Father & son having fun

Since I bought the long block version of the LS3, I needed to dress out a couple systems separately.  I was so happy to see this long block version come available because it saved me a lot of money!  The complete LS3 (fully dressed) goes for $9.2K while the long block version is selling for $5.8K (see links below) Dressed: ( Link ), Long Block: ( Link ) This approach made sense since the accessory drive  needed some special attention, given it's proximity to the upper control arm mount.  Previously, I pulled out the heater connections on the water pump, tapped the holes, and installed plugs ( previous post ).  I still needed to locate new ports but never got to that point with the prior setup.  Since that time, Holley came out with this setup which affords me room for the AC compressor (currently interference with the inner fender well) and addressed the issue related to the heater port location: As for the intake manifold, I did a little fenagling to minim...

 I spent a few minutes explaining the plan for the drivetrain to Brandon and it made me curious.  So, spent a few minutes on Excel to get the numbers out of my head and see a visual representation of our system.  That activity resulted in the following table: (TCET5009) Luckily, I took a picture of the transmission packaging when it arrived because I can't find file with all the receipts after the move...just need more time.  Anyway, now I know the true gear ratios of this trans.  This is a problem when you take years to do a build.  I'm glad I went through the calculations again because I had forgotten the transmission gear ratios.  Turns out, I hadn't used the correct final gear ration in an earlier calculation in this blog.

Ok, heading down the path to getting the car painted but wanted to work through all the systems.  This will ensure no modifications are needed once painted.  I decided to go with a hydroboost brake system for more clearance, no vacuum disruption, more braking force.  Also, after the Jeep project, it was made clear to me that I very much wanted power steering.  For some reason manual steering didn't seem like a problem when I was younger.  So, the Jeep and now the C2 have been upgraded to power steering.