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jay-dawg · 08-13-2005, 11:14 PM

Got my front end rebuild and rear brake rebuild components!

Jay

shifty · 08-14-2005, 12:16 AM

How long did it take you to get it from the time of purchase to the delivery day? I need to order GenIII motor mounts kit from them this week.

jay-dawg · 08-14-2005, 04:58 AM

Well, I ordered on Tuesday and they came in on Friday.

I asked questions on their tech email to make sure I ordered the correct stuff. I got fast replies. Finally, they gave me a quote (which includes shipping charge) and I called the next day to order. They even knew who I was and what I was ordering. Gotta love it.

Jay

68cajun · 08-14-2005, 08:37 AM

Great people to deal with . I ordered a front end rebuild kit and dropped spindles, they were more than helpful and the stuff showed up qiuck. Can't ask for better than that.

Alexis · 08-14-2005, 02:05 PM

ECE is awesome. So whats the update on your ride?

jay-dawg · 08-14-2005, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexis

ECE is awesome. So whats the update on your ride?

What's up Alexis.... Here's a couple pics. I think the last time I posted, I had just put in the LT1. I've got the front suspension on with the 2" drop spindles, bought a 60/40 seat from a 99 silverado, and just bought some bags last night. It's coming along. My goal is to get it rolling by Thanksgiving so that I can tow it from my cousin's house to my house.

Jay

ugh...pics too big. I'll post it in a little bit.

jay-dawg · 08-14-2005, 03:30 PM

here goes...

Alexis · 08-14-2005, 03:37 PM

man that looks good. Bet you can't wait to turn the key and give it a go.

jay-dawg · 08-14-2005, 04:19 PM

yup....

don't mind the wiring.... last time I was here was when you got back from Mexico. (and that was a while ago!) How's yours coming along?

Jay

Alexis · 08-14-2005, 04:38 PM

jay-dawg · 08-14-2005, 05:40 PM

Wow...you've been busy!!! Britney's looking really good.

Jay

shifty · 08-15-2005, 04:32 PM

Ok, I just ordered ECE's GenII motor mount kit. I called them back to clarify on the shipping information and talked to some guy named Jeff. He didn't seem to know about our little community here

He was very helpful, really informative, disgustingly nice and told me everything I needed to know and informed me everything would ship today.

The WS6 Ls1/T56 is supposed to arrive at my house tomorrow (10am-1pm)

chevybill · 08-15-2005, 06:32 PM

jay-dawg, i own a 94 z 28 with the lt1.

i would like to recommend a brand new water pump and a new optispark distributor before you get everything buttoned up. check www.dynotech-eng.com, i bought one for my car and it is a great product. The water pumps have a habit of dumping on the dist. and killing them. Depends on mileage of your engine, anything over 45,000 and I would go ahead and replace.

jay-dawg · 08-19-2005, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevybill

jay-dawg, i own a 94 z 28 with the lt1.

i would like to recommend a brand new water pump and a new optispark distributor before you get everything buttoned up. check www.dynotech-eng.com, i bought one for my car and it is a great product. The water pumps have a habit of dumping on the dist. and killing them. Depends on mileage of your engine, anything over 45,000 and I would go ahead and replace.

Thanks for the heads up on the water pump & distributor.

Jay

jay-dawg · 08-19-2005, 04:57 AM

Picked up some bags last weekend. I know...I only have 3. But that's better than none.

Jay

jay-dawg · 08-19-2005, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

Ok, I just ordered ECE's GenII motor mount kit. I called them back to clarify on the shipping information and talked to some guy named Jeff. He didn't seem to know about our little community here

He was very helpful, really informative, disgustingly nice and told me everything I needed to know and informed me everything would ship today.

The WS6 Ls1/T56 is supposed to arrive at my house tomorrow (10am-1pm)

Really nice guys! Items were packaged really well!

Jay

shifty · 08-19-2005, 11:41 PM

There are several similar flaws with the LT1 as mentioned above. It's really important to fix them too

I had a link to a forum where they talked about all the forums, but ...

can't seem to find it right now .

jay-dawg · 08-20-2005, 12:37 AM

Thanks,
Let me know if you find it.

