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Forum: Camaros Wanted
02-22-2013, 12:13 AM
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Views: 607
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: My old 92

Nice car but not my old 92.
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-04-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,939
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: 83z LS1/4L60E Swap. Zrated83

Gorgeous car! I would really like to know where he got the hood.
Forum: LTX and LSX
02-02-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap (or LS?)

Well I went with an LS1 setup and t-56. Drivetrain is out of the car and hopefully this coming week the engine and tranny will be bolted up. I went with the LS1 because it had just been rebuilt less...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-28-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,053
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: Buy 92 Z28 or pay for 6.0 swap???

That is the same thing my builder told me today. Guess we are going with the LQ4.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-27-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,053
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: Buy 92 Z28 or pay for 6.0 swap???

Car is on it's way to TN for the swap. Gonna look for a drivetrain from a GTO,Vette or a trailblazer SS. If I can't find something at a reasonable price then going with the LQ4 setup. Hopefully I...
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-27-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 996
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: 1985-92 camaro black rear cargo cover

I just talked to the guy on the phone. Give him a call you might be able to work something out with him.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-27-2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 996
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: 1985-92 camaro black rear cargo cover

I am interested if you still have it.
Forum: Interior Parts for Sale
01-27-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 575
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: Underdash Panel, Fuse Cover, Front shroud

How much for the under dash piece shipped to 24228?
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-26-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,053
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: Buy 92 Z28 or pay for 6.0 swap???

I have actually restored several 3rd gens. The car has been through a lot of owners. The title shows 96000 miles when last titled and the odometer shows 95000. The car has been painted several times....
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-26-2013, 04:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap (or LS?)

3rd gen and 4th gen swaps is what he specializes in.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-26-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,053
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: Buy 92 Z28 or pay for 6.0 swap???

It has been in a front end collision. Has anyone ever seen a gray 1992 Z28?
Forum: South East Region
01-25-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: Buy this 1992 Z28 or start paying for my 6.0 swap?

Yeah thats what I am thinking. I found a local shop that can do my 6.0 swap and provide everything for $6000? That includes intake and cam upgrade. Does this sound like a good price?
Forum: South East Region
01-25-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: Buy this 1992 Z28 or start paying for my 6.0 swap?

OK here is what i found out. It is not a heritage car. It was originally a gray color. I have never seen a gray 92 z. It needs a headliner,front grill,fog lights,side markers and a hood latch. This...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-25-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,053
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: Buy 92 Z28 or pay for 6.0 swap???

I have found a local shop that specializes in the 6.0 swap and they will do everything turnkey for $6000. That includes motor,tranny all swap parts ,harness,ecm,cam swap,intake swap etc. I may go...
Forum: South East Region
01-24-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: Buy this 1992 Z28 or start paying for my 6.0 swap?

It looks like the guy has a small car lot. Not much background on the car.
Forum: South East Region
01-24-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: Buy this 1992 Z28 or start paying for my 6.0 swap?

I talked to the guy just a little ago and he said he would let it go for $1700. I just made plans to do a 6.0 swap and this falls in my lap. I really want to get it. I am just afraid if I do it will...
Forum: South East Region
01-24-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: Buy this 1992 Z28 or start paying for my 6.0 swap?

Somebody shoot me an opinion!
Forum: South East Region
01-24-2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By toxzzic1

Buy this 1992 Z28 or start paying for my 6.0 swap?

I just found a 1992 Z28 350,auto,new paint needs hood blisters and side markers and I can get it for less than $2k. So should I buy the car or go ahead with my swap??? This is driving me nuts! Here...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-24-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,053
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: Buy 92 Z28 or pay for 6.0 swap???

So what do you think? Buy this or do the swap?
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-24-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,053
Posted By toxzzic1

Buy 92 Z28 or pay for 6.0 swap???

I just found a 1992 Z28 350,auto,new paint needs hood blisters and side markers and I can get it for less than $2k. So should I buy the car or go ahead with my swap??? This is driving me nuts! Here...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-24-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap (or LS?)

I just found a place near me that does the 6.0 swaps. He said he can do everything including parts,labor including intake and cam swap with headers for around $6000. He would be using a motor and...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-24-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap (or LS?)

Ok I found a 2004 6.0 out of a box truck complete with transmission,all accessories,ecm and harness for $1500. If this sounds like a good deal let me know. He does not know what the transmission is...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-24-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,099
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: Wheel help!

I am looking at the kmc701's. I will probably pull the trigger on a set this weekend.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-23-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap (or LS?)

