Building my ls1
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Staging Lane
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From: Maine
Building my ls1 Hey , I'm going to start saving up to fully build my ls1 engine, transmission , and rear end , to handle the supercharger im going to buy , I just want to know what the best stuff to buy is , I don't want to spend all the money and then get junk . My car is going to be a daily street driver with some drag use .
Any help is appreciated ,
thanks .
Any help is appreciated ,
thanks .
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Advice:
Start with your Brakes. Then do your suspension. Then do your transmission - THEN you will be ready for the engine. If you need this as a daily driver this is the only smart way to go about this.
I say this because if you simply drop a hopped up LS1 into your ride - you are going to find your vehicles weak points - as they shatter in pieces...
BUILD YOUR CAR to accept the engine you want first.
Hope that helps.
Start with your Brakes. Then do your suspension. Then do your transmission - THEN you will be ready for the engine. If you need this as a daily driver this is the only smart way to go about this.
I say this because if you simply drop a hopped up LS1 into your ride - you are going to find your vehicles weak points - as they shatter in pieces...
BUILD YOUR CAR to accept the engine you want first.
Hope that helps.
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Staging Lane
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Maine
Alright , any suspension/brake suggestions? I havn't looked into it to be honest . I just don't want to set my car up with a harsh riding suspension , i mean its pretty good right now, i just don't want to go too stiff .
Last edited by 2000z28ss; Oct 27, 2010 at 08:41 AM.
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Well, we I've been on this board for a few years now (with my first Fbody) and sam stranos name comes up all the time. He's usually answering questions in the suspension forum.
Give him a call and let him know your goals. He'll recommend you a set up.
Personally I will be going with the koni yellows. They seem to be considered the best shock for our car for handling improvement.
The stock shocks on your car (if you still have stock) are garbage. Seriously. A lot of the "floaty" feeling is caused by the shocks.
Give him a call and let him know your goals. He'll recommend you a set up.
Personally I will be going with the koni yellows. They seem to be considered the best shock for our car for handling improvement.
The stock shocks on your car (if you still have stock) are garbage. Seriously. A lot of the "floaty" feeling is caused by the shocks.
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you must upgrade your fuel system to make that much power.decide what supercharger works bast for you,talk to that company for a list of proper parts.Bob at brutespeed sell superchargers,you will find his adds in the vendor sales section.
