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Post  Raymond-P Sun Sep 07, 2014 9:46 pm

Hey Thanks!! From your image tag I see you have traveled this road already with the exact same car.  I'm sure I can learn much from you!!

The thread I've been posting is behind my actual work just a bit as the engine in done and "lurking" in my garage on engine feet.
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One more post on the TCP pan installation and then a re-post of my adventures with the SPEC flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate package, and that's it for the engine build.  

I am preparing the car now to do the swap but it has not run for like 6 years.  I wanted to video the 2.5 16V engine running to support my sale efforts, but no luck starting it.  (It needs a water pump...that's what grounded her.) Replaced the battery and fuel relay....nothing.  The pump is simply not energizing.  I'm in the process of changing the pump and fuel filter.

Below is the challenge at hand...no pun intended!Laughing  Fuel was clear on the engine side of the pump.
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What a mess...cleaning this gunk out of the tank is my next sub-project.


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Post  Rich L. Tue Sep 09, 2014 12:58 pm

Ick! You got some stank in the tank.

Your engine build looks great. Perhaps you already know, but I suggest some heat shielding on the driver's side while the engine is out. I used a product from DEI.

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Post  rascalray Tue May 17, 2016 7:13 am

Great work!

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Post  Raymond-P Mon Jan 28, 2019 12:46 am

To all of you that were following my build/swap thread, I offer my apology for falling off the face of the earth for over 4 years.  Life really took hold and my Porsche project just had to wait.  The dust has settled and now I'm targeting a spring 2019 test drive.  The LS-1 engine is complete but I still plan to post the last few steps of the build, namely installation of the oil pan, flywheel, clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, and bell housing. There are quite a few important details that must be addressed on the back side of the engine.  I've made some significant progress in the "garage space" area this year that will facilitate the engine swap and I'm excited to get that started in the coming weeks.  Stay tuned...
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Post  sharkey Mon Jan 28, 2019 1:52 pm

dont worry, it seems to happen to everyone.

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Post  Raymond-P Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:52 pm

sharkey...Just finished checking out your swap pics.  Very impressive, you have a lot of skills!  400 hp is GREAT!  When I get there I want to get more scoop on how you handled the replacement brake master cylinder.  
Also I see you rebuilt your transaxle.  I picked up an '86 16R 5P Turbo transaxle (non-LSD) with oil cooler to replace my 83D AGP.   It was advertised as being in good condition with about 90K miles.  A rebuild may be prudent but I'm anxious to get this car running and back on the road!
If you have any narrative that goes with your photo album, I'm interested.
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Ray's 1987 944 LS1 Build & Swap - Page 2 Empty TPC OIL PAN

Post  Raymond-P Sat Feb 09, 2019 11:12 pm

This is the first installment of my “catch-up” postings and I’m pretty much going from memory and notes from a shared photo album.
TPC returned my Pan and Pick-up tube in short order.  It was evident that the pan had been modified to clear the pick-up tube.  With the front and back cover on and the pick-up tube installed, I did a quick leak test on the pan using water and then cleaned it all up in preparation for installation.  This included a light coat of motor oil on any bare steel.  Below are pics of the inside and outside of the TPC modified Milodon Racing Pan.

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The next step is important in any engine build and vital if you have a stroker and/or modified the windage tray.  You must check the clearance between he pick-up tube screen and the bottom of the pan. GM specifications on this dimension is 1/4”– 3/8” in order to permit proper oil intake volume.  To check this, I set a piece of hi density foam that was about 7/16” thick on top of the pick-up and positioned the pan in place.  

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I was happy when the pan set flush with the block and did not contact the foam, even without the gasket.  Good to go!

The next check was to verify that the rear cover was no more than 0.020” above the oil pan mating surface of the block…. I used my pry bar as a straight edge.  The gap must be the same on both sides.

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Exactly 0.020…both sides.

Next, I filled the corner gaps with Permatex Blue just for insurance…While I was at it, I put a thin film on the entire unpainted mating surface of the oil pan just for some measure of corrosion protection.

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Next a new GM oil pan gasket GM#12612350 ($35) is set in place dry, followed by the oil pan.

