LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old 10-07-2010, 10:47 PM
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well i figure since i have had this car almost a year figured i would post a little progress..

I havent taken too many pictures but will now as it gets going together..

when i got it. still on the trailer


finally got it in the garage after a week..



Inside def. needed some cleaning..


the motor..


This is a pic that i took of it today.. when i got it the car was pretty well stripped.. its almost back together just needs the drive train dropped in and a few things buttoned up.. looking forward to it.. will be posting more pics along the way

just for ***** and giggles my old jeep a few of you know.. i found this in my photobucket account lol



mods are as follows:
stock shortblock rebuilt with arp rodbolts and total seal rings
cc306 cam
flotech stage 3 ported heads
arp headbolts
crane 10308 spring kit
1.6 nsa rockers
pacesetter long tubes
tsp offroady
flowtech cutout
dynomax bullet muffler dumped at the axle
pro 5.0 shifter
new stock clutch(will be replaced soon money was tight)
walboro 255 fuel pump
sportlines (not on the car)
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rear seats
Old 10-07-2010, 10:55 PM
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Very cool pics, what else are you going to have for drivetrain?
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That would prob help lol. its gna have a t56 with a few upgrades in it new synchros and a few other things.. havent got that back yet.. rearend is a ten bolt for now will be upgrading to a 9 inch in the coming months after the motor is broken in and all the kinks are worked out..
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cool, looking for any parts on the way of the build? Your from chicago area correct?
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im actually in austin, texas.. The only part i actually need right now is a starter.. lol
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Man thats crazy I am on a local board with a guy that has the exact same screen name as that one.
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really haha i've had this screen name since like 96.. i use it for just about everything lol
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I like the wheels man, looks like you've made some good progress. I cant wait to see more pictures. Are you planning on painting the engine bay?

Good luck buddy!
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Im glad to see you got the car back together man, i would hate to see that car just get trashed.
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I might sell you my starter if you want it.. only cranked the motor over like 3 times with it before i pulled it, its from autozone and i was thinking about upgrading to a lt4 mini starter.
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Originally Posted by MasterTomos
I like the wheels man, looks like you've made some good progress. I cant wait to see more pictures. Are you planning on painting the engine bay?

Good luck buddy!
Thanks man. im excited the next batch of pics will be with hdr camera.. As fasr as painting the engine bay i probably will just touch it up.. i used simple green and a pressure washer to clean it..
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I might sell you my starter if you want it.. only cranked the motor over like 3 times with it before i pulled it, its from autozone and i was thinking about upgrading to a lt4 mini starter.
Hmm how much for it?

The car was in pretty bad shape when i got it.. its def. come a long way..
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LOL dejavu, just saw this on AFB, thought it was the 0 hours of sleep getting to me.
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I miss my YJ.
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Well newest update lol

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just to post a few updates on the car as of today..





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lookin good bro, whats done to the engine?
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its a stock rebuilt shortblock but with the additon of arp rodbolts, total seal rings, H series bearings.. valve train is cc306 cam stage 3 ported heads by flotech crane 10308 dual springs and 1.6 roller rockers.
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[ 1.6 roller rockers.[/QUOTE]

Are those proforms?
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ahhhh i love how much room we have in our engine bays.... when only the engines inside! looking good so far man. keep it going!


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