Drag Racing Tech - Transamcoupe98's C5Z Build

Building another C5Z (2004 Mill. Yellow) and going a slightly different direction with this one. My previous C5Z was an AFR 205 head and custom cam with full bolt-ons. Made gobs of power under the curve. Sold it a couple years ago to a guy for a freakin steal. Here is a pic of my old 2001 C5Z.
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Now time for the new one. Here it is the day I bought it with 12k on the odometer. Bone stock down to paper air filter.
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I have progressively bought everything I need to make one nasty full weight, air conditioned, street car for fairly cheap. First thing I did was got rid of the C5Z wheels and bought some gloss black C6Z wheels with 18'' Nitto 555R drag radials.
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Then decided to black out the lower rear fascia, like the "CETA" mod...and I also added some LED Halo taillights.
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With all of this extra power Im going to be making, I need a clutch that will support it. I talked with Doug at ECS and hooked me up with a Mantic Er2, capable of holding whatever I need to throw at it. http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/transamcoupe98/Image2.jpg

Im big on color coordinating, and the theme for this car was going to be yellow with black accents. With that said, the calipers were red stock, so I had them professionally done with Mill. Yellow paint code.http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/transamcoupe98/Image6.jpghttp://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/transamcoupe98/Image7.jpghttp://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/transamcoupe98/Image8.jpg

Also, Body side molding or (BSMs) have been taken off, they are hideous. Along with that, car has been lowered all the down using longer aftermarket lowering bolts (Approximately 1.75'').

Had to get this thing breathing a little better so I took off the stock Titanium cat back exhaust and replaced it with Borla Stingers. Had them on my last Z06 and love the note while cruising and WOT.http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/transamcoupe98/Image6-1.jpg

I got with Thompson Motorsports and spec'd a cam that would make great power everywhere in my power band and ideal for my compression ratio. The grinder is Howard's cams, sort of old school brand but have heard good things about their proprietary lobes. This was actually the hardest part for me in this entire build. Cam and valve train geometry is so important, I wanted to make use everything was spot on and squeeze every little cunt hair worth of power out of it on motor. Also added a Comp rocker Trunion upgrade. Cheap insurance...
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Need to slow this thing down so I got a nice set of Powerstop rotors and ceramic pads. Great price, and they are going to look good.http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/transamcoupe98/Image11.jpg

So I was going to hold out on sharing this part of it but what the hell. Ill be spraying a healthy shot. http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/transamcoupe98/Image4-1.jpg



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nice liking this build up already!

I knew that wouldn't stay hush hush too long!

We put Justin's converter in on my break and a few other things.. We will have the motor in tomorrow and start the mock up for the D1... My motor will be out this weekend!
We're all coming together. 2 months out! :)

Car is looking good man. You are getting alot accomplished for being on the other side of the world. You are making me look like a slacker lol

Very nice!

Thanks guys. Only have headers left to buy. Trying to get ahold of a set of XS power headers but they have been out of stock for nearly 2 months now.

I knew that wouldn't stay hush hush too long!

We put Justin's converter in on my break and a few other things.. We will have the motor in tomorrow and start the mock up for the D1... My motor will be out this weekend!
We're all coming together. 2 months out! :)

Yes...2 months, going to be epic. Justin needs a build thread next.

Car is looking good man. You are getting alot accomplished for being on the other side of the world. You are making me look like a slacker lol
Thanks Casey, excited to see what you decide to do with your setup. Must keep us posted. Although, everyone is going to have their little secrets with the setups...:secret2:

I'll definitely put up a thread when the time comes, but it's gonna be a little bit unless evan has his way lol

Yes...2 months, going to be epic. Justin needs a build thread next.
Thanks Casey, excited to see what you decide to do with your setup. Must keep us posted. Although, everyone is going to have their little secrets with the setups...:secret2:
We have pictures of everything from his build.. He is waiting until he get the motor in/D1 on and started until he starts the thread so he can post a lot at once. We got the motor in today... Should be started by the end of next week easily.

