LS1 Lid + LS1 rad support + stock hood = DONE [Archive]

JoeliusZ28

12-30-2009, 09:59 PM

just like i said I was going to do ;)

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs166.snc3/19345_719382150465_22401114_42450434_2295166_n.jpg

http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs166.snc3/19345_719382160445_22401114_42450436_7924703_n.jpg

http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs166.snc3/19345_719382155455_22401114_42450435_3588494_n.jpg

941le

12-30-2009, 10:01 PM

did i miss a thread with u installing it?

JoeliusZ28

12-30-2009, 10:04 PM

did i miss a thread with u installing it?

Nope, i just started on it the other day. Been working on it for about 10 hours straight.

In earlier lid threads I had said that I wanted to make the LS1 radiator support fit, and i just did it.

popo8

12-30-2009, 10:07 PM

Nope, i just started on it the other day. Been working on it for about 10 hours straight.

In earlier lid threads I had said that I wanted to make the LS1 radiator support fit, and i just did it.

so Im confused did you just mod the box to fit, or did you cut out the rad support and replace it???

JoeliusZ28

12-30-2009, 10:17 PM

so Im confused did you just mod the box to fit, or did you cut out the rad support and replace it???
I did the lid install on the car the same way anyone else has done it on an LT1, by cutting the radiator support out. then i modified the LS1 radiator support to fit around it. And by modify i mean i probably removed over half of the original plastic from it, lol. It is also set back a little bit from where it would normally be (to lay the radiator back), and secured there with self tapping screws. Its VERY solid, came out alot better than i expected.

undercoverz-28

12-30-2009, 10:26 PM

looks good. you gonna paint the "SLP" red to match the rest?

KissMyWhtSS

12-30-2009, 10:37 PM

By far the best attempt at putting a lid in a LTx car and making it appear stock.

Looks good, Joel. :cool:

Now finish up your rockers, and put the nerf bars back on your OBS. (Sorry had to mention the word OBS in this thread atleast once.)

nbs > obs

R3DLT1

12-30-2009, 10:52 PM

Good Job! I am really impressed. Do you have time to write a detail write up?

Larsv8

12-31-2009, 12:08 AM

total cost?

Joker Z28

12-31-2009, 12:16 AM

I want that done to my car

chevymec

12-31-2009, 12:39 AM

Looks very good and stock looking!

R3DLT1

12-31-2009, 12:46 AM

I want that done to my car
Me2 :metal:

96lt1m6

12-31-2009, 05:49 AM

welcome to the lid club! how do you like that top end charge?

knight367

12-31-2009, 01:26 PM

I want that done to my car
me to

JoeliusZ28

12-31-2009, 02:26 PM

Thanks guys i am working on a write-up for the install. I'll post that and more pictures later today.

welcome to the lid club! how do you like that top end charge?
top end charge?

I haven't driven it yet if youre asking about gains. Streets are full of salt and snow right now, the car isnt going anywhere!

RoboLuke

12-31-2009, 02:26 PM

One of the best looking jobs I've seen on that swap. That's how I'd want it done.

Jperran

12-31-2009, 02:40 PM

What are you guys using to do all the cutting needed? I have yet to seen like a parts/tools list for this, which would certainly help

AChotrod

12-31-2009, 02:41 PM

Looks great!!!

96lt1m6

12-31-2009, 04:08 PM

Thanks guys i am working on a write-up for the install. I'll post that and more pictures later today.

top end charge?

I haven't driven it yet if youre asking about gains. Streets are full of salt and snow right now, the car isnt going anywhere!

Yes.....Damn i forget about the weather for other!

R3DLT1

12-31-2009, 04:21 PM

What are you guys using to do all the cutting needed? I have yet to seen like a parts/tools list for this, which would certainly help

I am sure he'll post the item that were used in his write up.

JoeliusZ28

12-31-2009, 05:07 PM

What are you guys using to do all the cutting needed? I have yet to seen like a parts/tools list for this, which would certainly help
almost all of it was done with a dremel. ill post a picture of the bit i used the most. I used cutoff a cutoff wheel on the dremel for the radiator support.

mpe331lx

12-31-2009, 05:14 PM

Nice work. I've had an SLP lid and a WS6 box laying around. I may get motavated and get this done. My only concern is the WS6 box sits a little higher then the Z28 box due to more air gap between the steel rad support and the inlet of the box (atleast it sits higher then the one on my froinds 01 Z28)

So I may still need to pick up a non ram air box to make it clear the hood.

Jperran

12-31-2009, 08:57 PM

almost all of it was done with a dremel. ill post a picture of the bit i used the most. I used cutoff a cutoff wheel on the dremel for the radiator support.

That would be great, I want to do this but I hesitate to do anything that involves cutting because I'm a big stinky vagina

JoeliusZ28

01-01-2010, 08:09 PM

just realized i worded that wrong. I used the cutoff wheel on the core support, not the radiator support. In any case im working on the writeup right now, i should have it up in an hour or so.

Joker Z28

01-01-2010, 08:21 PM

In any case im working on the writeup right now, i should have it up in an hour or so.

Bad ass, thanks man

R3DLT1

01-01-2010, 08:50 PM

just realized i worded that wrong. I used the cutoff wheel on the core support, not the radiator support. In any case im working on the writeup right now, i should have it up in an hour or so.
Sounds good!

All ready trying to get my hands on a ls1 lid and radiator support. :D

Toronto_LT1

01-01-2010, 09:04 PM

Sounds good!

All ready trying to get my hands on a ls1 lid and radiator support. :D
me too.:D. can't wait for the write up and more pics.:finger:

Camaro350z2897

01-01-2010, 09:18 PM

haha same here i been browsing for everything. this is just as exciting as christmas :laugh:

JoeliusZ28

01-01-2010, 09:51 PM

Alright guys here it is! Merry Christmas / Happy New Year :)

http://joelrdevriendt.com/?p=46

Greg

01-01-2010, 10:08 PM

Very nice write up. Thanks!!

Camaro350z2897

01-02-2010, 04:19 AM

definitely thanks! i will be getting to this as soon as possible. thanks for taking the time to help us out since we didnt just jump right in like you haha scared men :laugh:

R3DLT1

01-02-2010, 11:00 AM

Thanks again. ill be printing it out so i can do some reading at work

JoeliusZ28

01-02-2010, 12:45 PM

Thanks again. ill be printing it out so i can do some reading at work
I just went through and fixed all my grammar issues from being in a hurry last night, so if you printed it out already dont mind those lol.