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10-04-2016, 01:49 AM
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Andy's 66 Caprice LS Conversion Upgrade
I met Andy at the Elkhorn Swap meet a year ago and we were talking about the LS swap into the 66 Impala Convert.....We got hooked up again in early summer this year and were talking about the Ackermann issues these "B" body cars have........Ended up Andy had the GM Service Bulletin from 1966 resolving these issues .........Anyhow......Here we go again........LOL......
Staring point is a pretty nice rust free Caprice.........Putting in a LS3 480 HP/4L70E GM connect and cruise set-up just like we put in Gary and Keith's cars.....      
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10-04-2016, 02:19 AM
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Re: Andy's 66 Caprice LS Conversion Upgrade
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Crush</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Will you do LS conversion on any GM car? </div></div>
I just play with the "B" Bodies.........I know what to do with them........
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10-04-2016, 02:15 AM
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Re: Andy's 66 Caprice LS Conversion Upgrade
The trans tunnel is tight in these cars and getting the cooling lines out to the radiator is simplified by getting rid of the factory fittings and going aftermarket with trans rated rubber hose......
    The next issue is the Holley 302-1 pan contacts the front cross member.......I made up some engine mount adaptor plates to raise the engine a 1/2" to resolve that issue...............    Got the starter and converter bolted in.......Then the wiring........LOL.......Probably get it in the car tomorrow   
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10-04-2016, 02:27 AM
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Re: Andy's 66 Caprice LS Conversion Upgrade
The Kwhizz Wheel of LS Builds Continues.....I love this Channel, this is so MUCH BETTER that Velocity.....Kindig and Kev-Dogg have nothing on you [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif[/img]
Looking forward to another amazing LS Transplant [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] Dan
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#6
10-04-2016, 03:24 AM
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Re: Andy's 66 Caprice LS Conversion Upgrade
Nice clean Caprice. Hopefully you don't find any dirt on this one like you found on my Impala. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/grin.gif[/img] Another kwhizz work of art on the way.
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10-04-2016, 04:27 AM
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Re: Andy's 66 Caprice LS Conversion Upgrade
Love these cars, and these builds. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]
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Rick 1966 Chevy Caprice 427-390 2012 Chevy Camaro RS Convertible 
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10-04-2016, 05:02 AM
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Re: Andy's 66 Caprice LS Conversion Upgrade
'66 my fave...I'll be watching this one closely!
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10-04-2016, 05:39 AM
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Re: Andy's 66 Caprice LS Conversion Upgrade
Hmmmm... Bruce should I pull the L72 out of my '66 Caprice??
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Mark 1966 L72, 4spd Caprice 1974 Z28, M40 Camaro
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10-04-2016, 12:42 PM
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Re: Andy's 66 Caprice LS Conversion Upgrade
Awesome...this one will be done in less than a week [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]
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Bruce Choose Life-Donate!
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