I don't think anyone doesn't have 1-2 secrets they don't plan on letting out of the bag. LOL
I'll definitely put up a thread when the time comes, but it's gonna be a little bit unless evan has his way lol
I have been told I can be pretty convincing! :angel:

I love seeing modded vettes like this. There arent that many out here, too many purists

I love seeing modded vettes like this. There arent that many out here, too many purists

Plans weren't set in place before this one was ever even purchased! HA

Buy em, mod em, drive em!

Old red C5Z VS another buddies ported/pulled 03 Cobra... Cobra made roughly 515Rwhp IIRC. I was in the Z recording, no passengers in the Cobra (did have two rims/tires from the drag strip earlier that night however).
Z short shifted the last gear a few hundred RPMs... The Cobra was around 7200RPMs IIRC trying to not shift.

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Plans weren't set in place before this one was ever even purchased! HA

Buy em, mod em, drive em!

Seriously. I wish mine had plans but at 21 you have to change things as you go sometimes

^My dumbass...I short shifted into 4th by 800 rpm actually. Thats should have been an ass raping. We shut down at 160 mph.

Seriously. I wish mine had plans but at 21 you have to change things as you go sometimes

I had the red Z at 20. Just have to manage money right and shop smart.

Very true

Seriously. I wish mine had plans but at 21 you have to change things as you go sometimes
I'm 23, OP is 24, buddy with the 346 D1 is 21. :)
^My dumbass...I short shifted into 4th by 800 rpm actually. Thats should have been an ass raping. We shut down at 160 mph.
It is cause you babied the shit out of that car.. This one is going to be equivalent to....... How hard you would destroy some broad you meet in Tampa while on vacation......... cwutididthar?

In less than a year I went from a mostly stock 98 Trans Am to a 04 GTO with a forged 347 so Im getting there. My friend at 23 is in the 200mph club in the standing mile

That is quite a big task to accomplish, nice!

Yes it is

We have pictures of everything from his build.. He is waiting until he get the motor in/D1 on and started until he starts the thread so he can post a lot at once. We got the motor in today... Should be started by the end of next week easily.

I don't think anyone doesn't have 1-2 secrets they don't plan on letting out of the bag. LOL

I have been told I can be pretty convincing! :angel:


You are definitely persistent, I'll give you that lol


Caleb, you got plans for heads and intake down the road???

You are definitely persistent, I'll give you that lol


Caleb, you got plans for heads and intake down the road???

No, I am going to stay cam only for the foreseeable future. Ill need to get a built rotating assembly before I can throw more power at it. Possibly a 441 down the road. What do you have in mind for yours?

No, I am going to stay cam only for the foreseeable future. Ill need to get a built rotating assembly before I can throw more power at it. Possibly a 441 down the road. What do you have in mind for yours?

Im working through a couple 427 options in my head right now. The cheaper/quicker one being a forged iron block stroker from AES with Tony Mamo working over my heads and a 102/102, which should be good for over 500 rwhp/tq. And with that option that would leave me room to safely spray a 100-150 shot. Or going ahead and shooting for the eventual goal of having ERL resleeve my block, and have a more size appropriate topend, which would leave me PLENTY of room for improvement. It just depends on how soon I want to get this finished, which I am sure once I get going will be like yesterday lol

Either way my goal for the T/A is a pissed off NA build. I have some other ideas in mind down the road for some FI builds :secret2:

Side markers smoked..http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/transamcoupe98/Image12.jpg

Just purchased A set of Kooks 1 7/8'' headers with x pipe from Speed Inc along with various nitrous accessories from N20 outlets like bottle blanket, custom switch panel, custom solenoid brackets, etc.

op, the yellow and black combo really look sick. when the time comes for me to get a c5z thats the color combo ill prob get. good luck with your build!

op, the yellow and black combo really look sick. when the time comes for me to get a c5z thats the color combo ill prob get. good luck with your build!

Thanks man!

I like it! Yellow is a nice color for a DD.

