LS1 Drift Build 'Nuff Said'

[Royal_T]

Okay it is time for me to start this build thread. First I would like to say this has been a long time coming and I just can't wait for the finish product to be done. I will do this build in stages and tell you everything, from building the engine to suspension work. I will also make note of how much everything cost since that is a big deal for everyone that wants to do an LS build. I will post an update once a week with pics so there will be something to look at..And last but not least I will post a beer of the week, since I love crafted beers:thumbup: So lets get started!!



Wanted to post this pic here.. Some of you know my car and some of you don't. but it has been through so many wheels/looks its not funny.. But it will not look like this any more and hopefully the last change.....

STAGE 1: Phase 1...'Engine tear down and clean up'





Let's start this with the beer of the week.. One of my Favs 'DogFish Head 90 Min' Good stuff



First thing was the purchase of this LS1 longblock that I got off of LS1tech.com. You can find a lot of useful info on there so def check it out..



A little dirty but that will all change. Had 38k on it and the owner had the Bottom end torn down by a local machine shop (to check the condition of it which was great still) and had all the bearings replaced, ls6 oil pump installed, ls2 timing chain, ARP rod bolts.. All this for the price of $1500



In my opinion not a bad purchases since I plan on changing and adding a lot of aftermarket parts..



First thing I saw was this little chip on the crank balancer pulley.. a no go in my book and will get replaced...



Now lets crack open these heads and see what we have.. To do so you will need a 10mm to unbolt all the head bolts.



Nasty:icon22: I don't like how dirty they are so I will send these off to the machine shop to get cleaned..



To have the heads ready for the machine shop, I went to Advance Auto parts to rent out there Valve Spring Compressor. This is a free service through them and you guys should def take advantage of it.. Just leave a deposit and you get it back when you return it..



Comes with everything you need to get the job done.. It is kind of like a big ass C clamp



I placed a little rubber cap over the end of the compressor so it would not F up the valves..




Lets do this... Gloves are :thumbup:




This is how you use this tool for those that don't know. The Heads have to be off the engine to use this tool.



Placement of the tool



next is getting these damn Valve seals out.. Just use pliers and a lot of force..



Then remove the retainers...



Bam!!! everything is all done and ready to send to machine shop..

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Okay got them back from the machine shop from their bath.. and man does it look so much better.. Price of this service is only $25 a head...

So Build total so far is $1550


Next week: STAGE 1: Phase 2 'Cam/Pulley Install'

[Jesus Christ]

i <3 these kinds of threads

[DylanRoach]

i <3 these kinds of threads

+1 .

[bostongrnM3]

n now i have to wait til next week grr

[Njdub]

Love your car. Loving the build already.

[CL3V3NG3R]

Awe yeah!!!

[PavelK313]

Great project!!!
What motivated you to go LS route instead of FI?
Its going into Z33 right?

[GreenGoblin]

Awesome bro can;t wait.

[Royal_T]

Thanks everyone for the kind words..

Great project!!!
What motivated you to go LS route instead of FI?
Its going into Z33 right?

Thanks.. I knew I should have talked about why I choose the LS then FI in the begening..

So here is why..

The main reason is mainly due to reliability and that LS motors are a dime a dozen.. at first I was going to do the whole FI route with the VQ motor but those blocks are so weak. For example, if I dropped in the turbos and was throwing down 400hp, the motor is known to blown at these HP levels with factory internals.. So with that said I said F that and I will just go the LS route since I love V8s and know them..and know that they can handle high HP in stock forum.. Also they have a shit load of torque

Awesome bro can;t wait.

Thanks bro,, Hope to live up to yours.

[PavelK313]

Thanks everyone for the kind words..



Thanks.. I knew I should have talked about why I choose the LS then FI in the begening..

So here is why..

The main reason is mainly due to reliability and that LS motors are a dime a dozen.. at first I was going to do the whole FI route with the VQ motor but those blocks are so weak. For example, if I dropped in the turbos and was throwing down 400hp, the motor is known to blown at these HP levels with factory internals.. So with that said I said F that and I will just go the LS route since I love V8s and know them..and know that they can handle high HP in stock forum.. Also they have a shit load of torque




Thanks bro,, Hope to live up to yours.

Thats basically what I thought.
Good luck with this conversion!!!

[softg]

i <3 these kinds of threads

indeed, subscribed

[slwrthnu]

i've always been a big fan of your car, and now i am a huge one. love ls1 builds, love even more that your throwing all the prices in as i hope to be starting an ls1 fd3s build in the next year or so.

[Zic]

mmmmmmmmmmmmm

[Jorge]

Subscribed to this. Can't wait, love to see a detailed engine build.

I wish LS engines were easier to get here in the UK.

[Mark Ostrowski]

Alright can I just say: I fucking. Love. your car. There. Secondly, I fucking. Love. this build. As soon as i finish my wb convo I plan on enjoying my car for about a year with the pos stock motor, and then, shocker, LSx swap. The amount of detail your going into is awesome in terms of a build thread, I am a HUGE diy guy when it comes to my car, but i haven't had the time to go on all the vette forums and look up all their builds and teardowns so i think its really awesome that your posting this up here for the whole stanceworks community. Good Luck, gonna be epic.