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Yeah, I did all of the modeling on those parts, except for the wastegate bodies themselves. Progress: Not much Had the engine block/rotating assembly professionally built, and it looks great. Got a good set of heads for it, and they are ready to be ported out. I've also acquired lots of...

Well, I just couldn't resist building the engine while I had it apart... So, off it went to the machine shop to get some goodies! Also having them open up the new ring gaps to my specs. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

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SUPER busy day today... Got the trans out, and a couple of really cool MK3 guys drove 3hrs to come and pick it up! Also was able to pawn off the rest of my 7M parts on them. Lol Got the engine bay cleaned up (not finished), and started on my model of the engine bay. Also got my LS engine...

Anyone have/know of, any pics/threads/details of getting a 4L80e/TH400 trans to fit in a MK3? Found one on here from 2009, but none of the pics show up anymore... Just trying to decide if it's hammering/light cutting to make it fit, or if I'm better off stripping the interior and...

Yeah, I wouldn't even consider a 4L60 for a turbo build. I would like to have a standard, but I don't think that the R154 is suited for this build, and I'm not a big fan of the T56. Especially for the $1500 that a used one goes for. I've got a lot of LSx friends, and every single one of them...

Well, finally decided on a transmission. I'm going with an auto that I know will hold up to the power level. Found a late model 4L80e that I'm hoping to squeeze in there. So, with that said, if anyone local needs a good R154 setup.... Let me know. I'd say $400 is a decent price? Sent...

Super long day... Between working and fighting to get this stubborn engine out of the car, I'm worn out! And of course, guy from Craigslist that was supposed to come and get all of this stuff ended up not showing. Already had the engine pulled out and hanging on the hoist... So, called up a...

Thanks, guys! The engine model came straight from GM, so it's as accurate for fitting parts as you can get. Its actually a model of an LS3, as you can tell by the knock sensors in the lower block (vs the intake valley), and by the MAP sensor at the front of the intake. Fortunately, the physical...

Didn't see this post! Yes, an aluminum block was used in ~25% of vehicles. It's known as the L33. While it is lighter, the weight difference is less than 70lbs, so not really enough to justify it's extra cost. Also, at higher power levels, you'll tend to spin a main bearing due to the...

Perfect. I've read through your thread, and if I go that route, I'll be hitting you up for one of those pilot bushings! ;) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Excellent! Thanks for that link. I'll spend a few hours going over the diagrams and make a list of what I need to keep. Just wanting to make sure that I keep everything working. According to that diagram, I can leave the boost pressure sensor in place and even keep the stock boost gauge...

Ok, got the engine harness pulled out of the car. I'm guessing that I need to keep the smaller group of connectors (the ones that don't plug into the ECU): Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I want to get the 7MGTE wiring harness trimmed down this evening. I want the factory gauges to work, so review my plan, and if you see any issues let me know! - Isolate coolant temp sensor wiring - Isolate oil pressure sending unit wiring - Discard all remaining wires in 7m harness I'm...

Thank you. Yeah, I've been using Solidworks daily since 2001. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Thanks for the comments, guys! I'm still making progress on this... I really need to find someone to take my 7M engine (or scrap it) so that I can measure out/model up the engine compartment. That will help me out. As far as the CAD stuff goes, at this point, it's really just a way for me...

I've had a few questions about all of the 7m stuff. I definitely don't want to mess with shipping anything, but if someone is local to Northwest Arkansas or Southwest Missouri, or even Northeast Oklahoma...... I'd probably trade it all for a set of 89+ tail lights and a case of beer. Lol...

GT35s are also an option, and the final decision will be made based on the transmission that I pick (manual vs auto). It's been my experience with these engines, that GT35s will run out of steam quicker than you expect, but will spool nicely on a manual gearbox. Running an auto (3k stall)...

Nice. I know that the a340 trans that is in the later model 80 series cruiser is pretty darn stout. My cruiser has the a442f in it, which is pretty bulletproof. I've not had much luck with the 4L60s either. A friend just turned one into scrap while running a 400whp tune! Holden...

No prob! Curious as to which transmission you ran in it. I'd like to take the easy route, and just buy the adapter to mate it to my R154, but I've read that it might not take too well to that kind of power. Part of me says that it would be fine, as I won't be drag racing it, but the other...