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Pan bolts were tightened to 18 ft-lbs. each, including two temporary bolts where the TPC Oil Filter adapter will go… that’s next.


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Post  sharkey Sat Feb 09, 2019 11:37 pm

Raymond-P wrote:sharkey...Just finished checking out your swap pics.  Very impressive, you have a lot of skills!  400 hp is GREAT!  When I get there I want to get more scoop on how you handled the replacement brake master cylinder.  
Also I see you rebuilt your transaxle.  I picked up an '86 16R 5P Turbo transaxle (non-LSD) with oil cooler to replace my 83D AGP.   It was advertised as being in good condition with about 90K miles.  A rebuild may be prudent but I'm anxious to get this car running and back on the road!
If you have any narrative that goes with your photo album, I'm interested.  

ive got a few threads on here about various points in my build. in the "other conversions" section i have my main build thread, although many of those pics are now broken links. i have a thread in the brakes section about my my dual master cylinder setup, and a thread in the transmission section about rebuilding my AOR transaxle.

for your transaxle, rebuilding it may not be necessary, the main reason i went through mine was was just to have a look-see. i ended up powder coating the cases, added the case stiffening plate (something id recommend) and to swap 5th gear. i would say if your not experienced in manual transmissions and specifically transaxles, this isnt really something you want to learn on, they are quite complex and parts are expensive if you make a mistake. swapping 5th gear however is something thats simple enough to do on your own, and so is the case stiffening plate. your going to want to tackle the 5th gear swap before you put the trans in, you dont need to be buzzing a v8 down the highway at 2600 rpm at 60mph.

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Post  Raymond-P Wed Feb 13, 2019 10:31 pm

Thanks sharkey! I will definitely be checking out your threads. Your tips on the 5th gear upgrade and case stiffening plate were exactly the encouragement I needed. I wasn't sure what I might be getting into but it sounds like I can do it without any exotic tools. My transaxle is currently on my engine stand waiting to be cleaned up as needed.
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Ray's 1987 944 LS1 Build & Swap - Page 2 Empty TPC OIL FILTER ADAPTER

Post  Raymond-P Sun Feb 17, 2019 12:55 am

Before I could actually finish installing the oil pan, I had to complete installation of the TPC oil filter adapter and address the rear pan bolt needs. Below is the TPC oil filter adapter, shown with two new mounting bolts & washers, new O-rings, 2 stock M8 pan bolts, and 2 "custom" M8 head bolts.

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The thick mounting flange of the TPC oil filter adapter requires longer pan bolts than stock.  The quick fix was to cut down 2 of my unused stock M8 head bolts to the required 35 mm UHL.

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Left to right, stock pan bolt, stock M8 head bolt, M8 head bolt cut to 35 mm UHL

I used blue Loctite for the mounting bolts and some Lucas lube for the O-rings.  The mounting holes in the pan flange required some reaming to get all 4 bolts installed.  Not a big deal...just be sure to capture all those metal shavings!

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Lastly, the 2 M6 long bolts for the back of the stock LS1 pan cannot be used for the TPC pan.  I purchased some new M6 1.0 x 25mm units to do the job.

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Elected to use a “break-in” STP Oil filter S10060.  Suggested service units include: LS 1001, WIX# 57060, and Fram# PH10060.

Last step here was to bolt on the factory oil filter adapter cover with some shiny new bolts.  I didn’t torque this cover down yet as I’m still debating the need for an oil temperature sending unit.  If I go for it, I will need to tap the cover for a sending unit.  As an option, I could purchase the C5 cover (Part # 12551587 for $31) which is already tapped with a M12x1.5mm thread for the C5 Temperature Sending Unit (Part #12608814 for $24).

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Next up, a recap of the Flywheel, Pressure Plate, and Clutch Set-up….  These will likely be links to my previous posts elsewhere on this forum.


