'93 TA intro/build

[96lt1m6]

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m173/rudy_028/2012-02-05040329-1-1.png


A few months back I caught wind that a friend was selling off his 1993 Trans Am since it blew a headgasket and a few people wanted to part it out..... I just could NOT let this happen! So I made a few calls and had the car delivered to my friends house..... Big thanks to Mike and Kelly. I am now in the prosess of selling parts that I will not be using.
This car does not look too bad. have to replace the passenger door since the ramair mod is not working for me....
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m173/rudy_028/2012-02-04_12-26-11_12.jpg

I have a few choices with this build:
keep it speed density or convert to a COMPLETE '97 harness front to back i have everything and i will be taking this car completely apart gotta be repainted anyway......

This Trans Am will be converted to a T56 that i picked up from a member here, thanks Chris J great guy. The clutch has not arrived yet but i chose the Competition clutch stage4
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m173/rudy_028/IMG_20120528_204546.jpg

The rear end is not finished however, it is another 8.8 w/3.73s, 31-spline moser axles,Aluminum cover/girdle Ls1 rear brakes everything to be painted.

Front brakes are Ls1 everything,stainless brake lines. gotta paint the spindles, calipers and all brackets

Suspension consists of Eibach pro kit, looking at shock options at this time but stock decarbons are on there now. Eibach hollow sway bar, energy suspension bushings and end links.

Will be purchasing these parts in time:
Custom braided fuel lines w/fittings
Ws6 hood
Lower control arms
Torque arm relocating mount
Torque arm adjustable
Relocation brackets
Strongly debating a road race tubular K member...This is a driver i want durability

Not going to spend a butt-load of money rebuilding this car but she will be back in nice condition when finished...I will update as i am able to... As for the powerplant i have a few ideas but NOT ready to discuss at this point but i will say it should be fun.....

[crows93z]

Congrats. 93 Hardtoppers fo lyfe.

[Fastbird]

Congrats. 93 Hardtoppers fo lyfe.

Two. And I've had two.

[popo8]

Awesome man... Ive been wondering what the deal was for a while. So the pic with the SS wheels on it, is that how you have it, or the wheels with the "ram air" mod....?

[96lt1m6]

my friend had already sold the wheels off the bird and i tracked down the buyer and bought them back.... vicious cycle these days.. The TA currently sits on the SS wheels. If you look in the smaller pic you will see the passenger door has damage to it aka the ramair mod... I am sure i can repair it however i picked up a complete door instead.

[popo8]

I really like that car. Is it the same color as FASTBIRD's?

[96lt1m6]

Thanks Larry, yes it is the same original PURPLE PEARL METALLIC as delivered in 93 and 94 hoping to get it repainted to exact specs.....

[97firehawk]

Sounds like a fun project

[96lt1m6]

Ok it is apparent I have to build a new Lt1 for this wounded bird! Lets see some realistic engine build ideas, remember this will be a driver, lots of driving cruising highways, hitting the curves and both 1/4 mile and Autocrossing so lets see what you guys are thinking. I will have Nitrous on this car as I do on all my F body cars;) damn I just told on myself!!
Just please remember this is not a drag only build and the budget will have forged pistons and ported heads included.......

[crows93z]

LE1 heads, 503 cam? Very streetable.

[96lt1m6]

I like your style crow

[96lt1m6]

I started working on the bullet and I just found out what went wrong 9898

This definitely caused a few problems..........lol.

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[Fastbird]

Wow.....that might cause some issues for sure.

[96lt1m6]

Ok back to Purple Haze..... I hit the local salvage yard today and came up on a set of Ls1 brakes and that is where the day stopped. Started with the spindles.
9899

I decided to go with silver on the spindles for some strange reason hope it looks good on the car.


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[popo8]

Keep the updates coming....

[GreenZ96]

Gonna be a sweet ride when finished. Love a hard top T/A

[Badbird_96]

I really like the wheels on that color. There is one that color local I like but way too high for the condition but if I got it would have to copy the wheels lol

[96lt1m6]

Just swapped an Ls1 racer my Lt1 rear brakes for his Ls1 brakes, so its a paint the calipers day today...... wooooooot woooooooot getting excited about this project.

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[96lt1m6]

Time to get my replacement seats..... here is a quick shot of the interior. Need to get seats recovered...I also have a few interior pieces to replace the painted ones and or damaged.. more to add soon.
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[96lt1m6]

Ok small update, So I picked up an Lt1 shortblock from a friend so it looks like I am back on track now........
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/21/4egajyqy.jpg

PM Rods, pistons are in really good shape, however the crank has excessive wear on #1,356 it can be turned possibly polished I will not be using them in this build though....
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/21/9umypuru.jpg
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I was crunching numbers and it is quite tempting to do a FI set up on this build but I have to let go of that idea! So heads, cam, cubic inches is where this TA is headed. More to add later
Crank
Rods
Pistons
Machine work
Ported heads
Ported intake

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[popo8]

Wow man... great update!

[96lt1m6]

Its been a while but I managed to get my hands on black interior plastics, need black seat belts now....... next up will be an ebony dash.
The interior will be completely disassembled since I am converting the car from 93 speed density to 97 OBDII.
After that is done I will remove the old drivetrain have the shell repainted the original PPM and part of me wants the 94 anniversary stripe.
Then reinstall the new suspension front and rear along with my 8.8 rear end.

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[96lt1m6]

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So, I pulled about 70% of the interior out of the TA today, I had limited time to work on it:( Atleast when I go to swap the harness over from 93 SD to 96/97 OBDII it will be easier. The car actually got a small amount of sunlight..


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[popo8]

keep at it...

and keep the updates coming.


Larry (Popo8) Co-owner
LTXtech.com

[96lt1m6]

Thinking strongly about the new VFN Hood vs. The Ws6 Hood..

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[MeanTA]

Did you find ebony seat belts?

I had a similar issue finding them. And didnt want to spend 150.00 just to use the fronts. So i dyed my belts with VHT dye. And they came out real nice.
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[93M6Formula]

Wow that did come out nice, usually i'm not a fan of dying interior parts cuz i've seen how it looks after a few years. I'm sure the seatbelts would be fine though.
Cool project OP, I love the PPM on Maros or Birds. Someday I really want to find a parts car so I can swap out my Speed Density stuff.

[MeanTA]

Wow that did come out nice, usually i'm not a fan of dying interior parts cuz i've seen how it looks after a few years. I'm sure the seatbelts would be fine though.
Cool project OP, I love the PPM on Maros or Birds. Someday I really want to find a parts car so I can swap out my Speed Density stuff.

the VHT stuff is awesome. Its nowhere like the old stuff. Got a friend the did his whole interior 2 years ago in his DD. And it all looks perfect still. I can't scrape this stuff off.

[96lt1m6]

Did you find ebony seat belts?


18325

I got lucky, a set popped up from a 6 cylinder car a friend parted out.... I will remember the VHT treatment though;)

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[96lt1m6]

After kicking around the weird idea of an automatic trans I decided to do it. Since the TA will be using the 24x system I am going to use a 4L80e yeah I know stick shift guys don't switch to automatics:( I came up on the 4L80e by luck and traded for my 700r4 straight across....... the bad part is now I have to get a converter for it..
Circle D
Edge
Revmaxx
Wont buying one for a while cause I have an outstanding debt that has to be paid before I play...
I don't feel I will give up too much by going auto, possibly just the added weight.


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[Neil350]

It will be a stout set up, glad you're making progress.

[OBD1 Kenobi]

Dude, same car! Mine has T-tops and came with a 6 speed however. My paint is going to shit though :( Keep up the good work it seems to be coming together well!

[96lt1m6]

Gotta love these PPMs...... as soon as I get my bills handled its ON...!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[96lt1m6]

The factory pistons are made by Mahle they are hyperutectic however they are lightweight. This is what helps the Lt1 rev the way it does.

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[97firehawk]

The factory pistons are made by Mahle they are hyperutectic however they are lightweight. This is what helps the Lt1 rev the way it does.

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My 97 lt1 pistons seemed heavy to me if you flipped them over they had heavy metal weights on the bottom I should have taken a picture but there gone now they were original they came out of my firehawk at 24,000 miles

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[96lt1m6]

I decided to build a new 8.8 for my TA, this will be the 8th 8.8 I have built. These are easy to work with and will take some serious power!
Moser axles 31-spline
Auburn Pro 31-spline
PG 3.73 gears
TA girdle
8.8 rear end housing, welded tubes... still need to paint. I should have this rear done next week sometime..

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[ginoz28]

Do you have a writeup on it somewhere? I wanted to know how do you attach the torquearm.

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[96lt1m6]

Do you have a writeup on it somewhere? I wanted to know how do you attach the torquearm.

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I dont have a write up, maybe i should since i have done a few builds.....
Here are 2 EXCELLENT write ups infact they are the BEST!
http://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axles/1318857-finished-my-8-8-project.html

http://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axles/1478765-8-8-build-unique-ta-mount.html

[Neil350]

Making progress, where did you get that engine stand from, I need to pick one of those up!

[96lt1m6]

Making progress, where did you get that engine stand from, I need to pick one of those up!

Here ya go......
http://www.eastwood.com/1000-lb-small-block-chevy-engine-cradle.html?srccode=ga220010&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=zzproduct_ads&adtype=pla&kw=&matchtype=&network=g&creativeid=27631100967&placement=&producttargetid=54067493367&gclid=CIDHjcDItbsCFQlcfgodEGcAaA

[96lt1m6]

Time to add to the LtX garage i finally brought my two bullets home to pull apart. The Lt1 on the left is getting a freshen up since it only has 78k on it.. LE2 heads & spec camshaft,HP bearings,oil pump and cloyes double roller chain.
The other Lt1 is old faithful she was in my silver Z after freshen up she will go into the s10 she came home in, sure hope the truck runs like the Z did;) well its disassemble time.......
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/rudy_069_album/CAM00259.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/rudy_069_album/CAM00261.jpg

[popo8]

I like that s10... What happned to the z?

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[96lt1m6]

[QUOTE=popo8;376275]I like that s10... What happned to the z?

Thank you Larry its my daily workhorse
Since money is an issue the Z is still on the backburner however i have a strong feeling you and the rest of the LtX family will like her new appearance once i get into the next build thread.

[popo8]

Cant wait! So ur gonna have three ltx powered vehicles?

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[96lt1m6]

[QUOTE=popo8;376286]Cant wait! So ur gonna have three ltx powered vehicles?

Yes, said with the most demonic voice ever.............

Here is the only internal mods done to this motor BOWTIE 1.6 ROCKERS
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/rudy_069_album/CAM00262.jpg

Original GM headgaskets 136k running 12.9s N/A and 11.33 on a 150 shot NX shark nozzle 30 bottles, Lt1 motors love Nitrous...OH and yes those are stock Lt1 valvesprings at that!!!
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/rudy_069_album/CAM00263.jpg

[popo8]

Awesome man... Glad to see ur passion for the ltx...and not just goi g LS.

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[LT slow]

Love an lt1 square body s10!

[96lt1m6]

Finally, my TA is leaving my friends garage and headed to mine, I know he is happy it's leaving since he has to finish his Ls Stang.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/rudy_069_album/CAM00258.jpg

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[96lt1m6]

Awesome man... Glad to see ur passion for the ltx...and not just goi g LS.

LTXtech.com is my drug.
I have been dedicated to the Lt1 since 1993 its been a fun ride i have wanted to go to the shootouts since the beginning but between work and kids it does not happen easily...


Love an lt1 square body s10!

Thank you buddy,i have had a bunch of these i used to customize them and sell them. They are tons of fun with a 350 inside:) i have had this one for a few months as soon as i get my TA in a better situation i will put my other Lt1 in it, cant instal a stock Lt1 that's against all te rules lol

[96lt1m6]

Thankfully my TA arrived to her new home. Now i can get the party started!

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/rudy_069_album/CAM00266.jpg

[96lt1m6]

Thankfully my TA arrived to her new home. Now i can get the party started! Had to clean the 2 year old dust off lol

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/rudy_069_album/CAM00266.jpg

[JCzNova]

Love that color!

[popo8]

Great lookin ride. Where was she till now?

LTXtech.com is my drug.

[96lt1m6]

My friend Mike and his wife let me park my wounded soldier in their garage since they have a3 car garage..

[96lt1m6]

Love that color!
Thank you Jc, back in '93 i wanted a TA this color and i always wanted the '93 z28 pacecar but the GF of that time frame of my life blocked my wants........

[96lt1m6]

Feeling great, dropped some parts off at the machine shop;) I have a DAMN GOOD MACHINIST


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[96lt1m6]

I got a phone call from a friend telling me to STOP what I was doing and get to the salvage yard today, I had to worka full shift and then some :( however iI made it at the end of the day.... My friend stood guard protecting a 2002 firebird knowing I needed a new dash, console and hard top a pillar panels all in EBONY score....thanks Jason

Bye bye graphite interior I now have all ebony
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[popo8]

wow... great find!

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[SSlowBoat]

niice. you get cupholders now too!

[Fastbird]

Oh my, a full ebony main component setup? What did that cost you? And a you suck for finding that. I'd love to move to ebony in my car.

[FormulaJoe]

You suck for finding that. I'd love to move to ebony in my car.

My thoughts exactly haha. Killer find! That's really cool of your friend to post up there for you.

[96lt1m6]

Oh my, a full ebony main component setup? What did that cost you? And a you suck for finding that. I'd love to move to ebony in my car.
You are really gonna be pissed..... I paid 55.00 for the parts pictured. Dash, cluster that has a PERFECT LENS, manual console minus the leather boot:( and the a pillar plastics ............

niice. you get cupholders now too!
Hell yeah I do

[96lt1m6]

My thoughts exactly haha. Killer find! That's really cool of your friend to post up there for you.
To be honest I can't believe he stayed there for 4 hours waiting for me, he would have pulled everything but he had no small tools with him. Trust me he had a great steak dinner on me.

[popo8]

Def a good friend.

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[96lt1m6]

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Had to get one more semi-booty shot before the bodywork begins

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[Fastbird]

HOLY FAWK! $55 for all those ebony pieces? Oh that's a HUGE you suck. That's a borderline bannable offense, lol. Nicely done!

[96lt1m6]

Out the garage heading to paint shop (2weeks ago)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/20/e6ejyraz.jpg

[Neil350]

Nice on the ebony score, you can have your stock glove box re wrapped to match the ebony. That's what I did on mine so I could keep the VIN/RPO sticker. You can also mod that cluster and lens bezel to work on your 93 gauge cluster.

[96lt1m6]

Already on it. I had the cluster trim ring on my z28 aswell that little extra makes a difference. As for the glovebox door:( the car came missing the Damn thing.