My project z28

[cucchiara3000]

This is my build up of my newly aquired 1996 z28 camaro. I bought this car dirt cheap for $1350 with a blown head gasket. Although it ended up being more than just that....of course. I got this car last january. I probably should have started this thread back then, but better late than never. This build took a while, but working full time and being a full time college student doesn't help with time either. I'm finally done with this build as my DD officialy today.

 

[cucchiara3000]

more pics. I kind of skipped out on taking pics of the engine being pulled. This engine had more than just a blown head gasket. The guy let it sit too long with and the engine seized up. So I pulled it.

 

[cucchiara3000]

So after I pulled the engine, I tore the engine down to see the extent of the damage. This engine needed more work than I wanted to do to it. So, I found a low miles lt1 from a 93 caprice. The only differences between these two engines were the heads, a sensor on the timing chain cover, and the possition of the engine temp sensor. The new engine doesn't have alluminum heads. So this car has 10 less hp, but its a stronger block. The other two differences were easy to change over.

 

[cucchiara3000]

Finally the time came to drop the engine in. Then bolting up all the stuff on it.

 

[cucchiara3000]

Finally done!!!!!

 

[The Man]

good job, i used to love my 95 Z.

welcome to MM.

 

[nascarnate326]

Sweet! I hope to pick up a 96z in a few weeks.

 

[cucchiara3000]

Yeah this car is sweet. I'm really happy with it. thanks for the welcome too! More pics. I hope to have more mods for this project too, but in time.

 

[cucchiara3000]

Well so much for that....bearings are fucked......Anyone know a good place to get a rebuild or have mine rebuilt?

 

[1quickguido]

ls1 swap and never look back...