[RedDragon 79]

Hey all, I started a journey of taking my '75 L48 4 speed to pieces and throwing in an LT1 from a '92 corvette along with the 6 speed. This is something that I have never done before. I started the project back in November of '21. I have certainly not gotten as far as I wanted to by this point, but you know...day job intervenes. Anyway, this is a very abnormal swap, given that a lot of people don't think highly of the LT1. Personally, I had a '94 Vette about 15 years ago and I LOVED the sound, had okay power and just the aesthetics of the engine are really awesome to me. So, I am slamming it into my C3, which my car has a lot of sentimental value to me. My goal is to get it in and over the next few years try to mark off all 50 states with it. I'll keep a running update here in case people are interested or bored. I am recording the journey as well, here is my latest vid and the first vid if you have questions or you can watch how I am tackling a few of the issues. I have a lot of questions and these forums have always been so amazing at helping me out over the last 20 years. so I wanted to log my headaches and successes and try to help whomever needs it out. Additionally, I am running into issues and I will need some guidance.
Latest Video

First Video of the Journey

 

[Triple dizzle]

Watched the vids. Down to the frame now that’s ambitious when your done you will know every nut and bolt. The amount of pride you will have in that car when you say I did that. Amazing. Welcome to DC fellow corvette lover.

 

[RedDragon 79]

Thank you sir! It is a bit of biting off more than I can chew, but I'm chewing now! hopefully I can get it up and going this spring.

 

[Triple dizzle]

Just remember one bite at a time.

 

[RedDragon 79]

Update. Rear main seal and trans hookup
Rear main pull

 

[RedDragon 79]

Update on the accessories. Lost the water pump coupler
Opti

 

[Triple dizzle]

Fuel pump go with your heart. I started using baggies and a sharpie to keep track of parts because I suffer form the same affliction as you. Can’t remember disease.

 

[RedDragon 79]

Fuel pump go with your heart. I started using baggies and a sharpie to keep track of parts because I suffer form the same affliction as you. Can’t remember disease.

the sad thing is, I am using baggies and sharpies. I’m good at taking naps, and that’s about it.

 

[Triple dizzle]

First did you find your adapter? Second did you get anything accomplished last weekend? Hope all is going well keep us posted.

 

[RedDragon 79]

First did you find your adapter? Second did you get anything accomplished last weekend? Hope all is going well keep us posted.

Update! I didn’t find it, so I grabbed one off of eBay…
YouTube update

 

[RedDragon 79]

Thanks to some feedback I got from fellow corvetters I went with an in tank Holley. Laid out the painless and body should be on by the end of next week.
Painless and ignition clean up!

 

[Triple dizzle]

In tank pump good choice. Never installed painless wiring harness but have heard they are the best and the easiest to work with.

 

[RedDragon 79]

Triple, so far they seem extremely awesome to work with. the painless instructions are pretty straightforward also.

A quick little update on where I've been.

Cardboard List Complete for body on prep

 

[Triple dizzle]

Hang in there, one bite at a time. List is a good move sometimes you remember everything. Making good progress. Looking forward to seeing it start.

 

[RedDragon 79]

Here's the latest. Pulled out all of the wiring and AC/Heater. Fiberglassing the tunnel to fit the ZF6
Latest video

 

[Triple dizzle]

It’s been awhile was just thinking how you were getting along. New wiring a big plus. Vintage air cool. Fiberglass work no Bueno. Wax paper nice idea but fiberglass sucks. Stay in touch. Like seeing the progress hang in there and good luck.

 

[RedDragon 79]

It’s been awhile was just thinking how you were getting along. New wiring a big plus. Vintage air cool. Fiberglass work no Bueno. Wax paper nice idea but fiberglass sucks. Stay in touch. Like seeing the progress hang in there and good luck.

Thanks for the encouragement. It actually helps with the motivation!

 

[Triple dizzle]

No problem dude just happy seeing a guy full fill a dream. Plus helped on some projects and did some of my own.

 

[RedDragon 79]

latest update. doing lots of things. progress is slow. Bummed I wasn't ready to drive it by now. But the snowball effect is controlling me.
The latest video update

 

[Triple dizzle]

Take the time and do it right the first time. You don’t want to look back and wish that you had. Progress is progress what your doing does not happen over night. Have patients and pace your self like I said earlier one bite at a time. When your finished that car will be something you built and that will mean a lot more to you than if you just went out and purchased it. Keep plugging way.