FS/FT 1991 Z28 vert 6.0 LSx T56 swap, documented and fully built
04-13-2014, 02:07 PM
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FS/FT 1991 Z28 vert 6.0 LSx T56 swap, documented and fully built Year: 1991
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Camaro
Price: $17500
Mileage: 111000
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (State): MO
Color: Blue
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
LS Engine?: Car has LS engine
Due to the seemingly innumerous things that I've done and cannot reasonably say that I will remember to mention them all, I'm going to keep this thread relatively brief with some of the more important items. Serious parties are encouraged to contact me by PM, email, or phone (please mention you found me on LS1Tech if calling so I can ascertain you are not another Craigslist tire kicker)
My contact info if you wish to reach me outside of PM's on TGO: bluezee28@gmail.com 314-413-1861
1991 Z28 convertible - 111,xxx miles on the original odometer
Best time to date 12.15 @ 116 spinning 1st gear, made 420/407 to the wheels.
LQ4 6.0L / T56 swap was completed in 2009 @ 106,xxx miles, at which time the block was completely rebuilt using an LS2 crank, forged rods and pistons w/ valve reliefs, all new bearings and seals, Texas Speed MS4 camshaft, Scorpion 1.7 rockers, dual valve springs, and a fresh valve job on stock 317 casting heads with an LS6 intake to top it off. The block was balanced and blueprinted. I used Brad Penn break-in oil with this engine.
The exhaust is made up of Stainless Works 1 3/4" longtubes with 3" slip fit collectors into a stainless steel offroad y-pipe and stainless steel Magnaflow bullet dumped right before the axle.
The T56 was completely gone through and rebuilt at 110,xxx miles with a steel 3-4 shift fork, bronze pads on the 1-2 and 3-4 forks, billet synchro keys, upgraded synchro assemblies, bearings and seals, and a new GM input shaft. It has a Tick adjustable master cylinder (bought new at time of swap) and a Spec 4 clutch (unknown mileage)
Ford 8.8 (custom built by TGO member Cam- using 9" axle tubes and fbody mounting brackets) swapped in at approx. 109,xxx using all new Ford Racing track-lok posi, Ford Racing ring and pinion and 4.10 gears, and 31 spline Moser axles.
The chassis and suspension has the following modifications with approximate mileage on each:
Spohn tubular k member (5,000)
Spohn adjustable torque arm (5,000)
Spohn adjustable lca's and lcarbs (3,000)
Energy Suspension sway bar end links (10,000)
Energy Suspension A-arm bushings (3,000)
Custom built adjustable panhard bar (20,000)
Koni Yellow shocks (300)
KYB struts (30,000)
Hotchkis springs (30,000)
Founders strut mounts (3,000)
Edelbrock strut tower brace (20,000)
Alston Racing subframe connectors (25,000)
Spohn outer subframe connectors (4,000)
LS1 front and rear brakes rebuilt and powdercoated (1,500)
Other modifications worth mentioning:
-Custom upholstered leather '97-'02 Camaro seats (Brand new, have been sat in only a handful of times)
-Retrofitted HID low beams with 6,000k bulbs
-Replacement canvas convertible top with glass window
-17x 9.5 and 18x 10.5 deep dish chrome C5's, front tires are brand new 275/40/17 BfGoodrich GForce Sport Comp 2's, rears are 305/35/18 Nitto drag radials with approx. 1,000 miles on them.
-Custom modified '91-'92 Z28 spoiler
I've have lots of receipts for this build, covering most of what I've purchased although some of my receipts have been lost throughout multiple moves. There are also many other things not mentioned above that I'd be happy to discuss with interested individuals. The one remaining thing that I wanted to do to the car was to give it a good paint job. Most of the car is original paint with just a few places being touched up after the clear failed on the hood and trunk lid, and after having been backed into and needing one of the quarter panels blended to match. The car in general looks great for its age and gets compliments often, but the paint is showing its age.
I'm pricing this at $17,500 and just want to stress that while this is slightly negotiable, I have much more in it and I am looking for the "right" person to buy it. I want to make sure it is taken care of in its new home.
12.15 @ 116 run
(Photo taken prior to purchase of the front tires mentioned above)
(photo taken prior to Founders strut mounts and re-installation of Edelbrock stb)
Last edited by BlueZee28; 08-27-2014 at 06:58 AM.
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05-14-2014, 08:14 PM
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Wow can't believe you're parting with it, I followed that entire build on Thirdgen.org. But what ever the reasons I wish you the best and good luck with the sale...........
06-04-2014, 08:43 PM
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The computer is mounted in the factory 3rd gen location, behind the passenger side of the dash. I had the harness extended to do this so it would be a clean looking install. Header gaskets and plugs can be changed literally in a matter of minutes. The heater box is not as close to the block as it seems. If I were to put ac back on the car I would imagine it would make it a little more cramped but still much better than working under the hood of a 4th gen.
06-04-2014, 09:10 PM
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Probably not getting any offers because realistically you're not going to get that much for it. You have WAY too much sentimental value into it. Im not knocking the car at all, its one of my all time favorite and my fav color too. I highly doubt anyone has 19k to just throw at a 3'rd gen unless it had like 1000 miles on it or something.
06-09-2014, 10:54 PM
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Probably not getting any offers because realistically you're not going to get that much for it. You have WAY too much sentimental value into it. Im not knocking the car at all, its one of my all time favorite and my fav color too. I highly doubt anyone has 19k to just throw at a 3'rd gen unless it had like 1000 miles on it or something.
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Damn man...It's too bad you've got to sell it! I know I'd be distraught if I was put in a position to get rid of mine. Either way, good luck with the sale. It's tough to put a price on a well built third gen since they are so far and few between. Your car has always been one of the nicest!