This is the 1st video on RUclips that's give you any information about this cross member for your 3gen Camaro I just ordered the same one. good video is that the stock torque arm
@@ForsakenSteel thanks for the information im doing a 83 camaro with a 5.3 4l80e And I couldn't find a transmission cross number for nothing so I find this one and I ordered it
definitely needed this video before I walked into trying to figure out why my stuff wont line up since it sounds like I'll deal with some of the same. Also swapping from a BMR Crossmember to the Hooker because it just feels like it's mandatory for a street car with out the back exhaust. Going out today to see how my swap goes, mine's a T56/9" with an adjustable torque arm and I actually had hell getting the clamshell ta mount to fit on the BMR so I'm hoping somehow this ends up being easier lol
I'm glad you got some help out of my mistakes. I hope your project goes smoothly. Let me know how the Hooker cross member works for you. Thanks for watching!
The black heart Holly unit is what I used, worked good did not quite fit with the trans mount as well, but was not forced to drill new holes. I used UMI LS engine swap mounts. One thing additional, When I installed the mounting brackets in the frame, I bolted them in tight, then drilled a hole through the frame and slightly into the flat brackets, then I welded through those holes tying the frame into those brackets, so if i ever have to pull the trans again, they stay. Good luck, getting there,
Great video. Very informative. Ingenuity is always needed when putting newer parts into old cars. Looks good. Looks like those exhaust pipes should be able to tuck up under the floor really nice. Look forward to more. Be safe and stay well.
Awesome video brother. Thanks for sharing. You have been through something on this car. Keep plugging away. Hope you have an incredible weekend. Much love and RESPECT
Did you ask the exhaust shop to weld the intermediate pipes directly to the headers and cat back? If not I would bring that car to them with your new pipes and tell them to fix it. That’s amateur hour stuff.
No I did not. I was definitely not pleased with what they did. I'm going to talk to them about it. Honestly I don't want them to fix it after seeing what they did.
Looks like it's guna work out, thing's never bolt straight into, unless you have everything else from the same provider and the whole kit, extra fittings, but looks like you got it whipped, all the best to you and your loved ones
It will be fine but at first I thought I had it in wrong. I'm actually very happy with it now that it's together. Thanks for watching I hope you and yours have a great week.
I'm working on a new video but it's been a slow process for this one. Thanks for checking on me. With any luck I should have something this coming week. 🤞
You're right it does. Currently I'm trying to bolt it up to my Nissan 6 speed transmission I'm putting in the car. Clearly I'm not one for the rules. 😂 Thanks for watching I really appreciate it.
It says on the website when you go to order those that you have to use the Holley LS swap motor mounts in order for the trans mount to work like it's supposed to.
I definitely wish I had done more research. Also after receiving the crossmember and seeing how well it was built I regret not getting their kit from the beginning.
@@ForsakenSteel I've been leaning towards that motor/trans mount kit for my build. I was also considering the Holley Terminator Max wiring kit for the stock intake but the Fitech standalone kit is a few hundred dollars cheaper for the standalone engine/trans wiring kit. However, if they actually did pinout the ECM connector wrong on yours that seems like a red flag to me.
@@pjstartv6798 I have another video about the harness coming out tomorrow but sneek peek. The harness they sent me was all pinned out the same however the wire color on either harness is different from the pin out they sent me. This will be the last FiTech unit I buy. I have spent countless hours with them on the phone with no real answers.
@@ForsakenSteel Good to know. The Holley Terminator Max standalone engine/trans wiring is $1600 compared to just over $1100 for the Fitech but I feel like the extra $500 is probably worth it just for the piece of mind because you know Holley is quality products and support is going to be on top of things if anything were to happen.
This is the 1st video on RUclips that's give you any information about this cross member for your 3gen Camaro I just ordered the same one. good video is that the stock torque arm
Thanks, yes it is the stock torque arm. I am running a polyurethane bushing on it. I appreciate you watching.
@@ForsakenSteel thanks for the information im doing a 83 camaro with a 5.3 4l80e And I couldn't find a transmission cross number for nothing so I find this one and I ordered it
Thanks for sharing your pains with us on you third gen LS swap, really appreciate the time and effort.
