So the build begins (list of upgrades follows initial pictures) Progress pics added Post 14 Pics of interior pieces from Dennis at DD Mods added 7/18/2013

Post 17 small progress update. QTP cutouts installed. 8/31/13


Post 21 some small progress made 10/1
(Work being performed at PowerTech Performance)
Up on the lift and the disassembly of the drive train begins:

Working the rear cradle:

Working the front:

Body going back up, drive train left behind:


Breaking down the drive train:


New heads, cam, lifters, water pump, oil pump, timing gears, chain, cover on:

Pallet with old part:


More to come.

Progress:Headers on


Drive line upgraded and coming back together:

Joe (owner PowerTech Performance) working on rockers and push rods:

Two of multiple vettes in the shop, my 2000 on the left, a C6 Z06 on the right, drives trains out and being worked.

Mods

Suspension/Brakes:

Stance Adjustable Coil overs
C6 Z06 Sway Bars front/rear
Metal end links
C6 Z06 front and rear brake calipers (yellow) drilled and slotted rotors, Hawk HPS pads
Steel braided brake lines

Engine:

RHS Pro Action 205 62cc heads 2.02 int 1.6 exh valves
CBM LS1 rocker arms with Comp Trunion upgrade
Beehive Springs
3/8 push rods
Comp Cam XER 224/224 581/581 114
LS2 water pump 165 T-Stat
Melling 1096 hi volume oil pump
SA timing gears/single row chain
Timing Cover
Power Bond harmonic balancer
LS6 ported intake manifold
LS1 ported TB
LS7 valve covers and LS7 coil packs and brackets
Billet ported MAF Housing
Blackwing CAI
FAST 36lb Fuel Injectors
CCA Catch Can
XS Power headers w/hi flow cats
Ti exhaust
QTP electric cutouts
Relocated oil sending unit
ZEX LS plate nitrous system (150hp)
Dedicated Fuel Cell for Nitrous
PowerMax HD starter motor
All ARP upgraded bolts

Clutch/Drive Line:

LG Carbon Fiber Drive Shaft
Prothane Poly TT couplers
LS7 Clutch/Flywheel
Tick Adjustable clutch master
LS6 Slave/Throwout bearing

Trans/Diff:

Complete C6 Z06 Diff internal upgrade in C5 Diff (3:42)
C6 Z06 TPS 427 shifter and ****
Anti venom detent mod
Wheels/Tires:
C6 Grand Sport Chrome wheels 18/19 275x35x18 front 325x30x19 rear Nitto Invos
Yellow center caps with black C5 crossed flags within circle

Interior:


Momo Eagle steering wheel on NRG quick disconnect hub
Complete custom leather wrap of all pieces (Dennis at DD)
Corbeau A4 custom leather covered seats
Kenwood DD 690hd w/backup camera and in dash Nav
Fuel Pressure Gauge
Nitrous Pressure Gauge
Wide Band Gauge
Nitrous arming and control center
Home link sun visor
Custom upgraded carpet
Second Skin insulation 2 phase through out
CAA racing pedal set
Polished aluminum gauge bezel rings
White gauge faces

Cooling:


ECP 1 inch all aluminum radiator
Black Silicon Hoses

Exterior:


Corvette Creationz rear fender flares (2”)
L5 front fender flares (3/4”)
Sac City Corvette front frame rail protectors
ACI side skirts
Breathless Performance rear brake vents/ducts
ACI rear spoiler
Corvette Creationz front Vortex spoiler
Caravaggio Blower Hood
Custom paint (still deciding on color)
Custom chrome front and rear C5 emblems
Custom LS1 fender badges
ACA Headlights with HID Low and High beams RadioFlyer Angel Eyes
Metal gear headlight motor upgrades
LED strips and corner lights (RadioFlyer)
LED tail lights
HID Fog lights
RK Sport Coolant tank, Windshield Washer tank, wheel wells, fiberglass covers in yellow carbon fiber dip
Holley Coil covers in yellow carbon fiber dip

 

wow nice build.

