Taking the plunge: LS3 into '64 Tempest. Need help with shopping list. by b-man

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Stephan,

There's nothing special about my tie rods, the tie rod ends are stock GM replacement parts. The Hotchkis tie rod adjusting sleeves only serve to stiffen up the tie rod assembly over the flexible stock stamped-steel sleeves.

There is a company who makes EFI-ready steel fuel tanks for our older cars, Spectra Premium Industries Inc. located in Canada.

Rock Auto had it for $451.99 plus shipping, the best price on it I could find anywhere. The fuel pump supplied inside the tank will reportedly handle up to 550 HP, I'm only planning on having about 450-460 HP.

Specs on the part # GM37FFI tank/pump combo:
US Gallon : 20 
Liter : 76 
Size : 37 1/4" x 30" x 6 3/4" 
Strap Set : ST48; SSST48 
Comments : W/O VENT PIPE; INCLUDES SENDER ASSEMBLY WITH STOCK-CAPACITY FUEL PUMP 85-115 PSI / 50-60 GPH; (0-95 OHMS); (45° FLARED FITTINGS (SAE) / THREADS 3/8 - 24) 
Kit No : LO01 

1-16-2009

I contacted John at Speartech and asked if the LS7 MAF would be compatible with the harness and controller he's making up for me. John related that the harness could be setup for the LS3/LS7 MAF but using one in a non-factory intake duct would probably require some custom tuning, so I decided to go with the LS2 MAF that John recommends for ease of tuning.

Now, here are a few pics of the 4L70E trans taken by Vince at Finish Line Transmissions just before it was strapped down in the shipping crate. Vince is clearly proud of his work, this beauty is on its way here right now via truck freight:







Shiftworks tailhousing that converts 1998 and up 4L60E/4L65E/4L70E transmissions to a factory mechanical speedometer and still retains a functional VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor). The guys at Finish Line commented on it, saying it was a very nice piece.





I can hardly wait to get my hands on it.

Another big piece of the puzzle taken care of.