SSS's V8 swap project ... THE THUNDER is alive

[SSS]

so you mean that your bedroom is actually turned into a warehouse?

my bedroom does NOT contain anything SWAP related, only some camping gear and stuff ...
but my Caprice is VERY spacious inside

[ossme]

but my Caprice is VERY spacious inside

So spacious in fact that he stores the engine and the transmission there !

[SSS]

started to tune my caprice PCM :
- remove VATS security - done
- remove rear O2 sensors from tune : done
- tire size/gear ratio adaptation for vehicle speed AND automatic shifting : done

still to be done but LATER ON THE VEHICLE:
- reduce torque management
- further shifting tables enhancements
- Traction Control removal / ABS removal
- Fan Control
- eventually evap/emissions modifications

and I have to figure out if I am going to run TWO tunes with a toggle switch (normal/performance) as the Caprice used to have.

- Figured out how the Caprice fuel system works from here :

Holden_LS1.pdf

The TJ 2006 by coincidence has a very similar "single feed/returnless" fuel delivery and 60psi on the fuel line ... I am ready to go, yessss
(oh ... did I mention I got all my remaining parts from summit ... whoooohoooooo )

[Arabia]

No, you did not mention it ........ when is it going to be ready ?

Ciao

F

[SSS]

sometimes in July, inshallah!

[ossme]

Great, only two months until July !

But don't do it in Ramadan as no body tends to work in mussafah ..

[SSS]

Great, only two months until July !

But don't do it in Ramadan as no body tends to work in mussafah ..

lol ... I hope I can reduce the "disassembled" time for my toy by using the "assembled" time to prepare as much as possible in advance
and as you know I can only do the swap in school vacation time as the toy is a DD!

[SSS]

SWAP officially started!

Caprice went with a few parts to 7p (brand new swap Oil Pan Kit, Headers, transfercase adapter with VSS and new hardened transmission output shaft)
SO they can start
- ripping engine, transmission, PCM, some smaller A/C and power steering fittings and stuff off the caprice,
- mount the new oil pan and headers to the engine for the mock up
- prepare the transmission,
- bolt the transfer case adapter on
- modify/tap an oil pan plug to accept the Jeep oil pressure sender
- prepare the passenger side (near firewall) coolant temp sender mounting location to accept my Jeep coolant temp sender

[Xof]

chafik, mabrouk, but don't forget: this thread is useless without picture

[SSS]

chafik, mabrouk, but don't forget: this thread is useless without picture

... yeah ... forgot to take pictures from the caprice yesterday (it was too hot to even remember taking pics) ... but soon I will upload some nice pics

[MalteJK]

And don't forget they have to finish my car first ... :-/ ( in there since April )

Nonetheless mabrook for getting it started...!

[DinoStroker]

soon I will upload some nice pics

Please do Chafik. I'll be watching your V8 swap project closely. It would be nice if you could write down a list of the parts that you're swapping into your Jeep, the parts that you're taking out, and the parts that you've had to modify so we can have a reference for future V8 swaps into 6-cylinder jeeps.

[SSS]

And don't forget they have to finish my car first ... :-/ ( in there since April )

Nonetheless mabrook for getting it started...!

I will make pressure on them to finally empty the space occupied by your never ending project

now seriously: why is your JK still having the guts taken out for weeks now??? (I thought everything is figured out and parts available, no?)

btw ... I have the appointment with them for July since march this year

[SSS]

soon I will upload some nice pics

Please do Chafik. I'll be watching your V8 swap project closely. It would be nice if you could write down a list of the parts that you're swapping into your Jeep, the parts that you're taking out, and the parts that you've had to modify so we can have a reference for future V8 swaps into 6-cylinder jeeps.

ok ... lets start with the list:

from Dubizzle:
complete Chevy Caprice 2001/75000kms with LS1 to be parted out (Engine, Transmission, ECU, some fittings and lines/hoses)

from Kwik (http://www.kwikperf.com/):

fbody_AC_Bracket_installation_instructions.pdf

alt_ps_bracket_inst.pdf

I got a brand new Sanden FLX7 A/C compressor and a power steering pump with a slightly smaller pulley to fit ... and the matching serpentine belt as well
AND I did not want to go with the Al Ain rip off brackets ... you never know what spacing they are for (LS engines come in corvette, f-body and truck accessory setups! ... ALL 3 have different DEPTHS (waterpump and crank pulley!!) ... tearing serpentine belts are endless dramas in other swaps here !!!

from Novak (http://www.novak-adapt.com/):

Chafik Moalem 13994.pdf

from Speartech (http://www.speartech.com/):
1x LS1 (LS-24X) harness LS1 with 4L60E (99-02 Camaro/Firebird), drive by cable/mech. throttle body, 3pin MAF/IAT setup:
- The harness includes all needed wiring to the engine and transmission, diagnostic port with check engine light, fuel pump relay, fuse block, wires for a computer controlled cooling fan relay, and labeled wires for easy hookup to the battery, ignition switch, and fuel pump. Wires are also included for tach, speed, and brake switch / park-neutral switch functions, A/C status. These custom stand alone harnesses are built for full function, closed loop control, and designed for non-emissions use (no post-cat O2's, A.I.R. pump, purge canister, or fuel tank evap interface).
- Length 3.5"
- for use with 3 pin MAF and IAT sensor (in contrast to 5 pin MAF)
USD $750.-

from summit(http://www.summitracing.com/):

SwapPartsSummit.pdf

with all the nitty gritty small stuff which might be hard to come by here
(I have some redundancy in the exhaust part ... I know )

happy reading

[latief]

Enjoy man, the process itself is as fun as the finished project....