PM

ive got v6 2 inch drop coils up front. ill take some pictures when i install the headers tomorrow for ya.

llorracs93s10 · 10-12-2009, 10:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mr spree

ive got v6 2 inch drop coils up front. ill take some pictures when i install the headers tomorrow for ya.

sounds good, thats wat i am going to do. Ihave 2inch spindles and 1inch coils and i want to drop the front another inch. That and get a slightly smaller tire to lower the front just a hair more. Im hoping for about a 1-1.25inch more drop with the combo of the coil/tire size, but i need to see header clearnce wiht a 2inch drop coil.

mr spree · 10-12-2009, 10:34 PM

what kind of headers do you have on your LT1?

llorracs93s10 · 10-12-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mr spree

what kind of headers do you have on your LT1?

1-5/8 shorty headers from sanderson. If there were LT headers for a ''v8s10'' swap for a lt1, i rather get them, but there isnt any i believe.

mr spree · 10-12-2009, 11:33 PM

Yea im just runnin shortys too. i see your headers are different then the lsx swap ones though

M16A2 · 10-13-2009, 01:26 AM

if you dont mind me asking where did you get your oil pan? Also are you running your intake or are you goin with an LS6 or something else?

mr spree · 10-13-2009, 03:17 AM

gmpartsdirect.com its the LS2 oil pan. Just gonna run the stock Truck intake for now

GreaseMonkey83 · 10-13-2009, 01:48 PM

Im doing the same swap (LQ4 w\ T56) on a 94 s10. How does the shifter location look on the inside of the truck? From what i can tell, mine is going to be too far back, but havent actually put the tranny in to see yet (cab is off the truck right now) I bought the shifter relocation kit to move the shifter to the front inspection plate and from a few measurements that i took, it seems like it will put the shifter in almost the exact spot as the original t5 shifter. Id rather not use the relocation kit though if can and instead send it back and save myself $500 bucks

could you maybe post some pics of the inside shifter location if you dont mind??

thanks, Allen

llorracs93s10 · 10-13-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mr spree

Yea im just runnin shortys too. i see your headers are different then the lsx swap ones though

true, i just want a general idea. I want my bitch lower but o dont want a damn hhole in my header, lol

mr spree · 10-14-2009, 07:57 PM

Here's a picture for you GreaseMonkey83
The shifter is the Pro 5.0
I need a Shifter Knob for it now

llorracs93s10 · 10-14-2009, 08:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mr spree

Here's a picture for you GreaseMonkey83
The shifter is the Pro 5.0
I need a Shifter Knob for it now

call up summit, they have it for those shifters, heres mine, its a b&mshifter with a 6spd knob. ITs pretty big but i love it, and btw....yours looks like its farther back than mine. Might just be the pics.

mr spree · 10-14-2009, 09:09 PM

how did you go about sealing around the shifter?

KJF95S-10 · 10-14-2009, 09:57 PM

Damn how did I miss this? This is badass. I always get jealous when I see t56 swaps, makes me wish I did mine differently but damn they're expenseive. Nice work man.

zx9rgreen · 10-14-2009, 11:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mr spree

how did you go about sealing around the shifter?

I used the thick rubber seal that was on my stock 5 speed shifter/transmission to seal the floorpan and shifter.

mr spree · 10-14-2009, 11:19 PM

yea i dont have mine anymore

llorracs93s10 · 10-14-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by zx9rgreen

I used the thick rubber seal that was on my stock 5 speed shifter/transmission to seal the floorpan and shifter.

x2 on that. I did take a small sheetmetal piece, siliconed the old shifter hole shut and than pop rivet'ed it shut.

