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I found a gen 4 5.3 shortblock on CL for $150. What would be a better idea, build my ls1, or build the 5.3 and sell my running ls1 with heads and recoup some money?
Moving right along, paid the car off today! Time to snowball a few more credit cards. Hope to start stockpiling parts around new years. I can't wait to use my new paychecks on toys and not bills.
I will never use a credit card again or take out another car loan.
Moving right along. One more credit card to pay off. So far my wife and I have paid off the Corvette ($4,000) and $11,000 in credit cards! Pretty exciting for us. $3,000 more to go and I can start buying some car parts! Should be done paying everything off by the end of February and only started this thread in October.
Definitely put the best parts you can afford in there.
Some of the things to consider are your Fasteners.
try and make sure your rods hand ARP 2000 rod bolts instead of 8740
sams for the head studs. it’s also not a bad idea to have your crank checked for straightness.
not a bad idea to get a nice entry level 4340 forged crank either.
If you are interested in someone building your engine. Send us a message. We would be glad to help. We have plenty of various. Press on stock to build anything you want.
Had an incident about a month ago. Buddy lost control and hit a brick wall in the Vette. Had a get together to help my brother in law get it ready for paint this coming weekend. He's a top notch body man. Painting the whole car.
My nephew was helping out too. Youngster is quite the helper. Getting excited. Gonna buy some coilovers then I'll start with the engine parts. Gonna be nice building a car with a brand new paint job.
if you're interested i'm selling my corvette creationz bumper. has the built in duck bill spoiler and lower section is laid in real carbon. $500 for it, it's off the car now. i'm going stock bumper w/ a drag wing and chute.
Anybody have any experience/luck with tuning a BTR Jam Cam? Off the shelf has a nice lope. Hopefully pick up some power being off the shelf. Kinda lopey which is what I want. I dont live in CA so that helps. Heard some video and that thing sounds nice for the money. Ive been sitting here with wallet and my parts list in hand, Im gonna start buying, like right now.
I need simple info, battery mount for mighty mouse and nozzle size for alky contol. Then Ill order the coilovers!!!!! Well, maybe I will. Im undecided on the radiator and fan setup. Still need a cam right quick too.
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23
Originally Posted by ascastil
I need simple info, battery mount for mighty mouse and nozzle size for alky contol. Then Ill order the coilovers!!!!! Well, maybe I will. Im undecided on the radiator and fan setup. Still need a cam right quick too.
I went with the Dewits cut down version and the dual spal fans.. Jam cam went in my car last night
How do you like the Jam Cam? Easy to tune? Im in AZ so the emissions are ok i guess.
I am really on the fence with the dewitts. I dont know what to do there yet. If i do itll be the tall version but im told the c6 fans are the ****.
I really want to buy a cam tonight to make me rest easy Im swapping in a set of 317s with BTR 660s I need a cam lol. Ive had a few beers, a cam would be nice lol.
St. Jude Donor '14-'15-'16-'17-'18-'19-'20-'21-'22-'23
Originally Posted by ascastil
I really want to buy a cam tonight to make me rest easy Im swapping in a set of 317s with BTR 660s I need a cam lol. Ive had a few beers, a cam would be nice lol.
10-20-2017, 01:32 PM