I like it! Yellow is a nice color for a DD.

It won't be a DD, I have a GTO for that (yellow) ha. Thanks!

It won't be a DD, I have a GTO for that (yellow) ha. Thanks!

It's still streetcar worthy IMO! :D

It's still streetcar worthy IMO! :D

Absolutely! That is my goal with all my builds.

I had someone call me an idiot basically last night because I said when mine was done i would still drive it to and from the track... I was confused and explained it was 100% still a street car (full weight/full leather interior/AC/heat/etc etc)... Basically was saying because it was going to be fast/etc it wasn't a street car.
You drive street cars comfortably on the street.

I had someone call me an idiot basically last night because I said when mine was done i would still drive it to and from the track... I was confused and explained it was 100% still a street car (full weight/full leather interior/AC/heat/etc etc)... Basically was saying because it was going to be fast/etc it wasn't a street car.
You drive street cars comfortably on the street.

I drove my TA from Florida to NC in 2011. Ran several times at the strip 10.2-10.3's and drove it back when I was finished. Street manners are awesome!:D

I drove my TA from Florida to NC in 2011. Ran several times at the strip 10.2-10.3's and drove it back when I was finished. Street manners are awesome!:D

This, my cars go from Tampa to Tennessee 2-3 times a year...My cars are disciplined.

I had someone call me an idiot basically last night because I said when mine was done i would still drive it to and from the track... I was confused and explained it was 100% still a street car (full weight/full leather interior/AC/heat/etc etc)... Basically was saying because it was going to be fast/etc it wasn't a street car.
You drive street cars comfortably on the street.

Your intake even says FAST on it...cant be a street car dummy!:eyes:

Your intake even says FAST on it...cant be a street car dummy!:eyes:

Of course..... I took the FAST off though cause I couldn't get a race because of it.
God forbid I had a plate that read "fast", I couldn't even take it to the drag strip.

Got a few nitrous accessories from N20 outlets. Custom corvette switch panel, Bottle blanket, Racetronix fuel pump with hot-wire kit.


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Last thing remaining on the build are the Kooks 1 7/8 headers and they are on the way now. Jeremy Formato of Fasterproms willvbe tuning it soon.

C6Z shifter going in...

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Well my lifters have started to make a little more noise than I am comfortable with so the heads are coming off. While they are off, Kris Nelson and Matt from Clearwater, FL will be porting them for me for a great price. Along with this I ordered LS7 lifters, ARP head bolts, and GM MLS head gaskets with .51 thickness.

Well my lifters have started to make a little more noise than I am comfortable with so the heads are coming off. While they are off, Matt from RHS in Clearwater, FL will be porting them for me for a great price. Along with this I ordered LS7 lifters, ARP head bolts, and GM MLS head gaskets with .51 thickness.

Music to my ears... Love it!

I knew those heads were bound to come off.. I thought AFRs would go back on, but I was close enough! :D

Music to my ears... Love it!

I knew those heads were bound to come off.. I thought AFRs would go back on, but I was close enough! :D

This guy porting them is supposed to be the truth, one of the best hand porters around. SUpposedly some of the CNC programs/CAD drawings were mapped off of his ports so we will see how they turn out. You'll shit when I tell you the price.

:cool::cool::cool::cool:

keep it coming.......

I am digging the thread brother. Will be following closely. I will buy you a beer when I get to Riverview.

I am digging the thread brother. Will be following closely. I will buy you a beer when I get to Riverview.

Ill take you up on that bro lol. Lemons12 will be down there soon as well. He drinks quite a bit so don't buy him any lol...j/k Evan.

Is Lemons PCS'ing there or just coming to hang when you get back?

Headers are in! Kooks makes a damn nice products for sure.

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Ill take you up on that bro lol. Lemons12 will be down there soon as well. He drinks quite a bit so don't buy him any lol...j/k Evan.

:chug:
Once I get to a certain point I switch to drinking hot sauce however, much cheaper... Not the same buzz. LOL
Is Lemons PCS'ing there or just coming to hang when you get back?