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Post  Raymond-P Sun Feb 17, 2019 7:37 pm

Well folks, as I went through my previous posts from yesteryear, I realized that some were incomplete. For example, I left off most of the flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate installation procedures because of technical issues with the TPC pilot bearing adapter and specifications for the throw-out bearing.
So, to capture the build process sequentially without all the cross-referencing I’m going to update my old posts here in this thread and add some of the missing moments.  If you want to go back and see the original 2014 post and dialog with other forum members, below is the 1st link:

Anti Seize on LS1 Pilot Bearing Adapter?
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So here is my rewrite on the pilot bearing adapter and flywheel.  
The factory issue pilot bearing (GM - PC381 CP06), in my LS1 manual crank, was undamaged but gets replaced with the TPC Pilot Bearing Adapter to fit up the Porsche torque tube drive shaft.

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The first order of business was pulling the old bearing.  I borrowed a pilot bearing puller from my local Advance auto parts store ($38 deposit) but it just didn’t work.  Seems it was designed for solid bushing type bearing units.  Next, I tried a hammer type puller from AutoZone ($160 deposit- ouch!).  Both are shown below.

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Removal is not supposed to be difficult but mine turned out to be a stubborn beast… especially considering you must be careful about hammer blows to the LS1 crank to not damage the main bearing seals.  To get it done, I used the pipe and washers from my homemade harmonic balancer installation tool to take all the play out of the hammer tool.  Several light blows with the slide hammer then tighten the nut…rinse and repeat until it’s out.  It was slow going until I drilled a couple stress relief holes in the old bearing…seemed to help.

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After some general cleanup, I opted to install the flywheel before the pilot bearing adapter.  The unit provided by TPC is the SPEC steel flywheel SC75S, and I purchased ARP #070-330-2802 Pro Series 190 ksi Flywheel bolts, M11 x 1.50” (UHL 0.880”) at a cost of $33.10.

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Important installation Check List items include:
1. Cleanup of the 11mm threaded holes in the crank flange to ensure proper torque…Check!
(They really needed it!)
2. Be sure flywheel bolt holes are chamfered to properly accept the ARP bolts…Check!
3. Apply ARP flange lube and blue Loctite (242) on the bolt threads…Check!
4. Follow ARP installation instructions, torquing bolts to 85 Ft-lbs….Check!

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Since I’m kind of a one-man show, I needed some assistance to hold the crank from turning while torquing the flywheel bolts.  Some bar stock and a few scrap bolts in the pressure plate mounting holes did the trick.  I followed the ARP instructions using two passes to 85 ft-lbs.  

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Now that the flywheel is on, installing the new TPC pilot bearing adapter is next. Below is the replacement TCP pilot bearing adapter Part# 6202RSD S ’75, Front & Back (engine side):

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To make a long story short, the TPC pilot bearing adapter should be machined to what is called an “interference” fit so that it’s OD is just about 0.001” bigger that the crank bore hole ID.  This is all that is needed to prevent it from coming out on its own.  Unfortunately, mine was not and I could put it in and remove it without tools.  Not acceptable so I elected to have the adapter knurled which a friend of mine did on his lathe.

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I followed the advice once again of the forum experts, and used Loctite 609 retaining compound for insurance ($18 at Fastenal – ouch!).  This adds pull-out resistance for gaps up to 0.005” and still allows mechanical removal without heat. I cleaned both contact surfaces with Brakleen and then applied the compound to both surfaces as directed. Perfect fit with a few light hammer taps.

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With the pilot bearing adapter in place, I wanted to check the clutch plate clearance so I first measured the gap between the adapter and the flywheel.  Using my feeler gauges, I measured 0.080”.  Now on the flywheel side of the SPEC clutch plate, the hub is flush with a slightly raised surface of the plate as required.  See pics below:

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Clearance from the hub face to the face of the clutch material (1/8” thick on each side) measured 0.097”. Therefore, the total clearance (or gap) between the clutch plate hub and the pilot bearing adapter is 0.080” plus 0.097” or 0.177”.  This confirms that the hub won’t ever touch the adapter even if the entire 1/8” (0.125”) of clutch material was completely gone.  Good to go!

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I placed a skin coat of Permatex anti-seize in the pilot bearing adapter before starting the clutch and pressure plate install.  That’s next…


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Post  Raymond-P Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:45 pm

Ok folks, this is a relatively “easy one.”  The TPC kit provides a Stage I SPEC pressure plate (PP) and a matching 11 inch “conversion” clutch disc (CD) with a spline hub compatible with the Porsche 944 drive shaft.  As I reminisce, I don’t recall learning the brand or part number for the conversion clutch disc. Perhaps another forum member can add this data.

