[Tear Down Update]: Making More Progress!
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Re: (Blue 92)
Are you at least going to pull out the "mystery" bolt or did you already do that and I missed it?
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Re: (scorp508)
I put the intake back on last weeked after having it cut. I'll finish up and start it this weekend. If I still leaks I'll yank the motor again and drop the whole thing off at the machine shop. Not being able to drive it is KILLING me.
With those heads and a SuperRam it usually ran 13.2@108+ normally aspirated, with a best of 13.2@110. People have run better with the same parts but I was happy :)
It MPH'ed pretty good but the ET sucked eggs. I'm currently looking for the normally aspirated dyno sheet, I'll send it to you.
-Mike
Only thing I did to tune it was turn up the fuel presure and use an ADS SuperChip (all I had at the time).
-Mike
With those heads and a SuperRam it usually ran 13.2@108+ normally aspirated, with a best of 13.2@110. People have run better with the same parts but I was happy :)
It MPH'ed pretty good but the ET sucked eggs. I'm currently looking for the normally aspirated dyno sheet, I'll send it to you.
-Mike
Only thing I did to tune it was turn up the fuel presure and use an ADS SuperChip (all I had at the time).
-Mike
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Re: (scorp508)
So my lil LT1 at 65K may respond to a little top end work and not die....
I'll have to think about this! :D
NotSlo and his LT4 has me by about .35 seconds right now. I might want to even that up a little....
I'll have to think about this! :D
NotSlo and his LT4 has me by about .35 seconds right now. I might want to even that up a little....
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Re: (Blue 92)
So my lil LT1 at 65K may respond to a little top end work and not die....
I'll have to think about this! :D
NotSlo and his LT4 has me by about .35 seconds right now. I might want to even that up a little....
I'll have to think about this! :D
NotSlo and his LT4 has me by about .35 seconds right now. I might want to even that up a little....
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Re: (NotSlo)
Scorp, you're my new hero.
I would love to be able to do that. I'm sure that having a whole Snap-On truck to call upon removes my major source of fear - that I'll be deep into a project when I discover I don't have that one last critical tool...
Of course, being that my '93 is my ONLY car, I have to take on projects that I can do over a weekend, with absolutely NO need to go anywhere (for, say, gaskets I forgot I needed) until I finish.
I would love to be able to do that. I'm sure that having a whole Snap-On truck to call upon removes my major source of fear - that I'll be deep into a project when I discover I don't have that one last critical tool...
Of course, being that my '93 is my ONLY car, I have to take on projects that I can do over a weekend, with absolutely NO need to go anywhere (for, say, gaskets I forgot I needed) until I finish.
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Matt, thanks. :) Trust me I was in your situation since 4/00 getting the Corvette. I watched everyone do their buildups while I could only buy parts and throw them on my bedroom floor. I could only do something that was finished by the next morning to go to work.
It wasn't until MrViperGTS from the forum graciously handed me the '84 Camaro that I was able to do this.
Yes, the Snap-On truck helps a lot for those "specialty" items. To be honest the thing that helps the most is the knowledge here on the forum and my dad's years of being a gearhead & professional mechanic when he was younger to guide me when I stumble.
It wasn't until MrViperGTS from the forum graciously handed me the '84 Camaro that I was able to do this.
Yes, the Snap-On truck helps a lot for those "specialty" items. To be honest the thing that helps the most is the knowledge here on the forum and my dad's years of being a gearhead & professional mechanic when he was younger to guide me when I stumble.
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Re: [Tear Down Update]: Making More Progress! (scorp508)
Good for you Scorp...........keep those pic's coming!! :cheers:
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Re: [Tear Down Update]: Making More Progress! (Glock'94)
Looks good scorp. Mine's going to look real similar soon, and I can't wait to get the parts out of my basement and kitchen! :lol:
Axles, posi diff, accel base, slp runners, fuel rail, wiring harness, PROM burning equipment, PROMs, ECM, valve covers and a pile of other crap.... all in my kitchen :D
I just wish I had the money for heads and a roller cam. :nopity
Axles, posi diff, accel base, slp runners, fuel rail, wiring harness, PROM burning equipment, PROMs, ECM, valve covers and a pile of other crap.... all in my kitchen :D
I just wish I had the money for heads and a roller cam. :nopity
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Re: (Blue 92)
So my lil LT1 at 65K may respond to a little top end work and not die....
I'll have to think about this! :D
I'll have to think about this! :D
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Re: [Tear Down Update]: Making More Progress! (scorp508)
I wonder if it would have made more sense to "borrow" my L98 when I put in the 383 and then have your short block done too.,:)
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Re: [Tear Down Update]: Making More Progress! (scorp508)
I'll be really interested what your new E.T. will be with these changes. I always thought you were so cool for pulling down 13's in a mostly stock car.
Happy Wrench Turning!
Happy Wrench Turning!
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Re: [Tear Down Update]: Making More Progress! (scorp508)
Damn it took you all day to get that off? :eek: :confused:
It took only 4 hours to get the plenum and injector housings off of the ZR-1 a few weeks ago. :rolleyes:
It took only 4 hours to get the plenum and injector housings off of the ZR-1 a few weeks ago. :rolleyes:
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Re: [Tear Down Update]: Making More Progress! (scorp508)
:cool: :cheers: Good to see you getting on this project, that car should move when you're done.
I need to talk my dad into becoming a Snap-On dealer, or at least talk to my Snap-On guy about letting me borrow the truck for a little while. My Snap-On collection is a little small, but it gets the job done.
Is that new tranny there yet?
I need to talk my dad into becoming a Snap-On dealer, or at least talk to my Snap-On guy about letting me borrow the truck for a little while. My Snap-On collection is a little small, but it gets the job done.
Is that new tranny there yet?
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Re: (scorp508)
Looking great dude!
I have a suggestion...if you can,and do plan to swap cams,check the cam bearings if you can,be sure theyre not shifted or showing any wear down copper like color.May be hard to see them when the block is in the car.
Your motor looked nice and clean though,should be allright.
:)
I have a suggestion...if you can,and do plan to swap cams,check the cam bearings if you can,be sure theyre not shifted or showing any wear down copper like color.May be hard to see them when the block is in the car.
Your motor looked nice and clean though,should be allright.
:)
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Re: (Bill's86Coupe)
He must be wrenching like a madman today! Near 70 and the clouds are just covering things slightly(Here in CT anyway) I ran in to a sprinkle or two so my top's back on and it's in the garage.
Scorp, be sure to post a few pics of todays progression. Of course you wouldn't let us down.
Jay-D
Scorp, be sure to post a few pics of todays progression. Of course you wouldn't let us down.
Jay-D