My LS1 S14 build thread

Post by **xekushnr** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:41 pm

Kamin wrote:yea it was ridiculous, im just going to run a time trial and get a picture of me drifting the corkscrew. thats all i want.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO THAT. That would be an awesome picture. Just make sure the cameraman is at the bottom of the corkscrew (obviously).

Post by **Joe** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:25 pm

its on my "to do" list for life.

just to say i did it. i would bring my buddy who shoots for dsport with me so i could get a GREAT picture lol

id ****ing frame it.

Post by **300hp owen** » Tue Jan 22, 2008 6:22 am

hey Kamin if you add in a nice flange at the turndown and leave some space past it you can easily swap between a muffled and a fully open setup if you dont put the flanges bolts in a hard to reach spot.

I wish I had done that on my exhaust... but mine is still super quiet even with just resonators and not even any mufflers. I think LS1s stay pretty quiet until you get a big fat cam in 'em and some longtubes.

Post by **leesredgt** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 9:59 am

Kamin were did you get your motorset from i getting ready to do this swap into my 3000gt because it just spun a bearing and its looking like its gonna cost me around 10,000 plus the engine so i need and engine with the lowest price but still is a good engine to start with.thanks man

Post by **Joe** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:17 am

all the advice i can give you is you get what you pay for. talk to local junkyards and other places LOCAL because they are easier to deal with in case **** gets ****ed up.

Post by **leesredgt** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 10:45 am

Alright man thanks

Post by **CRZSWAP** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 7:08 pm

You ever just consider some Flowmasters? Thats what on my car and it is beyond loud as F**k! It sounds Great when you are getting on it but when you let off at high RPM, the baffle noise is ridiculous! I have actually considered with changing my exhaust to HKS Hyper or something different.

Post by **homeslicej2** » Thu Mar 06, 2008 3:33 am

Kamin, what happened with the boiling P/S fluid? Is it still an issue and if not, how'd you fix it?

Post by **danielekfuj** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 3:58 pm

what's your running total so far cost wise?

Post by **Joe** » Fri Mar 14, 2008 11:26 am

homeslicej2 wrote:Kamin, what happened with the boiling P/S fluid? Is it still an issue and if not, how'd you fix it?

i learned its not so much of a boiling issue as a pump design issue

the LSx pumps when you take the engine to high rpm spin too fast and cavitate. an underdrive PS pulley or a special road racing pump will probably alleviate the problem, but for now im just dealing with it.

danielekfuj wrote:what's your running total so far cost wise?

a lot.

Post by **jerryd87** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:46 am

if your looking to redo the exhaust you can get just the "x" section to make xpipes so you can route the tubes how you want ive seen em at summit, and for mufflers the thrush "quietflow" mufflers are nice for a track that has a sound requirement not sure how well they flow but the have a quite idle and a nice growl at higher rpms without being deafening some longtubes would really open it up ive heard of people gaining 30 hp from just changing the exhaust on the ls1(dont know from experience just what ive heard i have a gen1 sbc still lol) just some suggestions since your doing the exhaust anyway

Post by **homeslicej2** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:05 am

Kamin wrote:
i learned its not so much of a boiling issue as a pump design issue

the LSx pumps when you take the engine to high rpm spin too fast and cavitate. an underdrive PS pulley or a special road racing pump will probably alleviate the problem, but for now im just dealing with it.

a lot.

ah, gotcha.

Post by **Joe** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 4:55 pm

0wn3r wrote:
was the RB that disappointing?

god i just noticed this question, sorry i missed it.

NOT AT ALL! i loved my rb and it served me well for many years. i just wanted something i could get parts for quickly and cheaply, it will never overheat, it will never pop an IC pipe, etc.

Post by **Joe** » Mon May 12, 2008 10:49 pm

short vid at PIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwxy0L7r7tQ

Post by **240cp** » Tue May 13, 2008 1:31 pm

Kamin,

Im sure you already know this, but i gone say it anyway. Been working with the guy's from xtrememotorsports and they do alot of cam swaps and exhaust work. A mild cam with 2.5 to 3.0 inch exhaust all the way back wakes the ls1 UP!!!!! It has a great lope at idle and one hell of a sound that you just cant get enough of. Anyways nice build and vid

Post by **Joe** » Tue May 13, 2008 7:47 pm

yep i know, running a custom cam and 2.5" exhaust

(about to be changed to custom long tubes and 3" hehe)

Post by **Coolwhip** » Wed May 14, 2008 7:24 pm

you crazy mo fo... but i love it

Post by **NoClassic** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:06 pm

Car seems to be running very well. Any chance you post over on silviav8forums. If not any knowledge you could contribute would be great.

Post by **Joe** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:35 pm

NoClassic wrote:Car seems to be running very well. Any chance you post over on silviav8forums. If not any knowledge you could contribute would be great.

no i dont, since i moderate the hybrid section here i dont cross post to a "competing" site.

Post by **Blown240sx** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:58 pm

Nice looking swap. Ive had people call my car yous on other forums but it looks like you took your time like I did on mine so it doesnt hurt my feelings lol.

Had any of the issues of the oil pump sucking in air when sliding yet?

Post by **Joe** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:59 am

nope!

extra quart of oil and a ported LS6 oil pump.

Post by **240LSX** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 8:12 am

sub'di might be doing this and might have a few questions down the road!

Website · Post by **Seanzyyy** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:19 pm

come out to AZ Honda one sunday afternoon...we'd all LOVE to see this beastly s14 of yours get sideways!=]

Post by **Joe** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 6:35 pm

eh ill stick to places that i can go faster than 25 mph haha

Website · Post by **Seanzyyy** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 10:39 pm

hahayou can!just not for too long lolc'monnn we'll put out cones for ya

Post by **Joe** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:25 pm

no thanks man, id rather stick to tracks.

cant do that in the arizona honda lot

Website · Post by **Seanzyyy** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:26 pm

GrrrCan't really blame me for asking lol

Post by **Joe** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 3:38 pm

you guys should try coming to events, we hold them in phoenix and tucson. you can only learn so much spinning out in a parking lot.

Post by **lancer_013** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:12 pm

is that ur car if so mean

Post by **Joe** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 8:46 pm

yes, my car. FD proam in utah last year.

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