Once the headers were installed, we then
installed the Taylor Spiro red LS-1 custom spark plug wires.
Note that on the LS-1, it is not necessary to worry about
firing order, just put the plug wire on the spark plug and
attach the other end to the coil directly above it.
Once the idler brackets are placed on
both sides of the water pump, install the Vette style passenger
side air bracket. We bolted the chrome Sander compressor to the
bracket and then bolted the bracket to the passenger side head.
Mounting the idler bracket and pulleys to
the LS-1 water pump. Camaro / Trans-Am use a 1/2” spacer
behind the bracket, were as Vette does not.
Moving over to the driver side, we
bolted the CS-130, 140 amp, 1 wire regulator Alternator to the
bracket. Mount the alternator bracket to the drivers side head.
Note that above the idler pulley is the alternator adjusting
bar which will be connected once all the accessories have been
added and the belt is in place.
1.Corvette Balancer
2.IROC/TA Balancer
3.C/K Truck Balancer
Should have a New Tightening Bolt when
Replacing Balancers. Tighten to 110 ft lbs. Then back off bolt
one turn. Retighten to 35 ft lbs and then turn bolt a addional
140 degrees
We chose to use chrome brackets and pulleys
because this car is being built to drive and show. With chrome
accessories it is much easier to keep clean and gives a
brighter finish. When mounting the Type III power steering
pump, make sure that you put the spacers behind the pump
bracket.
When all of the accessories are mounted you
can then install a 115 1/4 “ belt. Notice that we have
the alternator adjusting bar loose when doing this. With the
belt in place, pull the
alternator out and attach the adjusting bar
to the alternator. If you have any belt slack, you can use the
adjusting bars to tighten the belt to the proper tension.
Test fitting the stainless steel fuel line
kit. You should also check how your top covers fit over the
lines at this point. If you have painted your top covers, you
will want to place the fuel lines through driver side top cover
before you tighten the fuel lines. This needs to be done this
way because the curves in the top cover will rub when
installing them and could damage the paint.
Routing the rear exit braided fuel line
kit. This kit is designed to mount low on the back of the block
and clear the firewall on the 55 through 57 Chevrolets.
Notice that the PCV line runs from the
passengers side of the throttle body to the back of the driver
side valve cover.
To filter the air, we used the S&P LS-1 air cleaner which has the Mass Air Flow sensor built into the aluminum back of the filter. If you already have a MASS Air Flow sensor, you can send it to S&P and they will install it into a air cleaner for you. Note that in the lower passenger side of the air cleaner is were the ZR-1 air temp screws into the air cleaner to monitor the air coming into the engine. The GM part # of this temp sensor is 25036751 or AC Delco # 213-190. We then snapped the Valve Covers that Benny had painted to match the cars exterior color in place.
Rock Valley provided us with a
stainless steel gas tank with a high pressure pump installed.
To get the fuel to the engine, Tube Tech to supplied us with
the custom bent stainless steel fuel line kit and to filter the
fuel we used a S&P GM stainless steel fuel filter with
aluminum mounting backet and 16 mm O-ring to AN6 fittings.
Benny installing the stainless steel fuel
line kit from tube tech. All of the fittings and clamps are
provided for a simple installation. With a Car Creations
chassis, the fuel lines have to be out on the chassis before
the body can go on. All other chassis can be put on with the
body on the frame.
When hooking up stainless steel fuel lines,
coat the threads with oil to prevent them from galling when you
tighten the nuts. This is also very important to get a good
seal.
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