Nah man, not in the military.. When Caleb gets back he is coming to stay with me for about two weeks, going to try to make it to the Fest.
After that we're both driving our cars down and I'm going to stay for a few days. I'll be moving down for good at the first of the year.

Caleb, did you opt for the emission fittings on the headers or was there no choice? They look damn good!

looks good man, gonna have to purchase me some new headers when i get started on my next setup :D:D

Those headers look amazing brother. I wonder how much hp I am giving up with my non name brand headers. We will figure it out when you get back. Looking forward to having you down here Lemons.

Caleb, did you opt for the emission fittings on the headers or was there no choice? They look damn good!

I beleive there was a reason why I didnt get the race style but cant remember. If anything, Ill just use some blockoff plates for the EGR. Man, the welds are perfect, a quality piece. I had LG's before, and I think the quality of Kooks is better as far as the welds and how clean/perfect they are. And these are 1 7/8'' primaries with a 3X3 X-pipe.

looks good man, gonna have to purchase me some new headers when i get started on my next setup :D:D

What setup are you talking about? The D1 or the TBSS?

Those headers look amazing brother. I wonder how much hp I am giving up with my non name brand headers. We will figure it out when you get back. Looking forward to having you down here Lemons.

It depends on the brand honestly. Usually there isnt a HUGE power difference but there is a significant difference in the quality of the welds, steel, bends, etc. I have working knowledge about every header made for a C5 so I have some good info if you need it.

Those headers look amazing brother. I wonder how much hp I am giving up with my non name brand headers. We will figure it out when you get back. Looking forward to having you down here Lemons.
No doubt man... Have we met?
I beleive there was a reason why I didnt get the race style but cant remember. If anything, Ill just use some blockoff plates for the EGR. Man, the welds are perfect, a quality piece. I had LG's before, and I think the quality of Kooks is better as far as the welds and how clean/perfect they are. And these are 1 7/8'' primaries with a 3X3 X-pipe.
Reason I asked is the EGR fittings are bad about breaking off at the welds. My Kooks did it on both sides.
What setup are you talking about? The D1 or the TBSS?
When he goes to a forged bottom he is going to switch to 1 7/8s and an Xpipe dumped.
It depends on the brand honestly. Usually there isnt a HUGE power difference but there is a significant difference in the quality of the welds, steel, bends, etc. I have working knowledge about every header made for a C5 so I have some good info if you need it.
The bit nicer brands also usually have a merge spike... It might only be good for 1-2 HP but anything helps.

Big Props to Speed Inc with this build. I actually even got the headers from them. Best deal on Kooks headers anywhere guaranteed and they ship free AND they threw in a free set of MSD wires and sprak plugs of my choice. Cant beat that!

Big Props to Speed Inc with this build. I actually even got the headers from them. Best deal on Kooks headers anywhere guaranteed and they ship free AND they threw in a free set of MSD wires and sprak plugs of my choice. Cant beat that!

Awesome man!!

Big Props to Speed Inc with this build. I actually even got the headers from them. Best deal on Kooks headers anywhere guaranteed and they ship free AND they threw in a free set of MSD wires and sprak plugs of my choice. Cant beat that!

Good stuff brother. Can't beat free...in most cases. Now when we pull off those steel heads off my 6.0, I may take it to a shop you recommend to get some ported 243's...or maybe an L92 swap. :cheers:

Good stuff brother. Can't beat free...in most cases. Now when we pull off those steel heads off my 6.0, I may take it to a shop you recommend to get some ported 243's...or maybe an L92 swap. :cheers:

Id do the L92 swap man. They flow freakin good. PM lemons12 (Evan) about that. He's very knowledgable about the L92 setups!

Just started talking to Lemons via PM, I know he is coming down from TN soon, so that should be of a big boost for you to have someone you can trust watching your back (Army thing for me I guess). As for the L92's my buddy has them on his LQ9 powered Chevelle and its pretty quick, but not torquey...if that makes sense. Either way, I must have boost.

