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I need 4 shocks. May be interested in coil/shock setup. Let me know what you have. Also need a few misc parts. Rear diff gasket steering rack boots 5 lug conversion parts and rear disc parts

I'm running a floor shifter from a late model corvette and using the 4l60e trans in my Z. The stock LS1 camaro cable matches up to the trans and shifter but is too long. Does anyone make an aftermarket universal throttle cable for this application? Can't find much on google, planning on going to our local 4x4 shop to see what they have.

Is the size of the fuel line determined by the ID or OD? I have 3/8" OD aluminum line from summit. Also, can I use this 3/8" OD line for the return line as well?

THANKS!!!!!!

I've found that I need a corvette regulator/filter from 99 or newer to accomplish a return line. I can't find the correct part number for this filter, anyone care to share?

Ok, I've got my fittings and lines all ready to go but have a question I can't seem to figure out. The LS1 does not have a return line on the fuel rail. I understand the Camaro had an in tank regulator and return but I am using an aftermarket stainless tank with return lines. Doesn't the LS1 already have a pressure regulator on the fuel rail? What is the easiest way to add the return line. I don't really want to purchase the Street and Performance rails with built in return. Please help me out, I'm trying to run my fuel lines today. THANKS

Gotcha. Ok I'm going to just use the quick connect with the barbs for the HP rubber lines to connect to. A few more questions. Is there a barb fitting that will connect to my aluminum 1/4" ID fuel line with threads or something? I don't have a flare tool or know which one to purchase. Also, do I need a new fuel rail that has a return line or something?

Thanks Cable. The sending unit is actually from some sort of GM car or truck. I will be using a HB walboro in tank pump that just replaces the gm low pressure pump. I did the same thing when I put the LT1 into my truck. Anyhow, the fuel rail on the LS1 does not have a return line, I guess Camaro didn't use a return? What connector did you connect to the fuel rail? Right now it has the factory fitting that uses the special tool to remove.

I've got a 98 camaro LS1 in the z and am running an in tank GM pump. I've purchased aluminum 1/4" ID line from summit and need to connect this all. I have never messed with fuel lines or fittings. First off, do I need a return line, there is not one in the camaro. Also, what fitting can I use to attach the aluminum fuel line to the fuel rail? Willing to use HP rubber lines from the fuel rail also, whatever makes the most sense. Finally, what fitting do I need to go from the aluminum fuel line to the standard GM fitting on the fuel sending unit? I'm lost. THANKS

Your car is turning out great! I really like the tail panel, looks good! I noticed you went with a 5 lug setup and that you are running toyota front calipers. I plan on doing the same and I'm at the stage where I need to get the brakes on. What hubs are you running up front? I see that you used the rear hub re drilled in the rear which I also plan on doing. I'm assuming your front hubs are from the z31? If so, what year are they from and what rotors are you using? THANKS and your car looks awesome, keep us posted!

I'm wanting to use junk yard parts here. I know that the z31 turbo hubs fit. I know that you use the z31 rotors and toyota truck calipers. Is there some kind of spacer needed to space the disc from the hub? I have read that we need this spacer and I've read that you don't need to do anything? Also, should I be using the z31 rear rotor with redrilled hubs or what? I've been through these threads like an attorney over an auto accident claim and can't find any info on a complete junkyard setup.

Any other ideas?

Engine mounted up nicely. Waiting for energy suspension bushing kit to arrive so i can install the front arms, steering linkage, sway bars, etc.

This is a great thread. I've sourced a lot of hub/rotor setups from the early year turbo zx cars but have a few questions. Do these hubs move the wheel offset out 3/4" like I read somewhere? Also, does this create a problem, I plan on running 17" wheels. S12w toyota calipers work as well correct? Lastly, do we use the early turbo zx calipers/rotors in the rear and of course re-drill the hubs? Any write ups on this that I am missing? THANKS

After hours of reading, I've decided to go with the 5 lug conversion for the Z. I would like to Order Joe's rear disc conversion bracket or go with a conversion setup that sells on ebay. I will just weld and re-drill the hubs. Joes Kit requires Rotors from a 79-81 ZX and the Ebay setup uses rotors from a 82 ZX. I have not yet found a 5 lug rotor to work with these brackets. MSA sells a slightly more expensive caliper adapter which uses 83-84 ZX rotors which I understand are available in 5 lug if ordered from a "Turbo" model? Another question is, are there any direct bolt on 5 lug front hubs that won't move the wheel out 3/4"? Is moving the wheel out 3/4" a bad thing? I'm not real familiar with wheel offsetting. I know there are a lot of posts on this but I can't find any that make all this perfectly clear. Thanks.

