LS-1 conversion advice needed, Problem solved ! See pg.2 |
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LS-1 conversion advice needed, Problem solved ! See pg.2 |
drifter914 |
Feb 17 2020, 10:16 AM
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drifter914 Group: Members Posts: 50 Joined: 12-May 13 From: pearce, arizona 85625 Member No.: 15,863 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I have a '76 914 with a 2000 LS-1 engine & Renegade kit I have been sorting out over the past 2 years. It's now a dependable, roadworthy car w/ '84 Carrera front suspension. rear Rebel Racing Bilstein coilovers w/ 200# springs, etc, a dedicated aluminum V-8 conversion, pretty well sorted & a joy to drive !
However, the car came to me with no T-stat in the cooling system & this engine needs a thermostat to run properly. Where & how do I install one ? I have a 3-port electric water pump mounted near the alternator on lower left side of engine. It has a large (1.25") hose on center port and 2 smaller hoses top & bottom, all located in front, center plate of pump. The plumbing details of this cooling system are somewhat complicated, but I'm assuming they are properly arranged, as the car always runs cool. I have an aluminum T-stat housing made to be installed in line in a 1.25" dia. hose. Both lines running to & from the radiator are 1.25", as is the center port hose on the water pump. Not sure if I can use the housing, but I have it if needed. So, where should I locate the thermostat & how ? Ideally the button side of it would be next to the hot water from engine so it can open at the prescribed temp. Hoping for a solution here.. I realize this is an air cooled forum, but have been a member here long enough to know there are many of you running SBC conversions & hoping someone will have the correct answer. Thanks for helping... Terry |
Daryl32 |
Feb 17 2020, 07:55 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 14-January 20 From: Southern California Member No.: 23,827 Region Association: Southern California |
Any pictures of the front of the engine and water system?
This is what I did for a friends car, it is a 1st gen 350 so I do not know much about the LS swaps. I have called Renegade a couple of times for advice, they do not give any out. You have to call have your kit invoice # - proof you have one of their kits before they will help you-me. The water pump is a Davis Craig unit out of Australia - got it and their header - manifold system from Summit. The water pump comes with an electronic control box that lets you pick: temp pump starts running Temp fan starts and stops How long pimp and fan runs after engine is shut off. So far we have only got the engine to fire up - still have a lot to do to be able to drive it. |
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