Street/Strip LS Coupe
08-26-2012, 04:44 PM
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I actually have designed a very similar build - down to the chassis, SFI qualifications, street/strip application, and ET goals. Only difference is the transmission and motor in getting there. 540 BBC through a GF5R on EFI instead of carb. NC emissions regulations hold a few limits on the street part.
What lifters are you going with? and i am also stealing your poly trans mount adaptation - that is a slick setup. You dont need to poly-mount the mid-plate as well do you? What are your plans for front to back torsional forces or does the trans mount take care of it for you all at the same time?
Also, do you mind PM'ing the book you have for the SFI requirements or where to get the annually updated issues?
Thanks ahead of time!
I actually have designed a very similar build - down to the chassis, SFI qualifications, street/strip application, and ET goals. Only difference is the transmission and motor in getting there. 540 BBC through a GF5R on EFI instead of carb. NC emissions regulations hold a few limits on the street part.
What lifters are you going with? and i am also stealing your poly trans mount adaptation - that is a slick setup. You dont need to poly-mount the mid-plate as well do you? What are your plans for front to back torsional forces or does the trans mount take care of it for you all at the same time?
Also, do you mind PM'ing the book you have for the SFI requirements or where to get the annually updated issues?
Thanks ahead of time!
Cool! Do you have a build thread on your project? I love watching these things come together.
As for lifters, I'll be using the ISKY "Red Zone" lifters with the plus .300" body with offset cups on the intake to allow me to run larger OD pushrods.
The front motor plate and the mid plate are bolted, rigged. I have a poly mount on the trans cross member. As for the lateral movement (banjo effect of using motor plates) I'll be installing a arm with heim joints at each end from the front of the heads to the forward section of the frame rails.
PM me any time if you have any questions... I'll help if I can.
08-26-2012, 06:57 PM
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No sir, no build thread - storage concerns and time availability - something i simply do not have at this time. Instead i am in the process of funding the top end of motor, and this time next year the bottom end and getting a dyno result before storage for the chassis to be completed.
Any reason to not convert to a mustang II front end suspension setup? Ive got weight concerns with this particular build as the block is iron and may need to move the motor back - anything you might have to say on this i am all ears.
Cool that out of all of the combinations that exist both of us chose identical ET goals on such a similar platform
Any reason to not convert to a mustang II front end suspension setup? Ive got weight concerns with this particular build as the block is iron and may need to move the motor back - anything you might have to say on this i am all ears.
Cool that out of all of the combinations that exist both of us chose identical ET goals on such a similar platform
08-26-2012, 07:35 PM
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No sir, no build thread - storage concerns and time availability - something i simply do not have at this time. Instead i am in the process of funding the top end of motor, and this time next year the bottom end and getting a dyno result before storage for the chassis to be completed.
Any reason to not convert to a mustang II front end suspension setup? Ive got weight concerns with this particular build as the block is iron and may need to move the motor back - anything you might have to say on this i am all ears.
Cool that out of all of the combinations that exist both of us chose identical ET goals on such a similar platform
Any reason to not convert to a mustang II front end suspension setup? Ive got weight concerns with this particular build as the block is iron and may need to move the motor back - anything you might have to say on this i am all ears.
Cool that out of all of the combinations that exist both of us chose identical ET goals on such a similar platform
03-10-2013, 06:50 PM
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It's been a while so I thought I'd update this build.
The engine is in and I'm plumbing it now and the exhaust is in too. Once the plumbing is finished I'll start wiring and then install the carpet, seats, belts and all the little craps that eats you alive in time and money.
The engine is in and I'm plumbing it now and the exhaust is in too. Once the plumbing is finished I'll start wiring and then install the carpet, seats, belts and all the little craps that eats you alive in time and money.
03-11-2013, 10:14 AM
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I have NHRA to thank for that. If I plan on running low 8's at the track you gotta add all that cage work. But it will run on pump gas, have full exhaust and full interior and have tags and insurance so it will get plenty of street time. Alot of those miles will hopefully be during Drag Week if all goes well.
04-10-2013, 10:15 PM
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Well it’s running and the cage has been certified. It sounds great and it's very zippy. 
It’s at the carpet shop now getting insulation and carpet installed throughout, then it will come back to me and I'll finish it up. (Hang the nose, fenders, hood, dash, doors, windows, seats, misc. wiring, yada, yada)... Can’t wait to take it for a spin.
It’s at the carpet shop now getting insulation and carpet installed throughout, then it will come back to me and I'll finish it up. (Hang the nose, fenders, hood, dash, doors, windows, seats, misc. wiring, yada, yada)... Can’t wait to take it for a spin.
04-25-2013, 08:41 PM
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Getting closer. Big stuff left to do is put the glass back in it, install a window net and order a drive shaft. I still have some wiring a some dash work to do but I hope I'll be finished up with that stuff this weekend.
04-27-2013, 11:39 PM
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06-07-2013, 06:49 PM
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This project is finished. Got insurance and tags for it this week and drove it around town today in 114 degree Arizona heat with no issues... Other than the stares I got. LOL!
It was a great project and thanks for following the build with me... Now on to something else.
It was a great project and thanks for following the build with me... Now on to something else.
06-07-2013, 07:49 PM
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This project is finished. Got insurance and tags for it this week and drove it around town today in 114 degree Arizona heat with no issues... Other than the stares I got. LOL!
It was a great project and thanks for following the build with me... Now on to something else.
It was a great project and thanks for following the build with me... Now on to something else.