I bought my old 93 Z28 back, now it needs some TLC

[mcalus]

awesome man!! i wish i had the talent you did with painting that is deff one fine pmp z28!

X2 that looks awesome! my engine bay needs some TLC too.

Thanks Nick and Joel! I have been keeping up on your guys thread updates. Let me know if I can lend a hand for either of you!!!

[98blackbeauty]

Hope you win, you have done such a great job on this car.

[mcalus]

Thanks Larry.

My buddy has a Detroit tru trac with newer axles for $200.
I won't have abs. Ill have to get a set of 3 series gears. Worth it?

[hoogiesngrinderz]

Thanks Larry.

My buddy has a Detroit tru trac with newer axles for $200.
I won't have abs. Ill have to get a set of 3 series gears. Worth it?

Very good price!

[mcalus]

Very good price!

What's the benefits from running one? Will I need a specific install kit? He had it in his 99 A4 Z28. I want to say he spent around $600-700 without the axles? I need to get some more info on it.

[ryanwarby01]

+1 for the TruTrac

[mcalus]

I have been really looking to go to the next step with this car.

Going with:
The true Trac
3.73's
New u joints
Race stars.

Now, for the race stars, I think the polished ones will look better than the black chrome. Should I go with 17's in the front or 15's? I was pretty set on the 17s but the more I see a 15" setup I'm digging them more. It's ~$700 shipped for the 15s and $860 for the 17s &15s.

On a side note, it will be going away for the winter in the next week or so, I wanted to lay some fresh marks so I could think about it when I head into town

[c0ncEpT]

Polished will look better. I say you do a 5th gen brembo swap and use 17's

[mcalus]

Polished will look better. I say you do a 5th gen brembo swap and use 17's

You buying? I should look into a big brake $wap.

[c0ncEpT]

I know on LS cars it really isnt to difficult. Just need to drill out the caliper mounting holes and get the inside of the rotors turned.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/suspension...02-camaro.html

[DETROITMUSCLE]

17s look sick up front but if your running a 4" rim then look at tire prices they are big $

[birdie2000]

Personally I'm not a fan of the 17's up front with 15's in the rear. Stick with one wheel diameter front and back, IMO. Polished would look AWESOME on that car.

[mcalus]

I know on LS cars it really isnt to difficult. Just need to drill out the caliper mounting holes and get the inside of the rotors turned.

http://ls1tech.com/forums/suspension...02-camaro.html

Curious what it costs. Looks killer

17s look sick up front but if your running a 4" rim then look at tire prices they are big $

I liked the 17s in the front at first. Maybe it's just the vette I saw them on that I wanted. That is true, a 15" tire is much cheaper.

Personally I'm not a fan of the 17's up front with 15's in the rear. Stick with one wheel diameter front and back, IMO. Polished would look AWESOME on that car.

I'm leaning towards them I better get them the sooner the better since I'll be getting slammed with ~700 in tires :/


Suggestion on tires?

[mcalus]

Today she went into hibernation. My mice deturant was sleeping on the job!I'll make a detailed todo list and stick it on the wall. I have a lot more plans for get this winter. As long as work stays busy I will hopefully get a lot done.

[mcalus]

Just walked around the car and this is my winter to do list so far:

-Fix drivers and passengers bezels and switches
- powdercoat the valve cover bolts
- install new trans pan
- por 15 undercarriage
- adjust exhaust tips and fix leaks
- install trans cooler that has been sitting around
- fix interior rattles (possible? Lol)
- figure out why left rear speaker is inop
- wetland and rub whole car (***** be looking good)
- fix passenger door skin
- paint exterior side maker screws.


Stuff I need to buy (should be roughly around $1700):

- LCA's
- SFC's
- Belstein rear shocks
- new trans fluid after new pan is installed
- trans temp sensor
- 373s & install kit
- rearend fluid and additive
- carpet
- headliner
- speakers (something cheap, better than junk kenwoods I have)
- heat/ac knob for interior
- NON LOCKING GAS CAP so sick of the thing
- drivers and passenger lock caps for interior.


I think all of this is doable. I hope y'all have confidence in me

I'm on the wall about the set of Dragstars and the TrueTrac. It all depends on how busy we are at the shop this winter. It might be a last minute thing.

I'm sure there will be more. Stay tuned an as always opinions are welcome