I'm going to start this build thread so I can get on the classifieds. And I guess share my project build. This is my first ls1 car. So far lots of fun!

 

Welcome! So what are your plans with this car?

 

Welcome to tech! Lots of great info here!

 

Welcome to LS1tech! Nice ride!

 

Thanks guys. So far the plans are to get it to about a 400rwhp street car. I bought it back in April for 2600. Need I good bit of work but it runs strong. So far i replaced a tie-Rod end and got my electric fans to come on. It was just missing a relay.

The car came with a yank 3600 stall a on a 4l80e from a Tahoe. The trans also has a oversized or hevyduty sun gear and a B&M shift kit.

I was also looking to put some zr1 wheels on it but came across a good deal for some c5 zo6 wheels instead.

 

Sounds like your rear end is the only real weak link left, though a good rear is going to run you as much as the car did

 

Yup it will definitely break one day and I will prob caugh up the cash to swap in a 9 inch. I'm hoping she will hold up until I get a heads cam package added. Until then no sticky tires. I also worrie about the stock torque arm stressing my trans. Been looking at the LMR stuff. For now I am in the middle of putting on long tubes and ORY.

 

correction*, I meant UMI torque arm. I don't know why I said LMR.

 

Hey Kid,

Welcome to the club. First things first take them center caps off lol. I also would recommend you focus on drivebility* not sure what is the mileage but suspension is a must cuz the stock stance looks horrible on our cars. and yes, the rear end is weak, but on a auto it's not that bad.

 

Lol, I knew that was coming. Not sure what to do with the center caps. I want to paint them or something. I have been looking at shocks but that will have to come later. The way it sits now it looks like the engine has been pulled.

 

Well, I'm selling my Shocks and struts that are Bilstein for like $250 they only got about 25k miles and are in great shape. All you have to worry bout is shipping but suspension and brakes are a MUST! Too

 

I think the black in the center of the wheel offsetting the chrome looks pretty badass.... but not the SS part, maybe stick a vinyl firebird over the SS. I did that to my TSW wheels and it turned out great!

 

Thanks for the offer but I will need to wait for a few more pay checks. I will check back with you cause that's an awesome price and I'm all about budget friendly upgrades.

 

I like that idea. I will look into that. It's funny things tend to blend in after a while cause I hardly notice or think about the center caps anymore. I'm glad to get that feedback cause now it's bothering me again. I what to do something cool but belongs.

 

Well I thought I had uploaded a pic of my long tubes and ORY but it's been like 4 or 5 hours so I will try again.

 

Look at the toys!

 

These are from speed engineering. While set up under 300 and I do know the O2 bungs on the headers are on the wrong side.

 

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Headers and ORY look nice! but just a tip, try to consolidate your posts into one post, otherwise your bumping your post 6 times in 2 hours and admins are not going to be too happy. Maybe if you have not done already read up on the forum rules.

 

Car is coming along fast! Keep up the good work!