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SSHEETS
2nd Gear
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Looking at installing an LT1 or an LS1 (with MN6) into a 1970 El Camino.

I understand you know things. [Wink]

Which motor would you recommend and what are the obstacles?

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Bilstein susp
345hp CME package
SLP LT headers
SLP high flow cats
Chrome ZR1s
SLP STB
DG SFCs
DG Tunnel Brace
328.4RWHP/349.5TQ

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MMMM_ERT
Am I Pete, or re-Pete?
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Shhhheeeeee-it...they'll let anyone in this place
won't they... [Razz] [Razz] [Big Grin] [Big Grin]

Welcome Newb!

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HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS
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quote:
Originally posted by MMMM_ERT:
Shhhheeeeee-it...they'll let anyone in this place
won't they...

Only if he behaves himself. [Wink]

(Bribes for the Moderators don't hurt either.)

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'67 230, 6-cyl Convertible; '68 V-8 TB Convertible; '68 LS1/6-speed; ’72 Z28 for sale; '90 5.7 IROC; '98 Z28 SLP Durability Car; '00+ Camaro "Body in White"; '99 Convertible SS #0069
McGee's Auto Service

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Steve da Wrench
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Well, if I told you, I would have to kill you! [Wink]

J/K

the LS1 is by far the best engine. It happens to be wider and you have to get or make mounts, but it so much easier to plumb the cooling system and it makes so much more power, and lighter as well.
The EASIEST way is to contact street and performance and get their conversion engine mounts. Does your car have A/C? if so, you may have to notch the a/c case to clear. Also, S&P has headers for the LS1. Use a painless wiring harness, and tune it with LS1 edit. Your best bet (and cheapest) is to get the engine/trans/wiring/accessories/pcm/fans etc all together as a used package deal.

I dont have time to go into all the details now, but once you get going on it, contact me again! [Smile]

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The "other" owner of '99 SS #69


McGee's Auto Service, an SLP AutoGroup/Perf. Parts Installer.


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MMMM_ERT
Am I Pete, or re-Pete?
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quote:
Originally posted by HTWLSS:
quote:
Originally posted by MMMM_ERT:
Shhhheeeeee-it...they'll let anyone in this place
won't they...

Only if he behaves himself. [Wink]

(Bribes for the Moderators don't hurt either.)

Well... you guys let me in here...that must mean
the admittance standard is pretty low.... [Big Grin] [Big Grin] [Big Grin]

Hopefully the mods are nicer over here than
other boards. I haven't seen any smackdown
here since I joined. [Cool]

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HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS
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quote:
Originally posted by MMMM_ERT:
Well... you guys let me in here...that must mean
the admittance standard is pretty low....

Consider yourself still in a probationary period. You're being watched and the moderators don't have a problem eliminating trouble.

I've actually enjoyed having the nice Pete here, so as long as your "other" side stays away, we're all friends.

quote:
Originally posted by MMMM_ERT:
Hopefully the mods are nicer over here than
other boards. I haven't seen any smackdown
here since I joined.

That's because you've been on your best behavior here. Keep up the helpful and positive attitude you've had since you started hanging out and it'll remain a nice place for everyone.

There won't be a smackdown if everyone keeps the pleasant atmosphere we have here. This is a good board and I don't want to see it messed up. [Smile]

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Excuse the hijack.....please continue with your regularly scheduled topic.

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Am I Pete, or re-Pete?
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quote:
Originally posted by HTWLSS:
Consider yourself still in a probationary period. You're being watched and the moderators don't have a problem eliminating trouble.

I've actually enjoyed having the nice Pete here, so as long as your "other" side stays away, we're all friends.

quote:
Originally posted by MMMM_ERT:
Hopefully the mods are nicer over here than
other boards. I haven't seen any smackdown
here since I joined.

That's because you've been on your best behavior here. Keep up the helpful and positive attitude you've had since you started hanging out and it'll remain a nice place for everyone.


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Excuse the hijack.....please continue with your regularly scheduled topic.

I hope the "probationary" comment was a joke,
surely you must see Im not a troublemaker and
have not been since I joined here some time ago.
The "nice Pete" was provoked elsewhere and
became "not-nice Pete".
Im always nice until attacked and treated
unfairly, thats why I came out swingin elsewhere.
I am not without fault...i've done some stupid
things elsewhere...but not nearly enough to
warrant the treatment I have received.
Hopefully, the poeple who like to create
trouble for me will leave that behind with the
death of the SLP board.

Sorry Tim for jacking your thread....Im sure you
will understand though. [Wink]

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HotWheelSS aka HTWLSS
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quote:
Originally posted by MMMM_ERT:

The "nice Pete" was provoked elsewhere and
became "not-nice Pete".
Im always nice until attacked and treated
unfairly, thats why I came out swingin elsewhere.
I am not without fault...i've done some stupid
things elsewhere...but not nearly enough to
warrant the treatment I have received.
Hopefully, the poeple who like to create
trouble for me will leave that behind with the
death of the SLP board.


Sounds like we're on the same page.....
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You have some positive things to add to the forum, so I'm counting on you to help us keep the riff-raff out and keep this a great place to hang out.

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SSHEETS
2nd Gear
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Can we land this plane now. I've got a car to help build. [Roll Eyes]

"Take me to Havana" [Razz] [Razz]

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quote:
Originally posted by SSHEETS:
Can we land this plane now. I've got a car to help build. [Roll Eyes]

"Take me to Havana" [Razz] [Razz]

Im sitting here just laughing my @ss off from
that comment....

Sorry Tim. [Big Grin]

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SSHEETS
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No prob Pete and Teri. Steve and I have exchanged a few emails and the plans are starting to unfold.

Not sure when my bro is going to start tearing the car down...good news is, it's clean enough to drive as is right now and have some fun while he defines his plan of attack.

I'm glad to hear the LS1 swap as not as difficult as I first heard. An LT1 would be nice, but the all aluminum LS1 just sounds more exotic. I know you can get good power out of either...hell as long as it's a Chevy pumping out lots of HP it'll be nice. [Wink]

Pete, did we get any cigars when we stopped this thing in Havanna? [Big Grin]

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