1988 GMC C1500 - Z06 Package!

[PolarBear]

Recently picked up a 1988 GMC C1500 with a 5.7 and 5 speed, for $1,050.

Plan is to make it perform and drive like a 01-04 Corvette Z06!

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I've managed to get super lucky and score a 55,000 mile 02 Z06 shortblock and intake manifold for $200! Still seeking another T-56, hopefully another Tremec Magnum, as I really liked how the one in the 90 shifted.

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Was doing some searching today, as I want this engine to look exactly like it was plucked from a Z06 and dropped into a pickup truck. GM still sells the coil covers, new! Score!

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[PolarBear]

Alright, forward progress!

Talked the guy I got the shortblock from, out of the original LS6 heads for $150.

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Also ordered the new Holley Terminator X, 7" digital dash and Reversion Raceworks cluster mount, along with a ton of parts to get this swap going.

 

[Supercharged111]

You stick a gun to this dude's head or something?

 

[Shwa Kid]

Awesome project, what's the plan for the suspension?

 

[PolarBear]

Awesome project, what's the plan for the suspension?

Plan was a four link and front coilovers. The more I look at it, the more drag and drive interested I am, rather than handling.

New wheels came in Friday. Got everything mounted this morning.

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[PolarBear]

Alright, finally unloaded this crusty mfer off the trailer and starter to turn a wrench on it.

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[Supercharged111]

IMO the truck needs to be damned fast to sacrifice handling for drag racing performance.

 

[Sean Buick 76]

Awesome project!

 

[PolarBear]

IMO the truck needs to be damned fast to sacrifice handling for drag racing performance.

The last one was.

 

[OutlawDrifter]

Alright J, are you going to finish this one the whole way...or just tease us and punt?