Project Reaper 2.0
07-09-2011, 03:45 PM
#1
Project Reaper 2.0 Well, figured I would throw this up here to document my recent build I am doing.
The Car...
1996 Z28 previously owned by Jason, owner of Z28.com
I purchsed the car as a roller, drove down from Chitown to Louisiana to pick up the car. Threw my old set up in it and drove it for the rest of last season.
Tore out the engine last August to build up a little 396 or technically a 398.
Took the engine to Clayton Racing who built my last set up.
Specs of the engine as follows,
LT1 bored .040
Zero decked
Splayed billet 4 bolt mains
Forged 3.875 Scat crank
Compstar 6 in h beams
CP custom Bullet line pistons
All ARP hardware
SFI balancer and hub
Heads,
Started life as LE3 units. Worked over by Jerry Clayton and have 8mm valves at 2.02/1.60.. ports cleaned up for higher velocity
Springs, LPE (PAC) dual springs rated to .630 lift
pushrods, engine pro (smith brothers)
Rockers, comp 1.6 promags
Custom Valve covers being fabricated
Cam,
Bauer custom grind 248/248 .609/.609 108 LSA solid billet core
intake,
stocker internally hogged out and port matched to heads.
T.B is a AS&M unit
Headers, Pacesetter... will be swapped out to a custom set of Lemons.
Twin Walbro 255 fuel pumps
Nitrous, plate kit set up for a 250 shot.
Mods to the car....
AC evap coil deleted and blanked off, still retain heat and operation of flap
ABS delete with Line lock and bias control.
Custom swtch panel for nitrous, line lock and manual fan control in compartment under radio.
Mounted NGK AFX wideband in defrost control location
Piller pod with FP and n20 guage
Wire tuck under hood
Filled in location of fuel lines
Smoothed overlap welds on strut towers
Ceramic coated engine bay
Speed Inc. relocated fuel line kit
Body...
HOK BC25 black paint
Freedom design spoiler
debadged and demolded
Brakes...
Baer big brakes and braided lines
Suspension..
PA racing tubular K member
Spohn upper and lower tubular front a arms
Spohn chassis mount torque arm
UMI tubular subframe connectors
UMI tubular rear lower control arms
UMI on car adjustable panhard
Bilstein coil overs all 4 corners
Transmission...
Viper spec T56
Mcleod SFI bellhousing
Ram HD clutch and billet flywheel
Wheels, tires,
Currently TT2, 17x11 and 17X9 wrapped in Nitto DR in the rear and Nittos in front. Front wheel offset allows for the edge to be flush with fenders.
Items still to get...
Dana S60 rear end
Cage, still undecided
Seats redone to allow harness to pass through, and redone in white and houndstooth.
Battery relocation kit and emergency shut off
Billet catch can, power steering tank, and oil catch can set up
Hoping to get the engine in the car within the next few weeks and be able to drive it. Might not get the cage and rear in the car this season will have to see how it goes.
I am hoping to see bottom tens in the car and just street drive it and enjoy it, take it to some shows etc. The car was just bought and built to be a toy and have some fun. Figure I will enjoy it for a season or two and then do the build I intended to do in the first place, a F1R procharged LSX.
Thats about it. I will post up some pics of the build as it goes together and parts I have purchased. Im. sure I have forgot to list stuff
Any input or suggestions let me know. I am always willing to talk shop.
The Car...
1996 Z28 previously owned by Jason, owner of Z28.com
I purchsed the car as a roller, drove down from Chitown to Louisiana to pick up the car. Threw my old set up in it and drove it for the rest of last season.
Tore out the engine last August to build up a little 396 or technically a 398.
Took the engine to Clayton Racing who built my last set up.
Specs of the engine as follows,
LT1 bored .040
Zero decked
Splayed billet 4 bolt mains
Forged 3.875 Scat crank
Compstar 6 in h beams
CP custom Bullet line pistons
All ARP hardware
SFI balancer and hub
Heads,
Started life as LE3 units. Worked over by Jerry Clayton and have 8mm valves at 2.02/1.60.. ports cleaned up for higher velocity
Springs, LPE (PAC) dual springs rated to .630 lift
pushrods, engine pro (smith brothers)
Rockers, comp 1.6 promags
Custom Valve covers being fabricated
Cam,
Bauer custom grind 248/248 .609/.609 108 LSA solid billet core
intake,
stocker internally hogged out and port matched to heads.
