1982 Corvette LS1
09-05-2010, 04:51 PM
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1982 Corvette LS1
Got the Z06 bug, so here it is:
Black on Black color. Very fast and reliable car.
Only driven on sunny days.
THE GOOD
-California car spent its life in North LA area of California from 1982 to 2002
~90K miles
-LS1 and 4L60E conversion from 2001 Z28 Camaro (LS6 intake and block) Winter 09-10
-15 x 8 with 3.75inch backspace Torque Thrust IIs with Dunlop QT Qualifier 255/60/R15 tires
-Alignment performed APR10 Andover Frame and Alignment 4wheel
-Very solid frame and windshield pillars
-Always Garaged, Car cover included , Maintenance log included
-No driveline vibrations, Drives very smooth
CHASSIS SUSPENSION STEERING
FRONT
-VBP “Rack Attack” Rack and Pinion conversion installed. Very tight responding steering.
-Rebuilt front suspension with Moog balljoints and Moog rubber bushings. Black epoxy painted control arms
-460lb front coils with 1 1/8 turn cut to lower 1.5 inch. Painted with black epoxy paint.
-VBP Spreader bar links upper control arms for frontal frame rigidity
-Bilstein Sport shocks- new in APR09
-New front swaybar end links
-New rotors riveted to hubs JAN09 Northside Corvette with new NTN bearing and Kendall L-427 Super Blue grease.
REAR
-100% new rear end rebuilt by Northside Corvette with new posi clutches and 3.07 Dana gears. All Poly bushings. Lucas Oil 85W90 + GM posi lube 2 bottles
-100% rebuilt trailing arms by Northside Corvette with rubber bushings, NTN bearings, and Kendall L-427 Super Blue grease. SS shims used.
-New steel 9 leaf 2.5inch wide spring MAD Corvette 260lb.
-New 10inch spring bolts cut down to 9 inch to lower rear 1 inch.
-New HD Adjustable Strut Rods VBP HD poly ends
-New U-joint Spicer lock bolts HEX head -service bolts and end caps.
-New rear axle halfshaft U-joints -Bruteforce
-Bilstein Sport shocks- new in APR09
-SS brake hardware 100% new
BRAKES
-VBP O-ring SS sleeved brake calipers (Red painted Plastikote caliper paint)
-SS braided flex brake lines Goodridge Zip
-Hydroboost brake power booster (1994 Astrovan conversion) with Aeroquip fittings. FANTASTIC SOLID PEDAL FEEL!
-Newer Master Cylinder and calipers.
-New rotors from Northside Corvette JAN09
-New pads front and rear FF type organics JAN09
-Bled with Motive power bleeder JAN09
-Valvoline DOT3/DOT4 synthetic fluid used.
COOLING SYSTEM
-Lincoln Mark VIII electric fan conversion with Bosch 70 amp relays and circuit breaker.
-New 4 core big block Corvette radiator Proliance
-Transmission cooler Heyden installed in front of radiator. Fin type. Install looks OEM
-All new coolant hoses
-Prestone Extended Life antifreeze used.
ENGINE LS1
-2001 Z28 LS1 motor install winter 2009-2010
-LS6 intake and LS6 block
-Waterpump mod for C3 corvette relocates the heater core hose fittings
-1998 F-body temp sensor for guage and PCM
-K&N filter with Spectre air intake tubing using LS1 original MAF
-LS6 Corvette Z06 red fuel rail covers
-New serpentine belt AC Delco
-99+ corvette fuel filter regulator
-AC Delco EP381 fuel pump for LS conversion for 58PSI fuel pressure
-All original 3/8 and 5/16 fuel hardlines retained
-New high pressure rubber fuel hose replaced in all locations
-PCM tuned by Wait4Me Performance -starts, idles, runs excellent!!!
-PCV catch can (Norris Motorsports) installed
-Valvoline Synpower 10W30 oil used
TRANSMISSION 4L60E
-2001 Z28 4L60E transmission installed winter 2009-2010
-New tailshaft section installed for VSS and mechanical speedo operation
-Speedo geared for 3.07 rear gear and 27.0 inch tire height
-Driveshaft lengthened 1 inch from AA Driveline in Anoka
-New driveshaft U-joints Brute Force JAN09
-Crossmember painted Black Enamel Duplicolor Rust Tuff
-Valvoline Dexron III non-synthetic trans fluid used.
EXHAUST
-C5 shorty header OBX
-2.5 inch dual exhaust with C6 corvette X-pipe (no drone or burbling)
-Magnaflow C4 corvette SS mufflers with dual polished 3 inch tips.
-Pipes painted silver Duplicolor High Heat 1200deg
INTERIOR
-C5 Z06 black leather seats from 2003 Z06 Corvette installed. Manual slider tracks.
