1978 Malibu LQ9/LS6 --TCI 4l60E Swap(updated 2-5-2010)
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Car looks great so far.
I am in the middle of swapping EFI LS power into my Regal. Swap is going very well so far, some stupid hang ups I have encountered but I am building it all myself so thats a given. I look forward to following your thread.
Arthur
I am in the middle of swapping EFI LS power into my Regal. Swap is going very well so far, some stupid hang ups I have encountered but I am building it all myself so thats a given. I look forward to following your thread.
Arthur
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Also, did you have to replace the steering column shaft for fitment, or because our stock ones aren't too nice looking? I've got a '79.
Lastly, did you fab. the bumper-mount brackets? Is that a stock Malibu bumper?
TIA!
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I've only seen BRP LT headers that fit the LS1 for G-body, are you saying that hedman and/or husler make them too? ~$800 is out of my pricerange for the BRPs.
Also, did you have to replace the steering column shaft for fitment, or because our stock ones aren't too nice looking? I've got a '79.
Lastly, did you fab. the bumper-mount brackets? Is that a stock Malibu bumper?
TIA!
Also, did you have to replace the steering column shaft for fitment, or because our stock ones aren't too nice looking? I've got a '79.
Lastly, did you fab. the bumper-mount brackets? Is that a stock Malibu bumper?
TIA!
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From: S. Seattle
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Bumpers are Advantage Fiberglass, Aluminum (1lb) Bumper brackets from G-BodyParts.com, factory bumper back plates which are aluminum.
I am using Mid-Length BRP Headers and going to mate it with a 2.5 or 3.0 exhaust system
Fuel System--- Using a 87-88 4.3L Fuel injected gas tank, Sending unit with Walbro 340 Fuel Pump mounted on it, and Stainless Steel Tank Straps.
This Sending unit has a threaded feed line which with a russell 14mmto-6an fitting screwws right on and 5/16 compression fitting to get the return line back and we are in business.
Going to use Black Push-Loc fittings and hoses from Tank to Fuel rails
Ralph
I am using Mid-Length BRP Headers and going to mate it with a 2.5 or 3.0 exhaust system
Fuel System--- Using a 87-88 4.3L Fuel injected gas tank, Sending unit with Walbro 340 Fuel Pump mounted on it, and Stainless Steel Tank Straps.
This Sending unit has a threaded feed line which with a russell 14mmto-6an fitting screwws right on and 5/16 compression fitting to get the return line back and we are in business.
Going to use Black Push-Loc fittings and hoses from Tank to Fuel rails
Ralph
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WEll they are just stuck there for pushing it around. I have speical clamps that will hold them along the chassis once starter is mounted and fender wells are installed.
Ralph
Ralph
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Fuel System:
87-88 Monte Carlo EFI Tank with Factory Sending unit mounting 340 Walbro pump w/ hot wire kit. The reason went this route is the feed line has a 14mm line fitting and russell make a fitting to convert to -an line. On the return a 5/16 compression fitting and thread a -an line on it.
Now you have enough fuel for some nitrous and N/A --- Also have external press regulator and billet fuel rails already installed.
Ralph
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87-88 Monte Carlo EFI Tank with Factory Sending unit mounting 340 Walbro pump w/ hot wire kit. The reason went this route is the feed line has a 14mm line fitting and russell make a fitting to convert to -an line. On the return a 5/16 compression fitting and thread a -an line on it.
Now you have enough fuel for some nitrous and N/A --- Also have external press regulator and billet fuel rails already installed.
Ralph
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Steering Shaft THis shaft is "Flaming River" EZ-Shaft (Look up on website) They tell you how to measure it and everything. Fitted perfect. Took about 2 weeks to get it.
Ralph
I googled for the best price. Too.
Ralph
I googled for the best price. Too.
I've only seen BRP LT headers that fit the LS1 for G-body, are you saying that hedman and/or husler make them too? ~$800 is out of my pricerange for the BRPs.
Also, did you have to replace the steering column shaft for fitment, or because our stock ones aren't too nice looking? I've got a '79.
Lastly, did you fab. the bumper-mount brackets? Is that a stock Malibu bumper?
TIA!
Also, did you have to replace the steering column shaft for fitment, or because our stock ones aren't too nice looking? I've got a '79.
Lastly, did you fab. the bumper-mount brackets? Is that a stock Malibu bumper?
TIA!
