heres my base model

 

its that bad?

 

LoL on jack stands? Fuuuuuck that. I don't envy you. You have to drop the cradle to get the transmission out. That in itself is a PITA. Book time is like 8 hours, just to put it in perspective. Typically an experienced tech can get it done (with a hoist), alone, in about 6 hours or so (working at a decent pace, but not trying to set records).

Sorry, I just want to know if there is anything I need to know if I plan on driving my car in the winter when its s/c'd. I've seen people say "just don't hit boost" but thats not exactly a fool-proof solution. When its tuned I want it to be a very conservative and safe tune, but even then should I just have it tuned for winter specifically, then tuned for summer when spring rolls around? I'll have to contend with winter gas too (Ontario sucks....).

 

yea im a college student so idk if i can afford labor... im probably just gonna go with stage 2 KY clutch...

new flywheel yes or no? 34k on car

 

um just got to say when i blew my second gear out i had my subframe, and trans out in 2 hours and re installed and drove it out of my shop in another 2.5 hours with even bleeding the clutch which is a pain in the ass haha, not trying to brag but when u r determined to get it done its good motivation

that was also with a lift, engine hoist, and air tools

 

Refinish should be fine. See if the place that does machining will do a swap for one already machined (Ottawa Clutch here in Ottawa does that. Speeds things up)

 

i did my own clutch but i took everything out to build the motor so it was pretty easy lol. dropped the subframe. and i did it with just jack stands

 

lol I just paid a mechanic (got a good deal) I really just did NOT want to deal with it lmao!

 

Quick question: is it beneficial to use an LSJ alternator when s/c'ing a 2.2? I know LSJ is one-way and 2.2 will work either way, but idk if that will fry the 2.2 alternator way sooner or not.

 

the 2.2 alt will be perfectly fine.You really answered your own question.The 2.2 is multi directional so it won't hurt it either way

 

Follow-up question, do I need an alternator bracket or something from the LSJ? I've heard I do, but I'm not sure if its part of something else, or not necessary, or not even an actual piece lol

 

That looks sick! Back end looks a bit odd though, but that's my opinion. Spoiler might off set it though. Again, just my opinion, but looks sick regardless.

 

You need the tensioner bracket which goes in between the block and the alternator

 

gimme some base model love and vote for me for this November's fcotm

 

Where can you order a new flywheel other than dealer?

 

Pump pump pump it up

 

damn you parked far away from thepump lol

 

gm.. with my discount was like 80

 

yea i can get it from gm parts direct for 76.xx

 

How do you guys put on ss skirts?

 

very carefully with a drill and tap

 

No tap is needed.nor a drill although factory there are holes in the side of the rockers.You would need a drill and a step bit.Others like myself just popped in the bottom clips then used strong molding adhesive.

 

 

I don't even bother going close to the pump when pulling in, I don't want to one day hit them because I didnt pay attention

or I was drunk, who knows

 

LMAO!!!Nice!