the Z is getting an upgrade - F-Body Online

kthxbai · 08-27-2009, 07:35 PM

i just bought a T56 six speed and a 1995 LT1 motor with computer, harness, all accessories, pedals, etc. etc.

when school starts in a week, the tear down begins. hopefully with some good fortune and alot of frustration i should have an LT1 powered six gear shifting machine where once there was garbage

i will start a swap log when i get into the engine bay for real, but for now, just wish me luck

Superman · 08-27-2009, 07:41 PM

Good luck. Take lots of pics!

xKellyxVeitx · 08-27-2009, 08:20 PM

Good luck man! Pics for sure.

Firehawk896 · 08-27-2009, 09:11 PM

tell us how that t-56 swap goes...should be funm i was thinkin of it myself

fbodyrs96 · 08-28-2009, 05:12 PM

lots of pics man..

ZexGX · 08-29-2009, 01:45 AM

Good luck man. I have heard from a 3rd gen owner that an LT1 swap isn't too difficult.

boulis94 · 08-29-2009, 12:06 PM

good luck with everything. should be pretty sweet when all done.

kthxbai · 09-01-2009, 10:04 PM

Space_monki · 09-01-2009, 11:47 PM

Looks like fun still trying to round up a t56 on my end.

Superman · 09-02-2009, 12:31 AM

Nice. Good luck with the swap!

kthxbai · 09-02-2009, 08:46 PM

going to take some rags and paper towels and armor all wipes to school with me tomorrow and try to clean up everything a little bit. the guy i bought from was really nice, seemed honest, and included all the parts he said he would. He even threw in a driveshaft and radiator that he had for free.

the plan right now is old engine out, old transmission out, new transmission in, new engine in.

i was really worried about spending alot of money and getting in over my head, but now that ive got all the stuff im just plain excited. im sure ill figure it out somehow, and i have alot of time and good points of reference (online mostly). i think i will just use this thread for updates since it is already in the right place.

fbodyrs96 · 09-03-2009, 01:08 AM

good luck, post lots of pics sir.

Sicariu · 09-05-2009, 03:06 PM

Good luck, 4th gen power in a 3rd gen Camaro is my 3rd favorite way to own an F-Body.

Italia · 09-05-2009, 04:11 PM

What are the other two??

Sicariu · 09-05-2009, 04:45 PM

#2 is a 1st gen Camaro with any good powerplant. #1 is a silver 1994 Formula.

Italia · 09-06-2009, 04:40 PM

ah

kthxbai · 09-06-2009, 09:04 PM

so the one thing i just realized i need to do soon is run all the rpo codes on my car, since i have never done them before, and i want to know what kind of fuel pump the car has from stock. From what ive been reading if it was a stock TPI setup then the fuel pump will provide enough pressure for the LT1 (i am planning on an adjustable fuel regulator too) up to around 400~450 horsepower. Since im not planning on making that much hp any time soon if it was a TPI 305 then i dont have to drop the tank... which would be really nice. otherwise i need a high pressure pump (inline or in tank?) to make around 40-45 psi apparently.

Space_monki · 09-07-2009, 02:29 AM

Your car should be carbd from the factory otherwise you would be blowing the seals in your carb.

kthxbai · 09-07-2009, 12:52 PM

mmk so i guess i will be dropping the tank then. any suggestions on in tank vs inline? also are there any specific companies to look for?
links appreciated.

~Steven

Space_monki · 09-07-2009, 12:58 PM

I'd just run an inline. put it as close to the tank as possible so it is pushing instead of pulling.

08-27-2009, 08:20 PM	#3
xKellyxVeitx CRY BABY Feedback Score: 1 reviews Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 1,949 Trader Rating: (1) Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Good luck man! Pics for sure. __________________ "In one year my car will be the fastest on this forum. And you can quote me on that." -Sniper

08-28-2009, 05:12 PM	#5
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08-29-2009, 01:45 AM	#6
ZexGX L-Es-Wun SwAp Gawd of FBO Feedback Score: 5 reviews Location: All Over Southern California Posts: 2,322 Trader Rating: (5) Thanks: 23 Thanked 57 Times in 52 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Good luck man. I have heard from a 3rd gen owner that an LT1 swap isn't too difficult. __________________ F-Body of the Month June '09 \| V6 1/8th mile: 9.67 \| V6 1/4 mile: 15.5 \| V8 1/8th mile: 8.24 @ 89MPH @ 1237 DA \| V8 1/4 mile: 12.98 @ 108MPH @ 2785 DA \| 60': 1.86 (10:50:03 PM) elit3snipez: I jizz to 7 seconds thank you very much

08-29-2009, 12:06 PM	#7
boulis94 Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Hanover MI Posts: 776 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Member's Picture Albums	good luck with everything. should be pretty sweet when all done. __________________ 94 T/A LT1 T56, eagle crank and rods, 30 over, LT4 hot cam kit, beehive springs, electric water pump, aluminum DS and almost all bolts on possible