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Along with a clutch positioning tool, the kit also included YFS Class 12.9 (170,000 psi) Alen Head Cap Screw PP fasteners with lock washers.   For comparison, an SAE J429 Grade 8 bolt has a tensile strength of 150,000 psi.

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Just FYI:  YFS is the Fang Sheng Screw Co., Ltd which is one of the world's largest manufactures of Socket screws. Founded in 1979, YFS offers a broad line of quality Socket products and services. YFS has grown into the world’s Premier global provider of valued-based Socket head products. YFS products are manufactured from high tensile alloy steel, Class 12.9 and ASTM A574 for industrial machinery, electric appliances, automotive vehicles, military equipment and many other industrial products. YFS offers the highest quality fastener in the World, meeting all the manufacturing standards globally

While surfing around for torque specs from SPEC, I came across the following info on the LS1Tech Forum:
"Our single-disc assemblies are intended to use the OE torque specs for both the pressure-plate to flywheel and the flywheel to the crank. Let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks,
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For a 2001 GM 6-speed manual, the pressure plate bolt torque spec is 52 ft-lb.  
The first step is to apply blue Loctite to the cap screws.  Then, using the clutch disc positioning tool to hold the disc in place, I installed the PP with the fasteners finger tight only.  After checking that the clutch disc was centered, I tightened the PP cap screws in a star pattern using two passes, 1st at 35 ft-lbs and then 52 ft-lbs.  A simple pry bar worked fine to lock the rotating assembly.

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Next is the Throw-out Bearing and Bell Housing….
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Post  turbobob924 Sun Feb 24, 2019 3:51 pm

Good stuff

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Post  Raymond-P Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:20 pm

Thanks TurboBob!  I actually enjoy just sharing this experience and the learning process.  I'm thankful i can do this and hopefully other forum members can benefit from this documentation... as I have from other forum post from the experts.  

If nothing else, posting all of this saves me from trying to remember it all. Smile
In a couple weeks...the engine swap phase is going to start.  Very excited!
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Post  turbobob924 Sun Feb 24, 2019 6:22 pm

Indeed
Do you have the mounts and headers yet?

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Post  Raymond-P Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:01 pm

Moving right along, this installment is a condensed version of the “Clearance Check” for the hydraulic throw-out bearing that I performed to determine if I needed the spacer plate that came with my TPC conversion kit.  Below is the title and link to my original thread from 2014.  Just so you know…. the outcome simply confirmed what Eric had already engineered into the TPC 944/LS1 conversion package.

Mystery Plate - do I need this thing??
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I started the old thread because I misplaced the instructions concerning use of the “mystery plate.” Before I finally found it, I was advised by Techno Duck that the plate is a .115" shim that goes in between the concentric hydraulic slave/bearing assembly (throw-out bearing) and the billet TPC adapter plate.  He highly recommended doing a clearance check to see if I needed the shim for my application, noting that every car is a bit different.  He also provided this link to the Ls1tech Forum on the subject:

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Xschop also provided me similar advice and noted relevant differences by brand for overall throw-out bearing dimensions.  With good advice in hand, I was compelled to perform the clearance check.
As I began to review all that transpired, it was apparent that some of my recordation was not clear. This time around, my goal is to condense and clarify what transpired and confirm that my clearance check was valid.

To get started, I think it’s important to understand exactly why all these measurements are relevant to clutch performance.  Below is my understanding, which as always, is subject to correction and/or edit by the forum experts:

  A)  For complete power transfer from engine to transmission, effective clutch disc engagement is
       accomplished by virtue of the pressure plate delivering its full clamping force.
 
  B) Conversely, to facilitate a smooth transmission gear shift, effective clutch disc disengagement is
       accomplished by removing the clamping force though activation of the throw-out bearing to apply
       force on the pressure plate diaphragm fingers.

