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[DIVINE]

So I've been busy workin on all kinds of different cars the past couple of months. Well now it's time to get back at building my own car. As some of you know, I thought I had to sell my Trans Am. Wellllll Now I have this.

I've worked on this car before. The car was painted about a year ago but never seen another engine. It did come with the TH350 and 4.10 gears that I installed about 3 years ago. I'm looking for an engine. I don't want to build one for it cause I know I can buy somebody elses for a lot cheaper. The trans and rear may also have to go. I'm wanting to look for something that is rare in this old of a camaro. Like an LS1. People are doing it so I know it can be done. I'm also looking into other engines like a V10. Any suggestions? It don't look like much now but in a couple of weeks it's gonna look

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[Carls2001ws6]

Hey glad to see your back on your game again!

What about a bad ass diesel runnin 40 pounds of boost?

To me that would be cool, and I don't think anyone (to my knowledge) Has done that before.

 

[TransHed]

wooooooo!

 

[DIVINE]

Diesel would be cool. But I've already got my diesel hot rod pullin the trailer. If I was gonna shove a diesel in that car, it would be a Duramax and the cost would be way out of my budget.

 

[JDHedman]

in for build thread

 

[Poopshinanigans]

When will this be finished, will you be racing SilentD?

 

[DIVINE]

in for build thread

Oh there will be updates. Just realized the wheels and tires are gonna need an update as well. Those fat ass M/T are a little wore out.

 

[DIVINE]

When will this be finished, will you be racing SilentD?

Hopefully this won't take long

 

[POS Neon]

What you want for them 4.10's?

 

[Angus]

termi motor swap?

That would be unique!

 

[KagA152]

built turbo ecotec, zzp just made 890 whp with a s362. just tell everybody its one them iron duke thirdgens

 

[firemandan1700]

Well whatever motor swap you do just make sure your making over 500 hp.

In for build thread too.

 

[Outlaw]

Do a 12v cummins swap... I know u said Dmax, but you know as well as I the capabilities of a 12v . And it would be much cheaper.

 

[99PONTIACGP]

I love the third gen Camaro's

 

[JDHedman]

chevy sb with a big ass turbo

 

[Primalzer]

Should be a direct swap

 

[Lead Pipe]

I 2nd the ecotec, that would be badass. Or a 3.6 DI LLT would be pretty cool.

 

[Primalzer]

I 2nd the ecotec, that would be badass. Or a 3.6 DI LLT would be pretty cool.

I think that DI motor would be too much in the way of modification for my tastes, I pressure fuel pump and rail, and all the harness work, for a motor that probably would be outgunned by the ecotec.

 

[DIVINE]

I've been working on farm equipement all week but late at night I've been on the Camaro. Almost got the body back together. I did find an engine in New Hampshire. It's not really crazy different but it will work. It is a 5.3 from an 02 Chevy Truck. I don't plan on doing anything to the engine because I want to get it in the car and running before I mess with it anymore. I'd love to turbo this bitch. And yes I'm keeping the truck intake!! I've got a big hood. I've got a lot done but you can't really tell it in the pics. I had to put the doors back together, been busy with little stuff. Ordered a lot of little parts. Hopefully the pics I put up will show a little more progress.

 

[SleeperLS]

sweeeeet

 

[DIVINE]

Got the engine on the stand.

Had the dog keep an eye on it.

Car on jack stands gettin ready to drop the transmission.

TH350 out of the car.

Headlights back in the car.

Rolled the car out and washed it today.

Started working on the engine. I started calling this engine Darth Vader. The engine cover makes it look ok.

Taking the cover off makes it look like Vader when he took his mask off.

Removed the fan and the A/C compressor.

Got the engine cleaned up a little. Painted a few things. Bolted on the LS1 motor mounts. And now I'm looking for an LS1 oil pan and pickup tube. And something tells me I'm gonna have a hood issue.

 

[HILROD]

Depending on the mounts you use, the powersteering pulley hits the steering box. I've got the part number of a smaller pulley if you need it.

 

[jvert]

Nice, love that body style. If you need parts for the interior there is a similar car for sale in Batavia at a local car dealership. If you want there number send me a pm.

 

[DIVINE]

Depending on the mounts you use, the powersteering pulley hits the steering box. I've got the part number of a smaller pulley if you need it.

Oh damn I wondered if that was gonna be an issue. My mounts from hawks third gen should be here sometime this week so I will get the engine in and will definately check on the pulley. It would be easier and cheaper to swap pulleys than swap over to the LS1 accessories.

 

[DIVINE]

Nice, love that body style. If you need parts for the interior there is a similar car for sale in Batavia at a local car dealership. If you want there number send me a pm.

I'm actually starting a new job at a salvage yard on Monday that deals mostly with Camaros, Trans Ams, Corvettes, and Vipers. It shouldn't be a problem finding the rest of the parts. Just gotta find the time to get it together. The wiring is going to be the biggest issue.