Rs2oo Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Well done Andy, great photos by the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismoandy Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) The engine and gearbox is together now . We need to put the engine mounts on and and put the engine in here we go. Make sure you get the engine mounts on the way round and the right way up easy mistake. The instructions are not very clear take your time. Edited May 10, 2020 by Nismoandy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismoandy Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 Now I'm going to have to manoeuvre the engine turn it around and put it at an angle so that the gearbox is pointing downwards so as to allow easier entryps not easy believe me 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Coming on nicely mate! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Flashback Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 That's looking really good Andy, its going to be fantastic when you're finished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 (edited) looking really great...liking the candy red!! can't wait for the first start video Edited May 11, 2020 by Paul K 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismoandy Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Me to Paul long way of at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagan Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 Looking good, great build info. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismoandy Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 Next stage is to Mount the gearbox properly on the new mounts and check all clearances with engine and firewall to make sure good clearance. Also to get the manifold test fitted as I'm sure I'm going to have a problem. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismoandy Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 The the steering column on the driver side does fail with a universal joint is on the manifold so we are going to alter. I do have a couple of Solutions to this problem. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismoandy Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) In the next update I will sort out the the steering rack and universal joint from the exhaust manifold Edited May 22, 2020 by Nismoandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismoandy Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) It's been a week or so from the last update. I have sorted out the exhaust manifold for clearance to the steering colum and starter motor etc ,using a stock 2.5" cast iron GM manifold so it can be replicated for any one else contemplating this approach. The above photo is very little clearance and the universe joint hits the manifold. Now the photo below shows improved gap . Edited May 22, 2020 by Nismoandy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismoandy Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) The other side of the exhaust is the starter motor and there's not much clearance there also ,a photo of starter motor clearance, it is extremely tight but we can improve on this clearance Edited May 22, 2020 by Nismoandy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismoandy Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) The gap on the starter motor will be improved once I put the exhaust manifold gasket on give us about 1.5mm extra clearance. The way I atained the extra clearance on the steering column is. The exhaust manifold face where it is attaches to the engine has been (milled) machined taking 2mm From The Bottom graduating to 0mm at the top. Thus giving you an angle on the manifold so it pulls it away from the steering column allowing for more room. The first photo show's the stock manifold passenger side with no angle, and bellow that a second photo drivers side showing a small angle allowing clearance . This is enough room for the steering colum but will still need to slim down the original universal joint Edited June 14, 2020 by Nismoandy Update 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismoandy Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 (edited) Been busy, a slight problem with the water pump , it is situated at the front of the engine,it is the wrong type for my needs. I need one which is normal found on the LS 3 engine . This is so that I can use the Nissen power steering pump,Alternator and air conditioning pump . Photo to show differences between the two, the water pumps on the engine is wrong one, below that is the correct one. Some day's you really don't feel like your getting anywhere fast. Edited May 27, 2020 by Nismoandy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismoandy Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 Have been waiting for water pump. Still am, but I have been fabricating the exhaust manifold hook up to catalytic converters not quite finished yet but nearly there. Also installed the 350z alternator . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismoandy Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 The installation of the alternator power steering pump and air conditioning pump are all from the Nissan 350z and reused on this Ls1 engine. The kit comes from L. O. J . With very good instructions for the installation I'm waiting for the water pump so as I can install the rest . All of the accessories are roughly in the same position as they would be on the 350Z Nissan so that you can reuse the lines for the AC and the power steering pump 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy james Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Good progress Andy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Wow, coming together amazing!!! Great use of covid time, love it all. Hit up @Charlie Boy as he has a LS also in his 350z if you need any tips or links. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismoandy Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 Thanks allways good to have more information,and different ways to solve any problems that you encounter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismoandy Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 Quite a bit of progress over the last few days. Received the water pump from USA and removed the existing one replaced with new one and then started to build all the mounts for power steering pump and air conditioning pump. When we was putting the air conditioning pump we had to slightly adjust the engine mount for better clearance for the air con pump apart from that reasonably straightforward. Top photo of new pump below existing pump on the engine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nismoandy Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 (edited) Now you can see the difference between the installation and all the parts installed on the front of the engine Edited June 11, 2020 by Nismoandy Blurred photo 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Some nice progress there Andy. Its starting to look loads better now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagan Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Your getting there, hell of a job so far. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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