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

[Maltese Falcon]

Just read through your thread with great enthusiasm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Makes me want to work more hours on our conversion.
Like the dude in the movie "Interview", I would say:
All of your 914 v8s are belonging to me !
Hope to meet up with you and your 914 soon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
Marty

[andys]

Just read through your thread with great enthusiasm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Makes me want to work more hours on our conversion.
Like the dude in the movie "Interview", I would say:
All of your 914 v8s are belonging to me !
Hope to meet up with you and your 914 soon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
Marty

Marty,

I nearly drove out to your Hollywood Porsche meet, but something came up at the last minute. When are you going to do another one?

Andys

[Maltese Falcon]

Just read through your thread with great enthusiasm (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Makes me want to work more hours on our conversion.
Like the dude in the movie "Interview", I would say:
All of your 914 v8s are belonging to me !
Hope to meet up with you and your 914 soon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
Marty

Marty,

I nearly drove out to your Hollywood Porsche meet, but something came up at the last minute. When are you going to do another one?

Andys

Certainly a Hollywood Cars+Tacos is coming up , just getting lots of non-car things in order now. The gathering would not be the same without Old School...so get strong soon Jaime, and don't miss this one Andy !