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Thanks, learning a ton from you guys. I'll check it out once I have the driveshaft setup!

I'm an amateur when it comes to driveline setup, but could that 1" of offset pose a real problem? Issues with deliverability, suspension geometry, binding, etc? Bc if the answer is a resounding no then I will stick with the turbo idea I've settled on.

Without cutting up the car there is no more room in the tunnel for raising the drivetrain. I am running a 4L60E. I may consider trying my hand at welding a set if I decide to go the NA route. But I think that a custom turbo setup will yield better results...time to pick up a How To Weld for...

These are the hooker ones I tried. http://www.jegs.com/p/Hooker-Headers/Hooker-LS-Cast-Iron-Exhaust-Manifolds/1918563/10002/-1 The link gives specifics to measurements. Are there any measurements available for the ones you posted? The angle does seem to be pretty good.

Haha. Aww man, and here I was thinking I was slick. I've seen the borgeson box, as you mentioned not cheap. Will the arms cause any problems with hitting the oil pan do you think? My idler arm is dangerously close to the oil pan as it is.

I think something like that would probably fit, but as you mentioned performance is an issue. I don't know how to weld, and something like that (as simple as it kinda seems) would probably not be worth the money to hp cost. I may be wrong, never actually seen that type of header on a NA...

I'm not familiar with my current driveline angle but I just went out back and did some measuring for the crank bolt to K. From top of K to center of crankbolt: 5.25" From passenger side of frame to center of crankbolt: 13.75" From driver's side of frame to center of crankbolt: 15.25"

Wardy, you've read my mind. :)

That pic is gonna help, I'll save it for when I get to that point in the build.

I have focused on purchasing parts that I know I need for the car. All the while, I've kept one other exhaust option in mind all along. Perhaps the upside down manifolds in the earlier pic tipped some of you off already. :) I wanted to keep all the room in the trunk, and so I purchased an EFI...

With the manual box in place I now had a real idea of the space I would be working with for headers. I looked at several options. I first looked at several Lsx long tube variations but quickly realized that there was no way that any of them would fit around the steering box. My next idea was to...

So to get this thread back on track, let me go ahead and post the very small progress I have made and the direction which I will be taking with the car. Over the last year or so I've focused on trying to figure out the exhaust for the vehicle. The biggest obstacle has been a) getting around...

Wow! It's been so long since I've updated this...I didn't read through all the comments posted but I can see this thread turned into quite the controversy. Nevertheless, many of you have expressed continued interest in seeing the build. To be honest, not TOO much progress has been made. Been...

You have a point magnumdust. I've definitely given thought to this option. There are a few (possibly three, with one being for sure) options that I think will work with no to mininal effort. In the end, I think it's a personal call. I really don't want to have manifolds on the car. The tone...

You are correct, even with the fact that this is a 5.3 and not any of the larger LSX varieties, the 1 5/8 will definitely leave some power on the table. The way I see it however, it will make for a torquier and stronger powerband. I'm okay with a little bit less horsepower for now. Headers...

Hey guys, so it's been a long while since I've posted any updates on the car. Figured I'd give you guys an idea of what I'm currently working on. The dash has been powdercoated semi gloss black and has been bolted into the car. It's just a mock up but it gives a really good idea of how it's...

Inkjunkie and fellow lsx enthusiasts! I truly apologize for going m.i.a. for nearly half a year! I was knee deep in this project when life decided to take its course. I've been not only terribly busy with school, but with military stuff, and my personal life as well. Unfortunately, while...

This thred has turned into a shyt storm. Not that I didn't expect it, but I certainly hoped it wouldn't happen. With that being said, I'm gonna head home and hopefully I make it there on time to take some close up pics for those of you who have expressed interest in this build (hopefully get...

I know man, I don't take it the wrong way at all. You're just standing up for a motor that you respect. That's all, no harm no foul man. To be completely honest, I looked extensively into a Hemi swap before I decided to go the LSx route. There were definitely some decent combos that I saw...

No problem Rev. I'll post some close up pics soon. Hopefully they will give a better look at the fit and clearance in the engine bay. LS powered Mopar Wagon? :prayer:

My "type" comes here to post information about a possible option for Mopar enthusiasts. ps: I never once took the credit. Read post #1 again and realize that I mentioned my fab guy from the start. I even posted the car up on the shop's hoist for goodness sake's! Your type sir, just likes...

That's a great idea, wish I was a bit more creative. lol You guy's have any suggestions??

I don't have pics handy, but I am going to take some and post them up. A few members on here have expressed interest in the swap and want some more close up pics. So as soon as I get a chance to take some pics with the sun out I will. Right now it looks like even if I go with the manual...

That looks like a LS9 engine cover. Sweet project, and the above post with the ls engine in it is SUPER clean. I see you have quite a bit of experience with these ls swaps. I'll appreciate any bits of info you can send my way during the build. Thanks man.

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Thanks for the information Joe. I've actually got a manual steering box off of a 69 dart that I could try to use. I'm betting it's one of the 24:1 ones. Just need to find out if the 69 box will work in this 73 k member. I have a feeling it will, as long as I use the appropriate pitman arm...

I'm not sure what the "point" really is to be honest. My goal was to build a car that I found aesthetically pleasing that would: perform daily with minimal maintenance, perform at the race track when/if I chose to go, would be easy on the wallet.

The picture gives a real bad angle. In fact, after you pointed it out I was concerned so just now I went to the garage to check. I have some -10AN fittings laying around and I mocked them up on the oil pan. I could use 45 degree fittings and point them at angle towards the rear of the car and...

Glad to hear the project is coming along, even if it is the last project on the list. Sounds like the brake setup is serious business. As I expressed earlier in the thread, I plan to keep this car for as long as I'm around (was the same with my last pride and enjoy, but unfortunately I wrecked...

I agree with you post 100 percent. No worries, I'm not easily discouraged by some naysayers. Thanks for the welcome.