JimmyJames
06-28-2013, 07:22 AM
(FIRST, I've also started a thread at Nasty Z28 so please excuse the duplication)
Hello all! Semi-new here, I had a 71 project a few years ago and joined the site under another name. The economy ate that project, but its now been replaced by a much more solid 1973. The car still has its anemic 307 and tiny 2 barrel (looks like a 1 barrel off my lawnmower) and 3 speed standard. The upside to that is at least the uni-body hasn't been torqued to death with a life of hot rod motors.
I search this site often, and have found great information. I'll certainly be counting on a lot more for this project. I am going to attempt to post a beginning photo here.
I have some decisions to make about what level to take this project to, but do I need to start spending money soon with the goal of having a running project for Cruising the Coast in October.
To start, here are some options I already own, and some answers I'm looking for to see which direction to go.
I have collected a few engines because they were deals: Complete LQ9 minus accessories with only 45K miles. New ZZ3 short block, a .030 over 400 SBC with block and crank already worked, a 350 Vortec short block ready for assembly or use as a stroker. I have access to a complete ZZ4 engine with only dyno time.
I also have a V2Si Vortech supercharger off of a late 90s Tahoe, with all brackets for that application, and just rebuilt by Vortech.
On the trans side, all I have complete is a LT1 T56 along with the clutch, pedal assembly etc out of a low mile 97 Z28.
I understand the changes required to make the LT1 T56 work with the LQ9 makes it not worth the effort or economical - so I am tracking down a lead on a good LS1 T56.
Unless the new T56 pans out, I'm leaning towards the 400sbc for the first motor - and we have a McLeod flywheel in the family to make that or one of the other SBC options work.
All input is appreciated!
Thanks,
Jimmy H
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/06/T2eC16JUE9s3wBn0BRgKIsPw60_31-1.jpg (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/jayceeh123/media/1973%20Camaro/T2eC16JUE9s3wBn0BRgKIsPw60_31.jpg.html)
Hello all! Semi-new here, I had a 71 project a few years ago and joined the site under another name. The economy ate that project, but its now been replaced by a much more solid 1973. The car still has its anemic 307 and tiny 2 barrel (looks like a 1 barrel off my lawnmower) and 3 speed standard. The upside to that is at least the uni-body hasn't been torqued to death with a life of hot rod motors.
I search this site often, and have found great information. I'll certainly be counting on a lot more for this project. I am going to attempt to post a beginning photo here.
I have some decisions to make about what level to take this project to, but do I need to start spending money soon with the goal of having a running project for Cruising the Coast in October.
To start, here are some options I already own, and some answers I'm looking for to see which direction to go.
I have collected a few engines because they were deals: Complete LQ9 minus accessories with only 45K miles. New ZZ3 short block, a .030 over 400 SBC with block and crank already worked, a 350 Vortec short block ready for assembly or use as a stroker. I have access to a complete ZZ4 engine with only dyno time.
I also have a V2Si Vortech supercharger off of a late 90s Tahoe, with all brackets for that application, and just rebuilt by Vortech.
On the trans side, all I have complete is a LT1 T56 along with the clutch, pedal assembly etc out of a low mile 97 Z28.
I understand the changes required to make the LT1 T56 work with the LQ9 makes it not worth the effort or economical - so I am tracking down a lead on a good LS1 T56.
Unless the new T56 pans out, I'm leaning towards the 400sbc for the first motor - and we have a McLeod flywheel in the family to make that or one of the other SBC options work.
All input is appreciated!
Thanks,
Jimmy H
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2013/06/T2eC16JUE9s3wBn0BRgKIsPw60_31-1.jpg (http://s128.photobucket.com/user/jayceeh123/media/1973%20Camaro/T2eC16JUE9s3wBn0BRgKIsPw60_31.jpg.html)