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The handling and ride are excellent. I had it lower slightly so mine sits lower than a stock Monte. So for me the stance is great it has a nice rake from back to front. Yes you do save weight with an all aluminum engine the LS1 is all aluminum as well. Im not sure how much but i think its substantial. I think you will want to see it in the car first then possibly have the spring cold cut to lower the car to the height you would like. I'm sure you know this but don't take a torch or any heat to a spring to lower it. Just throwing that out there just in case. Good luck cant wait to see the finished project. Jjs

I think that fuel pump will work fine and the tank looks perfect. It looks similar to what Im using. Jjs

I have a LS1 and Im running hotchkis and global west suspension It has the hotchkis sport springs lowered about an inch in the front. Hope that helps Jjs

Sad news. Rest In Peace Ronnie. My condolences to his family.

Hey Jared I would say the only way to do this on a budget is to find it all in one shot as you stated. I had to get the pulley set up and all the accessories needed alternator/ power steering etc... I know to fit the lines to my power steering the had to make and braise some fitting to match old steering box to new pump again I can take photos for you just let me know If you find the deal for all the stuff. Good luck I hope it goes your way. Jjs

Your right I do remember that conversation. I did it again coming back from Kelowna this year with a full tank and doing the speed limit (close anyway) when the tank is full I only use around a half a tank. Keep in mind at higher speeds the mileage goes way down as we are pushing shoe boxes through the air. As I've said Ive never thought to find out my mileage but If you are getting roughly 23mpg Then I must be getting close to 30mpgs on the highway. So I guess the moral of the story is do ask me my MPG's as its obvious I have no Idea When I had this car in my mind the last thing I was worried about was mileage its just an added benefit. As for any pictures that are needed for this conversion Just ask what pic's you want and Ill take a plethora of them and send them to any email you like and I'll send large photo files for good detail. Im sure between Chris and I any info on how it all fits in there should be a snap looking at our cars.

In Vancouver BC it only matters what comes out the tail pipe. As far as emissions are concerned. If you want the classic insurance (cheap fantastic deal 300 per year) then your car has to have everything it came with. and has to be stock or period correct add ons I cant see how they can give you a ticket if your emissions are with in the emissions limit of the year of vehicle. I can tell you I owned a 72 with a big block and it had the air pump on it and that was in Calgary Alberta. I hope you can get it worked out that's a bummer Man. Jjs

Your right I don't get 30mpg. But on the high way at the speed limit I get good gas mileage What it is exactly i don't know and really wasn't worried about it. Although I'm sure its close to 20mpg if not more although now with the cam its a bit less I'm sure keep in mind when you put your foot into it and exceed the limit by way to much you will no longer care about gas mileage either. I went with a crate LS1 had the cam and the top end fully rollerized and I use a system called a VEMS ECU Its fully tunable and I'm quite happy however if you can get a factory harness I would recommend that. This kind of modern set up is great for economy and performance. As for a list of parts I would say you will need the motor the mounts the pully system, The ECU and harness and If you are going with the vette trans it will also require a harness and the shifter will have to be designed to work. I would stick with a 700r4 they need no electronics you will have to get the drive shaft shortened, electric fuel pump and baffled fuel tank (if you dont it will drive you nuts at half full and going around a corner) If you can find a engine and harness with computer out of a wreck and its a good deal then it would be a great thing to do. Oh yeah also you will need to set up a way to do your rad hoses as they need to be custom (look at Chris's or my car) I would be glad to send you some pics of things if you really want to do this swap.