  C) The positioning and travel of the throw-out bearing is critical for the pressure plate to accomplish
       these actions and the static clearance between the diaphragm fingers and the contact surface of
       the unactuated throw-out bearing is the clearance measurement to check.
 
  D) Below are some advertised specifications for this clearance that satisfy this requirement and allow
       for clutch disc wear over time:
       a. Stock GM LS1 applications – 0.125" and 0.200”
       b. SPEC component packages – 0.175 and 0.250”

  E) Checking the clearance measurement is a must for any combination of components not pre-
       engineered to work together. The TPC component combination for this build appears to meet this
       definition and includes…
       a. GM C5 bell housing
       b. SPEC flywheel & pressure plate
       c. “Conversion” clutch disc – undisclosed brand
       d. Concentric hydraulic slave/bearing assembly – undisclosed brand

  F) TPC has done the engineering for this combination and in 2014 I was told that it has worked in
        over 50 builds without issue.

For the record, I’m going to retrace my clearance check to show that the TPC combination produces the desired clutch performance.  This involves three relevant dimensions.

  1) The first relevant dimension defines the boundary conditions of the working clutch and pressure
       plate assembly, namely the distance from the engine block to the face of the TPC torque tube
       adapter plate. This is a set dimension equal to the depth of the bell housing or “clutch housing” as
       GM calls it.

  2) The second relevant dimension defines the position of the pressure plate diaphragm fingers within
       the boundary conditions. This dimension varies depending on component design and is
       established by measuring from either boundary front or back. In the guidance I’ve seen, the
       distance to the back-boundary condition or torque tube adapter plate is used in the clearance
       calculations, and it is referred to as measurement "A.” The clutch and PP assembly must be in
       place and properly torqued.

  3) The third relevant dimension is the distance from the TPC torque tube adapter plate to the throw-
       out bearing contact surface that engages the diaphragm fingers.  Again, this dimension is variable
       depending on the component manufacturer and is referred to as measurement “B.”  To get an
       accurate measurement, the slave spring must be removed, and the bearing must be fully seated
       at the bottom of its travel; resting on the slave's base.

Measurement A must be bigger than measurement B to prevent unintentional force constantly applied to the diaphragm fingers, and this difference, A minus B (A-B) is the throw-out bearing clearance measurement.  With all new components, A-B could be very small without consequence.  However, A-B must also allow for future clutch disc wear which decreases A-B over time.  Using GM numbers, let’s say 1/32” (0.031”) satisfies clearance requirements for new components.  If the acceptable throw-out bearing clearance range is 0.125” to 0.200” as listed, and 0.031” accounts for static clearance, that leaves 0.094” to 0.169” to account for clearance reduction due to clutch disc wear.
 
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I took a closer look at the TPC clutch disc and it's a total of 3/8" thick with exactly 0.125" (1/8") of material on each face.  Of that, only 0.033" (just a shade over 1/32") of material is usable (wearable?) before contact with the rivet heads and damage occurs to the flywheel and/or PP.  

Clutch wear of 1/32” off each side results in pressure plate movement of 1/16" (0.0625) and impacts A-B at a factor of 1.5 to 2.7 times clutch disc wear.  I don’t know for sure without measuring, but I would venture to say from my pictures that the working fulcrum for the SPEC PP diaphragm fingers is at about the 2/3 point from center to PP surface which will result in an even 2.0 leverage factor.  That means 1/16” of wear will reduce the A-B clearance by 2.0 times 1/16” or 1/8” (0.125”).

My conclusion for the TPC package:  Target clearance value for A-B would be 0.156.”   This includes 0.031” (static clearance) + 0.125” (future disc wear clearance allotment).
Less clearance will result in premature clutch slippage and perhaps premature throw-out bearing failure.  An A-B dimension over 0.200” could lead to difficult shifting because of insufficient clutch disengagement.