Jay

shifty · 08-20-2005, 10:29 PM

Here's a good chunk of info on tips you can use to make your LT1 more reliable:

http://gmhightechperformance.com/tec...esh/index.html

I sent the article to a friend via Trillian recently (ICQ). I'm trying to find the other link. The above article talked well about ways to work around the flaws in the older ones.

shifty · 08-21-2005, 12:01 AM

The quoted info below is what I sent to one of my friends who has a '95 Impala. I would read both threadds in full and follow the associated links to see the stuff that they talk about. This was kind of an Eye opener for me, and I ended up going with the LS1 after reading all of the info within.:

Quote:

http://www.projecttransam.com/projects2.asp

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=52057

the top link is info about the problem with LT1s which may not affect you
the second link is a thread on two things:

1) how to drop an LT1 in my truck and
2) other problems with the LT1

there are at least a half dozen problems, some of which may concern you when putting your engine back together. it's definitely worth a read.

shifty · 08-21-2005, 12:03 AM

PS - I just noticed that you were the one that started that second thread LOL

Ah well. I guess you already saw the information regarding the LT1 that was contained in those four pages.

shifty · 08-21-2005, 12:11 AM

It's been about a week since I ordered my engine mount kit. I still haven't gotten anything.

Ordering was great. Prices were great. Shipping is dog ass slow. I guess it could be because of the journey from west coast to east coast, because I saw they dropped it off at UPS the same day, but I think they should offer Fedex or something as an alternative. I think the US Postal Service coulda got my damned mounts here faster.

Meanwhile, I could have spent my four day weekend installing the motor, but now I can't do anything until after my trip to mexico in 10 days

I swear I have the worst freaking luck with buying from stores. Why do they all hafta have one annoying ass problem?

jay-dawg · 08-21-2005, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

It's been about a week since I ordered my engine mount kit. I still haven't gotten anything.

Ordering was great. Prices were great. Shipping is dog ass slow. I guess it could be because of the journey from west coast to east coast, because I saw they dropped it off at UPS the same day, but I think they should offer Fedex or something as an alternative. I think the US Postal Service coulda got my damned mounts here faster.

Meanwhile, I could have spent my four day weekend installing the motor, but now I can't do anything until after my trip to mexico in 10 days

I swear I have the worst freaking luck with buying from stores. Why do they all hafta have one annoying ass problem?

wow...I don't know what to tell you. Mine was fast.

Jay

jay-dawg · 08-21-2005, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shifty

PS - I just noticed that you were the one that started that second thread LOL

Ah well. I guess you already saw the information regarding the LT1 that was contained in those four pages.

yup.... I was tired of hunting down all the info so I posted. Anyway, I'll check out the first link. Thanks for your time in hunting that down for me.

Jay

shifty · 08-22-2005, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay-dawg

wow...I don't know what to tell you. Mine was fast.

Jay

It's on the truck for delivery today, maybe I'll get them today if I'm lucky. I ordered parts from someone here on the forum a day before the mounts and the person I ordered from got me my parts before ECE did. I tracked the package the whole way - it took the most screwed up indirect route I've ever seen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay-dawg

yup.... I was tired of hunting down all the info so I posted. Anyway, I'll check out the first link. Thanks for your time in hunting that down for me.

Jay

I had them bookmarked, but I got 5 computers I work with, so it's a PITA to locate the bookmarks sometimes.

