LT1/T56 swap to 83 Z28

[BlackBetty]

Hey guys,

I'm Jake, new guy to the club, and i'm about to start an LT1/T56 swap into my 83 Z28. I've had the car for almost 6 years now and have done a complete restoration on it. I'll post some before pics sometime but trust me, they are UGLY! The car is currently a 5.0L TBI car with a 700R4. Basically its slow and not very fun to drive the auto. Hence the swap!

The donor car was a 97 Z28 with only 55,000 miles. I picked up the entire motor (accessories, harness, and computer) flywheel, clutch, and transmission for a song. I'll be starting this project soon and I hope to include you all with many pictures and LOTS of questions along the way so be sure to check back and help a brother out.

Here are a few pics of the car currently to start you off.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/39155_959468051278_10704820_51435258_6523823_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/47354_978167926578_10704820_52159027_4180711_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/58728_978168076278_10704820_52159031_506878_n.jpg

~JAKE

[Firebat]

Nice ride. Interesting exhaust. If you haven't already, be sure to visit the LTX/LSX section at TGO.
http://www.thirdgen.org/techboard/ltx-lsx/

[popo8]

Welcome... NICE ride.... BRING ON THE SWAP!!!

[BlackBetty]

Its a fully dressed LT1 off a 97 Z28 mated to a T56 6 speed. The car has super low miles, somewhere around 55K, and the harness came with every piece of wiring off the car.

I'll keep posting updates and pics as progress happens. as well as ask numerous questions along the way!

WISH ME LUCK!

~JAKE


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RAT NEST!
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/229057_10100371855605288_10704820_56197396_5731440 _n.jpg
all organized
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228999_10100371855869758_10704820_56197405_8231472 _n.jpg

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Look at the crosshatching is still on the cylinder walls!
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[BlackBetty]

MORE PICTURES!

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/225265_10100398166383278_10704820_56319845_4782245 _n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224270_10100398166243558_10704820_56319842_7123339 _n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230457_10100398166832378_10704820_56319853_5637048 _n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/224311_10100398167101838_10704820_56319861_1354851 _n.jpg



Pure hotness....
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228418_10100398167481078_10704820_56319872_3515812 _n.jpg

let me know what you guys think?

~JAKE

[F.G.]

Very nice ride man. Cant wait to see it done, and the intake looks good :drool:

[BlackBetty]

Well its been a long time, but the project is basically done. :) She runs super strong and is an absolute blast to drive. Its so fun catching people off guard who think its your average slow 3rd gen haha! I've taken more pictures lately but I haven't uploaded them yet. Pictures soon, but video now!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yBlNBtw2bo&sns=em
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngVDzCFbyws&sns=em

-jake

["NO SHOW"]

Nice swap, 3rdgen LT1 swap here as well.

[BlackBetty]

Here is a picture of how it sits now. I'm pretty happy with how clean the swap turned out.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qd1YdzyYwpA/TssuDP2hD4I/AAAAAAAAAKE/QjVZmC7Gv6k/s1024/IMAG0429.jpg

[F.G.]

Nice! Badass burnout too. What exhaust do you have? It sounds good.

[popo8]

Looks great man!!!