How is that C3 project coming?

 

If you're referring tome, it's going, but slow. I only work on it about once a week due to a pretty busy life. Now that winter's coming and no garage...

As of now, I have the old engine/ trans out, the dash out, working on the clutch master cylinder, and the modified trans crossmember. I still have to 'refresh' the engine and have all the stuff, but that won't be until spring. I plan on dropping the engine in during winter for mock up.
Most of the issues have a solution that I've either bought or are waiting to buy. The only real snag right now is the fuel system. I want to install a fuel cell, but for the C3's stock location is a bit on an oddball size in the fuel cell world. I don't want to cut the body or any major frame components. I still have some stuff to figure out with the harness (I know very little about wiring), but that's what I'll be working on over the winter.

If you're thinking C3, I would think twice. They tend to be high maintenance in themselves. The swap is much more straight forward than most, but the car can suck you dry. There really aren't too many swap specific parts for the C3 either, but you don't need many (modify the water pump, an '85 1 ton truck clutch MC or Z bar, some sort of trans x member solution, etc). I would go to a corvette forum and check out the problems a C3 will have. They can be annoying and an absolute b!tch to paint. But you won't find another car like it. It's a very tortured love/hate relationship, haha.

 

Hang in there I know what you mean .I love cars, but sometimes I hate them too.I have had to put one project on hold for now ,too many cars to work on .Just going to do one at a time.I keep telling myself !

 

Want to here more suggestions for car LS swaps even its an odd ball.Lets here from you, tell us about it ?

 

93-97 FBody

 

Ok tell us about your LS-1 swap in detail !

 

What is the best non LS-1 4th gen F body to swap a LS engine into?Ive heard there is some advantage to use a 98 or later Firebird they have a different body harness. Is this true ?

 

C3 Project car here...

Second motor for me. I ran a Carbed LS1 for 2 years.

Now I am running a Stroker LS3 418ci with a CARB !!!

 

This fits the oddball category. My 1997 Thunderbird... check my sig for the link.

Cheap = yes
Quick = mostly
Easy = depends on your fabrication skills and tools
Fun = Heck yes! Have you ever surprised a Mustang owner?

 

Are you wanting to keep the creature comforts? Factory guages, HVAC, etc...
The less factory stuff you keep, the easier it gets. I'm using aftermarket guages in mine & all the HVAC stuff has been deleted. The only creature comfort I kept was the power windows.

I'd say the best non-LS1 fourth-gen to drop an LS1 into is any one of them that doesn't have one already

 

I would like to keep as many as possible, what gauges did you use and how much? It appears that if you stay the same year it makes things alot easier. Check this site out [www.tacreationsusa.com 3 4 3 8 V6 to LS1.htm] if you dont get direct link,go to bottom of there home page click F body info then click on engine swaps

 

rx7, 280z is what i would do.. you can find a non running rx7 for around 3 grand.. 280z for damn near free!

 

Geez, with one internet search I just saw a 1987 RX7 GL 2+2 5 speed with 206K on the clock within 75 miles of the hacienda for $2450 that actually RUNS and doesn't appear to have any rust or missing / broken interior! According to my second search those cars weighed under 2850... With a stock 300 HP 5.3 engine, decent traction and a decent driver mid 13's would be easy.

Hmmm.... I need to finish some projects, generate more money and build a larger workshop.

 

I have never figured out why there is not a kit for the C4 vettes......good looking and lite and will handle with many cars?

 

You dug this old thread of mine up from the dead !
Well Speedhound.com had motor plates and headers for this swap .But I think they went out of business.