My Fall/ winter Project Thread

C6matt · 09-15-2009, 10:49 AM

Background
So after having a blast on powertour this summer I began planning a "more appropriate" car for next year. I Have old cars, but none that would be good for a week of highway and late night sheninagans.

The mustang would be ok but its not very fast with a 289 2bbl and the top is not what i would cal "weathertight"

The 77 firebird (see earlier thread) would be a good if it didnt have 3.73's, it screams at highway speeds, but without them the around town sheninagans would be limited.

The 67 camaro has a fresh 327 4bbl but it has a powerglide. Looking at the net I found that 200-4R's are a pretty popular swap. But for a performance trans, crossmember and misc parts it was looking to be $2300 for the swap. I was thinking this would be the best option to gain some "smoke-em" ability and long legs for the highway. But as fate would have it I stumbled across a 50K LS1 4L60E on craigslist that I could drive before I bought. So the project has taken a twist..

327 ready to say good bye!

2000 camaro SS engine/ trans

Changing the manual steering box to a quick ratio power unit for a 91 Z28

And new power disk brakes, 4 wheel manual drum wasn't cutting it!

Street and performance modified oil pan

New oil pickup to fit the new pan

New pan and billet adapter mount plates installed

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Zuki750 · 09-15-2009, 10:58 AM

Sweet project.

Please tell me you're ditching the 4L60E in favor of a T56.

NINER · 09-15-2009, 10:59 AM

You should paint the engine before you drop it in.

C6matt · 09-15-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuki750

Sweet project.

Please tell me you're ditching the 4L60E in favor of a T56.

nope, I want to keep the car looking stock with the hood down, including the stock column shift.. Ive got a couple manual trans cars so I dont need to make this car do it all.

C6matt · 09-15-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NINER

You should paint the engine before you drop it in.

I'll clean the engine up but I dont like the look of paint vs the raw aluminum(or the durability), Its a toy, I'll make it look good

RROCCO · 09-15-2009, 03:54 PM

im guessing it wasnt a numbers matching car since youre going to do this swap?

C6matt · 09-15-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RROCCO

im guessing it wasnt a numbers matching car since youre going to do this swap?

its numbers matching, I'm keeping all the stock parts to put it back if I want, nothing will need to be cut to do the swap.

GSXRkid · 09-15-2009, 08:31 PM

i was just gonna ask about the 327. Still need something to go with the nitrous for my S-10. We got the 4.11 axles in and a Vortec motor. for right now.

C6matt · 09-16-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by GSXRkid

i was just gonna ask about the 327. Still need something to go with the nitrous for my S-10. We got the 4.11 axles in and a Vortec motor. for right now.

LOL sorry rick, cant sell this one. You have a vortec headed 350? or the 4.3?

StrictlyStunt · 09-16-2009, 09:01 AM

sick!

i heart ls1's

C6matt · 09-16-2009, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by StrictlyStunt

sick!

i heart ls1's

this will be our third (fourth if you count the 5.3 which is a lsx just iron block) lsx powerd car..so I would have to say I agree!

GSXRkid · 09-16-2009, 10:35 PM

97 vortec 4.3, may upgrade to the 5.7 vortec after I get everything up and running.

TheresHellToPay · 09-16-2009, 11:27 PM

are you just jealous that im doing a sweet project so you had to do one of your own

shall we set up a track day once i get the cummins in the truck?

C6matt · 09-17-2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TheresHellToPay

are you just jealous that im doing a sweet project so you had to do one of your own

shall we set up a track day once i get the cummins in the truck?

If you knew me better you would know that I ALWAYS have a project going... or seven

you truck would be silly on a track...lets do it

GSXRkid · 09-17-2009, 03:55 PM

Yeah me too. I am trying to keep it uner 3 these days.

You know what they say about idle hands.

TheresHellToPay · 09-17-2009, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by C6matt

If you knew me better you would know that I ALWAYS have a project going... or seven

you truck would be silly on a track...lets do it

ill put some street slicks on it

boosted 4wd launch

who needs a tranny anyway.

it will run good if i drop it down on 35s

Dano · 09-28-2009, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by StrictlyStunt

sick!

i heart ls1's

+1. mine put down 420 to the wheels with 5.3 heads and a cam/headers.

NINER · 09-28-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TheresHellToPay

are you just jealous that im doing a sweet project so you had to do one of your own

shall we set up a track day once i get the cummins in the truck?

12v? 24v? CR? What are you swapping it into? I'd love a new comon rail in my F250, but it's a $10-$15K swap.

Gramps · 09-28-2009, 10:36 AM

2 wheels not 4...

NINER · 09-28-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Gramps

2 wheels not 4...

One of my winter projects has no wheels.

09-15-2009, 10:58 AM	#2
Zuki750 I Have Too Much Free Time Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Bangor, ME Age: 30 Bike: 01 929 Gender: Male Posts: 14,108	Re: My Fall/ winter Project Thread Sweet project. Please tell me you're ditching the 4L60E in favor of a T56. __________________ Jason

09-15-2009, 10:59 AM	#3
NINER HATES ****ING SNOW!!!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Westland, MI Age: 29 Bike: '02 CRF450 '02 954 '06 DRZ400SM,87 YZ490 Gender: Male Posts: 37,094	Re: My Fall/ winter Project Thread You should paint the engine before you drop it in. __________________ I NEED 954 PARTS! List of parts needed: http://www.stuntlife.com/forums/465-bike-parts-wanted/251223-954-parts-needed.html

09-15-2009, 03:54 PM	#6
RROCCO takingitbacktotheoldskool Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CLRH2O Age: 32 Bike: old 125 now used for tractor parts Gender: Male Posts: 1,404	Re: My Fall/ winter Project Thread im guessing it wasnt a numbers matching car since youre going to do this swap? __________________ "new york girls are a different breed then your cali dreamers hahaa new york chicks are mostly cunts. no offense to anyone. but true!"

09-15-2009, 08:31 PM	#8
GSXRkid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newton (Wichita), KS Age: 32 Bike: 04 CRF, 06 China Gender: Male Posts: 1,262	Re: My Fall/ winter Project Thread i was just gonna ask about the 327. Still need something to go with the nitrous for my S-10. We got the 4.11 axles in and a Vortec motor. for right now.

09-16-2009, 09:01 AM	#10
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09-16-2009, 10:35 PM	#12
GSXRkid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newton (Wichita), KS Age: 32 Bike: 04 CRF, 06 China Gender: Male Posts: 1,262	Re: My Fall/ winter Project Thread 97 vortec 4.3, may upgrade to the 5.7 vortec after I get everything up and running.

09-16-2009, 11:27 PM	#13
TheresHellToPay Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Flint Bike: Crutches :( Gender: Male Posts: 129	Re: My Fall/ winter Project Thread are you just jealous that im doing a sweet project so you had to do one of your own shall we set up a track day once i get the cummins in the truck?

09-17-2009, 03:55 PM	#15
GSXRkid Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newton (Wichita), KS Age: 32 Bike: 04 CRF, 06 China Gender: Male Posts: 1,262	Re: My Fall/ winter Project Thread Yeah me too. I am trying to keep it uner 3 these days. You know what they say about idle hands.

09-28-2009, 10:36 AM	#19
Gramps Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Algonquin, Il Age: 31 Bike: honda CBR RR Gender: Male Posts: 84	Re: My Fall/ winter Project Thread 2 wheels not 4...