T.B is a AS&M unit
Headers, Pacesetter... will be swapped out to a custom set of Lemons.
Twin Walbro 255 fuel pumps
Nitrous, plate kit set up for a 250 shot.
Mods to the car....
AC evap coil deleted and blanked off, still retain heat and operation of flap
ABS delete with Line lock and bias control.
Custom swtch panel for nitrous, line lock and manual fan control in compartment under radio.
Mounted NGK AFX wideband in defrost control location
Piller pod with FP and n20 guage
Wire tuck under hood
Filled in location of fuel lines
Smoothed overlap welds on strut towers
Ceramic coated engine bay
Speed Inc. relocated fuel line kit
Body...
HOK BC25 black paint
Freedom design spoiler
debadged and demolded
Brakes...
Baer big brakes and braided lines
Suspension..
PA racing tubular K member
Spohn upper and lower tubular front a arms
Spohn chassis mount torque arm
UMI tubular subframe connectors
UMI tubular rear lower control arms
UMI on car adjustable panhard
Bilstein coil overs all 4 corners
Transmission...
Viper spec T56
Mcleod SFI bellhousing
Ram HD clutch and billet flywheel
Wheels, tires,
Currently TT2, 17x11 and 17X9 wrapped in Nitto DR in the rear and Nittos in front. Front wheel offset allows for the edge to be flush with fenders.
Items still to get...
Dana S60 rear end
Cage, still undecided
Seats redone to allow harness to pass through, and redone in white and houndstooth.
Battery relocation kit and emergency shut off
Billet catch can, power steering tank, and oil catch can set up
Hoping to get the engine in the car within the next few weeks and be able to drive it. Might not get the cage and rear in the car this season will have to see how it goes.
I am hoping to see bottom tens in the car and just street drive it and enjoy it, take it to some shows etc. The car was just bought and built to be a toy and have some fun. Figure I will enjoy it for a season or two and then do the build I intended to do in the first place, a F1R procharged LSX.
Thats about it. I will post up some pics of the build as it goes together and parts I have purchased. Im. sure I have forgot to list stuff
Any input or suggestions let me know. I am always willing to talk shop.
07-09-2011, 04:16 PM
#2
Hmmm, weren't you the one looking for handouts for parts for your kids car???
With all the money you have to spend on that thing, how dare you ask for handouts for your kid???
Seriously, making it sound like the kid needs help, sounds like the father was being a little greedy for himself...
Hopefully everyone that helped you out sees your post on this and gets pissed...
Sorry, just can't stand people acting like they need help when they are just greedy.
With all the money you have to spend on that thing, how dare you ask for handouts for your kid???
Seriously, making it sound like the kid needs help, sounds like the father was being a little greedy for himself...
Hopefully everyone that helped you out sees your post on this and gets pissed...
Sorry, just can't stand people acting like they need help when they are just greedy.
07-09-2011, 04:41 PM
#3
What the hell are you talking about? One, nothing I ever asked for was free.... I did however turn down parts that were way over priced....
Second, the kid built his car on HIS budget.... not dad handed him stuff...
Here let me explain it for you, 19 year old kid buys dads old roller off him. Kid works hard, buys his own parts, dad lends support to his son with instruction on how to build the car. Son puts his own blood sweat and tears into his dream car HE is building on HIS budget. Why you may ask I did that... So the kid respects the car and doesnt beat the crap out of it. Would be a cool thing to get a call that your oldest son was out screwing around in a car and wrapped it around a tree. By me doing that FOR HIM, he has a ton or respect for the car. In fact, a truck threw a rock at it and he flipped out and went to go get estimates to repair the chip in the paint.
You don't know me. To say what you said was uncalled for. Those that do know me, know that I am the first person to lend a hand or give away free parts to those in need. Classic examble, just the other day, a member on here who I never even met before, had an issue with his car. I contacted him, drove all the way to look at his car. Never even a second thought to go do it. He even offered me gas money for coming which I turned down. Turned out he has a rod knock. I am going to pull his engine out, got him a deal on a engine rebuild and will be delivering the engine to the shop.
I have built at least 10 cars for free for people in need.
Dont come on here and act as though you know who i am or what I stand for. Ask around on the boards what I do... Maybe then you can throw an apology my way for an idiotic comment like you just made.
