I just discovered your channel thanks to Vice Grip Garage’s Power Tour coverage. My first car in 1988 was a 1978 Spyder in black with gold Spyder graphics. 305 two barrel with a 5 speed. I swapped in a Crane cam, and an Edelbrock Performer intake and carb with a cat delete. It *might* have made 250 horsepower, but that was enough to give the local Fox bodies and 3rd gen Camaros absolute fits. I look forward to binge watching the Spyder videos!
Been looking forward to the LS swap. Miles is going to be a very sweet ride after all this work. Big thumbs up for all the folks helping y'all get this lil gem done.
Curious if you guys remember what sending unit you guys made work in the stock tank? I just picked up a 1980 Monza that I may try to slap together just like this. Thanks for the videos!
Just about any late model GM sending until/fuel pump setup will work. We used a Corvette one with a laser cut circular flange to bolt it up with. I’ve also used an S10 unit and it worked.
Is there a parts list for this LS swap I have a 1979 hatchback need a parts list and how to Do you have this available thanks I've been following your bill for a while Nathan is coming a long ways good for him That's great stuff young man
I’m glad I found your video my dad is collecting parts to build a 79 monza coupe has a 5.3 to go in it if you don’t care have a couple questions What oil pan did you use part number What manifolds did you use Thank you so much god bless👍
We used an LS swap oil pan by AutoKraft - HIGHLY recommend it. (It’s baffled in all 4 corners); we used stock F-body manifolds believe it or not. Had to sent them in some places but otherwise worked great!
The stock one worked but the rag joint would sometimes interfere with the exhaust manifolds, so we made a new steering shaft using two double-D shafts (to create a slip joint) and two universals at each end. Fit much better although next time we’ll not do a slip joint because there’s too much steering play/slop in it. Will just use a single double-D shaft.
Do you happen to remember the universal numbers on both sides that you pick for that steering shaft so far everything we've picked for this has been fighting us all the way
I've been waiting for these LS-1 episodes👍Just saw it, very interesting and informative! Looking forward to see episode 2. Best regards from Sweden Ken and Nathaniel 🙂
I just discovered your channel thanks to Vice Grip Garage’s Power Tour coverage. My first car in 1988 was a 1978 Spyder in black with gold Spyder graphics. 305 two barrel with a 5 speed. I swapped in a Crane cam, and an Edelbrock Performer intake and carb with a cat delete. It *might* have made 250 horsepower, but that was enough to give the local Fox bodies and 3rd gen Camaros absolute fits.
I look forward to binge watching the Spyder videos!
Awesome car and welcome!
Been looking forward to the LS swap. Miles is going to be a very sweet ride after all this work. Big thumbs up for all the folks helping y'all get this lil gem done.
Thanks! And yes, huge thanks to everyone who’s helped!
Curious if you guys remember what sending unit you guys made work in the stock tank? I just picked up a 1980 Monza that I may try to slap together just like this. Thanks for the videos!
Just about any late model GM sending until/fuel pump setup will work. We used a Corvette one with a laser cut circular flange to bolt it up with. I’ve also used an S10 unit and it worked.
What did the exhaust manifold come off of?
‘98 Fbody manifolds. Ironically, the actual manifolds the LS1 came with. 👍🏻
@@SpyderGarage they look like they'll fit my 66 Caprice with 6.0!
Yeah they’re nice and tight up against the block 👍🏻
All I can say is WOW!! Good job !
Is there a parts list for this LS swap I have a 1979 hatchback need a parts list and how to Do you have this available thanks I've been following your bill for a while Nathan is coming a long ways good for him That's great stuff young man
I don’t have a parts list per say, just what you’ve seen on this channel in various episodes.
Looks great, good job guys
LS Swap video AND an anniversary!!!!! Such a great video!!! Can't wait until the videos change to start being YOUR car.
It’s gonna be a BEAST!!!!!
A tire makes a good engine stand.
Haha. Yes it does. 👍🏻
What oil pan works
AutoKraft LS1/LS2 oil pan. All four corners are baffled as well. Great pan!
I love to see the progress! 👍
Your son is highly involved with everything on this car. Impressive.
He’s touched every part of this car, and that was the point. 😉
I’m glad I found your video my dad is collecting parts to build a 79 monza coupe has a 5.3 to go in it if you don’t care have a couple questions
What oil pan did you use part number
What manifolds did you use
Thank you so much god bless👍
We used an LS swap oil pan by AutoKraft - HIGHLY recommend it. (It’s baffled in all 4 corners); we used stock F-body manifolds believe it or not. Had to sent them in some places but otherwise worked great!
So 2000-2002ish f body manifolds cool thank you
What exhaust manifolds are you using ?
@@markmacewen6047 ‘98 Fbody manifolds
Really nice guy’s
What oil pan did you use on the LS motor ? thanks
An AutoKraft LS swap oil pan (autokraft.org/products) - has 4 corner trap door baffling and very well made 👍🏻 About $425 before tax/shipping
What kind of steering shaft did you use in this after you change everything The stock one or did you replace it with something else
The stock one worked but the rag joint would sometimes interfere with the exhaust manifolds, so we made a new steering shaft using two double-D shafts (to create a slip joint) and two universals at each end. Fit much better although next time we’ll not do a slip joint because there’s too much steering play/slop in it. Will just use a single double-D shaft.
Do you happen to remember the universal numbers on both sides that you pick for that steering shaft so far everything we've picked for this has been fighting us all the way
I've been waiting for these LS-1 episodes👍Just saw it, very interesting and informative! Looking forward to see episode 2.
Best regards from Sweden Ken and Nathaniel 🙂
Great to hear from you, Per!
Take the cow catcher and the bumper shocks off. Make new aluminium brackets and lose 75 pounds off the front end.
Good idea 🤔
I'm watching these in reverse...whoops. Just watched #2. Very cool, I am debating whether to put an LS in my Stude over this winter.