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) |
jimkelly |
Jun 4 2012, 02:49 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
some say it is all about TRACTION.
as long as you don't use 1st gear, and don't side step the clutch at 4000 rpm, and don't run wide GRIPPY tires, the 901 should LOVE YOU LONG TIME : ) |
JRust |
Jun 4 2012, 04:35 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 |
some say it is all about TRACTION. as long as you don't use 1st gear, and don't side step the clutch at 4000 rpm, and don't run wide GRIPPY tires, the 901 should LOVE YOU LONG TIME : ) I have kept first with my 215 motor. I only use it in stop & go traffic. I am also absolutely careful with it. I can't see myself keeping it with the LS1. I will remove it & take the possible problem out of the equation. I still like the idea of a Boxster S 6 speed but am not married to it. Either way I'll be spending some coin on an adapter plate. Just figured if I keep my eye's open for the Boxster S & found one reasonable. I may as well upgrade. Of course then I need to do a custom axle setup then too. On tires I am running 255/40/17 Hancock v12s in the rear with 225/45/17's up front. They are pretty sticky but no straight up autoX tire. I could care less about spinning my tires. Just a waste of money there. I am also pretty sensible with acceleration. I am very into not breaking my car. Especially doing something pointless & stupid (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . |
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