Installing the 421.....
Melting Slicks
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Looking good Rick! It's getting close! Kind of weird seeing my old Miniram on your engine. It did support over 500rwhp N/A though.
Edit: Did you get the new ZF6 installed. The last pic's look like there's a 6 speed shifter.
Edit: Did you get the new ZF6 installed. The last pic's look like there's a 6 speed shifter.
Last edited by tpi 421 vette; Apr 8, 2010 at 01:58 AM.
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Looks like the 4+3 still. I'm kind of curious how long the old 4+3 will hold up to those power levels...
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Thanks. The motor will be fired up, and tuned this summer so I can drive it again. I have had so many ppl interested in what power this mill will make, and not to mention the driveability which is very important to me.
Obviously I didnt go out for all out hp, so it will be interesting to see how much power the small AFR ports make.
If I can hold with a C6 Z06 I will be happy.
Obviously I didnt go out for all out hp, so it will be interesting to see how much power the small AFR ports make.
If I can hold with a C6 Z06 I will be happy.
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Don't get me wrong, I'm a dreamer, but I'm taking calculated steps in achieving my goals (defintely a test of patience). The hard part is keeping your eye on the prize.
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I think most dreamers dont appreciate what truly is involved in a commitment like this! Most people would have broken out in cold sweat dropping the kind of bucks involved here.
Don't get me wrong, I'm a dreamer, but I'm taking calculated steps in achieving my goals (defintely a test of patience). The hard part is keeping your eye on the prize.
Don't get me wrong, I'm a dreamer, but I'm taking calculated steps in achieving my goals (defintely a test of patience). The hard part is keeping your eye on the prize.
I am hoping we can turn it over July 1st, and I can hear the idle of the 236/242 with all those cubes.
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I think most dreamers dont appreciate what truly is involved in a commitment like this! Most people would have broken out in cold sweat dropping the kind of bucks involved here.
Don't get me wrong, I'm a dreamer, but I'm taking calculated steps in achieving my goals (defintely a test of patience). The hard part is keeping your eye on the prize.
Don't get me wrong, I'm a dreamer, but I'm taking calculated steps in achieving my goals (defintely a test of patience). The hard part is keeping your eye on the prize.
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Certainly is alot of bucks involved. I was lucky to have Jim in my corner in regards to cutting a few costs, or I might of not of been able to build the 421. If it wasn't a 421, it would be been a 383.
I am hoping we can turn it over July 1st, and I can hear the idle of the 236/242 with all those cubes.
I am hoping we can turn it over July 1st, and I can hear the idle of the 236/242 with all those cubes.
