LS1 in my 98 Lux

[Micks]

It certainly doesn't look outta place!

[Camos]

The air box bracket to use existing bolt holes



Ran a bead of silicon on the first layer, then put 2 more layers over top. This gave a ridge down the length and added a shit load of strength.

[Camos]

Next is the air box for the pod filter. Polishing up end plate tonight and will mount the MAF on the pod and join to TB with sexy silicone hose.
That is unless any other suggestions come forth.
I was going to make up a carbon tube but though might be too much.

[Camos]

Still needs a bit of tidying up but this is the general idea.

[Micks]

Looks brilliant Cam! Probably a lot safer than it was too.

[Camos]

Might look the part and sounds better but it doesn't go as well as it did with the old air box and 4 cal filter. It whistles and dies in the ass with less throttle than before.
Will have to make up a secondary intake port in the air box for on road driving that can shut off when off road.
1 step forward and two back argh.

[Micks]

This won't stop you from getting it all ticked off with the engineer though? Guessing with any engine replant there is always some teething issues

[Camos]

Spent the weekend on the car sorting out a few things.
After fitting the adapter and air box to give me more room, radiator was lifted 100mm back to original position. I mounted 2 fans on an aluminium shroud and the cooling effect is crazy different. Temp cools quicker while driving at lower speeds and when hot the fans cool it down rather than the temp still climbing.

Didn't get pics sorry but will snap a few tomorrow when doing a bit more tidying up.

My question to the infinite intelligence is regarding the thermo fan signal.
I believe the bcm controls the thermo fans but I don't have one. I have 2 wires from the PCM for hs and ls cooling fans. When engine is running there is 12v when put the voltmeter on the pos terminal and each of the wires so I thought it may lose signal when gets hot but this is not the case. I couldn't find any voltage change in the wires I could use to run a relay.
Any thoughts on how I might be able to connect the thermo fans up to run automagically.
They used to be running of ignition but today I have some wires I twist together in the cab to turn them on. Don't laugh too hard.

Any suggestions appreciated

[Micks]

Hi Cam fans should operate by pcm, that's not to say the bcm is not signalled. See diagram.

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[Camos]

Switching the earth... interesting. This might just work, thanks Mick.

I cut a hole and put a 65mm socket in the bottom of the air box that I will run the the front grill as a bit of a ram inlet.
Took it for a spin and oh sweet mumma
My god she pulls freakin hard, and just keeps pulling
I reckon I have recovered 50kw from feeding more air

Heating issues are better but still not ideal. It was a crazy hot day here today but still getting hot and once hits 110 and still in the sun and traffic the temp keeps on climbing.
Potentially heat trapped in the bonnet needs venting may help.
Looking into a custom rad also

[Micks]

Yes that's not uncommon for PCM's to switch out negatives to devices.

[Camos]

Took the camper down to the Grampians for my bros wedding on Friday. Was going like a jet till almost Albury when fried the 3/4 clutch pack

Limped 30k into Albury in 2nd gear, hire car for the rest of the trip then went back down to trailer her back home.
She's on the table, just finished dropping the gearbox, rebuild kit came this morn ready to install tomorrow.
An expensive adventure

[whitels1ss]

Hope you get some better luck soon mate!

Lurve your work btw!