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  • SidewaysTA

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    This is a continuation of what I posted in the "What Have You Done... thread". I've been working off and on over the past 6 months to put my engine back together. I am doing a heads/cam/intake setup on my 2000 Trans Am. Here is what I am installing in or on the engine.

    TSP MS3 Cam 237/242 .605/.610 112° LSA
    Cloyes Hex-Adjust Timing Set
    PRC 227 Fast Cast Heads, 59cc Chambers
    Morel Drop-In Lifters
    Manton 11/32 Pushrods
    Harland Sharp Trunions
    FAST 102 Intake
    FAST Billet Fuel Rails
    DeatschWerks 42lb Injectors
    FAST 102 TB
    TSP 100mm MAF
    TSP SS 1 7/8 Headers
    Nitrous Outlet Coolant Crossover
    Melling Oil Pump
    ATI Balancer

    Here are some highlights of the install.

    Where I left off in the other thread, the engine was disassembled. Continuing from there, here are the trunions being installed in the rockers.
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    The decks getting cleaned.
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    Old and new cam.
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    Installing cam
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    Timing set installed
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    Degreeing cam
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    Drilling drain holes in lifter retainers
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    Installing oil pump
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    Installing timing cover
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    Installing ATI balancer
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    Custom length pushrods - 11/32 diameter
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    Preparing to check PtV clearance
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    Installing lifters
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    Head gaskets on
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    Installing heads
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    Valve train installed
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    Intake shell painted and intake ready for assembly
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    Intake assembled
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    SidewaysTA

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    Good question!

    I was attempting to take it to Cleetus and Cars tomorrow but I don't think that is going to happen due to a leaking fuel fitting I found while running it a couple days ago. Have to replace it and the replacement isn't going to get here in time.
     

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    That is a trip down memory lane ;) Can't tell you how many stock LS1 cams, boxes of stock lifters, pushrods, pistons, rods, cranks, etc. I had stacked in the corner of the garage at one point, but it was a lot. I finally threw out my last two cams in the last garage cleanout a month ago (non-stock, mild Comp cams).

    Looks good though, that's going to be a strong setup. Post an idle clip, pronto! I see it's an A4 car, you have a new converter in there yet? You're going to need one with that size cam.
     

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    That is a trip down memory lane ;) Can't tell you how many stock LS1 cams, boxes of stock lifters, pushrods, pistons, rods, cranks, etc. I had stacked in the corner of the garage at one point, but it was a lot. I finally threw out my last two cams in the last garage cleanout a month ago (non-stock, mild Comp cams).

    Looks good though, that's going to be a strong setup. Post an idle clip, pronto! I see it's an A4 car, you have a new converter in there yet? You're going to need one with that size cam.
    Yeah I've done a few myself, just never my own. Idle video coming after I post the last round of pics.

    I put a Yank Super Thruster 3500 in it about 18 years ago. That and sub frame connectors where the first mods I did. This setup would be best with a 4000 so im going to replace it eventually with a circle d converter. For now I'll run the Yank. I don't expect the tranny to last long anyway. That will be another project, rebuilding the 60. I've already started acquiring parts.

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    Brains

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    Yeah I've done a few myself, just never my own. Idle video coming after I post the last round of pics.

    I put a Yank Super Thruster 3500 in it about 18 years ago. That and sub frame connectors where the first mods I did. This setup would be best with a 4000 so im going to replace it eventually with a circle d converter. For now I'll run the Yank. I don't expect the tranny to last long anyway. That will be another project, rebuilding the 60. I've already started acquiring parts.

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    If you happen to come into Houston for that converter, let me know. I wish I knew what happened to the guy who built the '60 in my wife's old Camaro. Only 4L60e I've ever seen live for years in a 700rwhp turbo setup. He was smart, quite talented, but troubled. His brother worked for Circle-D for years (he might still), and Ross built transmissions out of the house a mile or two away.
     

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    While I had the radiator out I decided to re-do my trans cooler mount. I had it mounted with the through-rad zip ties before and I think caused my evaporator core to leak. I copied a guy off LS1tech, bought some aluminum and made a mount.
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    Intake installed
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    Massaging water pump for clearance with throttle body.
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    Water pump and belt tensioner installed.
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    New catch can getting assembled and installed
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    100mm MAF and airlid
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    All installed
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    I threw an initial tune on it and started it. Here is a quick start up and idle video, open headers. Basically a short run to heat cycle the engine. I found a leaking fuel fitting while pressure testing the fuel system. I got it to seal better but it still seeps fuel so I'm not going to drive until I can get it sealed properly.
     

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