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) |
IM101 |
Aug 21 2012, 09:18 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 264 Joined: 9-November 10 From: Boise Idaho Member No.: 12,367 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
My adapter plate & Flywheel came from Kennedy today (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) . Trying to decide if I should pull my current motor or wait for a buyer while they can see it run (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) . Guess I just better take some video of it. I haven't had alot of interest in the Buick setup. So maybe I just keep it for another car. Either way I'll be starting some mockup work for my new cradle (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Ian you better get your but in gear (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) I thought i heard the UPS truck today... should have plenty of time here in a bit, this is my last week at my internship... its going to be all porsche projects in 3 more days! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
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