LS4 Build, what to buy?

[05GXPBeast]

I'mma bit late, but uh, this is awesome! Good work.

Thanks. I've finally been able to put some miles on it, and its definitely a lot of fun. It pulls really good for a mail order tune.

 

[05GXPBeast]

It's time for the engine to come out again for some more work. New oil pump, lifters, and trunion kit. The delphi ls7 lifters I have now tend to make noise after driving for about 30 minutes.

 

[PurpleGuy]

I'll be watching, I'd like to cam my GXP at some point

 

[05GXPBeast]

The engine is ready to come out, only held in by the engine mounts now. Just waiting for parts to come in.

 

[05GXPBeast]

I got the engine out earlier this week, and most of the parts are coming in today. I should be able to get most everything done this weekend.

 

[rottonj]

Nice work. What brackets are you using to attach the pulling chains to?

 

[05GXPBeast]

I'm using a spare engine dog bone mount bracket from my old engine and the black bracket that the heater hose lines bolt to.

 

[05GXPBeast]

Im still waiting on the oil pan gasket, so i started on getting the trunion kit installed. Its pretty straight forward, i can do a write up if anyone is interested.

 

[05GXPBeast]

I decided to wrap my crossover pipe to help cut down the under-hood temp. debating on doing the headers as well.

 

[05GXPBeast]

I got the new oil pump installed last night. Just about ready to start putting everything back in the car.

I also bought this little clamp for the pick-up tube, so that its bolted down on both sides.

I highly recommend this piece if your going to be taking the pan off for anything.

 

[rottonj]

What oil pump did you go with and do you have a way to monitor pressure?

 

[05GXPBeast]

What oil pump did you go with and do you have a way to monitor pressure?

I went with the Melling M295. I don't have anything to monitor pressure yet, but I would like to get a oil pressure gauge.

 

[05GXPBeast]

Well the engine is back in, and just about all hooked back up. I'm hoping this will be the last time I have to pull it for another year or two.

Still have to get the new 3" exhaust mounted, and get a proper dyno tune.

 

[rottonj]

good work.Post a new video once its running thru the exhaust if possible. Thanks

 

[PurpleGuy]

In for pull vids

 

[05GXPBeast]

Here is a video of the exhaust and a quick walk-around of the car if anyone is interested. still waiting for the snow to melt...

Grand Prix GXP Texas speed cam walkaround - YouTube

 

[rottonj]

Thats quiet. What mufflers did you go with and how was the fitment of that system?

 

[05GXPBeast]

It's still the stock exhaust from the down pipe to the mufflers. And the mufflers are dynomax. I have a 3" mandrel bent exhaust kit with new borla mufflers but haven't had the time to get it installed.

 

[rottonj]

Oh I thought that was the mandrel bent system. I am considering it as well although I have read fitment is not great. Post back some pics once you get that installed if you can. Great job so far, keep up the good work.

 

[tomsteve]

sweetness!!
a nice cut and buff would shine that up real nice!