Just started talking to Lemons via PM, I know he is coming down from TN soon, so that should be of a big boost for you to have someone you can trust watching your back (Army thing for me I guess). As for the L92's my buddy has them on his LQ9 powered Chevelle and its pretty quick, but not torquey...if that makes sense. Either way, I must have boost.

Id throw a centrifugal to a LQ9. It would love the boost and take it no prob with the right bottom end.

Id throw a centrifugal to a LQ9. It would love the boost and take it no prob with the right bottom end.

I am frugal bro, so if by right bottom end you mean stock...lol, then lets rock. :drive:

Id do the L92 swap man. They flow freakin good. PM lemons12 (Evan) about that. He's very knowledgable about the L92 setups!
:nod: We will get you quared away one way or another!
Just started talking to Lemons via PM, I know he is coming down from TN soon, so that should be of a big boost for you to have someone you can trust watching your back (Army thing for me I guess). As for the L92's my buddy has them on his LQ9 powered Chevelle and its pretty quick, but not torquey...if that makes sense. Either way, I must have boost.
Makes perfect sense... The valves in the L92s are very large so it hurts the low-mid range a tad. It is there one down fall compared to a cathedral port setup.
However for the money I saved and the power I will make, that was fine by me.
A stalled auto won't notice it hardly as much as a 6 speed car.

Unfortunately its not going in a car, its going in this
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behind a TH350 until the 4l80e or 6l80e gods smile on me. I may have to sell a bike or two to fund these projects Lemons. How involved is the L92 swap, from what I have gathered you need heads, gaskets, offset intake rockers and the rail they ride on, intake, injectors and fuel rail...that's all I got

I got with Thompson Motorsports and spec'd a cam that would make great power everywhere in my power band and ideal for my compression ratio. The grinder is Howard's cams, sort of old school brand but have heard good things about their proprietary lobes. This was actually the hardest part for me in this entire build. Cam and valve train geometry is so important, I wanted to make use everything was spot on and squeeze every little cunt hair worth of power out of it on motor. Also added a Comp rocker Trunion upgrade. Cheap insurance...
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To get back to your build thread, what is the LSA on that cam?

112 lsa

So it should thump quite a bit. LSA in my Vette is 113...and it shakes the whole car...interesting.

So it should thump quite a bit. LSA in my Vette is 113...and it shakes the whole car...interesting.

Yea the cam is going to have quite a bit of overlap and will work quite well. Im hoping to get 440 wheel on motor with the ported 243's. Car is def gonna have a nasty lope.

Lucky devil. Wait, you are getting this from a 5.7?

Lucky devil. Wait, you are getting this from a 5.7?

Yes, and a stock ls6 intake.. His last one with the AFR 205s, slightly smaller cam and stock intake made 450Rwhp.

With nice heads, a FAST intake, and a nice size cam you can hit 475Rwhp in a six speed pretty easily.

Ok, I see I need to start reading more. What can we do with an LQ4 Lem? Its in my truck and I don't want to lose low end (ala L92) Would similar ported 799's yield similar results with Caleb's cam? Or is the L92 the end all for budget builds?

Ok, I see I need to start reading more. What can we do with an LQ4 Lem? Its in my truck and I don't want to lose low end (ala L92) Would similar ported 799's yield similar results with Caleb's cam? Or is the L92 the end all for budget builds?

You have a lot of options... The Lq4 already suffers from low compression so I would try to stay with a cathedral port top end (ls1/6 style heads), it would make for a sluggish build IMO, you would be hurting in the low-mid range pretty badly.

799s would equal close to the same results as Caleb is expecting... Again though, the compression will hurt you a tad. It isn't anything to cry over though.

I would consider flycutting... Why? You can mill your heads even more to help raise the compression while still running a good size cam. That along with a decent port job would make it a nice setup.

But yes... The L92 top end is extremely hard to beat when looking at $/performance.

