My car is nearing completion for track time again, so much changed this year...
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From: Jupiter (NPB), Fl
My car is nearing completion for track time again, so much changed this year...
Just a little over a year ago I was running cam only, bolt-ons, converter, doing quite well with that setup.
This past year has been a rollercoaster, but my car has completely changed. It's going to be interesting finally getting this thing back out on the track.
Changes/additions:
Fresh 355 shortblock with forged pistons/rods sitting on a lightened GM crank, bottomed off with a Milodon pan.
LE2 Heads, LE3 cam, with supporting valvetrain additions.
Ditched the stock rear for a killer deal on a Moser 9" w/ 4.11's
Ditched the ypipe/catback setup, pending an X-pipe w/ bullets/dumps
Sent my 4L60E off to Frank @ CPT for a pro-race build, it's currently "in progress" with him and he's kept me nicely up to date.
Replaced my Vigilante 3200 in favor of a new Yank ProThruster 4000 converter
Added 15x10 prostars with 275/50/15 M/T ET Street DR's mounted on them, I've had my 15x3.5 prostars up front for a while now.. I match all the way around now
PHEW what a year it's been lol. I can't wait to see what this thing will finally do at the track. I hope to be seeing track time by early March. I'll probably throw the car on the dyno once I get the transmission back just to make sure everything is OK with the new 6800 RPM shift point.
After I get those track results the car still needs a 58mm TB, and could really truly use a dyno-tune.
This past year has been a rollercoaster, but my car has completely changed. It's going to be interesting finally getting this thing back out on the track.
Changes/additions:
Fresh 355 shortblock with forged pistons/rods sitting on a lightened GM crank, bottomed off with a Milodon pan.
LE2 Heads, LE3 cam, with supporting valvetrain additions.
Ditched the stock rear for a killer deal on a Moser 9" w/ 4.11's
Ditched the ypipe/catback setup, pending an X-pipe w/ bullets/dumps
Sent my 4L60E off to Frank @ CPT for a pro-race build, it's currently "in progress" with him and he's kept me nicely up to date.
Replaced my Vigilante 3200 in favor of a new Yank ProThruster 4000 converter
Added 15x10 prostars with 275/50/15 M/T ET Street DR's mounted on them, I've had my 15x3.5 prostars up front for a while now.. I match all the way around now
PHEW what a year it's been lol. I can't wait to see what this thing will finally do at the track. I hope to be seeing track time by early March. I'll probably throw the car on the dyno once I get the transmission back just to make sure everything is OK with the new 6800 RPM shift point.
After I get those track results the car still needs a 58mm TB, and could really truly use a dyno-tune.
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LOL...You're doing almost as much as I am.
New 6"rod, 847 cammed 11.7:1 355 with LE3 heads, full Spohn/AJE/QA1 suspension, new interior with 8pt. cage, a 200 shot of progressive nitrous, and a little weight reduction.
Oh wait!...I've already got one of those CPT transmissions, though.
You're trans will be done late this week.
Frank
CPT
New 6"rod, 847 cammed 11.7:1 355 with LE3 heads, full Spohn/AJE/QA1 suspension, new interior with 8pt. cage, a 200 shot of progressive nitrous, and a little weight reduction.
Oh wait!...I've already got one of those CPT transmissions, though.
You're trans will be done late this week.
Frank
CPT
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From: Jupiter (NPB), Fl
LOL...You're doing almost as much as I am.
New 6"rod, 847 cammed 11.7:1 355 with LE3 heads, full Spohn/AJE/QA1 suspension, new interior with 8pt. cage, a 200 shot of progressive nitrous, and a little weight reduction.
Oh wait!...I've already got one of those CPT transmissions, though.
You're trans will be done late this week.
Frank
CPT
New 6"rod, 847 cammed 11.7:1 355 with LE3 heads, full Spohn/AJE/QA1 suspension, new interior with 8pt. cage, a 200 shot of progressive nitrous, and a little weight reduction.
Oh wait!...I've already got one of those CPT transmissions, though.
You're trans will be done late this week.
Frank
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man javier, ur ahead of me, all i have is
s60 getting ready to be ordered
short block 383
need to order LE3 setup
need to send in tranny to CPT
need prostars
yeah...i have a lot left
im aiming for 2 years to have my car completely ready to break into the 10's
s60 getting ready to be ordered
short block 383
need to order LE3 setup
need to send in tranny to CPT
need prostars
yeah...i have a lot left
im aiming for 2 years to have my car completely ready to break into the 10's
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From: Goochland, Va.
sounds like everyone has been busy....this winter I went to a bigger cam
k-member and a-arms
6sp. to a th350
4500 converter
DFI
updated valvetrain
updated fuel system
can't wait to get back to the track
Good luck to you all
I may spray it too.....I have it just in case
k-member and a-arms
6sp. to a th350
4500 converter
DFI
updated valvetrain
updated fuel system
can't wait to get back to the track
Good luck to you all
I may spray it too.....I have it just in case
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Posts: 1,903
From: Littlestown, PA
Good luck with everything...I know you've been on quite a roller coaster ride this/last year...That thing should be a blast...I think 4.11s are where its at and will really wake everything up and work great with that converter...Good luck, again...
--Alan
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From: Carol Stream, Il.
Can't wait to hear what that puppy runs. And if you don't mind me asking, how much does a Yank like yours go for? I'm looking for something with a higher stall than my 2800 Vig. and I know many people rave about their Yanks. Not that there is anything wrong with the brand that I'm running.
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From: Jupiter (NPB), Fl
My Yank was $795 + shipping direct from Yank. They're holding a special for LS1tech members now that includes a free deep aluminum pan for the trans.
The PT4000 is pretty much their "street" version of a race converter. It's a step up from their SS line, and it's supposed to be extremely efficient, with a long shift extension for N/A cars like mine.
The PT4000 is pretty much their "street" version of a race converter. It's a step up from their SS line, and it's supposed to be extremely efficient, with a long shift extension for N/A cars like mine.
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From: Carol Stream, Il.
My Yank was $795 + shipping direct from Yank. They're holding a special for LS1tech members now that includes a free deep aluminum pan for the trans.
The PT4000 is pretty much their "street" version of a race converter. It's a step up from their SS line, and it's supposed to be extremely efficient, with a long shift extension for N/A cars like mine.
The PT4000 is pretty much their "street" version of a race converter. It's a step up from their SS line, and it's supposed to be extremely efficient, with a long shift extension for N/A cars like mine.