Last minute suggestions for buildup

Currently My SSEi is parked because the Transmission needs to be replaced. I have decided since I am replacing the transmission I might as well do some upgrades . And a few other things here is my list.

Engine:

MPS
Ported and Polished SC
LS1 TB
S1X Cam with 105 springs
Power Log and Rear ported Manifold
3" downpipe

Transmission:

DIY shift kit
3.29 gears ( I am cheating I am using a N/A trans with HD Diff.)
ATI 2750 Stall torque converter.

Anyone have any last minute suggestions or anything else I should do while I'm in there? No I am not doing headers or pulling the heads off are not in the time frame as I have to do all this during the weekend at the shop I work at.


Thanks in advance.

id throw rockers for sure on there, it might be the equivelent of having headers...rockers and a cam would move enough air to drop pulleys. and if you P&P the supercharger, then buy a ported LIM aswell....that is if you have the desire to go that far.

Why not throw some GXP drive chains in there? They're supposedly good to low 12s and theres a guy on regalgs.org selling a set for 40 bucks+shipping.


Otherwise sounds like a good build.

Blake, rockers + cam = valve to piston clearance issues.


i dont see a way to tune in your list, but provided you have a plan, it should run nice!

cant wait to see time slips

S1x cam over rockers anyday, with those upgrades you should get headers. Imo rear plogs are a waste of money, there not that restrictive.

really don't think the stall is necessary with that build but I guess why not..

I already have the Higher stall torque converter from my last build. The Plog and Rear manifold are because I want a more OEM look. At least till I get the turbo kit. Then I will need the manifolds anyway.

Mr.Riviera wrote:

Blake, rockers + cam = valve to piston clearance issues.


i dont see a way to tune in your list, but provided you have a plan, it should run nice!

cant wait to see time slips

not if he puts on 1.6 rr's

oldsman105 wrote:

I already have the Higher stall torque converter from my last build. The Plog and Rear manifold are because I want a more OEM look. At least till I get the turbo kit. Then I will need the manifolds anyway.

then why spend all that money on the ported SC, TB and MPS? It just money you could put toward your turbo build.

He had all those as carry overs from his old 1996 buick Riviera.
Ported Super charger- free
MPS- christmas present from me like 3 years ago
TB he got a good deal on and already had the MAF and other needed accessories.

The only thing I purchased extra was the LS1 TB and adapter, The rest I had. Once I have enough for the turbo kit I will resell the other stuff.

Just to throw some stuff out there...

remove heat shields and wrap exhaust parts with header wrap
get the aluminum LIM gaskets (no brainier I'm sure)
blower inlet opened up to 75.5 right?
valve cover breather or other modification to use the TB (if the adapter blocks off that inlet like mine did)
dex6 for the transaxle or other synthetic
egr delete

i thought it was bad to wrap plog's?

turtleman wrote:

Just to throw some stuff out there...

remove heat shields and wrap exhaust parts with header wrap
get the aluminum LIM gaskets (no brainier I'm sure)
blower inlet opened up to 75.5 right?
valve cover breather or other modification to use the TB (if the adapter blocks off that inlet like mine did)
dex6 for the transaxle or other synthetic
egr delete

Going to use paint on ceramic coating for the manifolds
AL. LIM gaskets check
blower inlet opened up to 75.5 right check
valve cover breather or other modification to use the TB (if the adapter blocks off that inlet like mine did) check
dex6 for the transaxle or other synthetic after the first flush
egr delete check

Mr.Riviera wrote:

i thought it was bad to wrap plog's?

agreed. They like to crack from not having breathing room because, the metal used on plogs is pretty thin.