The car sat for 4 weeks with no progress! I ended up helping a friend swap a motor into his toyota, along with kids sports and out of town company taking up my Saturdays. I'm back to it and will be installing the engine/trans tomorrow. Here are a few pics of last weekends progress. Primed and painted LS1 and Trans. Painted with Dupont Viper Silver Base/Clear. Taken with my phone, I really need to remember to bring my digi camera. Fuel Rails. My brother Kevin made the Throttle Body "LS1" plate before he passed away. It's a very sentimental piece. More pics to come guys. I will post progress from start to finish of this car.

Need some aftermarket 1" drop coils and shocks. Must be in great shape.

Mocked them up with the stock z28 manifolds. Still had to modify them a little bit, the collectors and 02 sensors would not clear. From what I can tell, the Sanders headers should also fit. I'm also open to building headers. I placed the LS1 as far back and as low as possible.

If you look at the front frame rails, just behind the core support, you will notice that I made a "c-notch" on each side to allow clearance for the Ron Davis 4 core aluminum radiator.

I've been on this forum for a while and decided to share my car's progress. I picked up a 78z with a solid body for a hundred bucks about a year and a half ago. It had a G nose on it and I ended up trading it for a factory nose with a member on this board. It's going to be powered by an LS1 with the 4l60e trans. I will try and show progress as i make it weekly. Thanks to everyone who has offered input and help. Trial fitting the LS1 to start mocking up the motor mounts. LS1 engine mounts almost done. removed all tabs and welded in all unneeded holes. epoxy primer over bare metal with "bondo" over all filled holes finishing putty over the "bondo". 3 coats of red base, 3 coats of pearl coat, 3 coats of clear. Comes alive in the sun!

Same thing going on with my z. The sunroof was broken when I bought the car. I just zipped some sheet metal from a roof of a 280zx and will cut it to fit the existing hole of my 280z. Then I will tack weld it in place with a wire feed welder. Do this very slowly and take your time. I usually use a wet rag or air to cool the welds to avoid warping. You can get a donor roof piece from smaller cars at salvage yards. Lose the sun roof unless you really want it.

Thanks for the replys. I am running all factory suspension arms/compnents at this point but with energy bushings, all new ball joints, and of course upgrading shocks and springs. I may also be changing out the sway bars to MSA's aftermarket ones. Oh, and the braking will either be the toyota fronts and zx rears with caliper bracket mod, or upgrading to MSA aftermarket 5 lug, still undecided. Would you suggest a spring/shock package that gives me the 1" drop or should I figure out a custom spring rate? I'm not sure how to go about this part yet. I read some posts that guys are running similar car setups with 1" drop springs and tokocos. THANKS

That makes sense. I just keep seeing threaded coilovers. I've been through a lot of post's and see that a lot of people are running the illuma series Tokico's and have mixed feelings on them. I've also read that the car will be no more than a hundred pounds heavier than the stock car with it's new drivetrain so i'm assuming the springs don't need to be adjusted/modified in any way. I need to order this week, any info would be great. THANKS

I've been reading a lot of the threads here and I'm seeing a lot of you guys are running coilovers instead of shock/strut setups. What are the advantages to this? I also don't know what the bumpsteer spacers that are talked about are used for. I've got an LS1 and will be running 17" wheels. I would like to lower the car 1 to 2" as well. This car will be a street car and not a daily driver. What do you guys suggest? I've got to get these things ordered this week. THANKS

Take a look at this radiator http://static.racingjunk.com/63/ui/0/16/12962160-210-NEW-Crossflow-GM-Aluminum-Radiator-19-X.jpg The lower hose is mounted on the side tank a few inches above the bottom of the radiator. Wouldn't this make the lower section of the radiator not circulate water since water takes the path of the least resistance? I've been told this is the case. THANKS