Just starting reading your build thread Lem, looks good thus far.
I have steel heads so just changing out those should free up a bit weight off the nose. I know you are not a turbo guy and if the L92's weren't so cheap, I would be tempted to go with 317's and a single T76 turbo.

This is the progress I made today on the steel 6.0 When we meet up in Tampa, I may actually have something worth riding around in.

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Build looks pretty mean man. I see you're local to me. Send me a PM with your cell and I'll hit you up next time I'm out(often)

^^^ You live in Kyrgyzstan??? lol

Heads are done!

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Looks like it's coming along great! I will one day own a C5 Z...

Awesome progress brother. When will you actually get to drive this car?

Heads look awesome

That's going to be crazy.

Thanks guys!

Peter, Ill be back in Tampa in about 30 ish days. Im in Kandahar right now thats why you haven't heard from me.
Thanks Burrhos, guy did a good job. Valve job, milling, and port for 450 bucks. Not bad!
Thanks Phil! Might come see you for some fine tuning.

Just be safe man. By the time you get settled I will just be unpacking boxes. If I get my hands on a set of 243's or 799's I may see your guy.

The car is alive! Fired up for the first time the other day. Jeremy Formato is coming by the garage to give it a baseline tune probably tomorrow. Once I break the clutch in with 400 city miles, (will take one afternoon after I get back), I will put it on the dyno.

^^^^^ Glad to hear it man. Im actually about to pick up a short block so mine should be up and running within a month or so of me getting back :)

The car is alive! Fired up for the first time the other day. Jeremy Formato is coming by the garage to give it a baseline tune probably tomorrow. Once I break the clutch in with 400 city miles, (will take one afternoon after I get back), I will put it on the dyno.

If it's not too late, why not have Phil tune it? Knowing what I know now about tuning(substantially more than when I first started tuning my car), I'd only let Phil touch it. Just my $.02 though

If it's not too late, why not have Phil tune it? Knowing what I know now about tuning(substantially more than when I first started tuning my car), I'd only let Phil touch it. Just my $.02 though

Jeremy has tuned my last 4 cars. He's a friend and I'd feel bad. Jeremy is a good tuner and so is Phil. He's been by the shop checking out the car so he knows its done and he usually gives me a decent discount. HOWEVER, is I dont feel comfortable with the tune afterwards since Im running nitrous, Ill have Phil check it out for sure!

Good deal.

I'll keep my personal opinions out of it :) Get home safe. I look forward to meeting a fellow military gear head.

its not really about driving 400 miles, its about heat cycles on the clutch. so driving 400 miles in one afternoon is not what they are meaning for a clutch break in.

its not really about driving 400 miles, its about heat cycles on the clutch. so driving 400 miles in one afternoon is not what they are meaning for a clutch break in.

Granted, I was mostly just exaggertaing the fact that I will be driving the car alot when I get home since I am deployed. It will take longer than an afternoon. This isnt my first rodeo, Ive broke in a few clutches before. ;)

Couple of pics of the rear fascia painted and the borla exhaust put on and straightened. Alot of aftermarket exhaust for C5's have some issues with being lined up correctly. So made sure this one was straight and flush.
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Here is a quick pic of the car right now. It still has some left over glue on the side from taking the body side mouldings off. Color looks off due to the light in the shop.
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So close dude, can't wait... Car is going to look and sound sick.

You think John could get you an idle/walk around clip for the lope/exhaust?

Yea he should get me one the day it gets tuned...Ill post it up ASAP when I get it.

Like we said... CARS CARS CARS>>>> bitches.

Car looks mean brother. First round on me.

Car looks mean brother. First round on me.
Better be careful... On our last trip down the first round at Shepherd's was probably 60$. LOL

Better be careful... On our last trip down the first round at Shepherd's was probably 60$. LOL

in clearwater beach?



thats a killer build!

in clearwater beach?



thats a killer build!

Yea we tend to regulate Frenchy's and Shepherds. Thanks bro!