Oh, and since you think I spent all the money, most of my parts aquired were from trade. Example, my engine work and internals was in trade for a third gen mint roller.
Thank you for throwing **** in my thread.
Second, the kid built his car on HIS budget.... not dad handed him stuff...
Here let me explain it for you, 19 year old kid buys dads old roller off him. Kid works hard, buys his own parts, dad lends support to his son with instruction on how to build the car. Son puts his own blood sweat and tears into his dream car HE is building on HIS budget. Why you may ask I did that... So the kid respects the car and doesnt beat the crap out of it. Would be a cool thing to get a call that your oldest son was out screwing around in a car and wrapped it around a tree. By me doing that FOR HIM, he has a ton or respect for the car. In fact, a truck threw a rock at it and he flipped out and went to go get estimates to repair the chip in the paint.
You don't know me. To say what you said was uncalled for. Those that do know me, know that I am the first person to lend a hand or give away free parts to those in need. Classic examble, just the other day, a member on here who I never even met before, had an issue with his car. I contacted him, drove all the way to look at his car. Never even a second thought to go do it. He even offered me gas money for coming which I turned down. Turned out he has a rod knock. I am going to pull his engine out, got him a deal on a engine rebuild and will be delivering the engine to the shop.
I have built at least 10 cars for free for people in need.
Dont come on here and act as though you know who i am or what I stand for. Ask around on the boards what I do... Maybe then you can throw an apology my way for an idiotic comment like you just made.
Oh, and since you think I spent all the money, most of my parts aquired were from trade. Example, my engine work and internals was in trade for a third gen mint roller.
Thank you for throwing **** in my thread.
07-09-2011, 05:17 PM
#5
What the hell are you talking about? One, nothing I ever asked for was free.... I did however turn down parts that were way over priced....
Second, the kid built his car on HIS budget.... not dad handed him stuff...
Here let me explain it for you, 19 year old kid buys dads old roller off him. Kid works hard, buys his own parts, dad lends support to his son with instruction on how to build the car. Son puts his own blood sweat and tears into his dream car HE is building on HIS budget. Why you may ask I did that... So the kid respects the car and doesnt beat the crap out of it. Would be a cool thing to get a call that your oldest son was out screwing around in a car and wrapped it around a tree. By me doing that FOR HIM, he has a ton or respect for the car. In fact, a truck threw a rock at it and he flipped out and went to go get estimates to repair the chip in the paint.
You don't know me. To say what you said was uncalled for. Those that do know me, know that I am the first person to lend a hand or give away free parts to those in need. Classic examble, just the other day, a member on here who I never even met before, had an issue with his car. I contacted him, drove all the way to look at his car. Never even a second thought to go do it. He even offered me gas money for coming which I turned down. Turned out he has a rod knock. I am going to pull his engine out, got him a deal on a engine rebuild and will be delivering the engine to the shop.
I have built at least 10 cars for free for people in need.
Dont come on here and act as though you know who i am or what I stand for. Ask around on the boards what I do... Maybe then you can throw an apology my way for an idiotic comment like you just made.
Oh, and since you think I spent all the money, most of my parts aquired were from trade. Example, my engine work and internals was in trade for a third gen mint roller.
Thank you for throwing **** in my thread.
Second, the kid built his car on HIS budget.... not dad handed him stuff...
Here let me explain it for you, 19 year old kid buys dads old roller off him. Kid works hard, buys his own parts, dad lends support to his son with instruction on how to build the car. Son puts his own blood sweat and tears into his dream car HE is building on HIS budget. Why you may ask I did that... So the kid respects the car and doesnt beat the crap out of it. Would be a cool thing to get a call that your oldest son was out screwing around in a car and wrapped it around a tree. By me doing that FOR HIM, he has a ton or respect for the car. In fact, a truck threw a rock at it and he flipped out and went to go get estimates to repair the chip in the paint.
You don't know me. To say what you said was uncalled for. Those that do know me, know that I am the first person to lend a hand or give away free parts to those in need. Classic examble, just the other day, a member on here who I never even met before, had an issue with his car. I contacted him, drove all the way to look at his car. Never even a second thought to go do it. He even offered me gas money for coming which I turned down. Turned out he has a rod knock. I am going to pull his engine out, got him a deal on a engine rebuild and will be delivering the engine to the shop.
