My car over the last 4 1/2 years

Matts94Z28 · 04-14-2010, 11:00 AM

Well I bought this car in November of 2005 from a guy in Summerville... it had 90k miles on it along with a "built transmission" and a fresh 355 w/ new GM heads on it. His daughter had been driving it for a few years and ended up over heating, which led to the rebuild.

I drove the car for a year or so before I started to tear into it, even though it was my DD. I figured I would share some pictures that I have collected over the last few years....

Here is the car when I first bought it

After a good thorough detail

How about that built transmission? It sure didn't last.

Collecting parts for the cam

Added the ZR1's

More goodies

Ported and coated intake

Getting ghetto in the ghetto... this is why my neighbors hate me

This is what took out the motor

Dave · 04-14-2010, 11:04 AM

good build and nice pics

chrisheltra · 04-14-2010, 11:06 AM

First time Ive seen a motor in the kitchen. lol

Matts94Z28 · 04-14-2010, 11:09 AM

One day at work I decided I wanted to repaint the roof of the car... well that led to a bit more as you can see.

After all the prep, slick sand, and wet sanding I left the car with my painter on a friday night around 10pm... I came into work around 8am to find this.

Pesce Nero · 04-14-2010, 11:09 AM

did you build the engine in your kitchen?

Matts94Z28 · 04-14-2010, 11:17 AM

As you can see, I sold the race car hood and got something more practical.

Here are a few of the most recent additions to the car.

Calendar shot for LS1tech.com

and how it sits now.

For those of you who don't know about my motor set up, It's a forged 12.8:1 cam only motor with bone stock heads on it. I put the motor together to take 200+ worth of gas. It's also got a 4L60E built by MonteC and a 3800ish converter from Cameron at TCS.

I don't think I could have come this far without the help of those involved over the past few years... I know it's not much, but it keeps me busy and should be pretty nasty down the road.

I have to get the rear end sorted out and then I might add some heads by the end of the year.

Matts94Z28 · 04-14-2010, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SIXPACKGUT

did you build the engine in your kitchen?

Yes I did, it was the cleanest place I could think of!

Illusions · 04-14-2010, 11:45 AM

His parts washer is in the bathroom. you should see it.

Matts94Z28 · 04-14-2010, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Illusions

His parts washer is in the bathroom. you should see it.

LOL... naaahh, Hendrick had one that was pretty serious.

slowgreen99 · 04-14-2010, 01:13 PM

Damn Lisa's sexy!

Oh, nice build too, I guess

Vette77guy · 04-14-2010, 02:46 PM

Kewl Build.....

Great timeline pics. Can't wait till my project moves along just like that.

chrisheltra · 04-14-2010, 02:48 PM

Do most women wear heals when they have a bikini on?

Matts94Z28 · 04-14-2010, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisheltra

Do most women wear heals when they have a bikini on?

That might have been the last time she was in heels.

DanDB64 · 04-14-2010, 03:17 PM

Was that you I saw with the car on a trailer the weekend before last? You probably saw my loud as shit Mustang with no wing and suspension lift

79bluebird · 04-14-2010, 03:52 PM

the car has come along way.

clubracergt1 · 04-14-2010, 05:36 PM

I wondered how long it would take before a Lisa comment popped up.

Anyway, nice to see how far the car has come. Nice work, Matt.

Mr. Camaro · 04-14-2010, 05:52 PM

good times working on the LT1

Whaler · 04-14-2010, 06:31 PM

Nice job with the car Matt. Great work in progress.

blkscls1z · 04-14-2010, 09:31 PM

Nice to see the history of your car Matt. It has came a long way and i'm glad to see its finally coming together for you.

Matts94Z28 · 04-14-2010, 11:33 PM

Thanks guys! I have learned a lot with the POS LT1, but I guess it holds it's own. One day I will get one of them new LS1 motors!

