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

[914forme]

double post- sorry

[andys]

Okay, I know your not to it in your story but I know its been built. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) Do tell about the hydraulic clutch setup!! Just like all the other details it looks like a nice solution to not redoing the footwell area.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) I can't wait for more.

Stephan,

I see that I didn't post any detail photos of the hydraulic clutch set up you ask about, so here you go.

Brief description: I used a 3/4" Wilwood clutch master with a remote reservoir placed next to the brake reservoir. I mounted the clutch master on a bracket with a bellcrank to reverse the throw. The bellcrank has a rod with heim's that couple to the original clutch lever (slightly modified for double shear). I removed the original spiral spring, and replaced it with one from McMaster-Carr that is wound in the reverse direction so that the clutch pedal is now sprung so it returns to the up position. The clutch master (and shifter, etc.) is hidden by the center console. One photo shows the slave on the trans. Please ask if you don't see.

Andys