Cruez Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Ok, My plans have to change... The car that I was going to use as the project car is gone , someone else got it. I was going to put an LT1 in it and make a convertible out of it... Sooo, now that the project car is gone, I thought about using my existing Z and do the transplant in it... I thought while the 6 is still in it, I could go ahead and upgrade the brakes, suspension, etc to accomodate the later V8 conversion... plus I get to tweak the upgrades before the V8 goes in. Although I will NOT cut this one into a ragtop. I guess the only thing is that after the conversion I will have three L28 engines sitting here of no use...2 stockers and one modded. Guess I could get some project money from them though... ...plus there is the sentimental thoughts of keeping the modded 6 in there...(all the time and effort).... not to mention if I bought another project car, there is more money getting them both up to par....and 6 cars at the house.... The more I think about it, the more confused I get... So... what do ya think of my ramblings.... what would YOU do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synlubes Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 For right now, keep the L motor, up grade the brakes / suspension and keep looking if you want another car for the other mods. MO Sell the two stock L motors and use the cash for your mods to the car you have now and enjoy it ! ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Z Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Hmm, an LT1 you say? The fear of venturing into a new engine, especially 'cause you're pumped about the L motor you've got is a tough thing. I remember sitting there at the edge of that bridge too, wondering. I ran across, and would just assume burn that bridge down because there's NO WAY I'm ever going back to the other side. That's just my opinion. That LT1 you speak of will change the attitude of your car considerably as you know, but a big decision nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruez Posted May 21, 2003 Author Share Posted May 21, 2003 I'll probably do like you guys put it.... Suspension and brakes will be first, then some other things on the way... maybe an LSD..etc.. After those two things are complete, I'll start keeping my eye open for an LT1 / 6 speed combo.....I saw Marks 240 Z over the weekend and that LT1 looks like its supposed to be there....very nice car.. Not soon enough....mine will be a home for one also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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