haven't heard anything in a while, hows it coming?
Still focused on the SBC/Getrag build. I am hoping it makes some noise this weekend, but even if it does I probably will not be back focusing on the LS4/F40 swap until probably Nov 1. I would love to have it running before thanksgiving so I can take it on a road trip, but lots of stuff has to happen before then.
blackrams
SEP 30, 03:07 AM
All I'm gonna say is "Get Her Done". I wanna see this hot rod on the road.
Oh Yeah, Bump for a great thread.
------------------ Ron
Syn
SEP 30, 02:40 PM
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Originally posted by fieroguru:
Still focused on the SBC/Getrag build. I am hoping it makes some noise this weekend, but even if it does I probably will not be back focusing on the LS4/F40 swap until probably Nov 1. I would love to have it running before thanksgiving so I can take it on a road trip, but lots of stuff has to happen before then.
nov 1st that's just sad. Your attention to detail is awesome. I'm thinking I'm going to purchase a ls4 I like this weekend, but I'm thinking I should wait until monday.
KissMySSFiero
SEP 30, 02:58 PM
I'd buy one tomorrow if I could find one in this country!!
awesome work. I'm seriously debating on shipping an LS4 and f23 over here. This thread has shown me a lot that I never would have been able to do on my own.
This thread needs some engine noise... unfortunately it isn't from the LS4:
Just need to replace the front ball joints, steering rack bushing, paint the cold air intake and finish the tuning... then it will be LS4 time!
[This message has been edited by fieroguru (edited 10-14-2011).]
Syn
OCT 14, 04:04 PM
sweet! whats the werring noise? almost like a supercharger whine?
fieroguru
OCT 14, 04:56 PM
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Originally posted by Syn:
sweet! whats the werring noise? almost like a supercharger whine?
Gear drive for the camshaft. About 3500 RPM the exhaust becomes louder than the gear drive
topcat
OCT 14, 05:07 PM
Wow! I know that car. Looks and sounds great.
dratts
OCT 15, 12:52 PM
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Originally posted by dobey:
You'll want to change the lifters also, and the oil pump and pan. I'm using an LS2 pump, and LS2 Vette pan/pickup/windage tray on my LS4. The LS2 Vette pan has better baffling, and the DOD's need for oil can result in starvation with the stock LS4 pump when you get rid of the DOD hardware. The Vette pan is also shorter, so you get a bit more ground clearance. You'll need an GenIV/LS2 valley cover actually. The LS1/LS6 cover is different. So don't waste your money on it. I got a new LS2 cover complete with new gaskets and bolts for $129, if I'm remembering correctly.
I might be showing my ignorance here, but I would think that the ls4 pump would be fine without the dod hardware. It's an upgrade over the stock oil pump right? I don't get the advantage of the ls2 vette oil pan/pickup over the ls4. Especially since the ls2 is for a longitudinal mounted engine and the ls4 pan was specifically designed for the forces that a transverse engine will encounter. I'm very willing to be enlightened.
fieroguru
OCT 15, 02:40 PM
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Originally posted by dratts: I might be showing my ignorance here, but I would think that the ls4 pump would be fine without the dod hardware. It's an upgrade over the stock oil pump right? I don't get the advantage of the ls2 vette oil pan/pickup over the ls4. Especially since the ls2 is for a longitudinal mounted engine and the ls4 pan was specifically designed for the forces that a transverse engine will encounter. I'm very willing to be enlightened.
The LS4 oil pump is a high volume unit and the concern is that if you remove the DoD hardware (which is a oil volume hog, but the oil is quick to drain back into the pan) you could run the risk of pumping the oil pan dry by sending a large about of oil up to the valvetrain.
As for the LS4 oil pan being designed for FWD... if by that you mean designed as a large open unbaffled pan... that is what the LS4 pan is.
that's just sad. Your attention to detail is awesome. I'm thinking I'm going to purchase a ls4 I like this weekend, but I'm thinking I should wait until monday.
