for now, yes. After this motor is running better than what it is from the get, I will be building a a high hp motor on the side.

 

Nice build! Don't rule out Monster for your clutch needs (good prices, mega capacity, good manors, great customer service), or Tick for a MC. Is this thing going to be a strait line, auto x, or just a drive-the-crap-out-of-it car?

 

**** you don't **** around lol looks like a sweet build, keep those pix coming!!

 

"drive-the-crap-out-of-it car" couldnt have said it any better lol
thanks! as parts come in and get put on the car.. pics will come!

 

Yeah, mine's a drive-the-crap-out-of-it car too. I decided that I had been overlooking the important things for too long so I just purchased an S60 and a set of Koni 4/3 shocks. If you plan on driving it until the wheels fall off of it then you might as well make it strong enough to function as a work truck (since I end up hauling all my crap in it), and to keep it from sounding like its got a ladder rack full of aluminum ladders I decided to replace the shocks too.

HP is just way more fun to spend money on though

Have fun with your build. Maybe its not too late for me to start a build page... just back date it to 2005

 

I would look into monster clutchs...

p.s Nice start.

 

I have a beater as a daily driver so even thought this build is going to be meant for daily driving.. i still wont litteraly drive the crap out of it haha. Espeacially when i put my own man hours into to it! Yeah, definitely I will do the best i can building this up but my money is tight!

Yeah, ive been looking at the specs, monsters etc.. I wanted a stock feel instead of the stiff feel. With my other motor i definitely will go with a stronger clutch!

 

More parts came in! 6LE CME valance (Thanks Mark!), LS6 intake.

 

My monster stage III feels stock, and it holds 700rwhp. You can have your cake and eat it too!

 

nice! thanks for the input,i will consider when its time for an upgrade!

Does anyone know what step will be the best way to install the CME+valance... Should i mount the exhaust FIRST then install the valance or the other way around? and it will be color matched.

 

I would mount the valence first then get the tips in. Just seems more logical that way.

I have a 99 red SS and I think I might order that valence and have it molded to the bumper. It looks so much nicer that way IMO.

 

Yeah, youre right. Just got a quote from a local body shop, $100 paint and installed for monday. (not molded, just incase i decide to remove it)

 

I have a brand new LS7 setup with slave ill sell to you.. let me know..

 

Just bought one, thanks for the offer though!

 

Cool man, looks like you know what you are doing, and if not your looking and doing your research. I'd say 440-460 should be no problem. Cars is going to run good and most people break the 10 bolt before they sway to a better axle, just keep in mind the 3.42 10 bolt is worth som $$$ to an auto guy.

Good luck on the build and keep the pics coming.

 

Thanks! For the most part i do, and when i dont im all over this forum! Yeah, im going to have tons of stuff for sale after this build or when i hit my 50th post haha.
Just got my moser 9inch. I wanted my rear end ready for any HP! Havent installed it just yet cause im getting some suspension parts painted. stay tuned...

 

^^thats sweet!!

 

Must be nice.... I just totaled my '98 Z28. It WAS pretty sick.

 

new parts came in today.. LT, Powerbond 25% UD.

 

holy crap you musta got on ehell of a deal on that car because your bank is probably shittin bricks!! good job tho !!!