78 Malibu project long time coming

[NCSU68]

Congratulations on a great car! Very nice build!

[Streetbu]

Congratulations on a great car! Very nice build!

Thank you!

[Streetbu]

Well, long time no update, and lots to go over. I'll try not to forget anything, or double up on stuff I've already posted.

New custom forged wheels, Z06 six piston front calipers and 14" rotors, new engine going in currently. Consists of a LQ9 lower end, with Texas Speed cnc ported 823 rec port heads, and a decent size Cam Dynamics camshaft I bought at LS Fest East. Transmission is out to Texas Drivetrain Performance for a rebuild. LSA blower is here, but that will have to wait until next winter as I'll also need to upgrade my fuel system. New Corbeau seats and I replaced the doors as they had some rust on the bottom inside edge like all G bodies get. I'm sure there are some other things I'm missing. I'll do the photo dump now.

[Streetbu]

[Streetbu]

- - - Updated - - -

[Streetbu]

[Streetbu]

[Vimes]

Very nice. I think the only thing I'd change is if there's a 4 headlight version of the nose. I never liked the light pattern off those old dual bulb jobs when driving them.

[Streetbu]

Got the new engine installed and a front end alignment done. Of course it's done nothing but rain since so I've only driven it to the alignment shop and home. Here's a clip of it idling in the driveway.




https://youtube.com/shorts/Is2wYM9zb...MKVUbEMKvybIz6

[csouth]

Nice build! You'll definitely enjoy the LSA conversion... Just make sure you have enough pump and injector...