Better be careful... On our last trip down the first round at Shepherd's was probably 60$. LOL

yea, within 2hrs down we had peaople disapearing on us, well lemons12 did lol.........still have no idea where he went

Battery is dead....had to buy another. Expensive as hell but like the look. Lighter and long lasting battery especially in the FL heat. 180 bucks :(
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/transamcoupe98/Image-6.jpg

Quick video underneath the car of the exhaust setup. This car truly is flawless. There has been ZERO cleaning underneath and just check out how clean it is still.
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/transamcoupe98/th_VID_20120806_110140.jpg (http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/transamcoupe98/?action=view&current=VID_20120806_110140.mp4)

Last little bit is on. Ram Air Vararam w/Powerduct.

http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/transamcoupe98/Image1-5.jpg

Consider this thing done!

Finally, video of it running. Sound is a bit muffled for some reason but cam is pretty choppy.
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/transamcoupe98/th_VID_20120807_080059.jpg (http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/transamcoupe98/?action=view&current=VID_20120807_080059.mp4)

Glad to see it up and running. One step closer to running a train back home lol

Glad to see it up and running. One step closer to running a train back home lol

Two steps.. We did a test drive in Justin's car tonight, everything checked out good.. Full drive tomorrow.

Car sounds great brother. I will officially be in Tampa as a permanent resident this weekend. Looking forward to hanging with you guys...or at least trying to keep up...lol.

200 jets are installed and bottle filled. Will have pics and vids up soon. Traction is going to be a slight problem since Im running radials and not a full slick but hoping I can keep the 60' around a 1.7. Should make a mid-low 10 sec pass with 134 mph trap is my expectation. Im going to be looking at a CCW drag pack soon, mini tub, and a full slick and that should dip me into the very very very bottom 10's.

Damn, that sounds killer. I cracked the 10.5 barrier finally. I have a long ways to go, but considering this heat, I think the car is running ok

Damn, that sounds killer. I cracked the 10.5 barrier finally. I have a long ways to go, but considering this heat, I think the car is running ok

We'll have to set up a track day for next month. Should cool down slightly and get a better DA.

We're having a street car shootout the 18th if you're in town.

http://www.grab-a-lane.com/forums/showthread.php?3233-*SHOOTOUT-III-GRAB-A-LANE-s-QUICK-8-amp-TRUE-STREET*

Better idle vid
http://i267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/transamcoupe98/th_CIMG0536.jpg (http://s267.photobucket.com/albums/ii319/transamcoupe98/?action=view&current=CIMG0536.mp4)

^^^ Sounds beastly man

man it sounds sick, cant wait til you get back and all the cars out.......



.........racecar.......

Easier to watch it this way
http://youtu.be/FJUPlpZqDik

^^^ Sounds beastly man

dude the new Sigpic is NASTY! One of the best f-body pics ive seen. Only thing I think would make it look better is the CETA mod dude, that would set it off.

dude the new Sigpic is NASTY! One of the best f-body pics ive seen. Only thing I think would make it look better is the CETA mod dude, that would set it off.

Thanks bro, I got bored and started playing with photobuckets edit options lol

I am definitely going with a ceta, still up in the air on blackbird stripes

Thanks bro, I got bored and started playing with photobuckets edit options lol

I am definitely going with a ceta, still up in the air on blackbird stripes

No I wouldn't do the BB stripes, CETA is just enough. Are you wanting flat black or a gloss like mine? We'll all be able to do yours when you come in. I have alot of detailing equipment so I can do your car, as long as you perhaps get me some beer? :) Ill be in FC about September 11-21st. See if you can be there in between that time dude. Justin and Evan are coming into Tampa and following me down, you are more than welcome to come and stay with them. We are going to have a blast.

Im still up in the air, and Im not gonna do any of the paint work just yet. Minus the engine bay while everything is out. I want the car up and running quick and Ive got to pull the motor, send the trans off, and put everything back together.

When are you guys headed back down to Tampa???

Im still up in the air, and Im not gonna do any of the paint work just yet. Minus the engine bay while everything is out. I want the car up and running quick and Ive got to pull the motor, send the trans off, and put everything back together.

