LS1 S14 taking it to the next level

[StricNyne]

stuff like this is inspirational for me, when i want to cry or despise my project /car

[KromCube]

I really want to see your car man! Any chance you can make it to NOPI in ATL next month? I only live about 3 hrs. out from ATL so I think Im gunna plan on going to that show. (Its a free show this year btw)

[C3Sierra_S2000]

It will be in the NICO booth at the Motorsports Nationals event at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. That is the same weekend as the NOPI show. I see you are in South Ga. I am too. Where are you exactly?

[KromCube]

Sweet! Moultrie, GA its surrounded by Thomasville, Valdosta, and Albany.

I was up in Americus a few weeks ago and found a car customizing shop (can't remember the name... someone's last name Customs) I was wondering if you did your car through them.

[C3Sierra_S2000]

The car was built through my business that I just started with a friend. The shop is Iceberg Customs. I know of the other shop you speak of but that is all I will say about them. Anyhow if you are in town let me know and you can stop by for a ride.

[KromCube]

Oh ok, and yea the "other place" was kinda in the ghetto so I wasnt so sure about their quality. Are you serious about the ride man? That would be AWESOME! I think the only time I'd be able to see your ride is at NOPI. But I'm really looking foward at heading up towards ATL that weekend and getting to meet the NICO guys (and gals)!

[C3Sierra_S2000]

Well my shop isn't in the best part of town either and our place doesn't look as nice but our work speaks for itself. A ride is no problem if you come up to Americus. The car will be in the booth at the Motorsports show so I can't give you a ride there. Stop on by the show and check it out.

[KromCube]

Ah but quality is what counts! But yeah man I can't wait!

[GODCHSR]

You had 295/35 18 on it before with the Mustang and drag radials...

Did you ever drive it around town with the drags radials on?

What is you DD tire setup? and how much rolling did those require?

[C3Sierra_S2000]

You had 295/35 18 on it before with the Mustang and drag radials...

Did you ever drive it around town with the drags radials on?

What is you DD tire setup? and how much rolling did those require?

I did drive it up town with the drag radials on it. I had very very slight rubbing on the coilovers from the tire and the rim slightly hit the spring perch. It wasn't bad and it was mostly due to me hammering it while turning. Drifting on drag radials is not recommended LOL. In a straight line I had no problems at all.

My daily driver setup is NISMO LMGT4 Silver 19 x 8.5 +25 front and 19 X 9.5 +30 rear with 245 35 19 and 275 30 19 tires. We did the baseball bat roll on the fender lip with no pull. This setup clears with no rubbing issues at all. I do have some negative camber in the back due to lowering and being maxed out on the adjustments. I need upper control arms to get it back in factory specs. I need traction so negative camber is not good for me.

[GODCHSR]

I did drive it up town with the drag radials on it. I had very very slight rubbing on the coilovers from the tire and the rim slightly hit the spring perch. It wasn't bad and it was mostly due to me hammering it while turning. Drifting on drag radials is not recommended LOL. In a straight line I had no problems at all.

My daily driver setup is NISMO LMGT4 Silver 19 x 8.5 +25 front and 19 X 9.5 +30 rear with 245 35 19 and 275 30 19 tires. We did the baseball bat roll on the fender lip with no pull. This setup clears with no rubbing issues at all. I do have some negative camber in the back due to lowering and being maxed out on the adjustments. I need upper control arms to get it back in factory specs. I need traction so negative camber is not good for me.

Wood bat or aluminum? It doesn't look like you had to roll too far either... Good to know.

I'm installing my 18x9s with 275/35 up front and 295/35 in the back (This is being purpose built for drag only) So I'll probably need a larger roll in the back.

Looks Good, I wish I had the LMGT4 wheels myself! Those are amazing and I always wanted them on the Z32

[240LSX]

i love the blue, the whole car actually!very nice carsub'd

[C3Sierra_S2000]

I know a few of you guys were interesting in seeing the car in person. It will be in the NICO booth at the Motorsports Nationals this month in Atlanta on the 19th and 20th. Come to the show if you can. NICO had the highest club participation last year, lets do it again! Click the link in my sig for more info.

[KromCube]

Yeah man, my dad and I are heading out early tomarrow morning for a good spot. NOPI

[C3Sierra_S2000]

The NICO booth is in the vendor area between the two pit garages. It is section B6 if you are looking at the signs on the fence. Stop by and see us and the NICO girls!

[KromCube]

Haha sweet, thanks for the location. Thats the first place Ill be heading out to.

