I just can't leave anything alone

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VelvetM3rlin@reddit

My idiot brain would immediately start trying to fit that powertrain/suspension in the 3rd gen…

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ls1c-10@reddit (OP)

It's mostly there already. It's LS powered and has the same T56 6-speed

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rsb213@reddit

What’s the plans for the z? Have a black C6 GS project myself

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Outside of basic maintenance items its getting heads, cam, intake, throttle body, injectors, long tubes, and a stronger clutch. The goal is around 650hp to the wheels. Although its not the most fun to work on, I love the C6 platform. It's still a world-class sports car to this day.

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rsb213@reddit

Very nice. Make sure you get a remote bleeder and be really careful about fire proofing all your lines/cables near the headers. Burned mannnny things.

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ls1c-10@reddit (OP)

The remote bleeder is definitely on my list. I've already fought that battle on the T56 in my Camaro. Same with heat shielding. I've learned a lot the hard way. Any other suggestions on what I should be looking at or replacing while this deep? I've only owned the car for a year, but it does have almost 120k on it.

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rsb213@reddit

Replace engine mounts, slave cylinder, make sure your power steering lines are 10000000% leak proof. The absolute worst design in the world. Make sure the fan connector isn’t melted, in fact just replace it with a high amp anderson connector because it will melt if you haven’t already replaced it. Get a good harmonic balancer. Stock ones are terrible and will fail 100% of the time, they’re if not when.

I like to replace the brake booster hose with generic vacuum line so it’s more flexible taking the intake manifold on and off for servicing.

Run your flex fuel sensor wire now if you plan on doing it.

Definitely definitely definitely heat shield the absolute shit out of the starter and bypass the alternator being wired to the starter and run alt directly to fuse box post. Otherwise the headers will melt your alt/starter wire junction post on the starter and leave you stranded with low voltage.

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ls1c-10@reddit (OP)

Thank you for the time you put into your response. I appreciate it. I will be doing all of this.

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Several-Gain-7157@reddit

It’ll make playing in the garage more fun.

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Several-Gain-7157@reddit

Finish the garage

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ls1c-10@reddit (OP)

I will eventually, but right now it's functional. Between ranching, work, kids, and the pictured projects some things get less attention (usually my sanity).

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Hey_Coffee_Guy@reddit

Did you read the post? How is there time to finish something as mundane as walls in the garage? lol

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savory_thing@reddit

Yea, there's room in that garage for another one.

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Hey_Coffee_Guy@reddit

Totally. And even if there isn’t another project vehicle yet, there’s at least plenty of room to start building the next engine for a future project.

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ls1c-10@reddit (OP)

Already have one. It's on the engine stand in the background

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Intheswing@reddit

Shame on you for tempting fate for this guy!!

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Baydestrians@reddit

Always wanted a lift in my personal garage. Glad ur living the dream

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RuddyOpposition@reddit

They aren't that expensive, honestly, you just have to have tall ceilings in your garage to be able to use them. Add the height of your vehicle to your own height, plus a bit more. So, if you are 6' tall and you have a GT-40, you basically need 10' tall ceilings. Of course, for a regular car you need more like 11-12' ceilings and probably more like 14' or higher ceilings for a truck.

My ceiling is just over 8' high :/

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Remote-Cap-676@reddit

How much was yours? What would you say is average pricing?

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ls1c-10@reddit (OP)

I paid $5500 for mine two years ago, and installed it myself. I see them fairly often on marketplace for around $3-4k used. Mine is a 10k and easily lifts my 1-ton dually

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iadubber@reddit

At least you have a lift to do shit

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Lordrandall@reddit

Damn, nice garage. My garage could fit in yours, and you would still have room for a car.

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AdOdd1841@reddit

Sweet Camaro, gives me the urge to finish my Z03 🤝🏼

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Cantaloupe-Forward@reddit

“Just one more thing then it’ll be perfect” is the lie I keep telling myself

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traffic_pe@reddit

I'm diagnosed with the same condition, unfortunately there's no cure.

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Cantaloupe-Forward@reddit

This combined with Facebook marketplace ends up with my partner and I have 7 cars between the two of us lol. 2 daily’s, 2 running and 3 non running projects

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traffic_pe@reddit

1985 IROC Z

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shrekerecker97@reddit

are you me? this sounds like me lol

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Cantaloupe-Forward@reddit

CJ pony parts gets me with every sale. Yes, I definitely should upgrade [insert sale part that is working perfectly fine]

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shrekerecker97@reddit

Ooh upgraded aftermarket..... I can skip on (anything extra xyz) for a month or two Rinse ans repeat

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cat_of_danzig@reddit

I know the Z06 is the star here, but that Camaro makes me happy. From the Corvette wheels to the Student Driver windshield banner to the Group B worthy lights, to how hilariously tail-happy I bet it is, it's beautiful.

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