CheezMoe

Edelbrock Performer
Rebuild/Rejet Edelbrock Q-Jet
New 2 1/2" Pipes with Flowmaster Delt 50's
16x8 TT-D's w/ michelin XGT4 all around
Complete Front Brake rebuild

Next Up:
Front Suspension (Bushings, Balljoints, lower 2")
CAM upgrade in winter

72on18s

I spent 6 years restoring and modding my '72 (I'm in England, so not as easy here as in the USA - you lucky people). Made many changes such as later C3 mirrors, 18" wheels, removed external door locks and use alarm with central locking etc. But the improvement (to some, disaster to others I suppose - but I like it) that gets most comments - mostly good so far, is that I colour matched the interior gauges and a few other bits. I'll post a picture as it's easier than trying to describe it.

Ak. Mal

I figured I was the only person planning one of these mods. Already done my homework and know where it's getting mounted. Just have to find the right start button. Serves no purpose other than the cool factor.

Bee Jay

I put one in my Porsche, way cool and very useful. Keys are hard on Porsche ignition switches. I used a Honda S2000 starter button. Cheap and is lighted too.

theandies

ZZ4
Ceramic coated headers
Griffin Aluminum Radiator
MDS ignition system
New front spoiler
Rebuilt front suspension
Rebuilt steering relay rod and tie rods
Speed Direct spherical rod end clutch linkage
New gas tank and hoses
Rebuilt rear suspension with Van Steel offset trailing arms
VB&P's recommended 4 wheel alignment (aggressive street setup).
New differential cross member bushings
Van Steel rebuilt differential
New parking brake hardware and cables
New carpet
Seat covers
Upgraded stereo speakers
New convertible top
I'm sure I leaving something out.
All that I didn't spend a dime on labor (except for my time).

Bee Jay

Balanced and blueprinted L82 four bolt main
Summit 1105 cam, 224/234 duration, 1.6 roller rockers
Ported and polished Airflow Research 195cc angle plug aluminum heads
Z28/LT1 intake modded for spread bore
Brad Urban modified Quadrajet (larger primaries)
MSD box w/HEI and 8mm wires
Blackjack headers, duals, and turbo mufflers
Autopower four point roll bar and four point harness
700R4 OD trans with Turbo Regal Converter
1 1/8 front sway bar, 5/8" rear sway bar modded to fit 18x10 wheels
Rancho HD springs front, TRW glass spring rear
C5 Z06 17 & 18" wheels with 275/40-17s front, 275/40-18s rear
Comming soon:
LT4 Hot Cam, roller lifter conversion, Wilwood brakes, cross drilled rotors,
aluminum batwing rear end cover, removal of battering ram vacuum reservoir.

Xakk

The previous owner had done a lot to my 1981 before I got it, like replace the engine with a built 4-bolt block, mild cam and removal of all the computer stuff. But personally I've done:

Replace the stock transmission with a 700R4 and 2200 stall converter
True dual exhaust
Dewitts aluminum radiator
Dual Spal fans
Rebuilt the rear suspension with poly and VB&P adjustable strut rods
Pioneer CD player, Kicker 7x10 speakers and amp
Mahogany and leather steering wheel
C5 Magnetic Red paint
Plus the normal things like new PS pump, water pump, tires, etc

I still want to add a rear sway bar and upgrade the rear end.
Long tube headers and Magnaflow mufflers are in the near future.

rosslato

that looks awesome, great job!

UKPaul

Looks like he's being coy
Best mod I ever did was fitting an OD trans. After that everything else seems insignificant (with the exception of custom dual pipes).

rosslato

naw, no turbos for me, i'm sick of working on my vette. i was talking about what TwinTurbos list would look like but like UKPaul says he's being coy w/his list

marshrat99

Pulled, stored original L82 and replaced with balanced & blueprinted 4bolt 355: 9.7:1CR 2VR flat top pistons, forged crank, HV Melling oil pump, XE262 cam, Elderbrock EPS intake, Holley 670 SA carb, Dart 180 IE heads, Mallory HEI.

Pulled, stored original TH350 tranny and replaced with a Level 3 Bowtie 2004R, 2400 stall

Suspension bushings
Motor mounts
Shocks
Radiator
Water pump
Fuel pump
belts & hoses
MP3/CD stereo
Speakers
Chambered, dual exhausts

celeryman22

Here's my list, 1980 vette.
Rebuilt enigne with summit 1103 cam, edelbrock heads, edelbrock intake and carb.
New lines, hoses, belts.
Dynomax headers and true duals.
AC delco shocks
340# composite rear spring

Pioneer mp3 stereo
2 x 10" sound stream subs
sound stream Lil Wonder 5 channel amp
sound stream compent speakers, tweets in the dash and 6" in the kicks.
Dakota digital digital gauges in the custom fibreglass center console.
Brandywine over orion silver House of Kolors paint job.
Viper Alarm with microwave sensor.

Future:
New 17" rims and tires if I can ever figure out what size rims and tire fit. Way too much information over load on the search forums.
A/C!
Custom door panels
New seats
Electric Fan for Rad

mr mctavish

Improvements:
local shop built 383-using the 397010 block
ditched the computer[81]
hurst comp.plus shifter
cent.force DF clutch
straight thru 2 1/2" duel exhaust w/flowmaster 40's
trw 340lb rear spring
smart struts
new s.s.calipers all around
kyb shocks
----batteries dont coun't--- optima yellow

Repacements:
radiator
p.steering hoses
right rear wheel bearing
left rear wheel bearing--- in the process

TexasYankee

I've had the old gal for about 8 months now.

Improvements so far:
New stereo system.
New Tires all around.
New Steering wheel cover.
New door handles and internal hardware
New hood release hardware
Chrome exhaust tips



Normal repair and maintenance:
T-Top weather stripping replacement
TBI rebuild
Tuneup
oil change, radiator flush
New Fuel pump
EGR valve replaced

She was in pretty good shape when I bought her November 05, so There was not much to do .

Plans for next year are carpet kit and dual exhaust

mrvette

To keep typing down....and forget the resto crap like interior....

'89 Factory roller block, ZZ9 cam, total roller engine....
serp drive, elect fan, later camaro aluminum rad....
700 tranny, wish it was a 200 4r....
nothing stock from tires up....miss nothing....
hydro boost, rack/pinion
plastic rear spring, KYB shocks...
custom grill/rear lights, late Camaro headlights non mechanical....
custom HVAC controlls....
C4 a/c blower fan was a huge improvement...
moved the wheel back off the dash about 3/4 inch or so, moved the firewall forward and lowered the pedals....

had the car about 12 years now....

poor shark, learns a new trick every day....
guess i'ts tired......

Dobermann

What is involved in doing this?

Ak. Mal

Not mine, but there are several of these on the interweb:

Starter Button how-to

Brown78

ZZ4 385 hp Fast-burn, 750 Holly dp. Keisler 5 speed TKO-1 w/308 gears. Hooker Headers, MSD 6AL, 67 side pipes w/covers, Chromed stock wheels, Dual Flex-a lite fans that pulls 2500 cfm's, Lowered front end 1-1/2", New paint stock Dark Brown, New emblems, New interior Dark Brown leather seats w/rugs, New 4 row L-82 radiator, Electric pusher fan A/C condenser, A/C upgrade to 134. I drive my Vette all the time. Just came back from a 3500 mile trip. You know these cars don't MELT enjoy them drive them let them get dirty once in a while. The dirt will wash off.

Dobermann

Thanks, I may do that.

big_G

Gotcha...some times I need to read the post...