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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 01:16 PM
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so im finally starting to begin my builds. im doing my 408 iron block for my camaro. and in the same time me and my wife found a good build for her.
so lizz wants a trans am but she wants the v6 front end. so we figured well get her a cheap v6 shell and when the ls1 comes out of my car to be replaced by the lq9 well build her the ls1 and swap it in the firebird. so ive been debating her build for her car and we think were either gona do a forged h/c/i 346 or a 383. im stoked about starting everything. ill post pics and keep everyone posted. does anyoe know where i can get a cheap 98 - 02 firebird body ttop in descent condition. just keep me posted or let me know
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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Might be sold already, but pretty ironic.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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When you swap out the V6 for the V8 your going to need the entire LS1 harness. It may be cheaper to buy a real WS6 and take thw hood and bumper and sell them for a V6 front end so you have a good platform to build from. Just my 2 cents. Then you have your left over Ls1 that you are not in a rush to build and you can do it right. Plus it would be easy to build on a stand instead of in the car.
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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yeah thats what im thinkin of doing i found a 98 body for 850 bucks and if we get it im not gonna insure it untill everything is done and ready to go plus i have a buddy who has a ta rear and hatch hes gonna give me or i was thinking of finding a v6 camaro to
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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You also need a V8 K-Member if Im not mistaken
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Old Aug 25, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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ill have mine off my car after i get my tubular one
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it would be cheaper to buy a used ls1 imo buy the time you buy everything you need.
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were not gonna build her a car untill im done w mine
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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so ive started ordering some things i need for my lq9 i ordered my belt tensioners, gasket sets and my wideband 02. gonna be picking up a stall here in a week or 2 depending on funds. i figured instead of reusing everything from my ls1 im gonna get everything new and have a 100% new motor
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 06:40 AM
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Why not find a 98-02 Formula and sell your LS1 out of your car and call it a day? Much easier to do
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 08:59 AM
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cause she likes the trans am rear bumper and hatch lol shes wierd
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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hey guys i need ure oppinions and some facts here im deciding on which camshaft to go with in my car. im debating between the torquer v3 cam or the ms3 cam they both would be good choices for my lq build what are u guyses oppinions have any of you used these cams lmk what u think
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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MS3... pulls hard all from 2000-7000
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Old Nov 7, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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well starting part of my project monday im pulling my trans and installing a few goodies ive acumulated
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