-Sony Explod CD player w/6x9s w/ Kenwood Woox sub. Sounds great while allows T-Tops storage in cargo area.
-New cruise control transducer with new lower speedo cable to tranny installed. Speedo is silky smooth
-Interior restoration everything pulled out. Originally Camel color.
-Black ACC carpet,
-Grant steering wheel
-Dash, door panels, all trim dyed with SEM black vinyl paint. Looks beautiful.
-Zip's Chrome shifter handle ball with new custom extra tall black leather boot with red stitching.
-Mid America front floor mats and rear cargo area carpet set.
-New AC Delco heater core installed MAR09
BODY
-Driver quality repaint from Previous Owner. Looks good to great. Beautiful shine.
-Rocker panels painted with Gloss Black Epoxy paint for high durability. Looks beautiful.
-New halogen low beam headlights
-Rear and side windows 50% tint Formula One Pinnacle (Installed by Sun Control)
THE BAD
-No AC system
-Dash has small crack in it from heater core install.
-Turn signal lever to left turn has more resistance. Right turn is smooth
Car drives with no issues. I drive it in nice weather only.
-Now Asking $13.5K
-Brent cell 612-812-3735
Pics below have old mufflers:
LS1 underhood
THREADS:
LS1 swap thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...l60e-swap.html
Muffler-exhaust thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...e-article.html
Black on Black color. Very fast and reliable car.
Only driven on sunny days.
THE GOOD
-California car spent its life in North LA area of California from 1982 to 2002
~90K miles
-LS1 and 4L60E conversion from 2001 Z28 Camaro (LS6 intake and block) Winter 09-10
-15 x 8 with 3.75inch backspace Torque Thrust IIs with Dunlop QT Qualifier 255/60/R15 tires
-Alignment performed APR10 Andover Frame and Alignment 4wheel
-Very solid frame and windshield pillars
-Always Garaged, Car cover included , Maintenance log included
-No driveline vibrations, Drives very smooth
CHASSIS SUSPENSION STEERING
FRONT
-VBP “Rack Attack” Rack and Pinion conversion installed. Very tight responding steering.
-Rebuilt front suspension with Moog balljoints and Moog rubber bushings. Black epoxy painted control arms
-460lb front coils with 1 1/8 turn cut to lower 1.5 inch. Painted with black epoxy paint.
-VBP Spreader bar links upper control arms for frontal frame rigidity
-Bilstein Sport shocks- new in APR09
-New front swaybar end links
-New rotors riveted to hubs JAN09 Northside Corvette with new NTN bearing and Kendall L-427 Super Blue grease.
REAR
-100% new rear end rebuilt by Northside Corvette with new posi clutches and 3.07 Dana gears. All Poly bushings. Lucas Oil 85W90 + GM posi lube 2 bottles
-100% rebuilt trailing arms by Northside Corvette with rubber bushings, NTN bearings, and Kendall L-427 Super Blue grease. SS shims used.
-New steel 9 leaf 2.5inch wide spring MAD Corvette 260lb.
-New 10inch spring bolts cut down to 9 inch to lower rear 1 inch.
-New HD Adjustable Strut Rods VBP HD poly ends
-New U-joint Spicer lock bolts HEX head -service bolts and end caps.
-New rear axle halfshaft U-joints -Bruteforce
-Bilstein Sport shocks- new in APR09
-SS brake hardware 100% new
BRAKES
-VBP O-ring SS sleeved brake calipers (Red painted Plastikote caliper paint)
-SS braided flex brake lines Goodridge Zip
-Hydroboost brake power booster (1994 Astrovan conversion) with Aeroquip fittings. FANTASTIC SOLID PEDAL FEEL!
-Newer Master Cylinder and calipers.
-New rotors from Northside Corvette JAN09
-New pads front and rear FF type organics JAN09
-Bled with Motive power bleeder JAN09
-Valvoline DOT3/DOT4 synthetic fluid used.
COOLING SYSTEM
-Lincoln Mark VIII electric fan conversion with Bosch 70 amp relays and circuit breaker.
-New 4 core big block Corvette radiator Proliance
-Transmission cooler Heyden installed in front of radiator. Fin type. Install looks OEM
-All new coolant hoses
-Prestone Extended Life antifreeze used.
ENGINE LS1
-2001 Z28 LS1 motor install winter 2009-2010
-LS6 intake and LS6 block
-Waterpump mod for C3 corvette relocates the heater core hose fittings
-1998 F-body temp sensor for guage and PCM
-K&N filter with Spectre air intake tubing using LS1 original MAF
-LS6 Corvette Z06 red fuel rail covers
-New serpentine belt AC Delco
-99+ corvette fuel filter regulator
-AC Delco EP381 fuel pump for LS conversion for 58PSI fuel pressure
-All original 3/8 and 5/16 fuel hardlines retained
-New high pressure rubber fuel hose replaced in all locations
-PCM tuned by Wait4Me Performance -starts, idles, runs excellent!!!
