MID12sSSS Posted February 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I just remembered my trans crossmember bushing and shift cable bracket are still on the trans in Harley's garage. And he's gone until next week. So I guess I'll just spend this weekend finishing up some other stuff and worry about the trans install the following weekend. Should have my LS1 alternator tomorrow too. Anxious to see if it'll solve my accessory drive woes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Got my LS1 alternator in today and did a "test fit" on the rest of the accessory drive, to make sure there weren't any other surprises. The Dirty Dingo bracket is pretty well built... Didn't come with any instructions but wasn't too hard to figure out the install. Its also got this beefy rear support bracket, which is nice since there is only 2 bolts holding the alternator, instead of 3 like the Camaro/vettes. I actually had to modify the plastic backing on the alternator to get it to cooperate with the block. And despite what I was told, the LS1 alternator isn't any smaller than the one I used to test fit my clearance. It is exactly the same size as the GM truck small case, so I ended up with about the same clearance as I would have with the truck alternator. But oh well. I'm just glad I can make it work. Way better than the LS3 alt/bracket combo. Heres the clearance ive got to the steering box. It doesn't look like much, but itll work. It just barely taps the top left bolt of the steering box when I rock the block forward. So I will end up shaving the head of the bolt down solve that. I just gotta swap out the pulley on the LS1 alternator for the 8rib, and ill be set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I'm re-polishing everything before the final install. Heres my fuel rails all chromed out.. And im polishing my 90mm throttle body at work when the foreman aren't looking Gotta make it purty Also got my new plug wires in. Gave my old set to a buddy cuz he burnt through his. Haha they weren't doing me much good sitting in the bed of the truck anyway. Well, ill keep staying busy throughout the week. Converter should be here tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAKSSS Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Alternator bracket looks great, I've used Dirty Dingo before and had great results as well. If there's ever any clearance issues with the alternator and that bolt, even after you grind it down hopefully they will just "self clearance" I like those fuel rails polished up, those look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12secss e.mack Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Brandon,is your tvs2300 intake a 90mm or is it 102mm.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcapone Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Glad to hear you got the accessory drive figured out and that dirty little dingo did the trick! Keep up the good work - before you know it, you'll be roasting all fours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Alternator bracket looks great, I've used Dirty Dingo before and had great results as well. If there's ever any clearance issues with the alternator and that bolt, even after you grind it down hopefully they will just "self clearance" I like those fuel rails polished up, those look great! Haha thanks matt. Yeah I think ill be ok once I chop the top half of that bolt off. If no, itll figure itself out Brandon,is your tvs2300 intake a 90mm or is it 102mm.... Its a 90... Once I get it running, I have other plans yet. Was wanting a plenum spacer and 102 flange w/ a NW or TPIS. But my priority was just to get it running. Matt here is also gonna help me with a wire tuck this summer. He just doesn't know it yet. Glad to hear you got the accessory drive figured out and that dirty little dingo did the trick! Keep up the good work - before you know it, you'll be roasting all fours! Haha I hope so. Im sure ill have some questions for Eddie and yourself before this build is over, since you've both already been down the TVS2300 road before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GI.SS Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 brandon get this thing done already. Im on like setup #3 .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAKSSS Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Matt here is also gonna help me with a wire tuck this summer. He just doesn't know it yet. Bring it by my shop in Anchorage when you get it going or fly me up there and we'll get all that wiring tucked away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 brandon get this thing done already. Im on like setup #3 .... Lol. So am I!... Technically. Haha. Remember my MP112 build? The one that lasted me like 4months. Blew up the original motor, built a new engine (finally got it right like the 3rd time), broke 3 transmissions, then decided to pull everything and start this build... All in just one year. And now of course I've been dragging my feet on this build. But this'll be the one. After this is done, I'll finally get to enjoy my truck. And I know I'll be content with the power and with the way it looks. Then I can finally leave it alone and stop dumping money into it... Yeah right... http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/topic/81003-mid12ssss-supercharged-370-build/ Bring it by my shop in Anchorage when you get it going or fly me up there and we'll get all that wiring tucked away!You got it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GI.SS Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 oh yea i remember... harley has that blower now dont he? i need a wire tuck pretty bad myself. especially after i remote mount the coils.... You need one of the new roll pans. already ordered mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 oh yea i remember... harley has that blower now dont he? i need a wire tuck pretty bad myself. especially after i remote mount the coils.... You need one of the new roll pans. already ordered mine Nice! Yeah... I may go that route. I gotta put my money into getting this thing running first. Plus I gotta save for the move that may be happening this summer. Plus, it'll be easier to have the pan shipped to my new home in the lower 48, opposed to shipping it up here. I'm getting pretty excited to leave. To experience the sun and the beach. And of course the truck scene! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Relocating the coils is also on my to do list. And yeah. Harleys got that blower now. He's gonna be tackling that soon I think. Unless he decides to sell it and go with a 376. We're gonna inspect his block and make sure it's ready for boost. It's got 80k on it. If it needs a rebuild, it'll just be getting swapped for a LSX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MID12sSSS Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Swapped my 8rib pulley over to the new alt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12secss e.mack Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Brandon,can you give the part no# for power steering bracket you used and pump....thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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