My Numbers and How I Got Them

The "A" measurement is from the PP diaphragm fingers to the transmission side of the bell housing. Since my C5 bell housing, hydraulic slave cylinder and TPC torque tube adapter plate came beautifully pre-assembled, and the PP was already on the flywheel, I couldn't measure this directly. Instead I measured from the PP diaphragm fingers to the back of the engine block on each side using a 4 ft level as a straight edge across the diaphragm fingers, and digital calipers.  The right side measured 3.349" and the left side measured 3.359”so I used the average of 3.354."  Then I subtracted this from the overall depth of the C5 bell housing which I measured to be 5.797" using the 4 ft level and my calipers. (Recall I had to add a 0.293" correction factor based on how I used the calipers.)

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My actual "A" dimension = 5.797" - 3.354" or 2.443"

The “B” dimension is much simpler.  I ended up taking off the TPC torque tube adapter plate and removed the throw-out bearing slave cylinder assembly. While I had the slave cylinder out, I removed the tension spring and measured the compressed assembly height.
 
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My actual “B” dimension is 2.292."
Doing the math, A-B = 2.443” – 2.292” = 0.151”  This is very close to my target of 0.156.”

IN CONCLUSION, I do not need the spacer shim.

I ran this by TPC about the same time I posted my original measuring adventure and was advised that when using the SPEC flywheel clutch & PP package with the GM Hydraulic Throw out slave bearing and C5 bell housing, they have never needed or used a shim.  I learned from Xschop that the GM Hydraulic throw-out bearing assembly has a “B” dimension of 2.250” which is 0.042” shorter than the unnamed brand that was provided with the TPC kit.  A-B with the GM unit would be 0.193” which is still within the acceptable range without the spacer plate.

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Xschop GM C5 Throw-out bearing diagram

I proceeded to reassemble the back of the bell housing.  The throw-out bearing slave cylinder is bolted to the TPC torque tube adapter plate with 1/4” bolts torqued to 15 ft-lbs., same as delivered.  I was advised by TPC that the billet adapter bolts to the bell housing should be torqued between 36 ft-lbs. and 52 ft-lbs.  They were all just shy of 45 ft-lbs. when delivered so I reinstalled them all at 45 ft-lbs. and called it good.

One other positive thing came from the tear down....I learned that my JEGS bell housing bolts are shorter than stock units.  555-82511 BELL HOUSING BOLTS GM LS ($16) To compound that shortfall, they came with washers which I originally used.  I elected to lose the washers this time around and re-installed them at 37 ft-lbs of torque with some blue Loctite.  Below is the finished assembly with the C5 bell housing back in place.
 
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Not much left, starter is next….
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Post  Raymond-P Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:05 pm

Yes! I have all the conversion parts except whatever new brake master cylinder will work best. I don't want to relocate any coil packs.

I'm going to need a lot of interior work too....dash is garbage, carpet shot, seats need new leather.
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Post  turbobob924 Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:46 pm

Cool
I'm trying to document my swap better this time

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Post  Raymond-P Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:26 am

You will need to pick a catchy Post Title for your swap.... since this is your second time around the block, you have a unique perspective!
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Post  turbobob924 Wed Feb 27, 2019 8:50 pm

Lol

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Post  Raymond-P Wed Feb 27, 2019 11:02 pm

This is not a particularly interesting topic but it is typical when reconstructing a disassembled engine. The factory starter provided by my nephew was reportedly in good working order.  It passed the shake test for worn bushings and had no signs of wear.  So, the path forward was pretty much just a cosmetic overhaul with a wire brush and super high temp gloss black paint.

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My basket of parts did not include starter mounting bolts, so some new fastener “bling” was in order.  I also noted after installing the bell housing that there was a gaping opening just behind the oil pan.  I knew my basket of parts must be missing yet another piece.   After some Internet shopping I ended up with ARP polished stainless steel 10mm bolts PN 430-3506, and a Canton stainless steel LS-1 Flywheel Cover PN 74-21-870 for $36 from JEGS.

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A good ground is paramount to good starter performance and the ARP bolts accomplish this with knurled surfaces in just the right places.  A simple bolt on at 37 ft-lbs. got the job done.

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Installing the dust shield was simple with just 2 bolts.  Unfortunately, the standard LS-1 bellhousing is apparently different than the LS-1 C5 bellhousing.   Another consequence of being a Mopar guy.  So now I have some small gaps on both sides that still need covered.

I still have some time to change out the dust shield if anyone out there can point me in the right direction.  If not, I will end up modifying the one I have.