09-01-2009, 10:04 PM	#8
kthxbai Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Oakton VA / Washington DC Posts: 750 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Member's Picture Albums	__________________ 1985 Z28 LT1 T56

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08-27-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
kthxbai Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Oakton VA / Washington DC Posts: 750 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Member's Picture Albums	the Z is getting an upgrade i just bought a T56 six speed and a 1995 LT1 motor with computer, harness, all accessories, pedals, etc. etc. when school starts in a week, the tear down begins. hopefully with some good fortune and alot of frustration i should have an LT1 powered six gear shifting machine where once there was garbage i will start a swap log when i get into the engine bay for real, but for now, just wish me luck __________________ 1985 Z28 LT1 T56

08-27-2009, 09:11 PM	#4
Firehawk896 Junior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Nw suburbs of Chicago Posts: 27 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	tell us how that t-56 swap goes...should be funm i was thinkin of it myself

09-01-2009, 11:47 PM	#9
Space_monki Veteran Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Monmouth. IL Posts: 1,220 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Looks like fun still trying to round up a t56 on my end. __________________ Abe *http://www.screen-fx.net/*

09-02-2009, 08:46 PM	#11
kthxbai Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Oakton VA / Washington DC Posts: 750 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Member's Picture Albums	going to take some rags and paper towels and armor all wipes to school with me tomorrow and try to clean up everything a little bit. the guy i bought from was really nice, seemed honest, and included all the parts he said he would. He even threw in a driveshaft and radiator that he had for free. the plan right now is old engine out, old transmission out, new transmission in, new engine in. i was really worried about spending alot of money and getting in over my head, but now that ive got all the stuff im just plain excited. im sure ill figure it out somehow, and i have alot of time and good points of reference (online mostly). i think i will just use this thread for updates since it is already in the right place. __________________ 1985 Z28 LT1 T56

09-03-2009, 01:08 AM	#12
fbodyrs96 FBO Extreme! Feedback Score: 6 reviews Location: Calhoun GA Posts: 7,915 Trader Rating: (6) Thanks: 9 Thanked 102 Times in 79 Posts Member's Picture Albums	good luck, post lots of pics sir. __________________ F-body Of The Month September 2008 Click here BORLA_Sound_Clip Kris

09-05-2009, 03:06 PM	#13
Sicariu Veteran Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: The Sticks, OH Posts: 1,123 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Good luck, 4th gen power in a 3rd gen Camaro is my 3rd favorite way to own an F-Body. __________________ July 2009 F-Body of the Month 1994 Firebird Formula - cammed, ported+polished heads, 2500 stall torque converter, stage 2 shift kit, Eibach springs, performance tuned ECM, Magnaflow cat-back. Her name is Annette.

09-05-2009, 04:11 PM	#14
Italia Veteran Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Houston Texas Posts: 1,230 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Member's Picture Albums	What are the other two?? __________________

09-05-2009, 04:45 PM	#15
Sicariu Veteran Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: The Sticks, OH Posts: 1,123 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Member's Picture Albums	#2 is a 1st gen Camaro with any good powerplant. #1 is a silver 1994 Formula. __________________ July 2009 F-Body of the Month 1994 Firebird Formula - cammed, ported+polished heads, 2500 stall torque converter, stage 2 shift kit, Eibach springs, performance tuned ECM, Magnaflow cat-back. Her name is Annette.

09-06-2009, 04:40 PM	#16
Italia Veteran Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Houston Texas Posts: 1,230 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 5 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Member's Picture Albums	ah __________________

09-06-2009, 09:04 PM	#17
kthxbai Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Oakton VA / Washington DC Posts: 750 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Member's Picture Albums	so the one thing i just realized i need to do soon is run all the rpo codes on my car, since i have never done them before, and i want to know what kind of fuel pump the car has from stock. From what ive been reading if it was a stock TPI setup then the fuel pump will provide enough pressure for the LT1 (i am planning on an adjustable fuel regulator too) up to around 400~450 horsepower. Since im not planning on making that much hp any time soon if it was a TPI 305 then i dont have to drop the tank... which would be really nice. otherwise i need a high pressure pump (inline or in tank?) to make around 40-45 psi apparently. __________________ 1985 Z28 LT1 T56

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09-07-2009, 02:29 AM	#18
Space_monki Veteran Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Monmouth. IL Posts: 1,220 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Member's Picture Albums	Your car should be carbd from the factory otherwise you would be blowing the seals in your carb. __________________ Abe *http://www.screen-fx.net/*

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kthxbai Senior Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Oakton VA / Washington DC Posts: 750 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Member's Picture Albums	mmk so i guess i will be dropping the tank then. any suggestions on in tank vs inline? also are there any specific companies to look for? links appreciated. ~Steven __________________ 1985 Z28 LT1 T56

09-07-2009, 12:58 PM	#20
Space_monki Veteran Member Feedback Score: 0 reviews Location: Monmouth. IL Posts: 1,220 Trader Rating: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts Member's Picture Albums	I'd just run an inline. put it as close to the tank as possible so it is pushing instead of pulling. __________________ Abe *http://www.screen-fx.net/*