Update on my build
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From: Beloeil, Quebec
Car: IROC-Z
Engine: LSx
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Fabbed 9"
Update on my build
I just posted an update on ls1tech on the conversion section.
Heres the url: http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...iroc-swap.html
Whats been done.
Rear brake hard lines (on axle).
New driveshaft u-joints, including rear 1350 conversion joint. Driveshaft installed.
New rear output tranny seal.
Electrical is done (body part), everything works... lights, trunk etc.
Rear end mounted on the car.
Re-worked my tranny x-member to make it mate with my mwc torque arm. I still have to finish welding and painting it.
Now the pics.




Heres the url: http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...iroc-swap.html
Whats been done.
Rear brake hard lines (on axle).
New driveshaft u-joints, including rear 1350 conversion joint. Driveshaft installed.
New rear output tranny seal.
Electrical is done (body part), everything works... lights, trunk etc.
Rear end mounted on the car.
Re-worked my tranny x-member to make it mate with my mwc torque arm. I still have to finish welding and painting it.
Now the pics.




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Car: 1986 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 97 LT1 W/ Alot of goodies.
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Re: Update on my build
This project makes me paint my Camaro artic white cause your cam looks badass.
Keep us updated on the progress, Also what wheels are that?
Keep us updated on the progress, Also what wheels are that?
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From: Beloeil, Quebec
Car: IROC-Z
Engine: LSx
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: Fabbed 9"
Re: Update on my build
Had a lot of questions concerning the rear end. Its a Midwest Chassis Fabrication unit. Custom housing, 4.10, Ford 9" aluminum third center with true trac. I had to use kore3 brake backing plates to allow C6Z brakes to fit the rear flanges.




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Car: '88 IROC-Z / '91 Z28 / '91 GTA
Engine: LT4 Hot Cam 305 / L98 355 / MR 383
Transmission: 5-spd / 700R4 / 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3:45 / 3:23 / 3:23
Re: Update on my build
ok thats just freakin' sickening.. :drool:
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Car: 91 Z28, 87 SC, 90 IROC, 92 RS
Engine: LS1, 305 TPI, L98, NADA
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Axle/Gears: 3.89, 3.42, 3.23, NADA
Re: Update on my build
Very nice! Just glad to see pics of it coming together.
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Car: 91 Firebird, 06 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT
Engine: 3.1L, 4.7L
Transmission: 700r4, 45RFE
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Re: Update on my build
OMG i think i just almost passed out. THAT THING IS AMAZING! Im very jealous. I wish i could afford all that lol. Either way very nice job, I love the stance. it is perfect.
And yes please tell us what kind of rims those are. Ive never seen them on a third gen before and they look amazing. Very nice!
And yes please tell us what kind of rims those are. Ive never seen them on a third gen before and they look amazing. Very nice!
Re: Update on my build
OMG i think i just almost passed out. THAT THING IS AMAZING! Im very jealous. I wish i could afford all that lol. Either way very nice job, I love the stance. it is perfect.
And yes please tell us what kind of rims those are. Ive never seen them on a third gen before and they look amazing. Very nice!
And yes please tell us what kind of rims those are. Ive never seen them on a third gen before and they look amazing. Very nice!
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Re: Update on my build
OMG i think i just almost passed out. THAT THING IS AMAZING! Im very jealous. I wish i could afford all that lol. Either way very nice job, I love the stance. it is perfect.
And yes please tell us what kind of rims those are. Ive never seen them on a third gen before and they look amazing. Very nice!
And yes please tell us what kind of rims those are. Ive never seen them on a third gen before and they look amazing. Very nice!
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Car: 1988 GTA
Engine: 5.0 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt, 3.45
Re: Update on my build
Where did you get those strut mounts and strut tower brace? Something like that is exactly what I'm looking for, to clear my hood and work with my coilover setup.
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Car: 1990 IROC-Z (De-Badged-Carbon Hood)
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Axle/Gears: 3.73 18x8 and 18x11 irocs
Re: Update on my build
One of the few cars on this board that made me sit up and pay attention!
Great looking project. Can't wait to see it complete!
Great looking project. Can't wait to see it complete!
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Car: 1984 Berlinetta,'82 and '86 Camaro
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Re: Update on my build
Sick ride man. Thing looks flawless.
I just wish i had half the patience and money as you...
How hard was the keyless entry?
I just wish i had half the patience and money as you...
How hard was the keyless entry?
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Re: Update on my build
Thanks a lot. the shaved door kit is a breeze to install. Pretty straight forward. Theres a good write up article that someone wrote here a few years ago. Im sure you could find it by using the seach button.
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS
Engine: 3.1L V6 Soon to be 3.4 :D
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Re: Update on my build
Wow, Thats the nicest Camaro I've literally ever seen.
I'm floored. Geeze man that paint job makes me soo jealous.
Great Car, please update some new pics i wanna drool some more.
I'm floored. Geeze man that paint job makes me soo jealous.
Great Car, please update some new pics i wanna drool some more.
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Car: '91 Camaro Z28, '85 Camaro Z28
Engine: LB9, LB9
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Axle/Gears: Eaton 3.73 Posi, 3.23 Posi
Re: Update on my build
That thing is beautiful! The stance is nearly perfect! my hat goes off to you as this is one extremely clean build. I can't wait to see the finished product. Re: Update on my build
Do you have more info on how you made that mwc torque arm with your transmission cross member? What x-member do you have? Or why did you have to do any modification? I'm thinking about going with a midwest fab 9" also.
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Re: Update on my build
As promised. Big thanks to my bro who took these awesome pics.
Enjoy.








