Part two.
New Flywheel.
Electric water pump. This frees horsepower and shortens the LS motor so it will fit in the allocated space.
This is one of those pieces that cause most people to rethink this. It's a weld in panel that goes in the nose. It makes enough space for the radiator and, I suspect from looking at it that it stiffens the nose a little bit - which is good since you're removing some material. Personally, I don't care. There's nothing I can cut off the car, that I can't weld back on. And, if that's not enough, I already welded in one of those panels from Patrick Racing that makes room for an oil cooler. I'll have to cut that out completely, then weld-in a new panel to put the car back to stock before I cut it again for this panel. That's what I get for changing my mind, I guess.
Check these next two out. RH built a custom aluminum gas tank. It fits in the stock hole and adds capacity on top so you don't lose out. Also, if you look at their website, with this tank installed behind the cover it almost looks factory. It's very nicely made. I'm very impressed.
Last piece. This is the cover and back of the radiator shroud. If you can picture it, the notch is there for the hood latch and the back of it is vertical between the radiator and the gas tank.
That's all for now. I have some additional parts to acquire. The motor is next, then I'll do the electronics and starter from RH. I just need to make sure which motor I'm using to start with.
I have my eye on a nice LS2 out of a Trailblazer SS, at the moment. We'll see how that one works out.
Also, my 3.2 motor is now officially for sale. It's still in the car so PM me with offers or questions.
Hal