I have built at least 10 cars for free for people in need.
Dont come on here and act as though you know who i am or what I stand for. Ask around on the boards what I do... Maybe then you can throw an apology my way for an idiotic comment like you just made.
Oh, and since you think I spent all the money, most of my parts aquired were from trade. Example, my engine work and internals was in trade for a third gen mint roller.
Thank you for throwing **** in my thread.
07-09-2011, 05:49 PM
#7
Glad to see guys your age doing it yourself. Me, I'm just an old guy that never grew up. Doubt I ever will. I actually enjoy going out and helping guys get problems fixed or are in over their heads. I have had camaros and trans Ams for over 25 years. These fourth gens I can prey much look at a bolt and tell you where it goes. I have learned the hard and expensive ways of what works in them and what doesn't. I have met a lot of great guys and have a lot of contacts. Awhile back in fact my engine builder was working directly with dart to manufacturer a big cube ltx block. One of my blocks was sent to dart for all the r&d work. Well even after dart made the huge announcement that it was a go and all looked good, they scrapped the project.
Other things I do, tuned more cars than I care to count. I do fourth gen t top conversions. I fabricate my own parts when needed.... and I think outside the box. With that though comes lots of questions about results I have had since I didn't follow a cookie cutter build like most do. All that know me and my cars personally can tell the whole story. I make things happen one way or another. I'm sure as people who know me or I have helped over the years see this thread, will post up. I don't post much in here usually because of all the bs that goes on.
Other things I do, tuned more cars than I care to count. I do fourth gen t top conversions. I fabricate my own parts when needed.... and I think outside the box. With that though comes lots of questions about results I have had since I didn't follow a cookie cutter build like most do. All that know me and my cars personally can tell the whole story. I make things happen one way or another. I'm sure as people who know me or I have helped over the years see this thread, will post up. I don't post much in here usually because of all the bs that goes on.
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07-09-2011, 05:53 PM
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He came to look at my car and I did offer him gas money and he turned it down , he is very helpful and is going to help me remove my engine and bring it to Clayton racing to get it done and probably got me a better deal on pricing for the engine. I do not know about any of you but there is not many people like Jim or Jpack left around just to come meet a stranger off the internet and to offer help uninstall the engine and bring it.
07-09-2011, 07:09 PM
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I will also stand up for his name.
Sounded like some over zealous douchebaggery to me........jealous much?
As for the car, you know I can't wait for it to get done. It started out nice, and has transformed into art. Vroom Vroom!
Sounded like some over zealous douchebaggery to me........jealous much?
As for the car, you know I can't wait for it to get done. It started out nice, and has transformed into art. Vroom Vroom!
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Hmmm, weren't you the one looking for handouts for parts for your kids car???
With all the money you have to spend on that thing, how dare you ask for handouts for your kid???
Seriously, making it sound like the kid needs help, sounds like the father was being a little greedy for himself...
Hopefully everyone that helped you out sees your post on this and gets pissed...
Sorry, just can't stand people acting like they need help when they are just greedy.
With all the money you have to spend on that thing, how dare you ask for handouts for your kid???
Seriously, making it sound like the kid needs help, sounds like the father was being a little greedy for himself...
Hopefully everyone that helped you out sees your post on this and gets pissed...
Sorry, just can't stand people acting like they need help when they are just greedy.
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Lol, Jim's the man. Can't count how many times he has helped me out. Known him for going on 5 years now, first person to offer a helping hand to anyone within driving distance. I wouldn't even want to touch a car as a roller and do it ground up but this guy must put at least 2 together a year for people within a week if the parts are there for the cost of some beer and keeping good company. **** he even aligned body panels on a car that was wrecked twice.
07-10-2011, 12:02 AM
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I didn't see it so sorry if it's in here but what rims/ offset are those tires? I want some 315's on my camaro eventually. Was thinking of 17X11 with 51mm offset, sound right?
Btw way awesome car!
Btw way awesome car!
07-10-2011, 01:24 AM
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I don't remember the offset off hand. Wheels are TT2's.The Rears are 17x11 and fronts are either 9 or 9 1/2. I know on my sons car the wheels I have on there are oem true gransport vettes wheels. The offset on the rear I believe are 50mm. Tires on my car, Rears are 315/35/17 nitto NT555R extreme drag radial and the fronts are 275/40/17 nitto NT555 extreme ZR.