Complete thread:
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...oc-swap-9.html
Enjoy.








Complete thread:
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...oc-swap-9.html
Last edited by Spike-Z; May 31, 2010 at 04:36 PM.
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Car: 1991 camaro Z28
Engine: 5.7 350 TPI with a performance chip
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Re: Update on my build
So is it bad I just instantly put this car on my background and drool at it all day? This car is beautiful!
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Car: 1989 Camaro IROC-Z
Engine: ZZZ# 0607 of 1200 produced
Transmission: Pro-Built 700R4/Vig.2400
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Re: Update on my build
Man, talk about "smooth." It looks great, I like the attention to detail. Should be a showstopper when it's complete
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Car: 1991 red Z/28
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Re: Update on my build
Wow dude, thats one sick ride. Awesome job. I wish I could make my car look that good!!! A definite show winner!!!
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Re: Update on my build
WOW!!! That is fricken AWSOME...I would be too scared to drive that on the road because it is so damn perfect. Supreme Member
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Re: Update on my build
looks like you still have a ways to go, but the pictures look great.
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Re: Update on my build
Always been a huge fan of this car since you started it. I followed the build over at ls1tech. I have no words to describe...speechless
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Re: Update on my build
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Amazing. I have to stop looking....the drool is going to fry my keyboard.
Extreme attention to detail. It's what I am looking to do to mine....if I can stand not driving mine that long.
Where did you get those headlights from? They look like something I might want on my car.
Extreme attention to detail. It's what I am looking to do to mine....if I can stand not driving mine that long.
Where did you get those headlights from? They look like something I might want on my car.
Last edited by MT91Camaro; Jun 21, 2010 at 12:39 AM. Reason: Lights question.
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Nice work man. Glad to see pics of it on the road.
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Re: Update on my build
air brush a unique little bullseye where the stock emblem is supposed to be
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Axle/Gears: 3.73 18x8 and 18x11 irocs
Re: Update on my build
Damn.....that is very sick! The car is so clean and smooth!
Are those head lights the real projectors, or the normal ones from EBAY?
Are those head lights the real projectors, or the normal ones from EBAY?
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From: Yreka, in the State of Jefferson
Car: 1991 red Z/28
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T5 swap
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Re: Update on my build
Wow, what a sick car you have. Awesome job!! It wont be long you be
I'm jealous!!
I'm jealous!! 




