EvilC Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 1998 Trans Am with 18k!!!!!! Pull this one down in 2 nights because I had a lot of practice with the Camaro and 1tuffz made me work n learn the first time! Nothing wrong with that cause I got it done almost alone this time. EVERYTHING off this car is for sale! I was thinking about keeping the motor/tranny for another LS1 swap into a 260z but I think one car will be fine. So here are some pics of the tear down..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dat240zg Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Clive: Did you chop the rails on this one to get the motor and tranny? My Firehawk is stripped down and pretty much ready to pull the motor and tranny and I'm still debating which method to use: Chope the rails w/a sawzall or unbolt the k member and crossmember and jack the body up and over. Any thoughts? Bryan Dat240zg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I would have helped you to strip the car but I had to bring my cat to the vet....go ahead laugh. You did a fine job by yourself. Now let's get your LS1 240Z done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 I would have helped you to strip the car but I had to bring my cat to the vet....go ahead laugh. You did a fine job by yourself. Now let's get your LS1 240Z done!!! Yeah can't believe you didn't want to help me and used your cat to get out of it, some friend! Yeah it wasn't to bad though...and my Z will be on the road as soon as I am done with ALL MY WORK!! LoL Clive: Did you chop the rails on this one to get the motor and tranny? My Firehawk is stripped down and pretty much ready to pull the motor and tranny and I'm still debating which method to use: Chope the rails w/a sawzall or unbolt the k member and crossmember and jack the body up and over. Any thoughts? Bryan Dat240zg Bryan I would just drop the k member and crossmember the easiest way. Make sure all your lines are disconnecte; undo the k member n crossmember then pull the struts and your done. Should just "fall right out". Have fun. Clive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that240guy Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 let me know if you wanna make me a deal on the drivetrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Cleaning the motor up today and found a crack in the block right by the pasn side engine mount. The intake I knew would have to be changed....so now what do I do with the motor? Part the motor out? 18k is still young miles for the motor. I do not want to junk it. Well atleast I can still sell the T56...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 just crate it up and send it to me...........lol Is the crack structural? or maybe it is in a spot that could be welded? Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS1 240Z Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 you can sleeve the block... that gets kinda expensive though find another 98 block with a spun bearing and put your rotating assembly in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 you can sleeve the block... that gets kinda expensive though find another 98 block with a spun bearing and put your rotating assembly in it Well do to the fact I do not need the motor, I guess anyone here wanna rebuild it? I'll make you a good price. Maybe cygnusx1 could use it in his car and get rid of that old dog he has! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 If you took a pic of the crack we might be able to tell you if its salvagable.... Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted June 22, 2006 Author Share Posted June 22, 2006 If you took a pic of the crack we might be able to tell you if its salvagable.... Guy Yeah I will do that tomorrow if it does not rain. Thanks, hope I can do something with it.....if not it will become my donor to learn how to tear down and put back together....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames_187 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 just sell it on ebay "AS IS" lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Advertise it like this: "LS1 buy now and receive FREE CRACK" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted June 23, 2006 Author Share Posted June 23, 2006 Here are two pics of my problem, this is the pasn side engine mount position. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 From the pics, the crack was the result of vehicle accident? I am no expert by any means, but I think it could be welded or use the motor as is with a motor plate. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 One bolt will hold it! LoL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnjdragracing Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 The block looks like it is aluminum, If it was mine I would tig it and go with it. john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC Posted June 23, 2006 Author Share Posted June 23, 2006 Ball park how much is it worth now just the way it is.....I have an idea but I want to if I am close.....Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flames_187 Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 The crack on the block is easy to repair wit a TIG if its not all the way through...remember the case study with the propeler blade that had a crack...solution was to drill out the crack and add material. The bolt..mmm...is a lil harder...my opinion (not knowing the amount of stress occurring at that hole) would be to: 1. Heat up the hole to realign 2. TIG weld the crack 3. Reheat the crack area (for added strength) 4. Resurface the inside of the hole and resleeve with a threaded insert. how much this would cost..i dunno...just the idea me and the engineers came up with at work... Any machinist in wanna partake in this discussion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LT280z Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Do you want to sell the t-56 ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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