# My Build Thread LS1/FD Its Fast! **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [February 17, 2010, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409 "2010-02-17T12:00:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 111
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2011, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2201 "2011-07-11T06:59:13Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > As Luke said we did 16hrs straight of work yesterday… not only is this wiring fucking legit as hell what kind of a friend will work 16hrs straight…up till they have to leave for a flight! :tup: No problem buddy. Glad to help out and be a part of this build. BTW, I powered straight through until I got to Colorado, then crashed for about 6 hours. It was worth it… > [@cougarspeed](#): > > Here are a few pics from yesterday although i didnt take too many of what Luke was doing…He made it so that there are no fuse boxes and relays under the hood and they are all behind the drivers seat now. I will let him chime in but IIRC he dropped about 20lbs worth of wiring out of the chassis harness!!! > > This is what Luke got that entire mess of wires down to. It is in the car now and looked great when he taped and wrapped it all but I didnt take any pics lol So my memory was a bit off… _Starting Weights_ Front Harness = 19.4 lbs. Dash Harness = 6.4 lbs. LS1 Harness = 5.6 lbs. Total = 31.4 lbs. _Ending Weights_ Front Harness = 8.2 lbs. Dash Harness = 4.2 lbs. LS1 Harness = 3.2 lbs. Total = 15.6 lbs. Total weight loss = **15.8 lbs** Was it worth the weight savings…? Well, that’s not why we did this. - The engine bay is so stuffed we probably could not even fit it if we wanted to. - A large number of OEM wiring was not going to be used and just added clutter. - Most of the OEM under hood electronics were eliminated. - Damage to the harness needed to be repaired. - Fatigued wires were replaced. - I re-routed the harness inside the chassis to protect it. - I re-wired the Fans, Fuel Pumps, ECU, and Ignition source wires. As it stands now the LS1 harness is in, Dash harness is complete, and the Chassis harness is in. The only wiring left is to connect the rest of the splices from the front of the chassis to the interior, connect all the power and grounds, and mount the new relays. Wednesday will be another go at this…I thinking about taking a half day if you want to get going on this earlier. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2011, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2202 "2011-07-11T08:25:22Z")
Also Luke aside from just utility lets not overlook how much more unique it make the project. This is all a part of taking the car to being what I envision as a full on build and not just putting the parts on to make big power(nothing wrong with that too though). I look forward to seeing you Wed! No updates because Luke was in Colorado(im jealous) and I was in Alexandria Bay. We both got home yesterday and will finish this soon I swear. ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2011, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2203 "2011-07-11T08:50:04Z")
I’m hoping that this week we can finish the wiring for good. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2011, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2204 "2011-07-11T08:53:31Z")
That is a SERIOUS statement hahah ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2011, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2205 "2011-07-11T09:01:20Z")
This is serious business. We don’t Fuck around… 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2011, 10:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2206 "2011-07-11T10:48:22Z")
So does that mean if Drew isn’t driving this car by the 24th for our drag day you’ll be to blame Luke? 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2011, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2207 "2011-07-11T10:51:44Z")
Hard to blame Luke for anything…he’s a superstar… ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2011, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2208 "2011-07-11T13:42:53Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > So does that mean if Drew isn’t driving this car by the 24th for our drag day you’ll be to blame Luke? 🙂 Actually, more than likely I would be to blame. But, even after the wiring is done there is a shit ton to do. The key is to NOT hold up the progress. I re-wired the whole front of the car so Drew could finish everything up there. I need to finish the interior wiring before the Dash and everything else can go back in. Then the fuel pumps, ignition, etc… I’m doing my best…we shall see :shrug: (I did sense the sarcasm…:)) > [@91MR2](#): > > Hard to blame Luke for anything…he’s a superstar… I’m glad someone acknowledged my Disco Stu outfit…🙂 ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2011, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2209 "2011-07-11T18:20:24Z")
:tup: to progress. Dan ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [July 17, 2011, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2210 "2011-07-17T23:25:17Z")
So I haven’t made many updates but Luke L and I have been crazy(aside from that we both went on vacation last week ha). Well… ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2011, 12:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2211 "2011-07-18T00:43:50Z")
:tup: ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2011, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2212 "2011-07-18T03:34:32Z")
good sheit :tup: ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2011, 4:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2213 "2011-07-18T04:08:35Z")
☹ me want see!!! ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2011, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2214 "2011-07-18T04:38:11Z")
awesome ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2011, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2215 "2011-07-18T04:50:02Z")
Someone told me this might be happening. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2011, 5:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2216 "2011-07-18T05:46:06Z")
Fuck yeah!!! ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2011, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2217 "2011-07-18T05:58:14Z")
Thanks guys! Sorry for the short vid but it was late and I felt bad about starting it but I just HAD to know if it would run. ---
**Author:** ![juicedz4](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/juicedz4/32/5051_2.png) [@juicedz4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/juicedz4)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2011, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2218 "2011-07-18T06:04:43Z")
Curse you websense! Dan ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2011, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2219 "2011-07-18T06:17:34Z")
**cleaning off keyboard now** ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2011, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409/2220 "2011-07-18T06:24:56Z")
Hhahaha its such a short vid but when I was in the one it felt like slow motion. Funny thing was it was late and I said to Luke if it doesn’t run this try we are done for the night because it was too loud. I went to start it and it just fired right up. First two attempts resulted in HUGE fireballs as I had two plug wires on the wrong coils…oops! [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409.md?page=110) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-build-thread-ls1-fd-its-fast/79409.md?page=112)