BigStuff 3 for a blown 383
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Drifting
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BigStuff 3 for a blown 383
Has anyone converted to a BS3 unit? Any install considerations??????
I've been working through a buddy of mine who knows John Meaney, he is custom building a system for my blown 383 this weekend which will have a data-logger.
I should have the unit next week.
The guys down at BackStreet Performance in Ohio will do the install and dyno tune.
I cannot friggin wait!!!!!!
I thought you would like to see the beast he is building now.....
I've been working through a buddy of mine who knows John Meaney, he is custom building a system for my blown 383 this weekend which will have a data-logger.
I should have the unit next week. The guys down at BackStreet Performance in Ohio will do the install and dyno tune.
I cannot friggin wait!!!!!!
I thought you would like to see the beast he is building now.....
Last edited by 85 Stalker; Sep 30, 2007 at 01:30 PM.
Burning Brakes
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Also, whose harness are you using to keep your guages working? I used a Fasttrack Performance harness on my FAST, but when I went standalone, BS3 was so new and nobody had jumper harnesses for it.
Lastly, I saw your car at the Hot Rod Power tour in Cleveland. It's pretty awesome! Good luck with it.
Ron
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That car is crap, it doesn't even have air conditioning j/k
It does look alot like John's setup. I'm betting its going to FLY. I'd hate to see the price tag though. I'll stick with my measly 600+hp
Are you running a 6-speed or auto with that setup?
It does look alot like John's setup. I'm betting its going to FLY. I'd hate to see the price tag though. I'll stick with my measly 600+hp
Are you running a 6-speed or auto with that setup?
Burning Brakes
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Are you going to try the dual WB02 option on your car so you can get readings from both headers? Is BS3 building you the harness which will keep your digi-dash working? I think you'll like the setup once its tuned. I'm having great results with my FAST, and BS3 adds a couple of nice things especially for boosted guys and people who need TCC lockup and AC Clutch control.
Hell, if you're going to be in Cleveland during your dyno tuning session, I'd love to see that beast run. Been to a couple of car shows over at Backstreet in Medina some time back.
Ron
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I just got off the phone with Rich. They are going to head down to Texas Wednesday, and will not be back until the 15th. If I have the BS3 box in hand tommorow, Emillio will start the install, and they will tune it when they return. I'll shoot you a PM when they are going to do the tune. Those guys are amazing to deal with.
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So it looks like I will have a new MSD6AL and MSD Boost Controller for eBay.
Burning Brakes
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This is John's - I WISH IT WAS MINE
I just got off the phone with Rich. They are going to head down to Texas Wednesday, and will not be back until the 15th. If I have the BS3 box in hand tommorow, Emillio will start the install, and they will tune it when they return. I'll shoot you a PM when they are going to do the tune. Those guys are amazing to deal with.
I just got off the phone with Rich. They are going to head down to Texas Wednesday, and will not be back until the 15th. If I have the BS3 box in hand tommorow, Emillio will start the install, and they will tune it when they return. I'll shoot you a PM when they are going to do the tune. Those guys are amazing to deal with.
Ron
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Looks like the a/c compressor is mounted in front of the passenger side valve covers. Also, I was told, to keep the MSD 6AL BTM in case you get a load of bad gas and need to back off the timing to get you home. Figure it was easier than breaking out the laptop and trying to readjust the timing.
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Looks like the a/c compressor is mounted in front of the passenger side valve covers. Also, I was told, to keep the MSD 6AL BTM in case you get a load of bad gas and need to back off the timing to get you home. Figure it was easier than breaking out the laptop and trying to readjust the timing.
Any feeling about the boost control unit?FYI -- This is where I have them mounted currently, so removal is a piece of cake.
Burning Brakes
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[QUOTE=85 Stalker;1562111534]Has anyone converted to a BS3 unit? Any install considerations??????
I've been working through a buddy of mine who knows John Meaney, he is custom building a system for my blown 383 this weekend which will have a data-logger. I should have the unit next week.
The guys down at BackStreet Performance in Ohio will do the install and dyno tune.
I cannot friggin wait!!!!!!
I thought you would like to see the beast he is building now.....
Your car is even the same color as Meaneys. What heads are you running 18's? Looks great.
BTW I am running BS3 I bought it through Mike Moran. Both Meaney and Moran are top notch.
Hope your pulling the dana for a 9"
John
I've been working through a buddy of mine who knows John Meaney, he is custom building a system for my blown 383 this weekend which will have a data-logger.
I should have the unit next week. The guys down at BackStreet Performance in Ohio will do the install and dyno tune.
I cannot friggin wait!!!!!!
I thought you would like to see the beast he is building now.....
Your car is even the same color as Meaneys. What heads are you running 18's? Looks great.
BTW I am running BS3 I bought it through Mike Moran. Both Meaney and Moran are top notch.
Hope your pulling the dana for a 9"
John
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So what is Meaney doing to the car now?
It actually looks that same as it did with maybe a bit of powder coat black.... and possibly a new drysump?
Also he gutted the front plasitic, and maybe built up a new radiator intercooler housing?
Any more pics?
It actually looks that same as it did with maybe a bit of powder coat black.... and possibly a new drysump?
Also he gutted the front plasitic, and maybe built up a new radiator intercooler housing?
Any more pics?
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