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Synner · 10-29-2013, 06:54 PM

Took me 15 minutes, didn't touch the engine.

ssmike · 10-29-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TBone

I do not know why everyone says that you need to raise the engine to remove the front sway bar? I have removed and installed three sway bars and never touched the engine mounts. I guess I am pretty good at twisting and figuring out how to get $hit out and in. I am not saying it is easy and I recommend doing ti from the passenger side but it is possible.

nyrfan, GO BLACKHAWKS!!!, have you done any other upgrades to your rear? Specifically the half shafts/axles. Also, It is a whole lot easier if you drop at least one side of the exhaust.

Do not let the endlinks scare you, they are pretty easy with the right tools. Follow the directions that Pfadt gives you and you are good to go. Any additional questions and give Tyler/Jordan at JDP a call or Matt/Name Escapes me at FSP a call for tips/questions. Or us since quite a few of us have done this swap already.

Now, I need to head to the garage myself and figure out what is up with my brakes.

T.

I tried for an hour and the damned thing would not come out. It took 5 minutes to loosen the engine mounts and pump it up an inch and bingo, came out like butta! I was just trying to save him time.

Birm · 10-30-2013, 09:40 AM

They've been hit or miss on the few cars I have done in our local Camaro Club. A few I had to take a jack lift about 1/4 inch or so.. Others slid right in like they were covered in Astroglide.

thahemp · 10-30-2013, 09:42 AM

Any of you guys have access to an L99 piston that we can get some measurements from?

litle88 · 10-30-2013, 10:45 AM

Call up nick or Shawn at lethal they are doing a TFS L99 iirc.

Birm · 10-30-2013, 11:14 AM

Hemp, check link below:

http://www.justanswer.com/chevy/2zjo...atic-tran.html

If you scroll down a bit there are quite a few measurements, this help?

JEFF75645 · 10-30-2013, 11:18 AM

Im about to upgrade from my current cam to a bigger cam. Do you have to remove the oil pump in order to change just the cam?

litle88 · 10-30-2013, 11:19 AM

No Jeff. It's all good.

JEFF75645 · 10-30-2013, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by litle88

No Jeff. It's all good.

I was considering doing it myself if the steps aren't as time consuming as the conversion itself. Thanks Litle

litle88 · 10-30-2013, 11:28 AM

Should be a breeze. Either you use 16 magnets to hold up the lifters or 2 rods down the galleys to hold up the lifters. NEVER trust the lifter trays.

thahemp · 10-30-2013, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Birm

Hemp, check link below:

http://www.justanswer.com/chevy/2zjo...atic-tran.html

If you scroll down a bit there are quite a few measurements, this help?

Lots of figures there for sure. Unfortunately not the one I'm looking for. The more I think about it... the more I think I need to get my hands on one. If I can't find an old one from someone I'll probably order a new one.

Thanks for the link Chris.

Oh and I sent Nick a message. We'll see if they have anything hanging around the shop. I still have a couple groups on FB to try my luck with.

JEFF75645 · 10-30-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by litle88

Should be a breeze. Either you use 16 magnets to hold up the lifters or 2 rods down the galleys to hold up the lifters. NEVER trust the lifter trays.

Gotcha. Guess Im gonna start ordering all of the other parts then. Wood dowel rods? Im also gonna start running z-rod with the new cam. What ya think?

LS3 SS · 10-30-2013, 11:39 AM

I wasn't going to waste my time trying to "Snake" the front sway bar out of the front of my car. Took 30 seconds to grab a trans/engine jack, 30 seconds to grab the 18mm socket and impact, 30 seconds to remove the engine mount nuts, 30 seconds to jack up the engine, front sway bar literally fell out of the car. If you have the right tools, jacking the motor up isn't that big of a deal, or an "extra step".

ssmike · 10-30-2013, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by LS3 SS

I wasn't going to waste my time trying to "Snake" the front sway bar out of the front of my car. Took 30 seconds to grab a trans/engine jack, 30 seconds to grab the 18mm socket and impact, 30 seconds to remove the engine mount nuts, 30 seconds to jack up the engine, front sway bar literally fell out of the car. If you have the right tools, jacking the motor up isn't that big of a deal, or an "extra step".

Yup! Exactly!

10-30-2013, 09:42 AM	#6906
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10-30-2013, 10:45 AM	#6907
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Call up nick or Shawn at lethal they are doing a TFS L99 iirc. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

10-30-2013, 11:18 AM	#6909
JEFF75645 Drives: his wife crazy buying mods Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gilmer, TX Posts: 1,342 View My Garage	Im about to upgrade from my current cam to a bigger cam. Do you have to remove the oil pump in order to change just the cam? __________________ Gone But Not Forgotten

10-30-2013, 11:19 AM	#6910
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	No Jeff. It's all good. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

10-30-2013, 11:28 AM	#6912
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	Should be a breeze. Either you use 16 magnets to hold up the lifters or 2 rods down the galleys to hold up the lifters. NEVER trust the lifter trays. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

10-29-2013, 06:54 PM	#6903
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	Took me 15 minutes, didn't touch the engine.

10-30-2013, 09:40 AM	#6905
Birm Drives: Florida Speed & Power Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pinellas Park, FL Posts: 3,185	They've been hit or miss on the few cars I have done in our local Camaro Club. A few I had to take a jack lift about 1/4 inch or so.. Others slid right in like they were covered in Astroglide.

10-30-2013, 11:14 AM	#6908
Birm Drives: Florida Speed & Power Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pinellas Park, FL Posts: 3,185	Hemp, check link below: http://www.justanswer.com/chevy/2zjo...atic-tran.html If you scroll down a bit there are quite a few measurements, this help?

10-30-2013, 11:39 AM	#6915
LS3 SS Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 2,275	I wasn't going to waste my time trying to "Snake" the front sway bar out of the front of my car. Took 30 seconds to grab a trans/engine jack, 30 seconds to grab the 18mm socket and impact, 30 seconds to remove the engine mount nuts, 30 seconds to jack up the engine, front sway bar literally fell out of the car. If you have the right tools, jacking the motor up isn't that big of a deal, or an "extra step".