Multimedia Exchange Videos | Sound Clips | Photos | Photoshop

PICS INSIDE!!!! Z28 Build thread

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 10, 2012 | 02:58 AM
  #81  
BOBS99SS's Avatar
Captain Double Post
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,615
Likes: 2
From: Elyria Ohio
Default

at least you need the cowl hood now lol, again much props man, car looks killer
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2012 | 08:05 AM
  #82  
ramairracer's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
From: fort worth texas
Default

those valve covers look good but they will leak a ton of of oil trust me..
whether their that ebays leak like hell, or the nasty ones they will still leak
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2012 | 10:14 AM
  #83  
Zach99Z's Avatar
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 53
Likes: 1
Default

Great build. Car is looking awesome. You've got a hell of a definition of a budget
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2012 | 11:22 AM
  #84  
ls1_bean's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
From: k town dfw
Default

Originally Posted by BOBS99SS
at least you need the cowl hood now lol, again much props man, car looks killer
hahaha thanks but about that...... the hood was always part of the plan and it "would have" been nice with the elbow

Originally Posted by ramairracer
those valve covers look good but they will leak a ton of of oil trust me..
whether their that ebays leak like hell, or the nasty ones they will still leak
interesting, i will look into it. they were given to me for my birthday

Originally Posted by Zach99Z
Great build. Car is looking awesome. You've got a hell of a definition of a budget
hahahah i could see why this would look a trip, well i bought the motor back in july, sat for about a month, then kim barr to get her freshened up, then started ordering the rest little by little, and i am about a month ahead of the last pic i posted. even the moroso and kmember etc ive had for months
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2012 | 12:43 PM
  #85  
Blackbird-WS6's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,217
Likes: 0
Default

what brand K-member and arms did you go with??
Reply
Old Feb 10, 2012 | 07:56 PM
  #86  
King Nothing's Avatar
TECH Veteran
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,768
Likes: 26
From: Central Valley
Default

Damn that's awesome!!!
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2012 | 10:31 AM
  #87  
DaRReLL's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 676
Likes: 0
From: Louisville, KY
Default

nice job.....
Reply
Old Feb 11, 2012 | 11:40 AM
  #88  
Fast T's Avatar
12 Second Club
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 260
Likes: 0
Thumbs up

Nice job bro.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Feb 12, 2012 | 10:26 AM
  #89  
99problemz's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 592
Likes: 0
From: Lewisville, TX
Default

Forget the car. Needs moar pics of the cats


I need to stop by soon and check out the progress.
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2012 | 03:13 PM
  #90  
exodus_gs1's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 654
Likes: 0
From: Guthrie,Oklahoma
Default

This is like my hero thread lol. Very good work, wish I could do this stuff. Very nice car
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2012 | 10:24 PM
  #91  
ls1_bean's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
From: k town dfw
Default

Glad everyone is liking it. the kmember is from p a racing. There's plenty more cat pics lol,
Reply
Old Feb 12, 2012 | 10:25 PM
  #92  
Blackbird-WS6's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,217
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by ls1_bean
Glad everyone is liking it. the kmember is from p a racing. There's plenty more cat pics lol,
cool, thats what i thought it was, let us know how fitment is, im thinking about picking one up as well
Reply
Old Feb 13, 2012 | 02:11 PM
  #93  
ls1_bean's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
From: k town dfw
Default

Originally Posted by Blackbird-WS6
cool, thats what i thought it was, let us know how fitment is, im thinking about picking one up as well
will do, ttt
Reply
Old Feb 14, 2012 | 11:01 PM
  #94  
blk496ss's Avatar
Teching In
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
From: Keller tx
Default

Looks good bean
Reply
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 05:56 PM
  #95  
Camaroking1996's Avatar
TECH Addict
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,259
Likes: 0
From: South Florida
Default

That car is gonna be a complete animal!! How much power you looking for and what kind of exhaust will you run?
Reply
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 08:57 PM
  #96  
BOBS99SS's Avatar
Captain Double Post
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,615
Likes: 2
From: Elyria Ohio
Default

iagree on the valve covers, we have seen a few like that and some leak some dont, i know elderbrock or someone came out with some new ones,get some more pics up, we need more bean **** lol
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 03:02 AM
  #97  
chrysler kid's Avatar
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,720
Likes: 6
From: Mckinney Plano Frisco
Default

Are you ready to sell the t56 parts yet.
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2012 | 07:32 AM
  #98  
BOBS99SS's Avatar
Captain Double Post
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,615
Likes: 2
From: Elyria Ohio
Default

pics, update,something?
Reply
Old Feb 20, 2012 | 01:57 PM
  #99  
ls1_bean's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
From: k town dfw
Default

dont know if i will be seling the t56 anytime soon, theres a small chance that i will be going th400 but as of now i dont think so. if i do let it go ill def let you know

i really wanted to update lastnight but i forgot , ill try tonight
Reply
Old Feb 20, 2012 | 06:06 PM
  #100  
ls1_bean's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
From: k town dfw
Default

at this point ill be happy with anything over 460 wheel but i am doing what i can to get closer to 500 as i have changed directions ina few things.

i currently have true duals with 3/4 but will be upgrading headers to 7/8ths or 2"inch who knows
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:15 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE