Third Gen Swap

[ltfun]

Alright guys, i am hoping this is a good place to start the "build thread". I dont really consider this as a build thread just for the fact im not building anything up, just swapping over but hey, bear with me. lol.

Here is the back ground, i have a 91 Camaro, came with a tbi 305....needless to say its garbage. I bought a wrecked 97 z28 and i am currently undergoing a COMPLETE 4th gen swap. The plan is radiator, dual electric fans, lt1, trans, master cylinder, pedal assembly, steering column, rear end, full interior, etc. etc. etc. Even the seat belts are being brought over. As of right now i have just done alot of prepping and getting wiring harness ready for swap but today i was able to get the 4th gen Master cylinder and pedal assembly into the 3rd gen. Here are a few pics of the progress thus far....it will be updated everyday. I am often bored. lol. here is a somewhat of a timeline of the progress so far


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[ltfun]

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/65/l_a4ee3761b2884796bbcf1b8cc6b8bf04.jpg


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Bout to start welding in plates and smoothing the firewall in the next few days as well...
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/82/l_d16e09c4466a4ee593ed7a0f41039055.jpg

[ltfun]

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/80/l_043ea442fe414aec9346a4fd6b6e2399.jpg
97 Brake master cylinder installed
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/91/l_e74236b8f0ca4e319240a79ce677f323.jpg


97 brake pedal assembly installed
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/100/l_fbc4daeee0be40bfb59c3ebf49f3e426.jpg

Differences between the two steering columns
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/104/l_77beecb1346745b197faaa1b77b00c60.jpg

[Fastbird]

Keep the posts coming man. I love seeing a nice third gen swap.

[ltfun]

Will do fastbird.....lol, just wait till she's rollin pretty and painted. I already have the paint, i am just waiting till the car is finished. I do all my own paint and body so i got it easy on savin money. lol. The plan is a metallic silver w/black majic pearl dick harrell stripes. I already have soe things tinted and painted black majic pearl already....you can see with the flash how it really reflects the pearl.

My third gen tail lights, corner markers, turn signals, and front grill painted or tinted Black Majic Pearl....
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/69/l_16daa1792bfb41e789a7167adabf6436.jpg
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Tail lights:
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[Wooshie]

Looks good keep the pics coming!

[bluebird94]

Sweet. That car will be bad :devil:

[1hottcamaro]

keep us posted!! bad ass project!!

[proace4]

this will make another clean 3rd swap i've seen. I raced one at the shootout that was BADASS! hopefullly you can get it up and running and at the shootout next year!

keep us posted. it saves me money to watch your project instead of building my own. lol

[DMBlack]

I love a nice third gen LT1 swap. Looks like you are making good progress. Let me know if you have any questions because I will be glad to help when I can.


this will make another clean 3rd swap i've seen. I raced one at the shootout that was BADASS! hopefullly you can get it up and running and at the shootout next year!

Thanks for the complement. I hope to see more swaps at next years Shootout.

[ltfun]

thanks guys, i took a day off today but ill be back to the grind tommorrow and ill have updated pics and a status on the car. I appreciate it muddyjimmy, i may need to pick your brain on a few items. I posted up on thirdgen and hardly anyone responds or helps out there much anymore.

[windsofthor]

Looks like you're on the right track... I'd get in that 3rd gen bay with a rag and degreaser if I were you...... Get ontop of all that dirt and grime before you get any farther.

[ltfun]

I agree......lol. I had to get the steering column back in and i am running all new brake lines, etc. before i power wash. Whats the use of cleaning it if i have to go right back into it again. Besides, i have alot of patching, smoothing, and painting of the engine bay to go before i can make it look too pretty. Benifits of ownign a power washer, its always ready to go and dont have to haul the car anywhere to do it.

[spiers]

So where's the update?? I'll be doing this soon hopefully as well :devil:

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh224/mechambird/Picture086.jpg

[ltfun]

Well guys, i am not one to put person business on a forum but oh well...sorry for the long while between updates but i found my girl in bed with a short, chuby, balding, and pitifully less pleasing version of me a week or two ago and she took my daughter, i lost a place to stay, etc. etc. SOOOOOO, the process is going a bit slow right now. I didnt forget bout you guys, just had alot on my plate right now. Ill get some going soon tho, this car will be running and ready to sell in 2 weeks so stay tuned. it will be going QUICKly. Moral of the story gents.....just because your roomates and are good friends for over 6 years...doesnt mean they can be trusted. Just means it hurts more when the screw you over.

[Wooshie]

that effing sux.

[ltfun]

Yeah, but its ok tho....karma is a bitch. But on the car note, ill be workin hard on it today and ill post updates tonight if im not too tires. wirring harness is going in today and motor is comming out of the 97.

[8595transam]

Looks good man. Keep up the good work.

[bluebird94]

Missed this thread update last month... Sorry to hear about your misfortunes.

What wheels are those on the 3rd gen in the OP??

[86LT1]

any pics and updates on your swap? curious to see how everything is going.

[3rdDegree]

Looks like we are both doing this deal right now. subscribed!

[quickkris2006]

well how did it turn out???