What engine are you going to use?

[70rs]

Originally Posted by 79ZED

I seriously considered a LSx engine, but I couldn't resist the pull of en EFI big block! In a few years the LSx will be as common as small blocks, but that wont be the case for a Rat.
My 509 going in front a T56 in a 79 Z28:

Nice looking set up you have!! Which front drive unit is that?

[GregWeld]

Wow! Crazy bad looking...

Bad = good

[79ZED]

70rs,

Thanks. It's a Vintage Air Frontrunner setup. It's a very solid, well made drive system. Fits great, but I did have to cut up the crank pulley to make room for the MSD crank trigger.

The air cleaner pan will be cut to size and a gasket added once I get it under the cowl hood.

John

[70rs]

Originally Posted by 79ZED

70rs,

Thanks. It's a Vintage Air Frontrunner setup. It's a very solid, well made drive system. Fits great, but I did have to cut up the crank pulley to make room for the MSD crank trigger.

The air cleaner pan will be cut to size and a gasket added once I get it under the cowl hood.

John

Very nice! I would love to see that installed. Do you have a build thread or any pictures posted?

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by 79ZED

I seriously considered a LSx engine, but I couldn't resist the pull of en EFI big block! In a few years the LSx will be as common as small blocks, but that wont be the case for a Rat.
My 509 going in front a T56 in a 79 Z28:

VERY NICE!!

[79ZED]

Thanks guys!

70rs, the tear down of the car ( I'm the original owner ) is going painfully slow, partly due to my health, partly due to the garage being unheated!

The interior is nearly all out, just have to remove the heater / ac box, some wiring, and steering column. Drivetrain is out except the original 3:73 posi ten bolt. Front subframe and fenders will come off as soon as I trial fit the big block & T56 combo for any interference.

All new suspension from Speedtech, SC&C, Hotchkis, Pro-Touring F Body. Brakes are Hydratech with C5 calipers and LS discs out back. T56 is a new LT1 ( that I picked a few years back ) behind a Spec Stage 3+ clutch and Fidanza flywheel.

With some hard work and a bit of luck, it'll be in the paint / body shop this Summer.

Hope to keep the car basically stock looking with the exception of the Goodmark cowl hood and Rushforth Concept II wheels. Tough to hide that.

John

[70rs]

Originally Posted by 79ZED

Thanks guys!

70rs, the tear down of the car ( I'm the original owner ) is going painfully slow, partly due to my health, partly due to the garage being unheated!

The interior is nearly all out, just have to remove the heater / ac box, some wiring, and steering column. Drivetrain is out except the original 3:73 posi ten bolt. Front subframe and fenders will come off as soon as I trial fit the big block & T56 combo for any interference.

All new suspension from Speedtech, SC&C, Hotchkis, Pro-Touring F Body. Brakes are Hydratech with C5 calipers and LS discs out back. T56 is a new LT1 ( that I picked a few years back ) behind a Spec Stage 3+ clutch and Fidanza flywheel.

With some hard work and a bit of luck, it'll be in the paint / body shop this Summer.

Hope to keep the car basically stock looking with the exception of the Goodmark cowl hood and Rushforth Concept II wheels. Tough to hide that.

John

Sounds like a great plan John. I am looking forward to lot's of pictures of the build (uh, get your camera warmed up please ).
I am in kind of the same boat right now, some health (shoulders) and logistics are keeping me from doing much for the next month or two but I should be able to get back on it soon.

[lhkustoms]

Originally Posted by 70rs

...... some health (shoulders) and logistics are keeping me from doing much for the next month or two but I should be able to get back on it soon.

Eric but it sure doesnt hurt you from typing and surfing the forums thats for sure.

[70rs]

Originally Posted by lhkustoms

Eric but it sure doesnt hurt you from typing and surfing the forums thats for sure.

LUKE, you're a funny guy.......Killin me!


Actually you are right! I have turned into an even bigger post whore since the surgery!

But I have a ways to go to catch up with Todd!

[1970camaroRS]

There was no place to pick LSx with Carb...oh well.

6.0L LQ4, stock bottom end
Ported LS6 243 heads (320cfm @ .600)
Big cam (238 @ .050, .600 lift)
Single plane Vic Jr
850cfm carb
150 N20 plate

Should be fun 'til it pops. Then I will build a forged 408.

PS, HI Eric, havnt heard from you since the surgery, hope all is well.