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I just finished up on reading the whole thread, what an epic journey on the build man...props to you! So glad I happened along your build post, it has given me the fire & motivation. I've always looked at an Ls swap but now...in gonna make it happen!! Ls swapped convt. Oh Yeh! Falken FD style!! Any insight on variations of the T56? Meaning I've found a good deal on a fresh rebuild out of a Viper. Any troubles I may encounter? Again, awesome job bro!
I just finished up on reading the whole thread, what an epic journey on the build man...props to you! So glad I happened along your build post, it has given me the fire & motivation. I've always looked at an Ls swap but now...in gonna make it happen!! Ls swapped convt. Oh Yeh! Falken FD style!! Any insight on variations of the T56? Meaning I've found a good deal on a fresh rebuild out of a Viper. Any troubles I may encounter? Again, awesome job bro!
Thanks man for the kind words.. Glad you love the build and if you need any help along the way def hit me up and I would be glad to help out.
As for the tranny what T56 is it out of.. I am guess Viper since you said a rebuild out of a viper.. In my opinion I would look into finding a GTO or Camaro T56. The reason I say this is that most swap kits build around those two transmissions.
Okay it was brought to my attention that I have not put a Build Budget Breakdown **** lately.. So here is a update on how much I have spent to date from the last update.. and the grand total..
Okay Here is my upgraded budget Breakdown..
Quik-latch pins (hood,trunk and rear bumper) $143.94
Exhaust & Intake Fab work $1200.00 (this is my cost)
All 6 wheels form DPE $4000.00 (again my cost)
Kill switches $179.90
Accusump & Accessories $423.60
Battery Mount $100.00
Wiring,Custom floor board and cutting/welding arch $1200.00 (again my cost)
IAT sensor $59.95
Fuel filter & fittings $200.00
Total: $7,507.39
Total on Build: $37,528.52 << **** my life!!
damn dude, thats not bad. im 25k in mods and i still have a stock motor. sweet build.
Okay finally got to installing my Rivet nuts, but first lets talk beer...
So I have not been drinking beer a lot lately, trying to cut back.. don't need that beer gut.. With that being said, I had to show case this local TX beer brewery.. Thirsty Planet Brewery, Now I just went there on a beer tour and had a blast. My favorite beer out of the bunch had to be their Smokey Porter. This was absolutely mind blowing. Every season they choose a locate TX BBQ spot for the Smokey Porter and the beers contained malts smoked by them.. The beer it self smelled like a BBQ joint. I just feel in Love with this beer.
lets start with the rivet nuts them self. I decided to do 6mm Steel Rivets. Wanted the Steel so they don't strip on me.
Here is the tool I am using to install them. And before everyone ask why not use the other hand tool like a rivetgun. Well I do have that tool too but it is in standard sizes and would be a ***** to install steel rivetnuts.
I already mocked up the fenders with your normal rivets so the holes were there, but need to be bigger to install the rivet nuts. Nothing a drill can't solve
Picked up a socket to drill bit adapter so I can use my drill to install them.. Used a 11mm socket
Getting ready to install the rivet nut. You are going to hold down the tool cause its going to want to twist on you if you don't
This is what it looks like once you have completed the install.
All you have to do is unscrew the 6mm from the rivet not add.....
BAM!!! we got a nice little rivet nut..
After I installed all 24 rivet nuts, 12 on each side. I mounted the over fenders.
The other side
At the moment I am using these temp allen bolts to make sure everything is good.. Later I will install these:
Were you able to pickup any of the goose island bourbon countys??
*Offer still stands for the the heady topper, i'll even throw in a Dog fish head 120 min. Hah*
Originally Posted by QuintonC
We may have to get a My350Z beer exchange going on :P
I've got some really good local wheats, porters and ambers up here.
But what Vq.turbo said.. Goose Island ftw.
I would be totally down to trade some beers with you guys and I think that would be a good thing to start here on My350z for the guys that are into good crafted beers..
11-19-2014, 09:30 AM
. sweet build.
