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JRust |
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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) ![]() |
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Hi JRust,
No access panel necessary. You do have to either relocate the brake proportioning valve, or replace it with a T fitting. Some predict Armageddon with the T approach, insisting that it causes both the end of the world and premature rear lockup, but if you're running more rear tire than front, it's not an issue. I did some threshold braking tests with mine (205 fronts, 225 rears) and it works beautifullly. Another slight clearance issue is the main wiring harness comes mighty close to, or even touches the harmonic damper. I simply tugged it out of the way and secured it with a large (1" or 1.25") cable clamp through-bolted to the firewall. I've got the bulkier harmonic damper from the Camaro/Firebird, and the alternator bracket shown (from Renegade) is for that application. Corvette HD is a bit slimmer, and tucks the alternator in closer to the block.With the latter setup, you might not have to use the T-fitting...dunno. Here's some pics. As always, I wish I had taken more! Attached image(s) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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