A bully
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Le Mans Master
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From: NCM Lifetime#2195 Bulverde, Texas 78163
St. Jude Donor '13
A bully
Time to take the Z to the next step. I have been running the Texas Mile over the past several years. Fastest speed has been 197.6 mph. Looking to get over 200 mph. I registered for the Spring Texas Mile, So after that I started pulling the LS7 out of the Z. I will take some pictures along the way to show the progress.
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Engine is removed and will be reinstalling the new ERL sleeved 427 over next weekend. YSI will a little juice should get me into the 200 mph range. It has been a long journey over the last couple of years collecting parts for this build. I am usually busy working on other people's cars, So now it is time for my build. I will try and update the progress over the next couple of weeks.
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[/IMG]Engine is removed and will be reinstalling the new ERL sleeved 427 over next weekend. YSI will a little juice should get me into the 200 mph range. It has been a long journey over the last couple of years collecting parts for this build. I am usually busy working on other people's cars, So now it is time for my build. I will try and update the progress over the next couple of weeks.
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Le Mans Master
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From: NCM Lifetime#2195 Bulverde, Texas 78163
St. Jude Donor '13
2.85 pulley, overdrive balancer
Breathless Performance diffuser, 4 tip
Mark, Not sure on tunning yet, Corey has tunned very well for me in the past, So I will give him first shot. It is going to be a hand full at the Mile.
Breathless Performance diffuser, 4 tip
Mark, Not sure on tunning yet, Corey has tunned very well for me in the past, So I will give him first shot. It is going to be a hand full at the Mile.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Somewhere in the Mid 9's TX
Nice. Are you running an 8 rib with a direct drive? 2.85 will most likely slip without one. I've got one not being used if you don't.
Eitherway, 200mph should be in the bag off the spray. Wouldn't be surprised to see 210 on it!
Eitherway, 200mph should be in the bag off the spray. Wouldn't be surprised to see 210 on it!
Team Owner
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Winter, the pictures show a DD direct drive and 8 rib so I'll answer that for him and say yes.
I don't see 6 bolt heads. What head setup/gaskets/studs are you running? Aren't you worried about head gaskets?
I'm running a 2.85"/7.25" but need to swap to the 8.0" when I stop being lazy. Can't decide to do it before or after I move to Texas.
I don't see 6 bolt heads. What head setup/gaskets/studs are you running? Aren't you worried about head gaskets?
I'm running a 2.85"/7.25" but need to swap to the 8.0" when I stop being lazy. Can't decide to do it before or after I move to Texas.
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Burning Brakes
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If the car is set up right he shouldn't need them. I'm running a F2 on pump gas with a 4 bolt block. A good set of heads and a good tuner and there shouldn't be a problem.
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Le Mans Master
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From: NCM Lifetime#2195 Bulverde, Texas 78163
St. Jude Donor '13
I am a little worried about the head gaskets. I was not planning on running the YSI when I ordered the engine.
As for camshaft specs, Check with Lethal Performance or JM as it is one of there camshafts. They are on top of things at this hp level.
As for camshaft specs, Check with Lethal Performance or JM as it is one of there camshafts. They are on top of things at this hp level.
Pro
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From: Bulverde, TX
I sure would like to come over to your house and check it out since I live 5 minutes from you!
Safety Car
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Arnold - Looks very nice!
Wish I could attend the mile event, but need to continue to keep things under wraps, for now. I know you have been waiting to drop the engine in the Z for a long time. I'm certain it will come out very nice.
Wish I could attend the mile event, but need to continue to keep things under wraps, for now. I know you have been waiting to drop the engine in the Z for a long time. I'm certain it will come out very nice.
Le Mans Master
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From: Somewhere in the Mid 9's TX
2.85+spray! Wow! My car was making like 800rwhp with that pulley around 5200rpm before it threw the belt each time, on a 402 with that blower. I'm guessing 210mph dependent upon DA and wind.