supra87t/t4 said:
Musta been one of joe's old cars then cause joe's car is blue now... crazy we all know the same people... i used to work with joe edward's wife at holiday
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Musta been one of joe's old cars then cause joe's car is blue now... crazy we all know the same people... i used to work with joe edward's wife at holiday
Well, made more picture-worthy progress. Got the rotors cleaned up, along with a new steer rack in and new wheel bearings up front. Everything was cleaned and painted. I put it on the ground and the tires don't even compress under the weight. I can steer the tires easily but just turning one of the wheels, and can damn near pick the front end off the ground. Note the fender gap, and also note that I am running 225/50-17s so the tire is a little taller than stock. Luckily I have the Bilstein shocks so I can drop it down half inch if I need to, probably will in the rear as it is looking now.
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Oh I just can't wait. 500hp on a car probably lighter than a Corvette, with a 3.9 differential ratio. Not to mention the steering response and handling I will get. I am just putsing with it though, can not be in a hurry.
Wow, this looks like it's gunna be a really cool build... I dunno how I missed this... Im not a BIG fan of the LS swaps, but hey, Luke, looks like yur doin it RIGHT... I mean, IF yur gunna do it, this is a prime example of HOW it should be done...
Big props brother!
Big props brother!
I have a decision to make. Do I use the combination switch on the steering column for the majority of my functions? I will no longer be using wipers, but it's either the steering column or switchs on the dash for lights, blinkers and any other functions that require switches.
if you want a minimal loom for wipers, lights etc.. i'd go look at an RA40 celica you might be supprised how easy it adapts in!
I am not using wipers. I just need to decide whether or not to use the combination switch for all of my switch functions or should I just use toggle switches on the dash.
Yeah, no wipers. No plush interior either, and no turbos. No back seat either, hell not even any form of HVAC aside from windows.
Looks good, what kind of cam you think you'll go with if not the 2k2+ LS6? Something mild like a 224 or a touch bigger... Ah I love GM motors.
-J
-J
The cam will be the TPIS ZL11X.
Duration: 220 - Intake / 224 - Exhaust
Lift: 0.557" Intake / 0.558" Exhaust
Lobe Separation Angle: 112
This is the "biggest" cam TPIS sells without the need for different pistons or flycutting the stock ones.
Duration: 220 - Intake / 224 - Exhaust
Lift: 0.557" Intake / 0.558" Exhaust
Lobe Separation Angle: 112
This is the "biggest" cam TPIS sells without the need for different pistons or flycutting the stock ones.
I regret to inform you guys my build up has reached a slowing point. I am saving money for a transmission and for going back to school for becoming possibly a materials engineer. I also have to build an engine for my girlfriend's 91 VR4. Of course, at her expense....
I am building a track and street car. Fact is though If I need to go through a rain storm I have another car to do it in. AC is useless I never use it, period. Heaters are not needed in a car that doesn't see winter. Plush interiors and expensive paint jobs are simply impractical. I see too many people build their cars to be powerful and spend lots of money on making it look "good". So now they have a show car, useless. I do not want to own a car that I am afraid to push.
I ended up getting some Manley valve springs and titanium retainers so I can handle the cam I am putting on. Took a pic also.
My LS6 shortblock should be coming to my house Monday or Tuesday. I will take some more pictures of it. Still will be a few weeks till I put the heads on though.
My LS6 shortblock should be coming to my house Monday or Tuesday. I will take some more pictures of it. Still will be a few weeks till I put the heads on though.
