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Old 02-14-2007, 10:15 PM
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Default 1989 Z24 with LS power

Here's my official release
It's going to have a 6.0 iron block, M6, 8 3/4rear, and yes a 76mm TURBO
here's some pics for you


Old 02-14-2007, 10:26 PM
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awesome cant wait to see pics once its finished!
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Killer. put some stock looking wheels/tires on it when your done and go have some fun with the imports .

It looks like the LSx fit in there pretty well, did you have to cut the firewall at all? What are you doing to strengthen the chassis?
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Huh?
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Actually I measured a fbody engine bay and this one and both were 30"x30" so I knew it would fit. I do have to cut the fire wall for the trans. I bought a fbody tunnel and am in the process of fitting it to my floor. I will be putting in a cage and running it tight to the pillars so it is hidden also I will be running tubing along pinch welds and making an "X" brace in the center to strengthen it up.

I figure a turbo and a good muffler should make it quite enough to suprise people
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That's absolutely insane!!! I love it!
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oh hell ya
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i want some pics of the motor mounts and the rear end!
i have a z24 with a blown motor that would take this swap well!
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Ha ha, that is awesome! Love to see something different like this. Can't wait to watch the progress updates. Keep up the good work!
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that is nuts. should make for a fun little ride once your done. subscribing on this one.
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That cool I allmost did this back in 02 but the cost was so much higher than putting a 3.8SC in. you useing a custom k member? I was going to use a old fox body k member. If i knew someone was going to do this i would of gave you my independent rear end i was going to use out of a corvette but i already sold it makes me wish i did this setup . can't wait to see it finished
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I am digging it!
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Thanks guys! I am using the stock front and modifying it/ restructuring it. I would have loved to have that corvette set up but my limited budget is goin 4-link. I will get a pic of the fbody tunnel as soon as I clean it out from transporting it i put all the parts inside. Unfortunately this freezing weather here is slowing me down.
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I have the same problem with the weather here in Chi town.
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That thing is going to hurt a lot of gus feelings
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Originally Posted by 6L.IROC-Z
That thing is going to hurt a lot of gus feelings
gus???
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Imagine getting smoked by a Z-24 in your Z-06. what a bummer!
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Someone's going to make some good money on the streets.
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ooohh yeah!!
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Looks great Rick, bet it is going to be crazy when done


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