[KromCube]

Dude! Im so mad! We went to the NOPI show in Dallas, not the one at AMS. There was a NICO tent there (got some t-shirts of course), and talked to the NICO rep. there. Then he told us about the other show.

[the vert]

I gotta say ur car is what made me want to put a ls1 in my vert. Hopefully it will all happen when I get back from afghan.

[PHENOMenalVinyl]

mad props on this car i LOVEEEEE the color its legit my dream color on whichever car i end up painting doen the road props n gl w/ everything w/ it

[gixxerbob]

iv been looking all over ebay and forums for a l92, where can i pick up a complete motor for under 5k? i found a couple of older ost for long/short blocks but no complete motors. I still have to sell my 2jz and r154's but i am seriously in the market for a v8 build. What did you pay for your motor if you dont mind my asking. i already called mast motorsports and they priced out a 530hp kit for 2600$. i am looking for a t56 too. thanks for the help. (ps, i have a 2000 silverado lm7 that i love )

[C3Sierra_S2000]

iv been looking all over ebay and forums for a l92, where can i pick up a complete motor for under 5k? i found a couple of older ost for long/short blocks but no complete motors. I still have to sell my 2jz and r154's but i am seriously in the market for a v8 build. What did you pay for your motor if you dont mind my asking. i already called mast motorsports and they priced out a 530hp kit for 2600$. i am looking for a t56 too. thanks for the help. (ps, i have a 2000 silverado lm7 that i love )

I found mine on LS1tech. However when I picked mine up there really wasn't much aftermarket support for the VVT motors and most people were converting them to conventional cam setups which didn't make them very economical so you could get them cheaper then. Now people have figured out the power potential of these motors and they have gone up in price. At least they are putting them in the regular half ton trucks now so more should be showing up in the dismantlers yards. Good luck its one hell of a motor!

[Lonismos14]

I found mine on LS1tech. However when I picked mine up there really wasn't much aftermarket support for the VVT motors and most people were converting them to conventional cam setups which didn't make them very economical so you could get them cheaper then. Now people have figured out the power potential of these motors and they have gone up in price. At least they are putting them in the regular half ton trucks now so more should be showing up in the dismantlers yards. Good luck its one hell of a motor!

Hey im in albany i would like to come up there in americus and get a ride also what type of work does your shop do i need some work done to my car.

[C3Sierra_S2000]

Hey im in albany i would like to come up there in americus and get a ride also what type of work does your shop do i need some work done to my car.

Come on up. I will be glad to give you a ride. Thats really about the only miles this car gets these days is test rides for customers.

My shop is Iceberg Customs. We do restorations, resto-mods, custom motorcycles, and specialize in LS swaps. Mostly we work on muscle cars and restorations but we will work on anything that you want customized. We also have an ASE mechanic on site to do any mechanical work needed as well.

Send me an email at [email protected] and I will tell you how to find us.

[Lonismos14]

sounds great i will check your shop out i live in lee county so its really nothin but a fifteen minute ride for me i got to finish tackling this project from hell aka my zenki.

[C3Sierra_S2000]

Come on down anytime. Just realize that once you ride in it you will want V8 power. Of course we do have a LS1 and T56 sitting in the shop right now that we could drop in for you.

[Steveka24det]

okay just sell me your car and ill just stop building mine lol

[laxands13]

man that was an insanely satisfying 6 pages of reading... i hope you keep this a few years hah

[Dano]

Thread revived huh? lol

Any updates? Car is GORGEOUS!

[spooled240]

agreed, I've always admired this car

[C3Sierra_S2000]

Nothing much new on the car. There are still a few odds and ends that I need to take care of but I've been busy with my business. The stock T56 in the car is pretty much toast now with the power I was pushing through it. I'm trying to decide if I am going to rebuild it or if I am going to buy a Magnum T56 (its the same as a T6060 which is in the new Camaro.) We are thinking about painting it again, maybe black this time. I also need to get some RUCAs so that I can get rid of some of the negative camber from lowering. I downshifted to 3rd the other day at about 50 and fishtailed all over the place. I need all the tire I can get on the road LOL.

I have thought about possibly selling the car to move onto other projects but man this thing has a ton of hours and dollars into it. If anyone is seriously interested please feel free to contact me. I'm not going to give this thing away but I also know I can't get my $50K out of it either. If I have to I suppose I could part it out. I could also sell it as a rolling chassis ready for a LS swap as I would really like to keep this motor for my 65 Chevelle SS.