04-14-2010, 11:00 AM	#1
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	My car over the last 4 1/2 years Well I bought this car in November of 2005 from a guy in Summerville... it had 90k miles on it along with a "built transmission" and a fresh 355 w/ new GM heads on it. His daughter had been driving it for a few years and ended up over heating, which led to the rebuild. I drove the car for a year or so before I started to tear into it, even though it was my DD. I figured I would share some pictures that I have collected over the last few years.... Here is the car when I first bought it After a good thorough detail How about that built transmission? It sure didn't last. Collecting parts for the cam Added the ZR1's More goodies Ported and coated intake Getting ghetto in the ghetto... this is why my neighbors hate me This is what took out the motor __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

04-14-2010, 11:04 AM	#2
Dave Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 532	good build and nice pics __________________ '99 Lightning with a few bolt-ons

04-14-2010, 11:06 AM	#3
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	First time Ive seen a motor in the kitchen. lol __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

04-14-2010, 11:09 AM	#4
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	One day at work I decided I wanted to repaint the roof of the car... well that led to a bit more as you can see. After all the prep, slick sand, and wet sanding I left the car with my painter on a friday night around 10pm... I came into work around 8am to find this. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

04-14-2010, 11:09 AM	#5
Pesce Nero Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2,680	did you build the engine in your kitchen? __________________

04-14-2010, 11:17 AM	#6
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	As you can see, I sold the race car hood and got something more practical. Here are a few of the most recent additions to the car. Calendar shot for LS1tech.com and how it sits now. For those of you who don't know about my motor set up, It's a forged 12.8:1 cam only motor with bone stock heads on it. I put the motor together to take 200+ worth of gas. It's also got a 4L60E built by MonteC and a 3800ish converter from Cameron at TCS. I don't think I could have come this far without the help of those involved over the past few years... I know it's not much, but it keeps me busy and should be pretty nasty down the road. I have to get the rear end sorted out and then I might add some heads by the end of the year. __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack

04-14-2010, 11:45 AM	#8
Illusions Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: In the Pits Posts: 2,247	His parts washer is in the bathroom. you should see it. __________________ Illusions Grafix A Pair of "Jackstand" 01 Xtreme Blazers

04-14-2010, 01:13 PM	#10
slowgreen99 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 7,740	Damn Lisa's sexy! Oh, nice build too, I guess __________________ M.R.E. Bad Bob Motorsports

04-14-2010, 02:46 PM	#11
Vette77guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 72	Kewl Build..... Great timeline pics. Can't wait till my project moves along just like that.

04-14-2010, 02:48 PM	#12
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	Do most women wear heals when they have a bikini on? __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

04-14-2010, 03:17 PM	#14
DanDB64 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Summerville Posts: 131	Was that you I saw with the car on a trailer the weekend before last? You probably saw my loud as shit Mustang with no wing and suspension lift __________________

04-14-2010, 03:52 PM	#15
79bluebird Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: summerville,sc Posts: 398	the car has come along way. __________________ 97 s10 w/355 motor swap 79 firebird getting a 468 pontiac stroker with a 88mm turbo 93 suzuki gsxr 600

04-14-2010, 05:36 PM	#16
clubracergt1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Great, white North (Chicagoland) Posts: 2,483	I wondered how long it would take before a Lisa comment popped up. Anyway, nice to see how far the car has come. Nice work, Matt. __________________ This space for rent

04-14-2010, 05:52 PM	#17
Mr. Camaro Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: James Island Posts: 451	good times working on the LT1 __________________ 91 Camaro RS 05 gmc 2500 diesel 05 Mercedes e55 amg SHAWNBOYMOODY retired my car on Sunday 6-3-12

04-14-2010, 06:31 PM	#18
Whaler Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West Ashley Posts: 2,498	Nice job with the car Matt. Great work in progress.

04-14-2010, 09:31 PM	#19
blkscls1z Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between Goose Creek & Moncks Corner Posts: 2,310	Nice to see the history of your car Matt. It has came a long way and i'm glad to see its finally coming together for you. __________________

04-14-2010, 11:33 PM	#20
Matts94Z28 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 12,039	Thanks guys! I have learned a lot with the POS LT1, but I guess it holds it's own. One day I will get one of them new LS1 motors! __________________ Charleston Performance Solutions 4560 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston SC 29405 843-225-1142 https://www.facebook.com/CharlestonPerformanceSolutions www.facebook.com/Selepack