-PCV catch can (Norris Motorsports) installed
-Valvoline Synpower 10W30 oil used
TRANSMISSION 4L60E
-2001 Z28 4L60E transmission installed winter 2009-2010
-New tailshaft section installed for VSS and mechanical speedo operation
-Speedo geared for 3.07 rear gear and 27.0 inch tire height
-Driveshaft lengthened 1 inch from AA Driveline in Anoka
-New driveshaft U-joints Brute Force JAN09
-Crossmember painted Black Enamel Duplicolor Rust Tuff
-Valvoline Dexron III non-synthetic trans fluid used.
EXHAUST
-C5 shorty header OBX
-2.5 inch dual exhaust with C6 corvette X-pipe (no drone or burbling)
-Magnaflow C4 corvette SS mufflers with dual polished 3 inch tips.
-Pipes painted silver Duplicolor High Heat 1200deg
INTERIOR
-C5 Z06 black leather seats from 2003 Z06 Corvette installed. Manual slider tracks.
-Sony Explod CD player w/6x9s w/ Kenwood Woox sub. Sounds great while allows T-Tops storage in cargo area.
-New cruise control transducer with new lower speedo cable to tranny installed. Speedo is silky smooth
-Interior restoration everything pulled out. Originally Camel color.
-Black ACC carpet,
-Grant steering wheel
-Dash, door panels, all trim dyed with SEM black vinyl paint. Looks beautiful.
-Zip's Chrome shifter handle ball with new custom extra tall black leather boot with red stitching.
-Mid America front floor mats and rear cargo area carpet set.
-New AC Delco heater core installed MAR09
BODY
-Driver quality repaint from Previous Owner. Looks good to great. Beautiful shine.
-Rocker panels painted with Gloss Black Epoxy paint for high durability. Looks beautiful.
-New halogen low beam headlights
-Rear and side windows 50% tint Formula One Pinnacle (Installed by Sun Control)
THE BAD
-No AC system
-Dash has small crack in it from heater core install.
-Turn signal lever to left turn has more resistance. Right turn is smooth
Car drives with no issues. I drive it in nice weather only.
-Now Asking $13.5K
-Brent cell 612-812-3735
Pics below have old mufflers:
LS1 underhood
THREADS:
LS1 swap thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...l60e-swap.html
Muffler-exhaust thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...e-article.html
Last edited by MN-Brent; 10-15-2010 at 10:13 PM.
09-05-2010, 04:57 PM
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Dash-shifter shown, with C5-Z06 seats:
Rear speaker-sub woofer set-up:
Suspension-before LS1 swap, so you'll see the old motor oil pan:
Last edited by MN-Brent; 09-05-2010 at 10:57 PM.
09-05-2010, 09:12 PM
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Race Director
Wow, the amount of work you put into this car is amazing. How hard would converting it over to a manual be, maybe with the Tremic kit?
In any case someone is going to be getting a very cool car, good luck with the sale.
In any case someone is going to be getting a very cool car, good luck with the sale.
09-06-2010, 01:34 PM
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ENGINE LS1
-2001 Z28 LS1 motor install winter 2009-2010
-LS6 intake and LS6 block
Typo?
Are you getting full lock to lock with no rubbing with those wheels?
Any feeling of binding as you go from lock to lock with that rack and pinion steering?
Why the metal leaf rear spring?
Power windows working good? Do they go all the way up and seal tight with the door closed?
Any interior squeaks, creeks or rattles?
Are the T Tops body color or glass?
Do the Z06 seat tracks sit on the same studs or did you have to drill new holes? Are the seatbelts C3 or C5?
Tom
-2001 Z28 LS1 motor install winter 2009-2010
-LS6 intake and LS6 block
Typo?
Are you getting full lock to lock with no rubbing with those wheels?
Any feeling of binding as you go from lock to lock with that rack and pinion steering?
Why the metal leaf rear spring?
Power windows working good? Do they go all the way up and seal tight with the door closed?
Any interior squeaks, creeks or rattles?
Are the T Tops body color or glass?
Do the Z06 seat tracks sit on the same studs or did you have to drill new holes? Are the seatbelts C3 or C5?
Tom
09-06-2010, 08:34 PM
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ENGINE LS1
-2001 Z28 LS1 motor install winter 2009-2010
-LS6 intake and LS6 block
Typo?
Late model F-bodies got both the LS6 block and intake. You can tell by the oil pressure plate above the oil filter. LS1s had this feature cast into the block. LS6 have this feature machined flat and use a cap that gets bolted to the block.
Are you getting full lock to lock with no rubbing with those wheels?
I get full lock to lock without any rubbing.
Any feeling of binding as you go from lock to lock with that rack and pinion steering?
