79 Z28 restoration & LSX swap

[OsborneConst]

Originally Posted by ATM

Very nice project. You are going to tI town on it and it's looking sweet.

Thanks!

Were having the baby tomorrow morning, so it might be a little while before I get out to do anything more.

[Ole Blue '74]

congrats!

[CRead01]

dont know how i missed this thread til now but i went through the whole thing and the car is looking great.

I may have missed it but what did you use for undercoating?

also Congrats on the baby...

[OsborneConst]

Originally Posted by Ole Blue '74

congrats!

Thanks!

[OsborneConst]

Originally Posted by CRead01

dont know how i missed this thread til now but i went through the whole thing and the car is looking great.

I may have missed it but what did you use for undercoating?

also Congrats on the baby...

Thanks!

I used Wurth undercoating. It is nicer than 3M, as you can use it to build up an area, and it will just keep getting thicker, as opposed to running and dripping.

[OsborneConst]

Seems like forever since I have had a chance to work on the car, but I did pick up some LS1 injectors today. Thanks mrvedit!

Now I need to figure out what sensors I need for the intake manifold.

[andrew69_04]

Originally Posted by OsborneConst

Seems like forever since I have had a chance to work on the car, but I did pick up some LS1 injectors today. Thanks mrvedit!

Now I need to figure out what sensors I need for the intake manifold.

if your running a basic ls1 intake, you will need the MAP sensor for the rear, and the IAC and TPS for the throttle body

[OsborneConst]

Originally Posted by andrew69_04

if your running a basic ls1 intake, you will need the MAP sensor for the rear, and the IAC and TPS for the throttle body

The TPS is an integral part of the DBW throttle body isn't it?

[andrew69_04]

Originally Posted by OsborneConst

The TPS is an integral part of the DBW throttle body isn't it?

I didnt realize you were running DBW. yes the TPS and IAC are part of the TB

[OsborneConst]

Well another month has went by since my last post, but finally got a little more done. The entire braking system is in, and everything is done other than bleeding it, including the hydra-boost, and the line lock.












even got the new parking brake cable done:

[OsborneConst]

Got a few more small things accomplished. Got the A/C box all back together, got a little of the factory wiring back on, started to assemble the ductwork on the inside, and started drilling out the broken exhaust studs in the heads.

[OsborneConst]

Things are really starting to come together now. Got the engine and trans installed hopefully for the final time!

[OsborneConst]

Got a few more small things done, including getting the transmission dipstick tube in. I was really surprised that the tube from the truck fit perfectly without any modification. Also got the headers installed, and most of the exhaust built. Hopefully get that finished up, and get the driveshaft ordered. I will get some pics of the exhaust next time.

[OsborneConst]

Got the exhaust done:

[built2layframe]

Wow looks good, the build has come a long way, keep it up!