My 57 Pro Street

[oldman3]

I think you will be real happy with this setup.....Jim

[Daze57]

nice combination sir ! that is one healthy lookin' block !

[kustombrad]

Awesome! I have a good friend with that very same Trailblazer and he let me drive it. You're gonna dig it!
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[Kim57]

Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

Welcome to the LSx club Kim! I think that's the way to go (ask Bam). There's so much you can do with these engine/trans combo.

Tri5

I already did and he was part of the reason I made this decision.

Originally Posted by oldman3

I think you will be real happy with this setup.....Jim

Originally Posted by Daze57

nice combination sir ! that is one healthy lookin' block !

Originally Posted by kustombrad

Awesome! I have a good friend with that very same Trailblazer and he let me drive it. You're gonna dig it!
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I've heard nothing but good things about these engines. great power with good economy. Very easy to get 500HP with a cam and valve spring change.
Kim

[Chevette]

Originally Posted by Kim57

I already did and he was part of the reason I made this decision.








I've heard nothing but good things about these engines. great power with good economy. Very easy to get 500HP with a cam and valve spring change.
Kim

I mourn the death of your Big Block. I would have even considered taking up a collection to keep you on track. Good luck with the build.

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by Chevette

I mourn the death of your Big Block. I would have even considered taking up a collection to keep you on track. Good luck with the build.

It started out to be tough decision but now I'm kinda stoked that I have an engine that I don't have to go through.

I'm sure I can find a Dr. Frankenstein who would love to bring the monster back to life.
Kim

[Rods57]

I am sure it will not be just another small block with you putting it in, if its like the rest of your build it will be awesome.

[Daze57]

kim

lookin' forward to see you project on the road !

[oldman3]

Looking real good....Jim

[poncho_villa]

Just thinking about the result of this build makes me grin

[Kim57]

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

[squirrely_1]

Your build is very inspiring ! everything looks great!

[usmc_butler]

Originally Posted by squirrely_1

Your build is very inspiring ! everything looks great!

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!

[Kim57]

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

[Kim57]

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

[jimig1]

Looking good. Your fab skills are awesome!

[oldman3]

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

[65Pickup]

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

[hotrod1]

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.

[ChuckDriver]

Looking good! I can hear it running now!

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by 65Pickup

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

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.

Originally Posted by hotrod1

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.

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

[Fat Mike]

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!!

[Kim57]

Thanks for the kind words guys.
Kim

[OKGMC4]

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?

[65Pickup]

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