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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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I got the motor, trans, and my own 8.8 conversion in my car it will still need to be tuned and it has a trans issue to get sorted out. I cant go into specifics because it might see some street action when ready but it will go pretty good when done. Ive got a couple pics of my 8.8 rear conversion. It is all tig welded and on a jig for straightness. It came out very nice I think. works great and I dont forsee any strength issues. Enjoy.











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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 02:27 PM
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Ive got to thank Justin00ss for his helping me put it together and hard work. Also polishing this thing up a few times. Im giving him my small cam and spring kit to get him into the 10's for all his help and now there are two to represent PSL.

Here are some of my old cars that you may have seen around

2000 Firehawk 408cid 6sp 9inch






2002 SS 408 glide fab 9





99 FRC twin turbo glide 9 inch 1200 rwhp



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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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Some more







Wifes old steeda mustang





Pics other solid axle conversion of 99 FRC vette





vette before solid axle conversion



98 SS stock bottom end 11.05 @121 1.51 60'

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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 03:29 PM
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Man thats alot of projects Love the vette and the new project could u pm me info of ur 8.8 conversion? I am looking to do one my self.
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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I pmed you about the rear.
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Old Nov 14, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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What about the new ZO6 you had and the 98 Formula 346 that made 7?? RWHP oh ya and the white LT1 T/A with the charger and not to forget what got it started the Blue Bandit 3rd Gen! Keep @ it Chris The wife and kids are going out of town in a week for 10 days so it looks I am going to try to put about 50+ hours in the car that week so it looks like by Dec. to be finally back out
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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What about the new ZO6 you had and the 98 Formula 346 that made 7?? RWHP oh ya and the white LT1 T/A with the charger and not to forget what got it started the Blue Bandit 3rd Gen! Keep @ it Chris The wife and kids are going out of town in a week for 10 days so it looks I am going to try to put about 50+ hours in the car that week so it looks like by Dec. to be finally back out
Hurry the Hell up Mike & let me know if i can help to get it ready for Dec !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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Yeah I might be able to help too.
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Hey Chris, boy those 8.8 welds look familier. I think I have some of those in the garage somewhere
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 07:17 AM
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Yes they do look great and for the cost they should. I've been meaning to say hi but I been busy with our new baby and getting this car running. Now the trans has to come back out and gone thru.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 11:40 AM
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HOLY COW! Glad we rolled those fenders!

Why the hell aren't all those cars down here for a photo shoot?

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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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The only thing I own right now is the white z. Unfortunatly I had to get rid of most of my cars over the last few years because of the economy and I was only working 15 hours a week. I lost alot in the down turn.
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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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Glad I could help ya out man. I dont mind getting my hands dirty with ls1s. LOL. If you need a hand getting the th400 out, just let me know.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GTFORMULA
Yes they do look great and for the cost they should. I've been meaning to say hi but I been busy with our new baby and getting this car running. Now the trans has to come back out and gone thru.
LOL, I hear you about the cost, I know that fairly well myself. At least when I let go of the trans brake button, I know the welds were not done by a McDonald fry cook!

We need to get together soon. Been too long. Will try to hit Taco Bell this weekend if you are gonna be there.


Whats up with the trans? Internals?
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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Probably. I think it's the intermediate sprag or something. I'm not an auto trans guy and this is why. I have to pull it and bring it somewhere I guess.
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The Guy Jason that bought your SS hood & Grille is great @ rebuilding Trannys send him a PM & he Will Take Care of U.
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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I honestly don't remember this number or screen name. Could you pm his number to me thanks.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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OK Jason pulled the trans apart here is a link to another thread where I was asking for help with my trans problems. It is all explained in there.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/automatic...os-help-2.html
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Glad you got it figured out
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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Got the trans fixed and back in the car. Thanks to Jason for fixing the trans and Justin for helping me get it in and everthing finished for now.

I've got some tuning and track passes to make now.
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