 

Very interesting. I'll be doing a similar engine build on my 2000 but hoping to start with a 383 short block and no N20.

I'm thinking of going with a high pressure pump instead of high volume. From my understanding high volume pumps are for larger pans. Are you going with a different pan?

 

No going with stock pan. I was advised either go with the high volume pump from Melling or a ported stock, but not the high pressure. There have been varied opinions but I went the shop recommendation.

 

Progress pics added up front. The interior pieces are rolling in from Dennis at DD Mods and I hope to lay them out and get pics up soon. typical outstanding quality from Dennis.

 

Now that is what I call a build. Doing it right my friend.

 

Thanks. Just keeping the cost from the wife will be the real majic trick.

 

I installed all my mods myself, due to a lot of reasons, one or two things at a time, and over 10 years. When you list all the items like you just did, the estimated total cost of those mods look like a lot of money to spend on a 2000 Cpe. I gotta ask; how much?

 

The parts were collected over time. My job keeps me on the road both in and out of the country for weeks at a time so doing it myself was out of the question. I am older than most so I am not looking for a resell as this is most likely my last Corvette and when I do retire I wanted to enjoy the ride not start the process of building it. So to answer your question, it was worth it to me. As far as total cost, I actually would have to go back and add up all the pieces and then add the labor costs which have not been totalled yet. So a fair estimate would be, including the paint job to come, probably in the $15k range. I have been blessed with a very good job and the ability to do these things without having my family suffer for want of anything else, so again it was within my ability to do so. Besides, my child will inherit it with everything else and have a remembrance that I doubt you really can put a price on. But I understand everyones circumstances and reasoning will be different.

 

Really nice to be able to do so much at the same time while the whole engine/drivetrain is out.

It should be a lot of fun when you get done!

 

Well, that's not too bad. I'm sure that you will really enjoy the car, and it's a one of a kind custom, too. I hope you drive yours more than I drive mine. Just turned 19k miles last weekend after over 10 years of ownership.

 

Thanks. I drive it very often (well not now as you can see by the pictures it wont be ready for a while). It has 67K on it now.

 

Yeah, my car has looked like that for months at a time. Except, it was on jackstands, in my tiny garage. 3, or 4 different projects/repairs over the years and my procrastination are the reasons it's not driven so much.

 

All work from dennis at DD Mods

Corbeau A4's covered in leather to match interior


Dash


Console


Door Panels (speaker grilles will be painted to match cork leather)




Radio Bezel Double Din, 3 guages across top


Rear speaker covers


The rear halo and front header, and the traction control switch cover, cup holder cover, fog light switch, and steering column surround as well new shift and ebrake boots and handle all covered in black leather as well.
Before installing we will be putting in Second Skin Damplifier Pro and Luxury liner Pro, then new carpet through out.

Getting close but the wait is killing me.

 

Looks awesome. Can't wait to see more pics

 

This is gonna be good.
on your good fortune!
My wife raised nine kinds of hell when I replaced the 12 year old original tires on my 01

frickin tightwad!

 

Used the thread by patches as a guide for placement. Bought an extra pair of the QTP turndown pipes and used them to build the mounting plates to the exhaust pipes. They are XS-Power headers and then into Ti Z06 exhaust. The band clamps on the pipes will be replaced as well.

 

Looks like you're getting lots of goodies; should be a fun ride when you're done.

Isn't this the same shop that pewter99 uses from time to time there in the St Pete area?

 

[QUOTE=LoneStarFRC;1584860576]Looks like you're getting lots of goodies; should be a fun ride when you're done.

Isn't this the same shop that pewter99 uses from time to time there in the St Pete area?[/QUOTE]

Yes it is. The work is high quality and the prices very reasonable.

 

That's sick vette ****. Nice.........