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: 6,307 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) |
Dr Evil |
Jun 3 2012, 03:48 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
G50 or pantera box. Do it right, do it once.
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JRust |
Jun 4 2012, 01:48 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
G50 or pantera box. Do it right, do it once. Holy hell those are not cheap (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) . Does the Boxter S come stock with a LSD? Prices on these trannies are a little insane. Which may mean I stick with the 901. With all the extra power from the LS1. How critical is it to have a LSD? I wouldn't want to just be spinning that one wheel (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) . Seriously though I guess cost vs practicality. I am not a crazy driver or plan to autox more than occasionally. The LS1 is a little over the top for how I drive really. Just didn't make sense to spend more on my current Buick 215 setup. When upgrading the motor would fix most the current problems I have with mine. Plus get me a newer motor with modern FI. Oh yeah & more power never hurts. I will start a build thread once I have my plan in place. Operation clean out has begun. My wrecked 73 is heading home with a guy tonight. He had a wreck & is using what left of the sheet metal. Glad to see it go as I have everything off it I wanted. Next is taking my blue 73 up to WA for another teener who needs the drivers side basically complete. My Suby project is either being bought by Ian. Or will be listed in the classifieds soon. Also my LE creamsicle is sale pending. I have a deposit on it & dropped it by a shop today for a final inspection (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) . Barring any new problems I didn't know about. It is finally sold (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . Which all leads me back to my v8 setup. I will have the space & some cash to work with. I originally thought I may wait until winter. I'm thinking now I may start in the next few weeks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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