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Current Status (February 24, 2025)

The old VG30e engine is out of the z, along with the transmission and 3/4 of the exhaust. Right now, i have the new engine mounts, and that's about it. This swap will be a big deal for this car, and hopefully it won't take too long to really get done. First, let's outline the goals and scope of this build.

Goals

  1. Get a Gen III or Gen IV small block Chevy engine in the Z's chassis, prefferably a 5.3L or even 4.8L. No need to over due power. This engine will be sourced from a junkyard.
  2. Find a matching transmission to pair with the LS engine
  3. Reuse stock differential and rear end. Custom driveshaft will be required
  4. Keep current electrical harness for car cabin
  5. Get working gauges in stock gauge cluster

In Scope

A reliable junkyard LS engine will make the new heartbeat of this car.This engine will come from a Chevy truck from the Pittsburgh UPullNPay, as this will by far be the cheapest option. This engine will be paired with likely a TKX transmission and bellhousing