08-13-2005, 11:14 PM	#1
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	oooh BIG BROWN TRUCK stopped by! Got my front end rebuild and rear brake rebuild components! Jay Attached Images __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

08-14-2005, 12:16 AM	#2
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	How long did it take you to get it from the time of purchase to the delivery day? I need to order GenIII motor mounts kit from them this week. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

08-14-2005, 04:58 AM	#3
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Well, I ordered on Tuesday and they came in on Friday. I asked questions on their tech email to make sure I ordered the correct stuff. I got fast replies. Finally, they gave me a quote (which includes shipping charge) and I called the next day to order. They even knew who I was and what I was ordering. Gotta love it. Jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

08-14-2005, 08:37 AM	#4
68cajun 68 C/10 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Houma Louisiana Posts: 367	Great people to deal with . I ordered a front end rebuild kit and dropped spindles, they were more than helpful and the stuff showed up qiuck. Can't ask for better than that. __________________ (2009) GMC Sierra Denali 6.2 AWD (67 C/10 fleetside SWB) (2018GMC Yukon Denali) Wifes Car

08-14-2005, 03:30 PM	#7
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	here goes... Attached Images __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

08-14-2005, 02:05 PM	#5
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	ECE is awesome. So whats the update on your ride?

08-14-2005, 03:37 PM	#8
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	man that looks good. Bet you can't wait to turn the key and give it a go.

08-14-2005, 04:19 PM	#9
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	yup.... don't mind the wiring.... last time I was here was when you got back from Mexico. (and that was a while ago!) How's yours coming along? Jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

08-14-2005, 04:38 PM	#10
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	mine is chilling. I thought for a moment that i didn't see you around........... I got some sheetmetal work done. Going to take a rest and try to get the motor running and have her move under her own power. heres a couple of links of what I've been up to in the pass year or so. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=117882 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=118484 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=121189 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=121975 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=122912 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=136583 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=144304 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=144438 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=146497 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=158061 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=159744 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=160814 Last edited by Alexis; 08-14-2005 at 04:40 PM.

08-14-2005, 05:40 PM	#11
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Wow...you've been busy!!! Britney's looking really good. Jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

08-15-2005, 04:32 PM	#12
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Ok, I just ordered ECE's GenII motor mount kit. I called them back to clarify on the shipping information and talked to some guy named Jeff. He didn't seem to know about our little community here He was very helpful, really informative, disgustingly nice and told me everything I needed to know and informed me everything would ship today. The WS6 Ls1/T56 is supposed to arrive at my house tomorrow (10am-1pm) __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 08-15-2005 at 04:36 PM.

08-15-2005, 06:32 PM	#13
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	jay-dawg, i own a 94 z 28 with the lt1. i would like to recommend a brand new water pump and a new optispark distributor before you get everything buttoned up. check www.dynotech-eng.com, i bought one for my car and it is a great product. The water pumps have a habit of dumping on the dist. and killing them. Depends on mileage of your engine, anything over 45,000 and I would go ahead and replace. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint Last edited by chevybill; 08-15-2005 at 06:34 PM.

08-19-2005, 04:57 AM	#15
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Picked up some bags last weekend. I know...I only have 3. But that's better than none. Jay Attached Images __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

08-19-2005, 11:41 PM	#17
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	There are several similar flaws with the LT1 as mentioned above. It's really important to fix them too I had a link to a forum where they talked about all the forums, but ... can't seem to find it right now . __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

08-20-2005, 12:37 AM	#18
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Thanks, Let me know if you find it. Jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI



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08-20-2005, 10:29 PM	#19
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Here's a good chunk of info on tips you can use to make your LT1 more reliable: http://gmhightechperformance.com/tec...esh/index.html I sent the article to a friend via Trillian recently (ICQ). I'm trying to find the other link. The above article talked well about ways to work around the flaws in the older ones. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

08-21-2005, 12:03 AM	#21
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	PS - I just noticed that you were the one that started that second thread LOL Ah well. I guess you already saw the information regarding the LT1 that was contained in those four pages. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

08-21-2005, 12:11 AM	#22
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	It's been about a week since I ordered my engine mount kit. I still haven't gotten anything. Ordering was great. Prices were great. Shipping is dog ass slow. I guess it could be because of the journey from west coast to east coast, because I saw they dropped it off at UPS the same day, but I think they should offer Fedex or something as an alternative. I think the US Postal Service coulda got my damned mounts here faster. Meanwhile, I could have spent my four day weekend installing the motor, but now I can't do anything until after my trip to mexico in 10 days I swear I have the worst freaking luck with buying from stores. Why do they all hafta have one annoying ass problem? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

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