09-30-2009, 09:48 PM	#1
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Well ive been working on the truck for about a week now and ive took some pictures. Not alot of pictures but enough to see whats going on i guess. Check em out Specs: 1992 S10 2.8l 5 Speed Stock LQ4 98 Camaro T56 Dont have any outside shots of the truck, it was raining when i took the pictures.
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09-30-2009, 09:51 PM	#2
llorracs93s10 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,569 Location: Middletown, DE User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed damnit, lol....your going to make me wish i did this....thanks alot man! hurry up and get some more progress done!
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09-30-2009, 09:51 PM	#3
bygbyrd Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,670 Location: Merced, CA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed What did you pull the motor out of?
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09-30-2009, 09:57 PM	#4
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Got the motor from a local on craigslist. $800 with 39,xxx miles. Its an LQ4 from a 2004 Silverado 2500. Im workin on the progress. Having a little trouble getting the tranny to slide onto the motor. I took the bell-housing off and bolted it up to the motor so hopefully that helps ease the process.
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10-01-2009, 09:35 AM	#5
vandejr Registered User Age: 28 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 149 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed good job man. my next project will definately be 6 speed. i always thought it would be to much of a hassle.
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10-01-2009, 03:21 PM	#6
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed I only drive manuals haha. I wouldn't think it is more than a hassle then putting an auto in. Ill have more pictures up later today. Hopefully ill be able to get the trans on the motor and finally get it into the truck
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10-01-2009, 03:31 PM	#7
zx9rgreen On da bottle Age: 31 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,059 Location: Wetumpka, AL User is: Online	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed what oil pan are you using
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10-01-2009, 04:08 PM	#8
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed LS2 Oil Pan
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10-02-2009, 01:22 AM	#9
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed finally got the transmission bolted up. Its ready to go in now
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10-02-2009, 02:43 PM	#10
Petro Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,536 Location: Savannah, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed I forgot are you just gonna DD the truck or do some power adders down the road???
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10-02-2009, 07:49 PM	#11
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed its a DD but i will add a cam and heads later down the road
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10-03-2009, 10:55 PM	#12
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Finally Got these mounts to work.
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10-04-2009, 03:15 PM	#13
NCRides Registered User Age: 53 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 291 Location: Amesbury Mass User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Ahh the fun begins...wow a 6.0 with a T56..I hope you have a tire connection cause that thing is gonna roast em... keep up the good work
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10-04-2009, 08:26 PM	#14
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed haha i know, its gonna be fun. hopefully its done by this coming weekend thanks for the support
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10-05-2009, 04:54 PM	#15
cams Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 197 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Rear end? Electrical? I was going to do this to my 93 2.8 5-speed but needed more info. Ok I didnt need any info just more coin. Damn. Good luck.
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10-05-2009, 10:07 PM	#16
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Stock rear end for now, i wont be taking it to the track anytime soon even when its done. The electrical is done by Jared over at CPW. Its there custom made harness for my engine and my truck so its plug and play.
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10-06-2009, 11:09 AM	#17
cams Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 197 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed No cutting or splicing at all? Just hook up power and ground or what? And what rear do you have 7.5"? Sorry for the questions, I am just getting excited. Would it be to much to ask how much you payed for the harness? pm?
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10-06-2009, 12:38 PM	#18
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Nope no cutting or splicing at all. Its god all the grounds on it and power hook ups and all the plugs for the engine your using, transmission, and the hookup that plugs into the plug on your firewall. Plug and play. Yes 7.5" rear. For the price you do pay a hefty price but its well worth it it my eyes if you dont want a huge hassle. For the custom built harness and computer i had to buy from them it was a little over $1000 check them out currentperformance.com
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10-06-2009, 12:43 PM	#19
cams Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 197 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Thanks bud. Look forward to seeing finished pics.
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10-07-2009, 09:13 PM	#20
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Well today i was trying to figure out the power steering stuff. Found out that with a little bit of cutting on the truck bracket, the stock pump from my 2.8l fits perfect! The pulley from the 2.8l also lined up too.
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10-07-2009, 09:35 PM	#21
NCRides Registered User Age: 53 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 291 Location: Amesbury Mass User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed cool, so the lines won't be much of a hassle
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10-07-2009, 10:13 PM	#22
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed yup just using my stock lines
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10-12-2009, 08:27 PM	#23
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Just got the transmission x member installed. Its the one that BRP sells. Only took about an hour to install and install the driveline into place.
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10-12-2009, 08:31 PM	#24
llorracs93s10 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,569 Location: Middletown, DE User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed how much did that trans xmember cost you? we took my stock one, moved it back obviously, and cut the part that the trans mounts to it, flipped it upside down and it was perfect. heres a pic of it Last edited by llorracs93s10 : 10-12-2009 at 08:32 PM.
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10-12-2009, 08:34 PM	#25
90blueS10 Calico 1st Gen Age: 17 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,853 Location: Ottawa, Kansas User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed i defintely want to do this to my truck down the road
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10-12-2009, 08:35 PM	#26
llorracs93s10 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,569 Location: Middletown, DE User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Quote: Originally Posted by 90blueS10 i defintely want to do this to my truck down the road no you dont, you want a lt1/t56....like the one i have....that might be urs at the right price....
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10-12-2009, 08:38 PM	#27
90blueS10 Calico 1st Gen Age: 17 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,853 Location: Ottawa, Kansas User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Quote: Originally Posted by llorracs93s10 no you dont, you want a lt1/t56....like the one i have....that might be urs at the right price.... hahahahahah. no.
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10-12-2009, 08:40 PM	#28
llorracs93s10 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,569 Location: Middletown, DE User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Quote: Originally Posted by 90blueS10 hahahahahah. no. watch your mouth boy...
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10-12-2009, 08:42 PM	#29
90blueS10 Calico 1st Gen Age: 17 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,853 Location: Ottawa, Kansas User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Quote: Originally Posted by llorracs93s10 watch your mouth boy... i would, but im broke. and enough whoring the OPs thread
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10-12-2009, 08:44 PM	#30
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed it was 225 for the x member plus whatever for the energy bushing. reason i bought it was because i dont have a welder on me or anyone that knows how to. So buying one was just easier on me. Plus its small and gives me more room for the exhaust
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10-12-2009, 08:45 PM	#31
llorracs93s10 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,569 Location: Middletown, DE User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Quote: Originally Posted by 90blueS10 i would, but im broke. and enough whoring the OPs thread well get unbroke, iwill sell it for a great price. And mr spree, what are you doing for suspension?
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10-12-2009, 08:49 PM	#32
90blueS10 Calico 1st Gen Age: 17 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,853 Location: Ottawa, Kansas User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Quote: Originally Posted by llorracs93s10 well get unbroke, iwill sell it for a great price. And mr spree, what are you doing for suspension? pm me price. and details.
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10-12-2009, 08:56 PM	#33
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed for now im just gonna leave it how it is. 4/4 drop. The front shouldnt drop more than an extra inch and i still have alot of room.
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10-12-2009, 09:05 PM	#34
llorracs93s10 Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 4,569 Location: Middletown, DE User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed Quote: Originally Posted by mr spree for now im just gonna leave it how it is. 4/4 drop. The front shouldnt drop more than an extra inch and i still have alot of room. what drop coils do you have upfront? I used 1 inch 4.3l drop coils and it maybe dropped a tad bit more than a inch with the lt1. I had the coils in with my old 2.8 and i think it might have dropped only a half inch. So if you have 2 inch drop coils for a 2.8, you might drop another half inch due to wieght. And i want to see your header to UCA clearnce.
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10-12-2009, 09:43 PM	#35
mr spree Whats this for? Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,010 Location: Spokane WA User is: OffLine	Re: Project: 1st Gen Six Speed ive got v6 2 inch drop coils up front. ill take some pictures when i install the headers tomorrow for ya.
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