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Before I install the engine, I will be priming the oil galleries and testing the starter.  So much easier out of the car!

That wraps up the back end of the engine for now…  Next is the alternator and power steering pump.
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Post  turbobob924 Fri Mar 01, 2019 7:23 pm

I think I tried my brand new starter
Jumped + - on the 2 big connectors with a remote start button

Big arc
Killed it

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Post  turbobob924 Fri Mar 01, 2019 7:24 pm

Fried not tried
Damn auto correct

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Post  Raymond-P Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:14 pm

Well folks, I think this will be my last post before I begin the actual swap process.  Like my “Starter” post, this is mostly just documentation of bolt-on components, namely the power steering pump, alternator, and belt tensioner.  My box of parts included the stock PS pump with a plastic pulley and reservoir, and an oil pump mounting bracket. Naturally they were all “dirty” and needed a cosmetic overhaul.  The first thing I did was bead blast and paint what I thought was the required mounting bracket for the PS pump.  Then I went shopping for a new alternator.  I ended up with an AC Delco 160 Amp unit for LS1 Camaro/Trans AM CS130D 98-02 (Item# 281245391605 - $115 plus $14 S&H)

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My box of parts did not have alternator brackets or the idler pulley, so I turned to GM Parts Direct for new units and the bolts needed.  Below is the tale of the tape:
GM#11516360 BOLT 5 @ $1.51 = $7.55
GM#11562302 BOLT 2 @ $2.78 = $5.56
GM#12556915 BRACKET - $12.42
GM#12563327 BRACKET - $45.72
GM#12563326 PULLEY - $40.84 (unbelievable!)
SUBTOTAL: $112.09
PROCESSING & HANDLING TOTAL: $29.72

Installing the alternator was easy enough once I had all the parts and figured out where they all went.  Idler pulley goes on with one bolt.  On to the PS pump.  I removed the stock plastic pulley with a rented puller from AutoZone ($40) so I could clean the unit more thoroughly.  Turns out it was a disaster waiting to happen because it was cracked, and failure was imminent.

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After some research, I opted for a new Turn One billet aluminum pulley ($85 + $15 S&H) so I could forget about any pulley issues.  

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I postponed installing the Turn One pulley until after mounting the pump so I could align it properly with the alternator and water pump drum.  Unfortunately, I soon discovered my basket of parts did not include all the necessary PS pump mounting hardware or the required tensioner pulley.  This time it was ICT Billet to the rescue ($46) with a custom aluminum kit.  I also picked up a new GM Tensioner Pulley GM 12560344 from Summit ($80 -ouch!).

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The ICT polished aluminum PS pump mounting plate is much more attractive than the stock plate.  I installed the SS beveled head screws with blue Loctite, tightened to 37 ft-lbs.

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Mid and front brackets went on next, again with blue Loctite, tightened to 18 ft-lbs.   Next I pressed on the Turn One PS pump pulley using the rental tool.

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With the pulley close, I put on the serpentine belt to check the alignment.  After just a few turns the pulley alignment was right on.

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After getting this all together, the serpentine belt was not even slightly tight.  The Goodyear GTR-4060790 ($23) that I purchased was correct for a stock LS1, so I was perplexed.   Then it dawned on me that my decision to use an ATI Super Damper with 10% under-drive was the explanation.  I guess I’ll be buying a new belt!

That wraps up the front of engine for now…  Adapting the AC is on the radar, but I still need to research the forum for GM compressor compatibility with my Porsche AC unit.  Perhaps a custom bracket for my Porsche AC compressor is the ticket.

Next up:   The swap begins!

Below the finished motor gets closer to the car than it has ever been... and the hardware I recently installed to help with the "heavy lifting" Very Happy  (Yes...it's a MAXJAX)  I'm planning on putting the motor in from the bottom.
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Post  Kiltacular Jim Fri Mar 15, 2019 4:06 pm

Let me tell you, this is an extremely timely return to your project -- I'm placing my order with TPC any day now and picking the engine up next week. Hoping to start tear down once it warms up enough to be in the garage as long as I need to be every evening. Sub'd for sure!

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