Well after 2.5 years, back on the road.
07-30-2012, 10:16 AM
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Well after 2.5 years, back on the road. Its been a long dark road for me the past two years. I got some of my sanity back last week when I picked up my car from the tuner. I made a few changes and still have a few to make before Im done, but I can once again drive my car. Not like anyone will read this so, heres acouple pics of the changes made. Enjoy.
07-30-2012, 01:19 PM
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So your car has been down for 2.5 years?? Damn I would have flipped if my car was down that long but... I know everyone has things that come up to stop them from doing things they want to do.
Nice to see it's back up and going nice car.
What new plans for the car do you have?
Nice to see it's back up and going nice car.
What new plans for the car do you have?
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08-02-2012, 10:46 PM
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THanks. Well after 3 engines, I along with one of my best friends built and constructed an LQ4 into an iron 370ci. Kept the stock crank had it turned, and started making calls. I knew I wanted a 370 so I called EPS and spoke with the lead engine builder and he produced this cam that this engine thrives on. After I had the cam, I turned to engine builders across the country like KB, Prodigy, Hanz Feustal, just to name a few to crunch numbers and components. I called D.S.S. and had a custom one off set of forged pistons with eagle Ibeam rods complied. Now that the rotating assembly was almost complete, I needed heads. I found some interesting articles that no one had ever told me about and decided to get a set of standard Dart Pro1 205cc LS1 heads. I took everything Ive always heard about ls1 heads and came up with valves and springs to suit the cam. Lets just say, have of the 2.5 years the car was down was due to research and patience in 1 machine shop not 4 or 5. I came across a BMR complete brand new front end but in black hammertone. After a trip to HOH's powdercoater, well I like the red alot more even against the pewter. Now I do have, half a street tune on the car so I can put miles on the engine and new Stg 3 Diamond clutch. I still have afew minor things to fix before getting the car fully tuned and trust me, Dyno's will be posted. In 2 years I have personally spent and have reciepts of over $12K on motor and suspension upgrades. I was simply fed up with getting half *** information and trusting people that I didnt know with my personal and prized vehicle. The last engine before this monster 370 was just not impressive, not for the money spent, and I honestly felt like I didnt matter which it is what it is. But since this site has sold out and you cant mention names of people with any kind of business because they dont make the tech money, I can not exercise my first amendment rights to free speech so if you see me in person ask me and I will tell you exactly my opinion. If you've made it this far, I basicly took everyone's bad experience with every motor from every builder and did the exact opposite. Was it worth it???? HELL YES and I wouldnt change anything.... **** its 10:45pm I gotta get to bed, cause people need energy..
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hmmmmmmmm i thought that aluminum was aluminum and stainless was stainless and brass was brass just on the same machine oooooo ya i forgot you have to pay for the name stamped on it ,,,,, nothing like having that much power with gas and not having to use a little blue button