When are you guys headed back down to Tampa???

Well Justin is supposed to be getting about a week off from his work so whenever that is. He said it was going to be either mid or late September. I have almost the entire month off and a few days into October. Everyone is staying for like 4 full days and leaving on the 5th day. Dude we had an absolute blast last time and it'll be even better this time especially since Everyone is making a 9 hour road trip with 700hp+ cars.

Well Justin is supposed to be getting about a week off from his work so whenever that is. He said it was going to be either mid or late September. I have almost the entire month off and a few days into October. Everyone is staying for like 4 full days and leaving on the 5th day. Dude we had an absolute blast last time and it'll be even better this time especially since Everyone is making a 9 hour road trip with 700hp+ cars.

Well I would be the little fellow thats only putting 600-650 or so to the wheels lol

Ill see what I can do, a few days in Florida would be nice, but Iv got about 700 things on my plate when I get back.

you guys r atlking a lot in there el;ets get it done were s;low as shit and cant lee[ up

i'm confused on what he was trying to say ^^^^^

^^^You aren't the only one. Apparently it was an interesting night lol

^^^You aren't the only one. Apparently it was an interesting night lol

very much so

Only a few more days and I will be re-united with my lady...I will have many vids and pics to come!

Preemptive "welcome back" :)

Preemptive "welcome back" :)

Lol thanks bro. I gotta move into my apartment on Saturday the 8th but was thinking about getting out that night if the weather is good and looking for some trouble. What you think?

You're in luck...
<--JUIC3D

http://www.grab-a-lane.com/forums/showthread.php?3434-Tampa-Car-Meets-9-1-2011-Grab-a-lane-presence

Is that the 1st? I wont be back until the 6th.

Ohhh, well then. . .

I'm sure something is going on--there always is if the weather cooperates. I'm sure I'll be out

I liked the page on FB so I can keep up with the latest. Looks like a nice little crew you guys have. I will be out and about often :devil:

I actually don't frequent the Tampa Car Meets too often but we have a good group of guys at grab a lane. You should join up and make an intro.

And we just added another Fbody... Clean 98 SS (RPM trans Yank converter cam full exhaust etc)...


However.... A 370 is already on its way to replace the ls1 in it! :devil:

And we just added another Fbody... Clean 98 SS (RPM trans Yank converter cam full exhaust etc)...


However.... A 370 is already on its way to replace the ls1 in it! :devil:

Who is it?

Ricky..

skip the mini tub and do some TPE flares!

Car is looking and sounding good man.

I'm still on the fence about ditching the Ti or not. I've heard borlas drone.

skip the mini tub and do some TPE flares!

Car is looking and sounding good man.

I'm still on the fence about ditching the Ti or not. I've heard borlas drone.

I swear by Borla Stingers. Had them on my last z06 and it was a no brainer on this one. Lot's people love the GHL Bullets, but the Borlas are not that bad for drone and they do have the best WOT note. The GHLs have that good crack too it at idle but it makes it sound like a "muscle car", rather than a more exotic sound that the Borla gives. Ditch the Ti's for 350 bucks and you can find used Borla system often. I would LOVE to do the TPE flares, but dont know how much it would cost for the parts, fabrication, paint, etc. I would imagine 2k or so.

I love my GHL's sound like ripping asphalt when stomping on it. i do how ever want to put the TI back on. i couldnt believe how light they were, of course with the bypass mod done to them

Well back in full force in Tampa! Car is getting on the rollers on Monday for a number. 100 pills in it for now. Car is amazing.

Here she is. It made alot more power but we richened it up slightly to play it safe. 505whp 555wtq


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnliUGjHnTw&feature=youtu.be

Any updates?

Any updates?

Car is now on a 150 hit.. Have a race coming up with a turbo camaro... Made 4XXRwhp on 5-6#s and ran 11.0@130mph. It is now on 10# and weighs a little less than before.

I think OP decided to move to a 200 for this.

Other than that, just enjoying it.