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Looks nice Kim.

Tri5

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Looking real good....Jim

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Nice choice Kim, I probably should have gone this way also. I'll be watching the developments.

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Just thinking about the result of this build makes me grin:D

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Thanks for the compliments guys.
Hoping to get the engine and trans in next week.
Kim

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Your build is very inspiring ! everything looks great!

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x2 Cant wait to see the 6.0 LS2 in this ride. Got me tossing around the idea of putting some sort of LS motor in my truck next winter, amazing power and good reliability!

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Here's a little update on the engine/trans fitment.
I had it in with the frame stands in the way they came from the factory and my oil pan was hitting my cross member. Swapped sides with the stands hoping it would move the engine back far enough to clear and ran into other problems so switched the frame stands back and plan on raising the engine about 1.5"s.
I'm making some brackets now to do that and hope to try getting the engine in again later this week.
Here's the new brackets I made to raise the engine up.
The last pic is some DOM that I will weld to the brackets that wrap around the original frame stands. I'm going to place the engine in on top of them before I weld them to be sure they're in the right position.
If I need to go any higher I can just put some steel plate between the DOM and bracket before I weld them.
Kim

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I also had to make some brackets for the transmission cross member as my frame is fully boxed.
I will weld them to the inside of the frame once I get the angle of the engine/trans set.
Kim

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Nice fab. Looks like it came with it and better.

How come u just don get another pan instead? There are a few good pans out there that will accommodate low clearance issues. They are not too cheap though.

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Hey those are pretty cool. Nice work, the little holes always make it look better.

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Thanks.
I had to replace the pan that was on the engine as the Trailblazer pan is specific to that chassis. The research I did said the CTS pan would fit my front clip but would hang a little low. The slope on the pan made it hit the cross member so raising it is the best option.
I've already got $200 in it and the only pans I've seen that come close to fitting without any mods are in the $600 range. Holley makes one that is $400 but I couldn't find any info that said it would fit. They even say there may be some modification for it.
Kim

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Looking good. Your fab skills are awesome!

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Looking just great, nice job.....Jim

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Great fab Kim, I'm sure you've considered it, but why not notch the x member or pan?

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I am not sure about you application, but I have looked at these below. I have a camaro pan (lsx) is is a little thick. I need to get the engine as low as I can for better handling.


http://www.autokraft.org/products/ scroll down on the page

http://www.kevkoracing.com/wetsump_chevy.htm

I know that milidon makes some nice ones as well but they are a bit more expensive.

Anyways, it looks like you have the problem solved with your ingenuity.

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Looking good! I can hear it running now!

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I did consider notching the cross member but figured this would be a little easier. I also didn't like the pan hanging below it as I'm lowering the truck.
As far as modifying the pan I have no experience welding aluminum.
I would probably ruin it in the process.
I know raising the engine isn't ideal for handling but I won't be road racing it anyway.

Those are some nice pans and I did look at them. I wanted to stay with the cast aluminum.
The "A" body pan needs to be modified to fit in my front clip.
Kim

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Man Kim, you always seem to amaze me in the fab mods that you do. I always am waiting to see whats up your sleeve next. Can't wait to see more!!

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Me too. I like to learn from fantastic fab guys.

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Thanks for the kind words guys.
Kim

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Everything looks awesome and I'm happy another tri five truck is being turned to the dark side. (injection) I just can't wait to see it in the engine bay. I HAD to use a camaro pan on my 5.3 because the truck pans are hella deep. In the engine section of this site there is actually a sub category for LSx swaps. Have you tried posting on there to see if anyone has any good suggestions on the pan issue?

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Saw this on one of 67Chevy's posts, but I know the money is more the issue, these pans ain't cheap and your solution looks sound. Good info though.
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...-oil-pans.html

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I've been in that thread. The biggest problem I had with my set up is that I have a chevelle clip. There is a ton of very good info in there though.


I've read that thread. It has a ton of good info on the different pans.
Kim

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Man Kim!

your fab work is really nice!

soon we shall see the power plant installed eh?

keep up the good work

Brian