LS1 Conversion, A Retrospective Build Thread Options

[andys]

Here's the start of a retrospective build thread of my LS1 conversion. It took a few years to get it done mostly due to not wanting to be a slave to the project, and work on it for the enjoyment; and of course when family obligations allowed......teen daughter and high maintenance wife (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

What I started with was a local orignal owner '75 2.0 with 139K miles. The original owner "drove the heck out of it" until something died in the electrical system and he parked it in the garage for 14 years, as evidenced by the renewal tags. Only body damage was when he submarined the rear of a Mustang and creased the hood and flattened the left signal light pod. Otherwise, it was a good condition rust free (SoCal) car.

Brief specs are: '01 LS1 Z28 motor, Audi 01E 6 speed tranaxle, 911 front suspension, custom made rear trailing arms, Koni shocks, 993 wheels, and AC.

Below, are photos of what I started with, and what I ended-up with. I'll do my best to re-trace the build process, so if you have any questions along the way, please ask.

BTW, how does one place text between photos in the same post?

Andys

[dfelz]

Great build Andy, your work is top notch and looks like nothing was left unnoticed!
In your gas tank compartment, what is the orange material you used as a replacement for the foam pads?? I have been looking for a suitable material for my gas tank compartment.... Thanks

[andys]

Great build Andy, your work is top notch and looks like nothing was left unnoticed!
In your gas tank compartment, what is the orange material you used as a replacement for the foam pads?? I have been looking for a suitable material for my gas tank compartment.... Thanks

Thanks, David! Those orange pads are 3/16" textured finish adhesive back silicone foam fom McMaster-Carr p/n 8623K249....too high tech for me, but it was left over from a job at work......Will probably outlast the car.

Andys