Project idea
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From: Fort Campbell, KY
Project idea I'm looking at a '01 Z28 for a project car right now. Body and interior are great, LS1 sounds like it has a spun crank or rod bearing. If I get it, I'm planning on just replacing the engine with a GMPP LSX 454 crate.
Lets say I take it this far, and I have a solid tranny and rear end in the car. Do you think I can leave the chassis stock and enjoy, or am I going to break something?
I'm intending to make it a nice street/strip car. Any thoughts?
Lets say I take it this far, and I have a solid tranny and rear end in the car. Do you think I can leave the chassis stock and enjoy, or am I going to break something?
I'm intending to make it a nice street/strip car. Any thoughts?
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Thanks for the info. Will definetly get those subframe connectors if I end up getting it
a strut tower brace looks like a good idea too. Haven't owned a 4th gen before, is the difference of a brace that noticable?
a strut tower brace looks like a good idea too. Haven't owned a 4th gen before, is the difference of a brace that noticable?
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I've noticed I can save at least $5,000 on the project if I start with a V-6 model instead, and would probably have a nicer body to work with. Not to mention I could save one from DD duty
Aside from the PITA to re-wire the car and shoe horn in an LSX, is their any reason not to start with a V-6 if I'm swapping the Engine, trans, and Rear end anyway?
Aside from the PITA to re-wire the car and shoe horn in an LSX, is their any reason not to start with a V-6 if I'm swapping the Engine, trans, and Rear end anyway?
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In my area, it's easy to get a V-6 92-95 camaro for under $1,000 that runs with a good body. I can get a tubular K-member, subframe connectors, and strut brace for about another $1,000. Then for the LSX swap I can build my own wiring harness, get accesories & exhaust, and upgrade my fuel system for about another $800 with an A/C delete. An extra $400 will easily get a newer gage cluster and LS-something ECU for the engine. That's about $3,200 for a good shell ready for the built engine, tranny, and 12 bolt rear I would put in an LS1 camaro anyway.
Around here you still can't touch an LS1 camaro for any less than $7,000 unless it's wrecked. Price difference alone already pays for a complete Moser 12 bolt and a Monster transmissions 4L-60E built to survive 650 hp, and still have some change left for a radiator and a tuning program for the engine. Plus since it's 92-95 I'm looking at, emmisions will be way easier to pass if I ever move to a state that enforces inspections. Aftermarket cats and a lean tune will pass easy.
Either way, I'm headed off on another deployment. The car won't be bought for awhile, I have alot of time to save up for it
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