Pretty much what the subject says. Is anyone doing any ext/int/engine mods to ther car while it is away for the long winter sleep. I am hoping to get my hands on an lt1 w/ t-56 and swaping it into my 85Z. Should be a fun time

 

Well, I have to drive my car during the winter, but all I will be using it for is running errands and such. I plan on cleaning it out. I have not cleaned my car since August.

 

I'll be adding new Pro Lightning Heads, 650 DP, and Hooker headers.

paint job maybe for the spring.

 

well i was suppossed to get a team g intake and a 750 dp but i am doubting what i want so will prolly end up with a tunnel ram , summit combo, and a th350 for now or if money allows it homemade subframe connectors and new front suspension wheter it be bushings or the whole deal.

 

Im hoping to get a larger throttle body, but i doubt it..maybe a high flow cat?. Paint for the front is coming again in the spring ..cuz my dumb @$$ messed it up again..soo pissed. Hopin to get the system done first and then put more into performance. Still need 2 subs, cap, dynomat, and wires.

 

T56 with Spec stg 3 clutch
spohn torque arm
aluminum driveshaft
Edelbrock RPM AIR GAP intake
Speed Demon 750 carb
Jongbloed hood
new GM front nose piece (one on there now is a repro, and it SUCKS)
Gonna cut and Buff the whole car again

Thats about it for the winter, for the Z anyway. The stang is gettin a cam, a tranny rebuild, a torque converter, and a Detroit lokar with 3.55 gears. That oughta be interesting....

no plans for the 85 over winter. Hopefully i'll be able to dive into that thing hard in the spring.

Eric

 

Ithink you need to get that dent fixed before you paint the car?


my plans are the little stuff, I'm getting some subframe connecters buy x-mas, and after the new year headers, and a cat back.....
biker

 

Ordered all my T56 parts. Have Spohn Crossmember and everything. Still waiting for the arrival of the aftermarket T56. Soon as that comes in the tranny and parts are goin right in. Thats my winter project.

 

headers, valve seals, porting and polishing of runners and plenum. and maybe SFC's for christmas , can't wait for the spring to try it all out though

 

If I can get a winter beater, I'm going to put on my LT1 intake and other small goodies. Possibly a cam swap and headers if I get some money

 

406 thank ***

 

either new springs, struts, and shocks /// or cowl hood /// or CD player

i will definately be putting LEDs in my gauge cluster though.
no major engine tranny changes those are all done.

 

Well I have all the parts except the intake, so I still am up in the air on that- either a ramjet or a TPI Vortec base with the following combo:

Vortec iron heads (worked for bigger springs, etc.)
ZZ3 cam
custom headers
24lb. injectors
subframe connectors
alum. driveshaft
custom programming

and i need an idea of some wheels to get. I am looking at the Cragar SS's in 17x8 and 17x9 (or 10 if they make 'em)

Any ideas or comments welcomed.

 

Hmm...where to start. Im currently refinishing my rims at the moment. After that then im going to get some new OEM stuff for the interior(headliner, shift plate, floor mats ect. Im going to get some nice valve covers, with felpro gaskets. I want to get some taylor 8mm wires and get new spark plugs. New waterpump and serpentine belt. Im looking into a hooker muffler with tips like mark shields has on his....but not totally sure i want to get it yet. Im also looking at getting a fan switch for my dual fan setup. Cause i already have a 160' t-stat, with a custom Ram air cold air induction setup. and the list keeps going..lol....i will post a pic of my baby once im done that is for sure!

 

4th gen seats

 

oh yeah i want to polish my rims

 

Gonna install new lowering springs and hopefully shocks/struts, also install new Comp cam and probably some head work.

 

Need to replace the trans...the T5 just isn't holding up to the new crate motor. Probably a Tremec TKO.
.... and 4th gen leather seats if I don't get laid off.
-Rich-

 

Im still searching for a 4th gen dash and console from a firebird. That will be my mod.

 

I want to redo my whole suspension.

