LS151 Build thread from the beginning til current
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LS151 Build thread from the beginning til current
Well hopefully the title was enough to get some of y'all to click and comment.
Here's build as its going.
Here's build as its going.
Last edited by VETTRK; 08-03-2021 at 09:15 PM.
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Transaxle
keeping it setup that way to capture 51/49 weight distribution.
Using the interface kit, able to use have Independent front suspension and rack and pinion steering and factory braking
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Do you plan on making your own brackets to mount the sub-frames? If you plan to buy them, I found a place recently called Dobbertin Performance who makes really nice mounts specifically for doing a project like this.
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Great minds think alike
Yep Rick @ dobbertin performace is a great guy.
I ordered and just received yesterday the front and rear subframe brackets and hardware.
my holley terminator x max arrived same day. Was a happy happy young man
Dobbertin corvette interface adapters. Front and rear. And Holley terminator x max
Last edited by VETTRK; 08-23-2021 at 11:06 AM.
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Progress so far
Items I've gathered
-'51 chevy pickup. ($3100)
-2003 c5 corvette with 6 speed manual (t56) ($3600 with $2000.00 parts resold) so $1600
-Dobbertin corvette interface kits (F $1550, R $1350.)
-Holley Terminator X Max ($1395+tax = $1490.)
-Torque Tube extended 20.75 inches by Gamel Streeet Rods in GA, they specialize in it. ($2600 plus $1000 for custom quad wrapped carbon fiber impeller shaft)
($3665.00)
Parts needed
-Fuel cell ($300-$900)
-4core radiator with fans ($300-$500)
-Factory gauges ($300-$1200)
-LMC truck body wiring harness ($280)
-wood kit for the bed ($300-$500)
-hard lines for fuel and brakes to run ($100ish)
-finish sanding frame after I pull cab and front clip
($ free, just hard labor)
-Have the whole frame boxed. ($ will update)
-'51 chevy pickup. ($3100)
-2003 c5 corvette with 6 speed manual (t56) ($3600 with $2000.00 parts resold) so $1600
-Dobbertin corvette interface kits (F $1550, R $1350.)
-Holley Terminator X Max ($1395+tax = $1490.)
-Torque Tube extended 20.75 inches by Gamel Streeet Rods in GA, they specialize in it. ($2600 plus $1000 for custom quad wrapped carbon fiber impeller shaft)
($3665.00)
Parts needed
-Fuel cell ($300-$900)
-4core radiator with fans ($300-$500)
-Factory gauges ($300-$1200)
-LMC truck body wiring harness ($280)
-wood kit for the bed ($300-$500)
-hard lines for fuel and brakes to run ($100ish)
-finish sanding frame after I pull cab and front clip
($ free, just hard labor)
-Have the whole frame boxed. ($ will update)
Last edited by VETTRK; 07-09-2022 at 09:41 PM.
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Torque tube
I know alot of people don't like the idea of using the factory TT.
I want to incorporate as much of the corvette handling and parts.
Factory prop shaft is 2inch aluminum tube w/ .090 wall
im going to use a recommended 3inch tube w/ .125 wall.
A 5.5 inch sleeve is recommend over the tube to extend it. With new materials and processes only getting better. I'll post what I end up going with.
My ultimate plan is to ship back to Hawaii and just cruise. After all on Kauai, no can drive faster than 50mph. ; )
UPDATE!
16inches was the max length I could add using aluminum. To go 20.75 inches needed. Had to have a custom quad wrapped carbon fiber shaft.
also went with new D-couplings built for boost.
ya buddy!
I want to incorporate as much of the corvette handling and parts.
Factory prop shaft is 2inch aluminum tube w/ .090 wall
im going to use a recommended 3inch tube w/ .125 wall.
A 5.5 inch sleeve is recommend over the tube to extend it. With new materials and processes only getting better. I'll post what I end up going with.
My ultimate plan is to ship back to Hawaii and just cruise. After all on Kauai, no can drive faster than 50mph. ; )
UPDATE!
16inches was the max length I could add using aluminum. To go 20.75 inches needed. Had to have a custom quad wrapped carbon fiber shaft.
also went with new D-couplings built for boost.
ya buddy!
Last edited by VETTRK; 02-02-2022 at 11:19 AM.
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Sounds like a really cool plan man!! Keep us posted with lots of pictures too.
As for having the frame boxed, have you considered just making your own frame? Since you are using the front and rear cradles, I wouldn't imaging that the frame would be that complicated to fabricate yourself. Might save yourself time, money and end up with a more rigid frame.
As for having the frame boxed, have you considered just making your own frame? Since you are using the front and rear cradles, I wouldn't imaging that the frame would be that complicated to fabricate yourself. Might save yourself time, money and end up with a more rigid frame.
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Sounds like a really cool plan man!! Keep us posted with lots of pictures too.
As for having the frame boxed, have you considered just making your own frame? Since you are using the front and rear cradles, I wouldn't imaging that the frame would be that complicated to fabricate yourself. Might save yourself time, money and end up with a more rigid frame.
As for having the frame boxed, have you considered just making your own frame? Since you are using the front and rear cradles, I wouldn't imaging that the frame would be that complicated to fabricate yourself. Might save yourself time, money and end up with a more rigid frame.
however pricing a new frame vs planned route never hurts to see on paper..
I have lots of pictures "waiting to be approved" by mods. I'm patient
I'll post pics of the interior and firewall etc.
going to keep look and go with under cab mounted power brake and hydraulic clutch assembly
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Game plan
Pulling front and rear subframes. (Carolinas)
then hauling back to Utah
Stock OEM rear subframe No place to mount upper control arms and shock mount
Dobbertin bracket
Ready to bolt to frame
then hauling back to Utah
Stock OEM rear subframe No place to mount upper control arms and shock mount
Dobbertin bracket
Ready to bolt to frame
Last edited by VETTRK; 08-19-2021 at 01:27 PM.
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thanks
Here's some interior pics
No metal work needed
Dust help keep moisture at bay, but never held water.
Might restore cab for creature comforts. AC is a must in hawaii
Here's some interior pics
No metal work needed
Dust help keep moisture at bay, but never held water.
Might restore cab for creature comforts. AC is a must in hawaii
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