help for a neewbie ......

[rip170]

hey gents, does anyone know if there is a detailed forum on building a 5.7 ls1 from begging to start???

thanks,


respectfully
Brian

[RedHeartbeat]

There are lots of good books available on Amazon.com. Look for LS1/LS6 books from CarTech and HPBOOKS.

[myzterray]

are you rebuilding the original engine? what exactly are your plans?

[rip170]

yes i am. so far i have a ls1 out of a 98 camaro, its got everything but the accessories, so far i have bought a deluxe gasket kit, comp cams 212/218 cam, push rods and valve springs. just don't know where to start after the gasket kit.

[AFSP1211]

Head bolts, assembly lube, new piston rings, new cam and main bearings just to name a few things.

[myzterray]

yes i am. so far i have a ls1 out of a 98 camaro, its got everything but the accessories, so far i have bought a deluxe gasket kit, comp cams 212/218 cam, push rods and valve springs. just don't know where to start after the gasket kit.

im pretty new to the ls style motors but from what ive seen the actual mechanical part of the build should be like any other sbc. based on what u plan to do with the vehicle should determine the build. is it for a basic DD or a race car. with a DD if the bottom end is all good then i would just throw the cam in it change the springs push rods etc. nice port and polish and you should be good to go. if you are doing a complete rebuild might as well get the cylinders honed and get some new pistons and rods

[rip170]

im pretty new to the ls style motors but from what ive seen the actual mechanical part of the build should be like any other sbc. based on what u plan to do with the vehicle should determine the build. is it for a basic DD or a race car. with a DD if the bottom end is all good then i would just throw the cam in items change the springs push rods etc. nice port and polish and you should be good to go. if you are doing a complete rebuild might as well get the cylinders honed and get some new pistons and rods

Nope its just for dd ... im just confused as far as accessories

[myzterray]

well if its a DD i would just leave the bottom end alone these motors are pretty dependable. dont fix it if it isnt broken. slap the cam in the do the springs rods etc. what are you dropping the engine into?

[rip170]

well if its a DD i would just leave the bottom end alone these motors are pretty dependable. dont fix it if it isnt broken. slap the cam in the do the springs rods etc. what are you dropping the engine into?

93 1500 z71

[myzterray]

oh ok well the truck acessories will be perfect. everything will bolt up to the ls1 and you can even use the ls power steeering pump. only thing that wont fit is the lower mount a/c bracket and compressor. you will have to get an aftermarket bracket and you will be able to reuse the stock a/c compressor from that truck. novak makes one, also search "josh powers" he makes a bracket. both move the compressor to the top right side of the engine. this is a pretty popular swap so you should be able to find tons of info pertaining to your exact project.