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Picking up a Donor tomorrow! Woohoo LS1, Something to replace my buick 215 conversion

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JRust	May 31 2012, 06:45 PM Post#1
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest	I am buying this 2000 z28 camaro tomorrow. It runs & drives great as it is. It has the LS1 motor I want to replace my current v8 setup. I'm not ready to do it yet but for $2500 I couldn't pass it up. It does have a salvadge title which the guy bought it with in 2007. I don't care about that as it will be salvadged before long . Plus I can part out the rest of the car to recoup some of my investment. I have found some LS motor's here & there for sale. Most don't have everything & it will nickel & dime you getting all the little bits. Nice thing is I can drive it for a while until I am ready. I plan for that to be sooner rather than later. Insurance on it will probably detour me from driving it much. I drive my 914's for fun so there isn't much need for it. I'll be keeping my eye's out for LS conversion parts. Attached image(s)

jaxdream	Jun 1 2012, 08:14 AM Post#2
Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 974 Joined: 8-July 08 From: North Central Tennessee Member No.: 9,270 Region Association: South East States	You gonna upgrade / update the braking system also ??? 5 lug ??? Bye Bye Booick . Go for it , drive the cheby , collect parts !!!! Do a build thread while your'e at it !!! Jack

infraredcalvin	Jun 1 2012, 08:21 AM Post#3
Distracted Member Group: Members Posts: 1,524 Joined: 25-August 08 From: Ladera Ranch, CA Member No.: 9,463 Region Association: Southern California	Stick a broom handle into the wheel well and pop out that bumper before you get a crease, will be another part you can get $$ for. BTDT....

rwilner	Jun 1 2012, 08:42 AM Post#4
No Ghosts in the Machine Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States	QUOTE(infraredcalvin @ Jun 1 2012, 10:21 AM) Stick a broom handle into the wheel well and pop out that bumper before you get a crease, will be another part you can get $$ for. BTDT.... Z28s are a blast and they actually corner quite well from the factory. (Well, maybe not if your reference point is a 914.) You can get 600 fwhp out of an LS1 if you're willing to put a supercharger on it.

andys	Jun 1 2012, 09:42 AM Post#5
Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None	Unless it's got a bazillion miles on it, that's a steal @ $2500! Yeah, there's a lot of tid bits you can use from the car. The BCM (Body Control Module) is especially nice, and makes for a great power distribution center.....You can get rid of the funky, out-dated 914 electrical stuff. Keep us abreast of your progress. Let me know if you have any 914/LS1 questions. Andys

Mike Bellis	Jun 1 2012, 09:55 AM Post#6
Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None	Nice score! I love donor cars... they are full of parts!

JRust	Jun 1 2012, 12:02 PM Post#7
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest	I allready have upgraded my brakes. I am 5lug all around with 944 turbo brakes up front. My current v8 has me ready for this LS1 upgrade. I may drive it until winter. We will see about my current setup. Probably be up for sale soon.

Mike Bellis	Jun 1 2012, 12:32 PM Post#8
Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None	I double dog dare you to have it ready for WCR 2013!

Rand	Jun 1 2012, 01:08 PM Post#9
Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None	I love it! Bang/hp for buck, it doesn't get any better. Nice score. How many miles?

JRust	Jun 1 2012, 01:12 PM Post#10
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest	97,600 miles! Trying not jinx myself as it is such a smokin deal. I got about 3 hours before I pick i up

JRust	Jun 1 2012, 09:08 PM Post#11
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest	Well I just picked it up. Went by a Jiffy lube to get a quick oil change. Had them recharge the a/c as it was warm. That didn't do anything but it held a charge. Looking further there was no belt to the a/c. I went ahead & had them install a new belt. Still nothing the pump isn't frozen it turns fine. Tried jumping the switch but no luck there either. So we called it & I left. Not something I'll sink a bunch into but will take it to a real shop. I'll see whats up at least for future referance. Car runs & drives good although the 20" rims are a bit much . As I planned it is the perfect Donor car

Lennies914	Jun 1 2012, 09:45 PM Post#12
Slacker Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 9-January 10 From: NorCal Member No.: 11,216 Region Association: Northern California	I had a '95 6-speed convertible back in the day. It was a fun car!

underthetire	Jun 2 2012, 10:20 AM Post#13
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California	My ex neighbor picked up a black one just like that for 300 bucks! It was overheating. Had the heads done and gaskets and the thing ran perfect. I was soo trying to get that car from him. He still had less than 1k in that car!

ConeDodger	Jun 2 2012, 11:32 AM Post#14
Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,608 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California	QUOTE(JRust @ Jun 1 2012, 07:08 PM) Well I just picked it up. Went by a Jiffy lube to get a quick oil change. Had them recharge the a/c as it was warm. That didn't do anything but it held a charge. Looking further there was no belt to the a/c. I went ahead & had them install a new belt. Still nothing the pump isn't frozen it turns fine. Tried jumping the switch but no luck there either. So we called it & I left. Not something I'll sink a bunch into but will take it to a real shop. I'll see whats up at least for future referance. Car runs & drives good although the 20" rims are a bit much . As I planned it is the perfect Donor car No wonder it has a salvage title... An idiot owned it.

JRust	Jun 2 2012, 02:35 PM Post#15
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest	Couple pics of the of my new z28 DONOR. There is the money shot below of the motor Attached thumbnail(s)

rhodyguy	Jun 3 2012, 09:19 AM Post#16
Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,089 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch	i think jerry is the go to guy for all the info on the LS1. a 914 fitted w/a LS1 gets lots of attention. the 308 2 stalls over got passing glances at best. Attached image(s)

JRust	Jun 3 2012, 11:23 AM Post#17
914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,307 Joined: 10-January 03 From: Corvallis Oregon Member No.: 129 Region Association: Pacific Northwest	Yeah I have talked to Jerry a bit. He is a great resource to be sure. He will be doing my paint eventually. He did use the 901 with his. Which I can do but I'd like to explore the other tranny options. I'd like to get a newer tranny with a cable shift setup. Plus a nice 6speed would be a nice change. One that can handle the power & is a good fit

Mike Bellis	Jun 3 2012, 01:22 PM Post#18
Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None	QUOTE(JRust @ Jun 3 2012, 10:23 AM) Yeah I have talked to Jerry a bit. He is a great resource to be sure. He will be doing my paint eventually. He did use the 901 with his. Which I can do but I'd like to explore the other tranny options. I'd like to get a newer tranny with a cable shift setup. Plus a nice 6speed would be a nice change. One that can handle the power & is a good fit Just buy my rebuilt 901 H gear tranny with cable shift. It will be perfect for you. I need to find a Boxster tranny now.

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