I am going to remove my sway bars and wire wheel them then use
a good coating to refinish them. I am still up in the air on what to
use for the best results so if anyone has any pointers let me know.
Then I will replace the bushings will polyurethane pieces.
I am going to rebuild the rear suspension with spohn adjustable
lower control arms and pan hard rod. This will get me ready for
the eibach prokit springs and KYB struts and shocks. I will also
hopefully be adding some spohn subframe connectors.

 

My next project will be swapping a L98 into my 90 RS with a L03. I dont know if I will finish it by winter tho ... while I have the engine out I will be gutting the car and repainting everything (even engine bay). And since the interior will be stripped out, I want to swap the 4th gen T/A interior in. I call it the neverending project.

 

Alston SFC's, SLP posi, BMR's PH bar, LCA's, Steering Brace, random tech cats. $$$$ permitting

 

Let see where to start

bore to .30
add new Cd Changer, amp 4x6 speakers and subs
Paint engine bay
Add Hooker headers and new Y pipe
wire my fog lites to dash
replace ignition wires with performance braided wires

that should keep me busy

 

Cut 1/2 coil on all springs.
Finish exhaust.
Get the car plated.
Rebuild engine again to lower compression for twin turbo setup.
Polish rims.
Finish carbon fiber gauge panel.

 

The mods i got planned over the ice age are:

- Headers
- True Dual exhaust
- Cowl Induction hood (2.25" - 3" tall)
- Higher compression heads (dunno which yet, something to get 9.5-10:1 comp.)
- New paintjob/decals (stock replacement)
- Black headlight covers (*maybe*, and for a Z28)


This is what is planned for the car for now.. although i will probably not get all of this done in one winter because of money (or a lack of).

 

i can play.

i just received my die grinder today. i'll be doing headwork over the winter, may have my 305 heads cut for 1.94 valves, get them tanked, new valves, springs, seals, some pocket porting, etc.

i'll be pulling the engine, possibly doing a cam swap.

new intake and carb

i'd like to replace the clutch while i'm in there. change the fluids in the tranny and rear differential over to synthetics, and add a better rear axle cover. i still have the 166k mile stocker on it.

was planning on re-wiring the car, but i have decided to hold off on that. i'm just going to trace through the wiring, and repair any bad spots i find.

i think instead of the wiring, i'll do some suspension mods. :rubrub: to steve. i'm thinking rear lower control arms, and a panhard rod. i might get a new set of springs for all four corners. who makes good springs? i want to maybe lower the car an inch, so i'm thinking an iroc spring would work well for me.

 

I'm completely rebuilding it from bumper to bumper. About 25% done so far. Goal is to have it hauling *** while looking stock(except for the lack of emissions, heat, and a/c).

 

I'm going to be giving Spohn alot of my money. I plan on lower control arms, relocation brackets, panhard bar, new torque arm, rear shocks, struts, and of course subframe connectors. Time to cash in all the favors I've done for the guys in the bodyshop where I work. I'm thinking a flip-flop paint job with a dark, dark, purple and black. I am also getting everything I need to burn chips, so as soon as spring gets here I can have my ride tuned and ready to eat rice and $hit Fords.

 

I have too much to do. Dont know if it will all get done this winter.

-convert carb to TPI
-new SLP headers
-new vortec heads
-hood blisters
-92 Z28 ground effects
-new 92 Z28 aero wing
-sparco seats
-sub frame connectors
-compitition engineering roll cage 8pt.
-steering wheel (dont like the grant too much)
-new clutch (center force dual friction)
-new shifter ( B&M or Hurst not sure whats better)
-upgrade rear disks to 98+ style
-upgrade front brakes to 1Le
-new springs (Intrax 2" inch drop)
-just got my new rims (17x9 chrome 10 spoke no pics yet)
-new tyres (not sure what to get)
-head light conversion to stage 2 HID
-tail light mod(painting all the lights red and rewireing so they all worklike a firebird design)


It looks like alot when you type it all out but Ive got like another 7 months, I live in canada and its winter pretty much all the time except July and Augest. Theres alot more things to do but these are just a few things.