None. Nice and smooth. I set-up the shaft with both U-joint as far up the shaft and down on the R&P pinion to keep the angles minimized. There is slightly more on center play than I expected though.
Why the metal leaf rear spring?
80-82 with FE7 "Gymkhana" option rear got the metal spring. This was an FE7 car so it originally had it. I didn't want to be concerned about heat on the fiberglass spring, so staying metal made it a non issue. It is a new spring from Mid America.
Power windows working good? Do they go all the way up and seal tight with the door closed?
Windows work great as GM intended, and no issues with falling down, or moving as you drive. Weather strip could be replaced as it is original.
Any interior squeaks, creeks or rattles?
Some squeeks from the side windows, and when it is cold out (below 60 degrees) I get a rattle from the rear window trim area, due to the Magnaflows.
Are the T Tops body color or glass?
Glass and in great shape.
Do the Z06 seat tracks sit on the same studs or did you have to drill new holes? Are the seatbelts C3 or C5?
Z06 seats on C3 manual tracks. Im 6' 1" and it is set for me perfectly. Seatbelts are C3 and work great.
Tom
-2001 Z28 LS1 motor install winter 2009-2010
-LS6 intake and LS6 block
Typo?
Late model F-bodies got both the LS6 block and intake. You can tell by the oil pressure plate above the oil filter. LS1s had this feature cast into the block. LS6 have this feature machined flat and use a cap that gets bolted to the block.
Are you getting full lock to lock with no rubbing with those wheels?
I get full lock to lock without any rubbing.
Any feeling of binding as you go from lock to lock with that rack and pinion steering?
None. Nice and smooth. I set-up the shaft with both U-joint as far up the shaft and down on the R&P pinion to keep the angles minimized. There is slightly more on center play than I expected though.
Why the metal leaf rear spring?
80-82 with FE7 "Gymkhana" option rear got the metal spring. This was an FE7 car so it originally had it. I didn't want to be concerned about heat on the fiberglass spring, so staying metal made it a non issue. It is a new spring from Mid America.
Power windows working good? Do they go all the way up and seal tight with the door closed?
Windows work great as GM intended, and no issues with falling down, or moving as you drive. Weather strip could be replaced as it is original.
Any interior squeaks, creeks or rattles?
Some squeeks from the side windows, and when it is cold out (below 60 degrees) I get a rattle from the rear window trim area, due to the Magnaflows.
Are the T Tops body color or glass?
Glass and in great shape.
Do the Z06 seat tracks sit on the same studs or did you have to drill new holes? Are the seatbelts C3 or C5?
Z06 seats on C3 manual tracks. Im 6' 1" and it is set for me perfectly. Seatbelts are C3 and work great.
Tom
Last edited by MN-Brent; 09-06-2010 at 08:41 PM.
09-20-2010, 04:42 PM
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1) LSx engine mod AC brackets from Josh (superpowers)
2) LS1 Compressor and new longer serpentine belt (I believe I have the original LS1 compressor still)
3) All new lines with 2 pressure transducers assembled onto the car. The original AC tube going into the heater box was cut off to facilitate the PCM location.
4) AC recharge to 134a
5) PCM reprogramming to re-include AC operation. I had AC deleted when it was programmed. This PCM controlled AC operation looks at both pressure sensors and adjusts idle speed and clutch operation accordingly I understand when AC is called for.
If you have the energy for such a project, you could do most of this work on your own.
B.
Last edited by MN-Brent; 09-20-2010 at 04:44 PM.
09-23-2010, 05:35 PM
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09-30-2010, 01:16 PM
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I'm flexible on pricing if your thinking this would be a nice car, but want to change color, add AC, or even put on some tail fins from a 1959 Cadillac!!
10-13-2010, 08:27 PM
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If only I had the cash. Nicely done and lots of it is the same route I am going. I should buy this car and unload mine....would skip me right to my finish! Good luck and someone will have an excellent ride!
10-13-2010, 10:28 PM
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10-13-2010, 10:33 PM
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im not trying to bash but it was smoking quite a bit in the exhaust video. i was interested til i saw that. how much oil does it burn between oil changes?
10-14-2010, 10:19 PM
#20
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Nice CAR!
It is an amazing transplant.
I'm looking for an 81/82 but that is just a dat more than the budget will allow by the time I convert the Canuk bucks to Dead Presidents, ship it to Northwest and do all the taxes and duty.
Amazing looking car. That sucker looks **** nasty sitting at a dead stop. Congrats on an excellent job.
Victoria BC
I'm looking for an 81/82 but that is just a dat more than the budget will allow by the time I convert the Canuk bucks to Dead Presidents, ship it to Northwest and do all the taxes and duty.
Amazing looking car. That sucker looks **** nasty sitting at a dead stop. Congrats on an excellent job.
Victoria BC