I am seeing some great projects over here which are excellent inspiration. My objective is to build this as a fun all around driver rig, however keep everything within a $10K budget. (hmm yep right)...
The nest steps are:
1- Suspension - will definitely be lower and a nicer stance; I am still debating what to do all around, leaves vs CO's in the rear.
2- Brakes - disc brakes front, possibly rear on phase 2. Got it - have a complete $500 front conversion new.
3- tires\wheels - staggered 18 and 20 or 18 and 18. I will try maximizing tire size on the rear avoiding mini tub as the body is very solid and I woudl rather avoid a major chop up just yet..but plans may change. I am shooting for a 275 max rear tire size for now. I am trying to keep the tire\wheel combo within $1500. Appreciaet all suggestions. I came across new BOSS 338 or Eagle 225 staggered with tires, etc in the $1200-1500 range...
4- interior - cage - clean and spartan. - got a bender, will travel
have some stock low back seats, new harnesses, and other misc interior parts (Amex, Classic, leftovers form other projects, etc)...
5- Powertrain. Hmmm things may get complicated here. I am trying to keep the current engine, cammed, etc. I will try to give some life on the current engine before I do anything more radical, however I picked this up as well, so will see. I need to do more reading here on the LS1 swaps and see what way I will end up going... all help and info appreciated! I picked up thsi low mileage98 Ls1 with auto tranny, PM, harness, etc.
Ok, I need more bad influence, so appreciate all insight!
Thanks!
Gui