My v8 makeover! LS1 is in my driveway, Pulling my old v8! almost ready for mockup for my cradle |
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My v8 makeover! LS1 is in my driveway, Pulling my old v8! almost ready for mockup for my cradle |
JRust |
Jun 2 2012, 03:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,309 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Okay so as you saw in the other thread I just bought 2000 z28 with an LS1 in it. I got a great deal on it & just bought the whole car. Since it is a driving car I am going ot get everything else ready to go before I pull it. Question is what things should I consider doing to my car? I allready have a 5-lug converison done with 944 turbo Brembo's up front.
My chassis is solid but should I consider adding a cage? Is it needed? What transmission should I use? I know the 901 can handle it with 1st bypassed. I'd really like to do a Boxters S 6 speed transmission. If I have to spend money getting an adapter plate. Why not upgrade my tranny also? For an engine mount did anyone make a cradle? Or did you just do a bar setup like stock but setup for the LS1 motor mounts? I'd like to keep the a/c. What would I need to make that work in my 914? While everyone is welcome to put there 2cents in. I'd really like to hear from all the guys who have done the LS1 conversion. Do you run the stock water pump or something else? I added a pic of my car as it currently sits. I will be painting it also (or Jerry Mahoney will) at some point. Leaning towards Phoenix red Attached thumbnail(s) |
csdilligaf |
Jun 2 2012, 08:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 18-April 12 From: San Diego CA Member No.: 14,397 Region Association: None |
I've done a few and I would put in a back hoop that ties into the seat belt bolt and one down tube each side to the sill just to the front door jam and one that connects at the same height but going back thru the fire wall to near the top of the shock tower in back. Not to intrusive and won't bump your head but will help stiffen.
As for tranny, I have never used the 901. Jumped right into a 915 on the first one and used a Rod shifter set up that I built. The 915 worked out great but I had the tall ring and pinion custom done. Then with the tweeked on LS6 at 500hp/500tq I used the G50-52 with a Quaife LSD. But dont go there, crazy stupid money but man it was nice. I guess there is someone doing the Boxter trans but I hear the adapter is really thick to make it work. I am doing the Boxster S 6speed with an Sti motor in my 914 and that adapter is the normal thickness. |
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