LS1 in a Lambo
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LS1 in a Lambo
Hey guys great site.
Thought I would share my project car which is a 99' diablo lamboghini. I'm using an LS1. Here you can find other photos of my project www.jtm311.com
John
Thought I would share my project car which is a 99' diablo lamboghini. I'm using an LS1. Here you can find other photos of my project www.jtm311.com
John
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Car: 1990 Pontiac Firebird Formula
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Transmission: 700 R4
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I dont think it matters if it's not 3rd gen related cause that's just ****ing cool.
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Car: 1990 RS/2000 Z28
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ls1 lambo
Speechless! Keep the thread up with pics on the progress of the lambo! Well if you dont get crap for it.
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Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
Transmission: T10, hurst shifter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
you're making a lambo from scratch? or a kit car based on...?
with an LS1 powertrain eh? might need some extra oomph to back it up...
with an LS1 powertrain eh? might need some extra oomph to back it up...
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wow!!! if you bild that thing right its probebly gonna outrun most everything, im guessing its not gonna be as heavy as a real one so with a ls1 and some mods its gonna rock!
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Thanks Guys It is a kit but I would never call it a kit. the frame was built from a blue print and everthing was cut and fabbed from raw stock. The engine mods will come later on after she is done. With an LS1 and porsche trans axle they will run around 180... I already have about 50k into it and should end up around 70k
Thanks for the post..
BTW in the drop down menu on my site under video you can her it run
John
Thanks for the post..
BTW in the drop down menu on my site under video you can her it run
John
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Car: '85 Z28 Iroc-Z
Engine: LB9 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Whoa that's really cool, awesome job so far! How much are you expecting it to weigh and why did you chose the LS1? Not saying you should have used another engine, just wondering.
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Car: 98 z28
Engine: ls1
Transmission: t56
Axle/Gears: soon to be 3.73's
Originally Posted by jtm311
it is a motor you can turn the intake around on.
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Yea it is nice just a few things to move and a few wires you can turn the manifold. I thought about using the LS2 but as you vette guys will know everthing for the lS1 is off the shelf and a little easyer to get. We will see how she runs before the mods start. there is a good amount of rubber to turn.
You will not find any feiro parts in this build. just c5 corvette or oem where ever I can..
John
You will not find any feiro parts in this build. just c5 corvette or oem where ever I can..
John
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Car: 1989 Formula 350
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Originally Posted by jtm311
Thanks Guys It is a kit but I would never call it a kit. the frame was built from a blue print and everthing was cut and fabbed from raw stock. The engine mods will come later on after she is done. With an LS1 and porsche trans axle they will run around 180... I already have about 50k into it and should end up around 70k
Thanks for the post..
BTW in the drop down menu on my site under video you can her it run
John
Thanks for the post..
BTW in the drop down menu on my site under video you can her it run
John
Now that I think about it, for about 6 grand more you could buy a new Z06 with the 505hp LS7
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Car: 85' Z28
Engine: 383 roller
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Axle/Gears: Ford 9" 3.70
Man that thing is gonna be awesome when done! Nothings gonna be better then being able to say you built it from the ground up
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Car: 1992 Trans/am convertible
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 drum WS6
If you wanna keep this third gen related I say put in a 305!
Twin turbo it and call it "Every lambo's dream"!
(Just kidding man)
Very cool project, it makes me drool!
Good luck.
Twin turbo it and call it "Every lambo's dream"!
(Just kidding man)
Very cool project, it makes me drool!
Good luck.
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Car: Silver 1980 Corvette (L82 w/TPI)
Engine: L82
Transmission: TH350
Originally Posted by jtm311
You are right for another 20k I could have bought a used 97 diablo, But I wanted to build a car from the ground up. This is much more fun..
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Car: 1992 Trans/am convertible
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Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 2.73 drum WS6
That is freaking sweet. its like building real life models. Wow. You, sir, have my respect. Post some progress pics. I wanna drool!
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You can find a few photos of it on my site My 1999 Diablo Roadster Build also if you like on the drop down (left side under video) you can here the LS1 come to life
John
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Car: '85 TA
Engine: Aluminum Fuelie
Transmission: Mother of All Manuals
Originally Posted by jtm311
You can find a few photos of it on my site My 1999 Diablo Roadster Build also if you like on the drop down (left side under video) you can here the LS1 come to life
John
John
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You have to go through the pain of saying it it a home built. Then you can name it whatever you like. Some states are better then others in this case. But it is all a big pain in the @ss
Sorry not sure why the video is not working for you.
John
Sorry not sure why the video is not working for you.
John
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Car: 92 Firebird
Engine: 4.8 LR4
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.45 9 Bolt
I inquired about getting a home build motorcycle going but I think it would be a lot easier for a bike than a car. Motorcycle doesnt have to comply with any safety standards really, I would think as long as the brakes work it would be no problem, but what about the air bags and crap in a home built car? I think this is why most people build off of a fiero chassis, its an "old" car and you dont have to worry about any safety crap. Let us know how that all works out. Looks like you are doing a really nice job!
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Thanks Scooter no air bags are needed if you go to your DMV home page look under home builds and it will tell you what is needed. In NY no air bag is need but a padded dash is and a rear window defoger and wipers ... But that is about it.
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Car: 92 Firebird
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I thought all "New" cars had to have airbags, thanks Ill have to remember to look that up if I ever decide to build a car. Also do you have any overall pictures of the car where it stands now? I would love to see the progress you have made so far
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Ok guy I will give this my best shot http://www.jtm311.com/lambo.wmv click on this if it does not work you should be able to go to the video page of the motor starting and follow what it says there. Just thought of something you may be able to right click on the link above and save as.
thanks to kev it may work....
Hope this work for you.
John
thanks to kev it may work....
Hope this work for you.
John
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D A N G !
I think I viewed every image on the project homepage... that's not your average craftsmanship right there
I think I viewed every image on the project homepage... that's not your average craftsmanship right there
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Sorry about that yellowsv1 i didn't mean to take up your forum with my build. I'm a fan of the cars you guys have and will build anaother project after this one with a 3rd gen.
John
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Car: 1989 iroc Z Hardtop
Engine: 350 tpi
Transmission: 700r4
Originally Posted by jtm311
Ok guy I will give this my best shot http://www.jtm311.com/lambo.wmv click on this if it does not work you should be able to go to the video page of the motor starting and follow what it says there. Just thought of something you may be able to right click on the link above and save as.
thanks to kev it may work....
Hope this work for you.
John
thanks to kev it may work....
Hope this work for you.
John
Looks like an amazing project youve got there
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Wow, I am amazed. The complexity of this kind of project just blows my mind. I can't wait to see pictures or better yet videos of the car when it is completely finished.
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