6.0 Engine conversion NEED HELP FAST!

[hensonjd]

I Wass trying to drop in my motor into my frame but I cant get in with the ac compressor to go down in the frames. To narrow. What should I do? Cut the frame? Also how do I hook up the tranny its a 4l80E? Will the tranny need its own cooler? Also what headers are yall useing the? theirs no way to fit the stock ones. Thanks for any knowledge

[smoky02]

If you search for ls1 style conversion, or check out the build thread all your answers will be answered. These are very common questions you are asking, and there is a bracket that you can pick up to move the a/c

[hensonjd]

Where do i get the bracket

[smoky02]

I would say while you are reading the search that you have just completed, there are probably a few ideas in there.

[Hart_Rod]

What motor mounts are you using? I used ECE mounts and I had no clearance issues.

[Blitz]

Dang. Nice headers.

[hensonjd]

I also used the ece mounts. What are you gona use to run the lines off the compressor? Will the original lines fit?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Blitz

Dang. Nice headers.

Thanks! They're Doug Thorley Headers.

Originally Posted by hensonjd

I also used the ece mounts. What are you gona use to run the lines off the compressor? Will the original lines fit?

No, the fitting that connects to the compressor is to big. You'll have to get something like this:

http://www.docsblocks.com/products.asp?cat=14

[hensonjd]

How did you get rid of our egr stuff?

[Arad68]

Originally Posted by hensonjd

Where do i get the bracket

http://www.kwikperf.com/

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by hensonjd

How did you get rid of our egr stuff?

????

[hensonjd]

the stuff that was originally on the exhaust manifold on the passenger side. ON that link you posted. Which one of the acfittings do i need?

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by hensonjd

the stuff that was originally on the exhaust manifold on the passenger side. ON that link you posted. Which one of the acfittings do i need?

The headers came with out the EGR stuff. When I have my computer programmed, I'll have them remove the EGR circuit. I'm not sure which fitting to use yet, I haven't hooked that part of my AC up yet, but I know they will have one that works. Get back with me in a couple of months....

[Custom 68]

I had to install my compressor after the motor was in place. It is very tight and somewhat tough to get in place. I made my own motor mounts but it does sit down inside the frame. I bought fittings and had the hoses made.
dave

[hensonjd]

I got my motor mounted in today with the ac compressor on. Im now trying to figure out the rite angle for the tranny to be sitting and what to put under it.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by hensonjd

I got my motor mounted in today with the ac compressor on. Im now trying to figure out the rite angle for the tranny to be sitting and what to put under it.

What transmission mount are you using?

[68 short step]

Originally Posted by hensonjd

How did you get rid of our egr stuff?

need someone to install it too? there are lots of threads that answer all your questions....plus some you havent thought to ask yet

[hensonjd]

Im gona try to use the factory auto crossmember. Its tuff getting the bottom bolts in on the motor mounts. Thats taking me about as long as any thing else.

[Shon]

I am using the stock trans X-member with stock rubber trans mount along with stock motor stands and poly mounts for the year model truck.
I had to drill one hole for the trans mount b/c the original mount had 2 bolts and the new one has 1 stud.
With the way mine is I was able to use existing holes in the frame.

[boostat4500]

Yes the tranny needs it's own cooler, the bigger the better! What do you mean "how do I hook up the tranny"?

[hensonjd]

I ges I mean does it need to be sitting at a certain degree of angle? and Im not sure what to use between the stock crossmember and the transmission to raise it up, Im sure their has been multiple threads for this but its tuff searching the threads. lol. This question goes out to all that used the ece mounts, how did yall install the bottom front bolts on the motor mounts I can not get anything to them from either side. thanks for all te great help.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by hensonjd

I ges I mean does it need to be sitting at a certain degree of angle? and Im not sure what to use between the stock crossmember and the transmission to raise it up, Im sure their has been multiple threads for this but its tuff searching the threads. lol. This question goes out to all that used the ece mounts, how did yall install the bottom front bolts on the motor mounts I can not get anything to them from either side. thanks for all te great help.

Fuel injected motors can sit at any angle. I just used the stock 4L60E tranny mount. I didn't have any problems with any of the motor mount bolts, so I'm not sure what to tell you there........

[Shon]

mine sits level at trans pan...

[Hart_Rod]

Pictures....