Another V8 Swap

[DustinS]

Originally Posted by wrxdriver2002

If anyone has any questions, feel free to PM or ask

What brakes are those??

[wrxdriver2002]

Originally Posted by DustinS

What brakes are those??

Brembo GT Kit (6 piston front 4 piston rear) for an 08-17 Impreza. They're a direct bolt on for our cars. Since I am running 08-17 STI Front wheel bearings in BRZ front Spindles, they required a bit of shimming to get the rotor to sit in the center of the caliper. Had i been able to use the STI spindle / bearing assembly, I wouldn't have had to do this.

[ILLSMOQ]

Awesome work! I've seen little bits and pieces of this car and wanted to know more...Pacific Imprts, is that your shop? What stage are you at with the project? I'll PM for all the other questions!

Originally Posted by wrxdriver2002

I don't know if mine has been posted yet either, but here's an image. I haven't said much about it online. If anyone has any questions, feel free to PM or ask Here's also a link to my build photos https://1drv.ms/f/s!AphYz26xiEW0goUNll7hUYxJsasZuw . Most everything has been done by myself. So I am happy to help anyone who may need some assistance.

[DustinS]

Originally Posted by wooly35

almost a month and I haven't heard anything about my parts yet.... gonna email them next week and see if I can muster up an update on anything.

Any news?

[wooly35]

Originally Posted by DustinS

Any news?

I emailed them two weeks ago with no response for over a week, then I called them last Monday. I was told the hardware for the engine and trans mounts were being finalized and that the headers are on order. I was told I should be sent a tracking number for the mounts soon.... that was almost two weeks ago.

I asked them about the master slave cylinder kit also. They said its in the works. I cant get a solid date out of them. One more week will be two months waiting for these parts.

[ILLSMOQ]

I talked to Jason yesterday. They were featured on Gas monkey garage, showing their LS swap BMW stuff off and they have since been swamped with phone calls and inquiries...so yes hard to get ahold of them.

I was able to get ahold of Jason yesterday and he spent a half hour on the phone with me discussing the various LS swap items they are working on. Basically they have many of the components we need developed or almost developed, the next step is production...so stand by.

[wooly35]

Originally Posted by ILLSMOQ

I talked to Jason yesterday. They were featured on Gas monkey garage, showing their LS swap BMW stuff off and they have since been swamped with phone calls and inquiries...so yes hard to get ahold of them.

I was able to get ahold of Jason yesterday and he spent a half hour on the phone with me discussing the various LS swap items they are working on. Basically they have many of the components we need developed or almost developed, the next step is production...so stand by.

Ive heard this for the last 6 months... they have had everything they need developed since the alpha car left... minus the can bus, and front sway bar... sooo they have been in production for a long time.

[DustinS]

Got the part number for the pulley needed, as well as the belt size, and bolt size.
Quoted from a ls miata swap thread.

"Got the pulleys and belt all figured out. Here's the parts I used:

- Goodyear Gatorback ribbed tensioner pulley - 49021
- 10 x 130mm x 1.5 long bolt
- smooth idler pulley from GM accessory kit - 12568996 (This is included in the CTSV Accessory Drive Kit.
- Dayco 56" belt - 5060560

For the ribbed tensioner pulley I needed to find something that would center the 130mm bolt in the middle of the pulley. I ended up using a 10mm nut and rounded off the points around the outside to get it to the same diameter as the inside of the pulley, then pressed it in. Next I used assorted washers to get the pulleys all lined up. The tension seems about perfect."

I'll Just take the bolt + pulley to my friend who owns a machine shop and get a sleeve made. I'll also get the spacer needed instead of just using washers.

Also spent some time looking over the vorshlag pictures, and it really makes me hope to cut/remove the hood latch, install nice hood pins, and put the intake directly straight out of the throttle body and into the front bumper.

[all4spl]

Which water pump? I was going to get the early CTS-V accessory line off the LS6 and run that. the placement is same as the vette except for the alternator.

[DustinS]

"ACDelco Mechanical Water Pumps 19180610" is what I came up with when cross referencing the part numbers from vorshlags pictures.

using

"Chevrolet Performance CTS-V Accessory Drive Systems with A/C 19155066"

PowerBond Race Performance Harmonic Balancers PB1117SS

[all4spl]

Yes the accessory drive system would work but you'd also be buying a steering pump that you wouldn't be using.

[ILLSMOQ]

Good work!

[DustinS]

Originally Posted by all4spl

Yes the accessory drive system would work but you'd also be buying a steering pump that you wouldn't be using.

Piecing together the parts excluding the power steering parts, even using some of the cheaper options, nets a final Price of $984.84 NOT including the extra pulley and belt VS $842.18. Better off getting the full kit and selling the power steering parts/storing them away.

[all4spl]

Gotcha so what are these for?

- Goodyear Gatorback ribbed tensioner pulley - 49021
- 10 x 130mm x 1.5 long bolt
- smooth idler pulley from GM accessory kit - 12568996 (This is included in the CTSV Accessory Drive Kit.
- Dayco 56" belt - 5060560