What do you guys think of this setup?
I'm getting really close to finishing my project, after 2 1/2 years in the making, and would like to get some idea's from you guys as to what you think it'll be like.
1995 Firebird Formula Engine - 396 LT4 LT4 ported intake matched to heads AFR 227cc LT4 heads with 76cc chambers, running 11.2:1 Comp cams custom grind, .254 .266 @.050 and .622 .638 112 LSA Ross forged pistons, and forged 6" rods Callies Racemaster forged crank LT1 block, bored 30 over, clearanced for 3.875 crank, making 396 roughly splayed 4-bolt mains Bosch 42# injectors AS&M Monoblade throttle body Jesel comp series shaft mounted rocker system, with tie-bar lifters Exhaust - Jet Hot ceramic coated headers, with off road y-pipe No cats QTP electronic cutout Corsa Catback with premium pro series tips Tranny - T-56 Rebuilt with performance upgrade rebuilt kit -with new blocker rings, billet keys, 3-4 steel shift fork, etc. Custom aluminum driveshaft good to ~1200hp Rearend - Moser 9 inch rear, 3.75 ratio strange aluminum case 33 spline axles detroit true trac Suspension - UMI torque arm, with cross brace, and driveshaft safety loop UMI double diamond SFC's UMI double adjustable panhard bar BMR boxed LCA's BMR upper panhard relocation bar Hotchkis strut tower brace New bilstein shocks Eibach prokit lowering springs I might have missed a few things, but that gives a general idea of the setup. What do you guys think of it? |
Monster.
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You are leaving a good bit on the table with that low of compression ratio...I would check the dynamic compression to see where its at...do a search.
Needs a 4.11 or a 4.30 gear. If you ever put that car on slicks and launch it and it hooks, say bye bye to that aluminum center section. No frame conectors? David |
I chose the 3.75 gears because it's not going to be a straight all out race car. It'll probably see about half and half, of street and track use. With the monster engine, I still would like to get a little bit of gas mileage out of it while driving around.
Also, what do you mean by frame connectors? Never heard of them. |
Looks like a strong, solid setup.:cool: Hate to see what the grand total tallied up to.
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cubic dollar set-up, for sure. should run really strong once dialed.
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11.2 CR with 76 chambers? Are your pistons domed; thin HG?
What am I missing here? Jake |
Using a pretty thin fel-pro gaskets, and slightly domed Ross pistons.
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What will it be like????? well....let's see.....
how about.... Fast... Scary.... and Holy freakin sssssssshhhhhhhhh**********!!!!! Wait... I should make that into a bumper sticker!!! hey... no one steal my idea okay. |
I've gotten the engine and tranny in over the past few days, with the help of some awesome friends, and the exhaust. Just bolting up all the little stuff, accessories, wiring, and then wiring up the MSD ignition and Meziere pump. Hopefully, if I can get things hooked up over the next day or so after work, i'll be able to start it up come tuesday night or wednesday.
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Originally Posted by Azthrei
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I chose the 3.75 gears because it's not going to be a straight all out race car. It'll probably see about half and half, of street and track use. With the monster engine, I still would like to get a little bit of gas mileage out of it while driving around.
Also, what do you mean by frame connectors? Never heard of them. Frame connectors connect the front and rear subframes since a camaro is not a full frame car. Get some with that kind of power, unless you like stress cracks. |
Originally Posted by mitch_cube
(Post 4587033)
Frame connectors connect the front and rear subframes since a camaro is not a full frame car. Get some with that kind of power, unless you like stress cracks.
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Ya, i've got the UMI double diamond SFC's.
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Woops sorry on the frame connectors.....but I will tell ya....that car will be a WHOLE lot more fun with a 4.11 or a 4.30 gear...with a double overdrive 6th gear it won't hurt that much. Besides who cares about gas mileage at this point? You spent ALL that money to have fun.....right?
And make sure the rear swaybar is back on the car, with a 9 inch it is hard to get the swaybar back on, it can be done..I did it. Without it it will drive and handle funny. David |
I'll be getting some new sway bars as well once I get the engine broken in, and then put in the moser 9 inch. With those sway bars i'll also be getting the relocation brackets for fitting that rear, so things will be much more fun. This whole project has taken just over 2 1/2 years so far, and i've yet to hear her run since back in 05'. I'm really anxious to hear it, let alone drive it around.
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