93-02 Camaro & Firebird Manual Fan Switch Mod

93-02 Camaro & Firebird Manual Fan Switch Mod

This installation will allow you to turn your fans on manually on both low speed and high speed. It is a real simple installation; that most anybody can do. This switch will allow you to run the fans on either low or high at any time, even when the car is off. This is good [...]

98-02 Camaro & Firebird Traction Control Relocation

98-02 Camaro & Firebird Traction Control Relocation

This is write up is how to relocate your traction control unit out of site by placing it behind your PCM. I did this because I can not stand the look of it. Most people agree it looks like crap sitting in front of your battery. Time: 30min-3hours depending on your skill level, and if [...]

How to Fix Your Camaro or Firebird Slow Passenger Side Window

How to Fix Your Camaro or Firebird Slow Passenger Side Window

This writeup was created to cure the F-body slow raising passenger side window. The wiring for the window motors is a pretty poor design which we will address. The reason it goes up so slow is because it draws power off of the same line as the drivers side window. So what we are doing [...]

LS1/LS6 5.7L Engine Torque Specs and Tightening Sequences

LS1/LS6 5.7L Engine Torque Specs and Tightening Sequences

Accelerator Control Cable Bracket Bolts 89 lb in Air Conditioning Compressor Bolts 37 lb ft Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Bolts 37 lb ft Air Conditioning Idler Pulley Bolt 37 lb ft Air Conditioning Tensioner Bolt 18 lb ft Air Injection Reaction (AIR) Pipe-to-Exhaust Manifold Bolts 15 lb ft Camshaft Retainer Bolts 18 lb ft Camshaft [...]

98-02 Camaro & Firebird LS1 AIR System Removal

98-02 Camaro & Firebird LS1 AIR System Removal

I didn’t have much room to work as you can see. The AIR pump is located behind the drivers side head lights. In order to get at it I had to take off the air dam and plastic shroud under the car. Once that was done i had all the room i needed. I unhooked [...]

98-02 Camaro & Firebird LS1 Rod Bolt Install

98-02 Camaro & Firebird LS1 Rod Bolt Install

First thing you want to do is get your car up on jack stands and remove the front wheels and drain your oil. Be sure you disconnect your battery and choke the rear wheels, safety first! You’ll need to remove your serpentine belt in order to turn the crank over later in the install. The [...]

98-02 Camaro & Firebird Poly (Polyurethane) LS1 Motor Mount & Transmission Mount Install Guide

98-02 Camaro & Firebird Poly (Polyurethane) LS1 Motor Mount & Transmission Mount Install Guide

Motor Mount Install First of all I suggest you do motor mounts at the same time you do headers, believe me when I say you will be sorry if you don’t! That being said lets get started. You will need: – 15mm socket (short & deep) – 13mm socket (short & deep) – 18mm socket [...]

LS1 Engine Block, Fuel, Valvetrain, Dimensions & Clearances Specs

LS1 Engine Block, Fuel, Valvetrain, Dimensions & Clearances Specs

Production = (P), Service Limit = (SL), Out-of-Round = O-o-R Run Out = RO, Inside Dia. = ID, Outside Dia. = OD CAMSHAFT: Base Circle Dia.: ’97-’04 LS1 = 19.7mm / 0.776″ ’01 LS6 = 19.3mm / 0.760″ ’02 -’04 LS6 = 19.0mm / 0.748 End Play: 0.025-0.305mm / 0.001-0.012″ Journal Dia.: 54.99-55.04mm / 2.164-2.166″ [...]

93-02 Camaro & Firebird Wire Mod

93-02 Camaro & Firebird Wire Mod

Don’t be scared about doing this. It is very simple, so long as you have a basic mechanical knowledge. If you can wire an amp, you can do this mod. It took just over two hours, and that was fiddle-farting around because of the heat. Supplies needed: – 1 Hole saw, at least 1.5 inches. [...]