4.11.16

Well as projects go, this one is time consuming!  I've started to focus my efforts in reporting what is happening to my YouTube Channel.  With that being said, I'm going to continue to add items here, just be aware more detail will show up in my weekly updates.

Since I last posted, I have started the removal of items from the engine bay.  The radiator, AC condenser, K&N Cold Air Intake, PCM, anti-freeze, engine oil, transmission fluid and a few other odds and ends have come out.

The PCM was tuned, but I was having some trouble locking down what my actual compression ratio will end up being.  Dealing with Golen on that end of things, but I think I have a pretty good handle on it.  The amount of connections, plugs and wires is pretty intense.  Everything from four AIR Pump connections, ABS module hookup, everything running to the air intake end of things and also the massive amount of connections on the fuel injectors.  I've been labeling and documenting as I go; I may end up referring back to my own YouTube videos just in case...

For different items being used in the build, or that are already on the engine, the links are below.  Hope you have been enjoying this thus far.  Next move is to get the factory radiator checked out, just to make sure it is still OK to use after 180k miles.  I'm also on the hunt for a 58mm throttle body, which nobody seems to know about.  There are some nice examples that fit the Corvette and Camaro LT1, I'm just not sure about the interchangeability.  If you have any information on that, please let me know.  Thanks so much for watching!

The LT1 on the Impala has an adapter for the oil filter, which pumps engine oil up to the radiator for cooling. In this video, I transfer the adapter and redo the gaskets, before installing on the new engine.
The past couple weeks have been me prepping my 2007 Trailblazer SS to sell. This included detailing, cleaning and anything else possible to make it nicer than ever. If you're interested, let me know... Impala Updates - Not a lot done the past week, but some steady progress; more to come, I promise.
Starting a weekly project/product/review/progress update on everything going on in the garage. Good idea? The Impala SS center caps that everyone is asking about; I explain those, how to make them fit and also give you part numbers. I transfer some oil and make a mess..