I hoped when I was making the videos it might help someone someday. Thanks for watching and commenting.
definitely needed this video before I walked into trying to figure out why my stuff wont line up since it sounds like I'll deal with some of the same. Also swapping from a BMR Crossmember to the Hooker because it just feels like it's mandatory for a street car with out the back exhaust. Going out today to see how my swap goes, mine's a T56/9" with an adjustable torque arm and I actually had hell getting the clamshell ta mount to fit on the BMR so I'm hoping somehow this ends up being easier lol
I'm glad you got some help out of my mistakes. I hope your project goes smoothly. Let me know how the Hooker cross member works for you. Thanks for watching!
The black heart Holly unit is what I used, worked good did not quite fit with the trans mount as well, but was not forced to drill new holes. I used UMI LS engine swap mounts. One thing additional, When I installed the mounting brackets in the frame, I bolted them in tight, then drilled a hole through the frame and slightly into the flat brackets, then I welded through those holes tying the frame into those brackets, so if i ever have to pull the trans again, they stay. Good luck, getting there,
If I had it to do again I would have bought the entire kit. You live and you learn.
@@ForsakenSteel Yep, I heard that. "Would a should a could a, if my brother was a girl, Id'e have a sister" LOL
Great video. Very informative. Ingenuity is always needed when putting newer parts into old cars. Looks good. Looks like those exhaust pipes should be able to tuck up under the floor really nice. Look forward to more. Be safe and stay well.
Necessity is the mother of all invention. I'm much happier with this crossmember. Thanks for watching Brian.🤙
Awesome video brother. Thanks for sharing. You have been through something on this car. Keep plugging away. Hope you have an incredible weekend. Much love and RESPECT
Tim this thing has been a pain every step of the way. I'm getting very close to having it finished. Hope you have a great weekend. 🤙
Did you ask the exhaust shop to weld the intermediate pipes directly to the headers and cat back? If not I would bring that car to them with your new pipes and tell them to fix it. That’s amateur hour stuff.
No I did not. I was definitely not pleased with what they did. I'm going to talk to them about it. Honestly I don't want them to fix it after seeing what they did.
Holley does tell you that you need that plate.
It says so on Summits site.
You are correct. I just missed it the first time and had to go back and order it.
Looks like it's guna work out, thing's never bolt straight into, unless you have everything else from the same provider and the whole kit, extra fittings, but looks like you got it whipped, all the best to you and your loved ones
It will be fine but at first I thought I had it in wrong. I'm actually very happy with it now that it's together. Thanks for watching I hope you and yours have a great week.
Hello!!!! It’s been 13 days!!!! Just checking on you man. Hope you’re all doing well.
I'm working on a new video but it's been a slow process for this one. Thanks for checking on me. With any luck I should have something this coming week. 🤞
Can’t wait for the transmission to shift out of second
Me too, the next video I will be putting the wiring back in the car. We will see what happens. Thanks for watching.
Hey great content this car is definitely coming along
Thanks, I'm just trying to get everything the way I want it.
I think it says you need the hooker black heart motor mounts for the blackhearr trans crossmember to lineup properly
You're right it does. Currently I'm trying to bolt it up to my Nissan 6 speed transmission I'm putting in the car. Clearly I'm not one for the rules. 😂 Thanks for watching I really appreciate it.
It says on the website when you go to order those that you have to use the Holley LS swap motor mounts in order for the trans mount to work like it's supposed to.
I definitely wish I had done more research. Also after receiving the crossmember and seeing how well it was built I regret not getting their kit from the beginning.
@@ForsakenSteel I've been leaning towards that motor/trans mount kit for my build. I was also considering the Holley Terminator Max wiring kit for the stock intake but the Fitech standalone kit is a few hundred dollars cheaper for the standalone engine/trans wiring kit. However, if they actually did pinout the ECM connector wrong on yours that seems like a red flag to me.
@@pjstartv6798 I have another video about the harness coming out tomorrow but sneek peek. The harness they sent me was all pinned out the same however the wire color on either harness is different from the pin out they sent me. This will be the last FiTech unit I buy. I have spent countless hours with them on the phone with no real answers.
@@ForsakenSteel Good to know. The Holley Terminator Max standalone engine/trans wiring is $1600 compared to just over $1100 for the Fitech but I feel like the extra $500 is probably worth it just for the piece of mind because you know Holley is quality products and support is going to be on top of things if anything were to happen.
@@pjstartv6798 I agree
So imho a manual transmission would have been easier
Your right
You have to do what you have to do, but, my gawd thats horrendous!!
There's so little room under this car I consider it a win.
What you running for headers?
Speed Engineering stainless long tube. They fit great and I was very happy with their build quality.
Will this work for a non ls
Yes it should.
Thank you 😊