69 ZL1 clone w/LS7

[zman1969]

I wouldnt be sure about the sound. It has open headers right now along with one of our more aggressive LS7 grinds and it is indistinguishable from and old school motor...

OK COOOOL I didnt see any mention of cam in the parts list so I "ASS-U-ME-D" it was stock(not that a stock LS7 is a bad thing)

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OK COOOOL I didnt see any mention of cam in the parts list so I "ASS-U-ME-D" it was stock(not that a stock LS7 is a bad thing)

Its all good

The exhaust w/chambered mufflers should be done today.

[Motown 454]

If you get it done show us some pictures. I love seeing the underside of a car detailed. ( My wife thinks I;m nuts)

[72Z/28]

Awesome project..keep the posts coming.

[rlplive]

love it!

[indebt69]

When you say you modified the crossmember, exactly what was done? Thinking of ordering a BMR one but just want a freakin crossmember that will bolt up and work. Not very happy with my S&P, Classic 5 speed doesn't want to sell just the crossmember, ATS is not available. That leaves BMR and ????? So, how you like it? Thanks!

[MuscleRodz]

Looks awesome, been thinking I would like to do the same one day but had planned a carb intake with efi throttle body to further the look right down to factory finishes

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When you say you modified the crossmember, exactly what was done? Thinking of ordering a BMR one but just want a freakin crossmember that will bolt up and work. Not very happy with my S&P, Classic 5 speed doesn't want to sell just the crossmember, ATS is not available. That leaves BMR and ????? So, how you like it? Thanks!

The trans mount location needed to be farther back. This was because the Kooks motor mounts probably sit farther back than most others.

[GM_muscle]

where did you find the 15" steel wheels? i am looking for a set for my 69 project.

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Ebay, early 70's nova, camaro.

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WE need to cut a coil out of it to get the height right, but the thing sounds just like it should, deep, fairly quiet, with a nice lope.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Seriously B-A-D-A-S-S. Want.

That's the sweetest type of COPO clone (read: LS7) one can build in my opinion. Awesome sleeper, Tom!

[Rybar]

Great project Tom, definately a kick-ass sleeper.

[compos mentis]

Looks awesome, been thinking I would like to do the same one day but had planned a carb intake with efi throttle body to further the look right down to factory finishes

Same plan here. For me at least, it would be nice to utilize as many parts as possible that would imitate the COPO look underhood.

I also really like the redlines and the understated interior.

Obviously this style car never could use the huge brakes the guys do with 18"-20" wheels, but with those 17" replicas you mentioned Tom, it sure gives some nice options in the brake and tire department while keeping those cool dog dish 'caps.

I'm waiting for one of these COPO clones to get the full PT suspension treatment underneath so it performs at the track like one of the super badd 1st gens...Bad Penny, DSE's '69 etc.

But it keeps its super sleeper exterior just like yours Tom... only lower!

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FWIW We cut a coil out today, and the front end height is much better, more pics soon.

[compos mentis]

Your dog dish caps look great Tom. They don't repop those do they?

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Your dog dish caps look great Tom. They don't repop those do they?

Actually the do. I have like 3 sets of originals, and we just polished and repainted a set for this car.

[compos mentis]

FWIW We cut a coil out today, and the front end height is much better, more pics soon.

Your 15" setup looks so good Tom I would think switching to 17" wheels and tires isn't a slam dunk decision.

[CruizinKev]

wow looks hawt

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For me at least, it would be nice to utilize as many parts as possible that would imitate the COPO look underhood.

What did you have in mind here?