GAZRNR Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 I started the V8 conversion on my 78Z October 02. I went with a GM crate long block, T56 and the JTR conversion kit. I sourced the parts (over the years), did the prep, test fitting & reworking as I had the time & money and resisted the urge to "get it running" before I had what I needed. Last Friday I started it for the first time, it fired up with almost no effort. After breaking in the cam, letting it cool, checking for anything loose or leaking I took it for a short test drive. No hood, fenders or front end parts, it felt like driving a modified thru the neighborhood. Still lots tuning and adjusting to do but the car felt strong, shifted smooth and is how I envisioned it would be. Thanks to everyone who posts & responds as I used your trials to help me thru mine. If all goes as planned I should have it "streetable" by August...of this year! Rusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSflyer Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Cool! That first drive makes it all worthwhile, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NiS300zSaN Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Shasteen Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Congrats...now the fun part of testing-n-tuning and R&D come in to play. That first road kill is calling your name! Kevin, (Yea,Still an Inliner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toysport Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 congrats.........i cannot wait for mine to finish but gotta do it right. hopefully by the end of next year......if all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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