viperredls1z Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 This daily driver V8 Z is about to get a 6 liter makeover. Dave Philipi of Roseburg Or. has owned this car for the last 2 years. and has driven it 30,000 miles. Over the next month or so I will be installing an LS2 crate motor, and new T56 6 speed, along with power steering. (so his wife can drive it too!) I will try to post pics on a regular basis to document the progress. When I get done with the mechanical stuff. Dave's next step will be body & paint BTW does anyone here recognise this car? have any history to share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY77Z Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 would you please send me the same box as a birthday gift on April 30th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Looks like a nice make over. Can't say I recognize the car. If you need an F body alternator bracket that has been machined to work with those Corvette accesories PM me. I had one modified then couldn't use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumo Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Looks like a nice make over. Can't say I recognize the car. Nice choice on the makeover. You can put your old engine in the box the LS2 came in and send it to me. The car looks familiar but i don't know anything about it either. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotfitz Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 would you please send me the same box as a birthday gift on April 30th? I'll take that same birthday present on the same day, aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1noel Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Merry christmas! I'd like to know how the power steering install goes. The LS2 is definately a great swap. I love mine. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deja Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Now that is a nice box to have UPS drop on your front porch. Good luck with the swap, it should be a really sweet ride. Seems like I said something about a swap in a month or so too, its going on 3 now and I still have quite a ways to go, LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-phlip Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Merry christmas! I'd like to know how the power steering install goes. The LS2 is definately a great swap. I love mine.Mike Mike: That is my car Dave Kipperman is working on. It sounds like your car is exactly what I am aiming for. I want a comfortable car, a daily driver. I have bought but not installed power windows and power mirrors. I also have the R200 lsd with CV axels. I have installed 350Z power heated seats, and it is getting close. Kipperman is a perfectionist. He has done the power steering install on his LS1 Z, and it works great. He is going to keep this thread updated on the whole project. Anything you could give me on how your installation works (driveability, gas mielage, etc.) would be greatly appreciated. Bythe way, my other car (which will become my wife's car when this is done) is an 06 350Z Grand Touring in Lemans Sunset. Dave Philippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1noel Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Dave, I really have no idea about the gas mileage, I am waiting to try to drive it normally for a little while before I check it-can't seem to keep my right foot out of it. It does seem to get much better than the six though. I can't believe how much better the car is as an around town car. Better torque, steers easier, smoother running, just start and drive. No cooling issues so far either. Good luck and feel free to PM me if you have any questions I can help with. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage42 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Mike:That is my car Dave Kipperman is working on. It sounds like your car is exactly what I am aiming for. I want a comfortable car, a daily driver. Dave Philippi OK, a "daily driver", but is Dave going to talk you into coming to play in the "V8 Z Battle Royale" here in Eugene? At the very least, we can setup a "Z stable" and at least have a bunch of cool Z cars grouped together in the parking lot! Looking forward to seeing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-phlip Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Gary: What exactly is the "Battle Royale". How many V8 Z's attend. I would at least like to attend to see what else is out there. And yes, Dave Kipperman is encouraging me to attend some competitions, which I might do, but the car is not being set up as a race car. No roll cage, 3-point seat belt, etc. So, depending on what your competitions are and what the requirements are, I would like to test the new "V8Z". Please keep me informed as to schedule of events. Thanks Dave Philippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperredls1z Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 Please keep me informed as to schedule of events. No problem You might have more fun with the 350Z for your first event though. By the way I have extra race rubber already mounted up for both cars, just say the word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperredls1z Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 [/img] [/img] Heres some proof i'm working on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zwitha383 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 What's gonna happen to that engine/transmission? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage42 Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Gary: What exactly is the "Battle Royale". How many V8 Z's attend. I would at least like to attend to see what else is out there. And yes, Dave Kipperman is encouraging me to attend some competitions, which I might do, but the car is not being set up as a race car. No roll cage, 3-point seat belt, etc. So, depending on what your competitions are and what the requirements are, I would like to test the new "V8Z". Please keep me informed as to schedule of events. Thanks Dave Philippi I'm sure Dave will fill you in, but here's the deal: http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=119784 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-phlip Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 What's gonna happen to that engine/transmission? The Engine/trans are are part of my payment to Dave Kipperman. He has a Z shell outside of his shop that will soon become another V8Z. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage42 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 So, is Dave going "old school", so he can go head-to-head with Dustin's V8 Z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zwitha383 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viperredls1z Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 He has a Z shell outside of his shop that will soon become another V8Z. very liberal use of the word soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 I really like the way that car sits on those tires, looks like a vintage muscle car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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