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) |
Mike Bellis |
Aug 5 2012, 12:01 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,346 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
Looks easy to connect the coolant lines. Can a remote water pump be fitted? If not will the engine push int the car? You could always stretch the chassis right behind the door to make it fit. I think the 914/928 conversion from Germany was done that way.
On a side note, it would make sense that the bellhousing bolt pattern would be the same going from SBC to LS1. It would be neat if a side by side comparison could be made. Flywheel may be the bigger difference. Jamie, I have a SPEC stage 3 clutch that would be perfect for that setup. It's good for 650hp and fits the standard 914 clutch layout. Berely broken in... Just sayin... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) |
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