New guy who doesn't belong here
11-26-2013, 12:02 PM
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New guy who doesn't belong here Hello everyone.
I'm Matt from Northern IL.
Why do I say I don't belong? Well, I don't have an LS motor, or even a RWD vehicle for that matter. But there's some good information here and I've been reading here for a while.
Okay, if you're still reading this then I've piqued your interest.
I have a........wait for it......
2000 Oldsmobile Alero???? WTF is that?
Well, it's a common FWD 4-door grocery getter that for whatever reason, I decided to do way more than The General ever intended.
It has a built-up suspension, with adjustable dampers at all 4 corners, H&R Sport springs, oversized anti-roll bars, poly bushings and the normal chassis braces.
Braking duties are handled by a hybrid system out back, utilizing 2006 Pontiac GP GXP rotors and abutment brackets, and base C6 Corvette calipers. On the front things get interesting, with a slightly modified AP Racing T1 Corvette kit from HardbarUSA.
Yes, I used to road race this car. Hence the sticky tires and Recaro seats.
A very unique feature is that I had the car converted from the boring 4-speed slushbox to a proper (albeit somewhat clunky) 6-speed manual (I have a Quaife limited-slip diff waiting to be installed if my new motor ever gets done).
Oh yes, the motor. If you haven't puked yet or writhing and swearing over the sheer blasphemy of some schmuck actually modifying an Alero....
It's a 3.4L 60 degree OHV V6. More commonly referred to as a 3400 (Gen III), since it has SFI (the older 3.4L - GEN II was MPFI).
Anyway, the motor was probably my driving force for joining LS1Tech. I was looking for a long time for a reputable, local shop to build it correctly, and hopefully, also install it.
It's fairly basic, but with forged Scat rods, 11:1 Diamond pistons, a healthy XFI-lobed Comp cam, and a ported set of heads from the Gen IV 3500.
So that all led me to the door of AES Racing in Elk Grove, IL.
I am trying my best to be patient, but I initially dropped off the old shortblock a year ago now, and I'm beginning to wonder - how long does building a motor normally take?
Anyway, thanks for letting me introduce myself.
And put away the torches and pitchforks.
I'm Matt from Northern IL.
Why do I say I don't belong? Well, I don't have an LS motor, or even a RWD vehicle for that matter. But there's some good information here and I've been reading here for a while.
Okay, if you're still reading this then I've piqued your interest.
I have a........wait for it......
2000 Oldsmobile Alero???? WTF is that?
Well, it's a common FWD 4-door grocery getter that for whatever reason, I decided to do way more than The General ever intended.
It has a built-up suspension, with adjustable dampers at all 4 corners, H&R Sport springs, oversized anti-roll bars, poly bushings and the normal chassis braces.
Braking duties are handled by a hybrid system out back, utilizing 2006 Pontiac GP GXP rotors and abutment brackets, and base C6 Corvette calipers. On the front things get interesting, with a slightly modified AP Racing T1 Corvette kit from HardbarUSA.
Yes, I used to road race this car. Hence the sticky tires and Recaro seats.
A very unique feature is that I had the car converted from the boring 4-speed slushbox to a proper (albeit somewhat clunky) 6-speed manual (I have a Quaife limited-slip diff waiting to be installed if my new motor ever gets done).
Oh yes, the motor. If you haven't puked yet or writhing and swearing over the sheer blasphemy of some schmuck actually modifying an Alero....
It's a 3.4L 60 degree OHV V6. More commonly referred to as a 3400 (Gen III), since it has SFI (the older 3.4L - GEN II was MPFI).
Anyway, the motor was probably my driving force for joining LS1Tech. I was looking for a long time for a reputable, local shop to build it correctly, and hopefully, also install it.
It's fairly basic, but with forged Scat rods, 11:1 Diamond pistons, a healthy XFI-lobed Comp cam, and a ported set of heads from the Gen IV 3500.
So that all led me to the door of AES Racing in Elk Grove, IL.
I am trying my best to be patient, but I initially dropped off the old shortblock a year ago now, and I'm beginning to wonder - how long does building a motor normally take?
Anyway, thanks for letting me introduce myself.
And put away the torches and pitchforks.
11-26-2013, 01:53 PM
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11-27-2013, 08:25 AM
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