 

Rebuild and drop in 350 with

Ported 305 heads
Stealth Intake
Solid comp cam 236/242 @ .050
Edelbrock Carb
Rebuild suspension
Strut tower brace
Install Cowl on fiberglass hood
2 new fenders
2 new doors
Add new bumpers
Add GFX
Add Spoiler
Install B&M megashifter
Install Gauge pods
New shocks
New struts
New rims/tires
Rear axle seals
All new brakes
New rotors
Tranny flush
New belts
New plug wires
Sand body
Bodywork
Flat black primer


ETC....... its going to be a complete rebuild....


Rob

 

For the Camaro:

• Get my posi and 3.73s installed
• Get my Hooker headers installed
• New valve seals
• Spohn SFCs
• maybe a Holley TBI unit
• Hoping for some red/black 4th gen seats
• New CD player
• maybe some suspension work?

For the GTA:

• Spark plugs, wires, and looms
• Catback exhaust; either Hooker, Borla, or SLP
• Paint probably late winter or early spring

 

my plans are:

slp take off posi unit
richmond 3:73 gears
TCI breakaway 2500 stall converter (possibly)
harwood fiberglass cowl induction hood 2.5"
edelbrock chrome valve covers

 

My Winter Plans call for a ...

Scoggin Dickey 360 HP TPI Vortec Engine Assembly

Priced at $3,399.95 this little baby features:

Horsepower: 357 @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 416 ft/lbs @ 4200 RPM
Compression Ratio: 9.6 to 1
Duration @ .050" I/E: 218/228
Lift I/E: 0.525"/0.525"
Block: Cast Iron 4-bolt, 1 Piece Rear Seal
Crank: 3.480", Nodular Iron
Heads cc: Vortec, 64cc
Intake: SDPC TPI Vortec Baseplate

The brand new engine assembly is supplied with a powerful hydraulic roller camshaft and exclusive SDPP TPI Vortec Baseplate. The proven combination produces 357 horsepower and 416 ft/lbs of torque.

After that is bolted in, I'll add the following little goodies..

Accel Hi-Flow TPI Super Ram
BBK TPI/LT1 Twin 52mm Throttle Body
Dynomax Cerama-Coat Headers 1/5/8''
Hotchkis Strut tower Brace
Be Cool Inc. Aluminum Radiator
Energy Suspension Camaro/Firebird Suspension Kit
Lakewood Rear Control Arms
Lakewood Coil Spring Traction Bars
Holly Adjustable Pressure Regulator
Aluminum Driveshaft
Rebuilt Rearend with 4.10 Richmond Gears
Elderbrock Aluminum Water Pump
Hypertech 160 degree thermostat
Aluminum Drive Shaft
Cross drilled and sloted Rotors
Perma-Cool Maxi-Cool Oil & Trans Cooler
Accel Superstock 8.8mm Sprial Core Wires
Accel GM Remote Mount Super Coil

Also I'm getting a custom burned Prom and some tuning at the dyno!

And for ****s and giggles!

NOS GM EFI Nitrous Systems T.P.I. Corvette, Camaro, Firebird; 100-150 HP NOS

NOt to mention a fresh coat of paint on the car, new decals, polished 17inch IROC rims, new carpet, and headliner.

 

Bodywork.

If I have more time after that we'll see what happens.

 

By the end of the winter:

ASP crank pulley
3 wire o2 sensor
3.73 Richmond gears w/SLP posi
fuel pressure tuning
AND FIX BY HATCH MOTOR

 

i will be paying mine off so i can sell it and buy one that isn't falling apart

 

Strip my car to the bare unibody (85 TA)
weld in SFCs
Weld in rollbar
clean and paint underside
add PA K-member, coilovers, tubular a-arms, rack
add Spohn LCAs, panhard, Moser 9", HAL shocks
Baer brakes
install fuel cell
run AN fuel lines, fab new brake lines
start on exterior bodywork

That should keep me busy enough, esp with my other projects going on, too.