I am finding a lot of lq4 setups with computer,harness and all bolt on accessories starting at $1300. I am going to make some calls tomorrow to my local salvage yards and see what kind of price I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-23-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap (or LS?)

Should I purchase a setup that has all of the bolt on accessories,wire harness and ecu or just the engine?
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-23-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap (or LS?)

OK all I need is a recommendation on the block lq4,lq9 or???
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-22-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

So do I use a lq4,lq9 or ls1 block?
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-22-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

Well I missed out on the 383 short block. I just emailed him and it sold today. So I guess I am going with the 6.0. Now all i need to know is this the engine I should be looking at?...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-22-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

Can anybody tel me from experience how difficult and time consuming the 6.0 swap would be?
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-22-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

I need to make my final decision tonight so I can start going forward. Really need you help on this guys. I hate tough decisions.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-22-2013, 06:06 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

Ok my ultimate goal is 600 rwhp. Yes it would be nice to have a unique swap for this area. I know more about the old school pushrod motors than the new generation engines. I am almost 40 years old so...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-22-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

All of the lq4's that I am looking are coming out of 2500 series trucks. any difference from these



2005–2006 Pontiac GTO
2005–2006 Chevrolet SSR
2005–2007 Chevrolet Corvette ...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-22-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

It looks like the 6.2 engine is way more expensive. How difficult of a swap is the lq4 or lq9?
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-22-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

I am looking at the lq4 and lq9 engines online. It looks like I can get them as cheap as the LT1. I just wonder how big of a pain this swap will be? I know that I can do the 383 in a weekend. I don't...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-22-2013, 05:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

Is the 6.0 found in the denali,trucks and trailblazer ss the engine that I would be looking at?
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-22-2013, 04:37 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

I have a bad habit of going all out. I am looking to make at least 600rwhp.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-22-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

I was in the process of building a 1988 mustang notchback using a 2012 coyote aliminator block custom heads and cams with a 92mm turbo system to make a 1500hp street car. Decided to get back into 3rd...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-21-2013, 11:10 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

As soon as I get the motor I am going to tear it apart get the block checked and probably still do a forged 383 with the LT1 block. Gotta find a good rotating assembly,decide what heads and cam...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-21-2013, 07:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

Well I just bought this from ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/110984035778?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

I hope I didn't get burned to bad. What else will I need for the swap?...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-21-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

If you have any parts at your shop or even a complete engine let me know. I would be interested in buying one.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-21-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

I am near Kingsport Tn. Gotta any Lt1's you might ship? Here is the ads for the 383 setups that I was looking at.
http://tricities.craigslist.org/pts/3546513976.html...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-21-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

The 383 is just a 350 block with 400 rods and crank. The only machine work is to the block. If I can find an lt1 motor locally I may go that route. If not I am going with the 383. If I can find some...
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-21-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,099
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: Wheel help!

I am looking at a set of KMC701's 18x9 in the rear and 17x8 in the front. I would go with a 9" all the way around but I don't think that having a deep dish rim on front and back looks right.
Forum: Wheels and Tires
01-21-2013, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,099
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: Wheel help!

I would be willing to spend up to $2500 for a nice set of wheels.
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-20-2013, 11:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

All of the Lt1's that I can find in my area people are asking $1000 plus for them. How much harder will it be to swap the Lt1 into a throttle body car vs a tuned port car?
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-20-2013, 11:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

If I do build a 383 it will not be a so called homebrew setup. I do not use so called camel hump or double hump heads. I do like the world products sportsman 2 heads,edelbrock performer rpm intake...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-20-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

I have used the iron sportsman 2 heads and had a lot of luck out of them. I may actually go with a set of AFR heads this time. Cam selection will be the toughest challenge for me. I have always used...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-20-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

Here is what I am thinking.
383 forged internal short block 9.5:1
probably run iron heads Sportsman 2 64cc 2.02/1.65 valves
Edelbrock RPM air gap intake
Probably Holley 750 DP carb
Comp Cams...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-20-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

Re: lt1 or old school 383 swap

That is what I was thinking. I am going to check out the 383 short block tomorrow. He has no idea what is in the block except that it has a 501 lift cam. I know where a bare block that has been...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-20-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,564
Posted By toxzzic1

lt1 or old school 383 swap (or LS?)

I picked up a 92 rs a few weeks ago and am finally getting around to making plans. I am looking at getting started on an engine swap to replace the anemic 305. I am looking at two options. Should I...
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