86 Engine Almost Done! "PIC"
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From: DFW TX
86 Engine Almost Done! "PIC"
My 5 month project is almost ready!
Thought you guys would like to see a pic.
This is my first time posting a pic so its big-----sorry
Thought you guys would like to see a pic.
This is my first time posting a pic so its big-----sorry
Last edited by vetster86; Dec 29, 2005 at 07:05 PM.
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Honestly I'm used to looking at LT1's which route the plug wires out of sight. I wouldn't have even noticed them if it weren't for the wire loom on the driver's side valve cover.
Looks really nice. If she performs half as good as she looks I'm sure you'll be pleased.
Looks really nice. If she performs half as good as she looks I'm sure you'll be pleased.
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Originally Posted by goldeneye_vet
That is simply AWESOME! What kind of supercharger is that?
That is the REALLY old ball-drive paxton unit. I haven't seen one of those since the mid 90's. That thing was a heat generator, and required an external oil cooler to keep it from cooking itself.
IMHO, change the head unit to a NOVI. You're head gaskets will thank you for it.
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[QUOTE=goldeneye_vet]That is simply AWESOME! What kind of supercharger is that?
The supercharger is a older Paxton Carroll setup with deluxe alky system.
[QUOTE=TM-93CE]That is the REALLY old ball-drive paxton unit. I haven't seen one of those since the mid 90's. That thing was a heat generator, and required an external oil cooler to keep it from cooking itself.
IMHO, change the head unit to a NOVI. You're head gaskets will thank you for it.
Yes its a old Paxton SN93 and there are still a lot of them in use.
They are not designed for high boost or high RPM spin, if you keep them in the operating range they hold up fine. For me it should work well with about 6lbs boost and my motor peak should be around 5500.
Yes I plan on installing a oil cooler. Just building a fun street Vette.
[QUOTE=87 rag] Wow, looks great.
Is there more that we can't see, can you post a list of everything you have done to it since stock.
Thanks 87 rag, here are the basic's
cam-214/224 112 LS-1.6 roller rockers-lift is about 478/497
heads-stock alum. 128's-mild porting 1.56/2.00 valves-new springs
Superram manifold plenum and runners
ford blue top matched injectors
Roller timing chain and fluid damper
long tube headers-high flow cat-magnaflow catback
racetronix harness intank pump and inline booster pump
2800 stall and shift kit
Older Carroll Paxton blower kit with alky system
I'm sure I missed some stuff
And best of all a lot of help from Greg getting the old blower up to snuff
[QUOTE=MO]very nice, I'm finishing up my 396 LT$ as well. A few hundred more miles it be ready for the supercharer as well...
I checked out your pics MO. AWESOME SETUP! your going to need a heavy duty neck brace while driving that thing.
The supercharger is a older Paxton Carroll setup with deluxe alky system.
[QUOTE=TM-93CE]That is the REALLY old ball-drive paxton unit. I haven't seen one of those since the mid 90's. That thing was a heat generator, and required an external oil cooler to keep it from cooking itself.
IMHO, change the head unit to a NOVI. You're head gaskets will thank you for it.
Yes its a old Paxton SN93 and there are still a lot of them in use.
They are not designed for high boost or high RPM spin, if you keep them in the operating range they hold up fine. For me it should work well with about 6lbs boost and my motor peak should be around 5500.
Yes I plan on installing a oil cooler. Just building a fun street Vette.
[QUOTE=87 rag] Wow, looks great.
Is there more that we can't see, can you post a list of everything you have done to it since stock.
Thanks 87 rag, here are the basic's
cam-214/224 112 LS-1.6 roller rockers-lift is about 478/497
heads-stock alum. 128's-mild porting 1.56/2.00 valves-new springs
Superram manifold plenum and runners
ford blue top matched injectors
Roller timing chain and fluid damper
long tube headers-high flow cat-magnaflow catback
racetronix harness intank pump and inline booster pump
2800 stall and shift kit
Older Carroll Paxton blower kit with alky system
I'm sure I missed some stuff
And best of all a lot of help from Greg getting the old blower up to snuff
[QUOTE=MO]very nice, I'm finishing up my 396 LT$ as well. A few hundred more miles it be ready for the supercharer as well...
I checked out your pics MO. AWESOME SETUP! your going to need a heavy duty neck brace while driving that thing.
Last edited by vetster86; Dec 29, 2005 at 08:06 PM.