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One of only about 589 of these cars was made. They were originally only sold to Law Enforcement Fleets. Even though this car is kind of rare, I must "make it mine" though customization. I should say "make it hers" because I will never get the other car done if I keep fooling with this one. So, I have decided to give it to my wife to cruise and beat on. If it makes you feel better all of the original parts have been boxed and saved.
The stock rear could be grenaded if not upgraded. To save the posi from destruction I bought a torsen style posi pulled from an SLP car. I might get a 12 bolt later, but for now I will just upgrade this lighter weight factory rear. I would like to get a set of Moser axles.
For induction I have used Holley Stealth Ram that was originally purchased for the drag car, since the drag car was getting a single plane now, I put this HSR onto this car.
The heads are 58cc L98 corvette aluminum heads and will net 10.25 to 1 compression; they are equipped with roller 1.6 rockers as well. The throttle body is a "air foiled" stock unit. The short block is stock L98 that originally had iron heads, freshened with new rings, bearings, oil pump and gaskets.
The Headers are 1 3/4" SLP shorty headers. This header allows for plug and plug wire clearance for straight plug and L98 aluminum angle plug heads. They are designed for straight plugs, and also supposedly for L98 aluminum angle plugs.
I installed a GM ZZ4 cam, It looks like it will better compliment my "home built” ZZ4's marginally higher 10.25:1 compression and the intake without sacrificing much if any of the drivability.
The cat back is also SLP. My well built 700R4 and converter should survive a little thrashing, so it will find its way into this car. Auto Specialties “Power Stop” rotors have replaced the worn factory 1LE parts as well as Earl's stainless braided brake lines replaced the worn rubber ones.
The in tank pump was replaced with a 255 LPH mustang Walbro unit as well as an aluminum ½ inch pickup line was installed in addition to it for possible future use with a monster inline pump (for who knows what). It also now has an LS1 stock aluminum driveshaft.
Due to a weird railroad work schedule, and pure laziness on my part the work is progressing slowly, but the car is up and running fairly strong. It gives me a good clean cruiser. I had found a guy with a set of 91-92 modular wheels that had been chromed that I think would set this ride off. I have lost track of him so may have my own chromed locally. The GTA/GNX black 16’s I have around here look nice on this car also.
I just bought a program from Alvin at www.pcmsforless.com
By building a simple and proven combo, and staying away from a power adder, this has resulted in a fast street legal car and a dependable regular driver. I wouldn’t mind putting a power adder on it but the tranny and rear might get toasted. Leaving it just normally asperated keeps things from breaking and gives me more time for the other car.
To see how this car was assembled, go to Pictures project completed!
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