jc's LT1 rebuild thread!

[.DetroitKing.]

ill look around, and if steve finds that lt4 cam his dad used to have ill buy it off of him in a heartbeat!

im just not all that worried about it ( not saying i wouldn't mind putting a nice cam in it ) im trying to get some other things financially squared away first.

[MP81]

Yeah, really.

Especially since you have an entire valvetrain setup, JC.

I'd really recommend looking into a cam.

[98blackbeauty]

Yeah I agree, a cam would be $260.00 give or take a few. and now would be the time to do it. hehe, we're good at spending other peoples money.

[s.reef]

hm, seems like a waste to do all that work and not do a cam

[MunsterZ28]

He said he doesn't want to do a cam anymore.

o ok

[MP81]

He said he doesn't want to do a cam anymore.

[MunsterZ28]

i may have missed it but did you talk about a cam? what about a lt4 intake or something of that nature? just suggesting

[MP81]

on the SFCs.

[s.reef]

suspension wise you can get umi tubular LCAs and a panhard bar for under $200, sub frame connectors are another good idea

[s.reef]

I would look around for used parts, i got my Hooker coated longtubes and a jet hot y pipe for $300 barely used. that gives you $400 to put into other stuff.

[.DetroitKing.]

i've never pulled a motor from the bottom but i want to just try it, and everywhere i look says its much easier.
the pacesetter lt's im getting are $285 ( non-coated ) that im wrapping & the y-pipe is like.. $115? im pretty sure, and i have the rest of the exhaust taken care of.

[Phantom409]

Pace Setter LT's & Y-pipe with ceramic coating is 600 by it's self so ya you have used your 700.

If you are going pull the trany & motor out the bottom is best.
Other wise I like to go through the top when I do it.

Good luck with your build

[.DetroitKing.]

ill have more money for suspension parts come around time to paint my car.
i need to get headers/y pipe and a tune though so i think ive drained the rest of my $$ with that..

[my95z28]

Well, first off, I would pm creight/cs3 automotive on here about all parts that you are buying. He can get A LOT of stuff, and usually cheaper than anywhere else. With that extra 700 if I were you I would look at suspension.

[.DetroitKing.]

ok!
so i just got the rest of my money for this rebuild, i have $1300 for this rebuild all to be spent in the motor, i know its not much but it will get it back on the road. plus i already have a lot of things, 1.6 roller rockers, valve springs, valves, retainers, etc. and the top end is pretty much all new & rebuilt. im going to buy the speed pro LT1 rebuild kit out of summit for $600 and that includes: 10.4:1 forged pistons w/ rings all my clevite bearings every seal / gasket for the motor, and a new oil pump + freeze plugs. i also get my machining done for VERY cheap because i used to work there..
so with the $700 left over .. what should i buy? most importantly? i just want to make sure im getting the most bang for my buck with this project