LS1 V8 , engine, 350z swap, build.

[scobie140]

This looks like it will be a great build

[Nismoandy]

 Thanks, i hope so to with out too many problems ahead 

[scobie140]

You seem to have it well thought out so far, hopefully it keeps going smoothly

[Andy_Muxlow]

Excellent stuff Andy. Keep it coming 

[Paul K]

thats all looking good!!

[Nismoandy]

Thanks Andy

Edited April 24, 2020 by Nismoandy

[Nismoandy]

Engine is on it's way  should be able to get on with the build when it arrives

Edited April 27, 2020 by Nismoandy

[Nismoandy]

Engine has arrived safely and now on with the build. 

[Nismoandy]

Next on the agenda. Is to replace stock gear change with shortened and I SR shifter I have arranged the photos so you can see the dismantle of the existing Shifter and cradle and then reinstalling the new shifter and cradle.

When the engine is reinstalled the reason why the the gear shifter is shortened approximately by 2 inches is because the engine and gearbox  is further back into the car.

This helps push weight into the centre of the car , we'll see about that at the end of the day, I will weigh it to see difference between stock and ls build 

[Nismoandy]

After  you have installed the shifter. Check Gear shifts to make sure all is ok

[Sim]

Cool build

[andy james]

Coming along nicely mate.

[Adrian@TORQEN]

On 21/01/2020 at 07:31, Adrian@TORQEN said:

PM me a price

 

Awesome thread, keep us updated with lots of photos!

@Nismoandy did you PM me the price? Can’t remember, sorry.

[Nismoandy]

No problem all sorted thanks 

Edited April 30, 2020 by Nismoandy

[Nismoandy]

 hi everyone moving along now we are starting to put the engine and gearbox together. Also smaller jobs.

First job was to replace pilot bearing

[Nismoandy]

 Cutting off side of the engine so we have clearance for the starter motor later on. 

[Nismoandy]

Also changing the colour of of the air intake and mocking up the clutch assembly

 

 

 

Edited May 5, 2020 by Nismoandy

[Payco]

looking good Andy. Sticking with the candy apple red. I approve. Hope to see you soon,

Edited May 6, 2020 by Payco

[rabbitstew]

Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!! Thats going to be a beast and 450bhp is good going!

 

Good luck with the rest of the build.

[pagan]

Having owned 3 Corvettes, I can't wait to see this finished.

[Nismoandy]

Flywheel and clutch installation.

 You have to clean flywheel and pressure plate with alcohol.

Flywheel bolt down to correct torque , align clutch and bolt down pressure plate to correct torque as well .

 I am using exedy clutch as is original fitment for 350 just upgrading to racing clutch to cope with extra torque, that the engine will make.

Edited May 6, 2020 by Nismoandy

[Andy_Muxlow]

Looking good Andy! It's all coming together nicely. Love the red 

[Nismoandy]

Now to put the gearbox and the engine together, i had to replace the thrust bearing carier as it was

cracked. Also you have to take a little bit of metal away from the inside of the bell housing arrowed below . This is to allow clearance for the  flywheel and and starter motor. 

Edited June 19, 2020 by Nismoandy
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[Nismoandy]

It's massive don't remember it being this big

[Payco]

19 minutes ago, Nismoandy said:

It's massive don't remember it being this big

funny, that's what my wife said to me last night too. Looking good, hope Rick is strong enough for the "lift" tomorrow. Good luck.

Edited May 7, 2020 by Payco