1972 gto 416 ls3
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1972 gto 416 ls3 Hello, just wanted to post my project. Its a 72 GTO that im planning to 416 LS3 swap. Gonna get a texas speed rotating assembly . Still dont know about cam and compression and tune for a daily driver. Recently finished work on the chassis and body work and strengthening the 8.5 10 bolt . So far ive bought all UMI suspension and viking coilovers, 2010 camaro SS brakes and rotors and Kore3 hubs and brackets, 06 GTO seats, fuel tank/pump, terminator x, brand new T56 magnum and mcleod clutch, LS3 out of 2011 camaro. Currently stuck on wheels(what i want is a bit out of budget), a hood because i cant find one anywhere that doesn't need pins, and steering. I dont know much about steering, but ive heard that a rack and pinion is the way to go for a sportier feel and better handling for hard cornering. Im also planning to get a vintage air ac system. End goal is procharging to 750whp. Its gonna be a daily driver. Sorry for the long post, but with the quarantine and all i had nothing else to do. Would also like to post vids and pics from my phone but i dont know how.
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Definitely go with rack n pinion, It takes all the sloppy joints out of the steering so it has better control and feel.
Junk the 10 bolt at that power level and go with a 9" unless you can find a deal on a ready to drop in 12 bolt.
Compression and boost are going to depend on the type of fuel you plan on running and if your going to spray water/meth to keep detonation at bay under heavy boost. If you have a steady supply of E85 then you can keep compression up quite a bit.
I run the same brake setup on an S10. The only downside is the limited wheel and tire size needed to clear the calipers and ride qaulity, I run tubular control arms/ stiffer springs/ larger sway bar/ Bilstein shocks/ Urethane bushing and mounts everywhere, Nitto Invo's 275/35/18 on 18x9.5front and 325/30/19 with 19x12rears and to be honest it's a blast to drive, It will out corner most cars on the street but at the expense of ride quality.
Junk the 10 bolt at that power level and go with a 9" unless you can find a deal on a ready to drop in 12 bolt.
Compression and boost are going to depend on the type of fuel you plan on running and if your going to spray water/meth to keep detonation at bay under heavy boost. If you have a steady supply of E85 then you can keep compression up quite a bit.
I run the same brake setup on an S10. The only downside is the limited wheel and tire size needed to clear the calipers and ride qaulity, I run tubular control arms/ stiffer springs/ larger sway bar/ Bilstein shocks/ Urethane bushing and mounts everywhere, Nitto Invo's 275/35/18 on 18x9.5front and 325/30/19 with 19x12rears and to be honest it's a blast to drive, It will out corner most cars on the street but at the expense of ride quality.
Here is some inspiration...
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...o-r-build.html
See your other post regarding my opinion on rack and pinion conversions for A-bodies.
Andrew
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...o-r-build.html
See your other post regarding my opinion on rack and pinion conversions for A-bodies.
Andrew
Rack and Pinion in an A-body in not the way to go. Buy a quality close ratio steering box from Lee or one of the other vendors, if the budget allows get a 600 series Delphi unit from Turn One. I have a 600 series box and it feels just like a R&P.
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Can you explain why on an a body? Thanks
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Definitely go with rack n pinion, It takes all the sloppy joints out of the steering so it has better control and feel.
Junk the 10 bolt at that power level and go with a 9" unless you can find a deal on a ready to drop in 12 bolt.
Compression and boost are going to depend on the type of fuel you plan on running and if your going to spray water/meth to keep detonation at bay under heavy boost. If you have a steady supply of E85 then you can keep compression up quite a bit.
I run the same brake setup on an S10. The only downside is the limited wheel and tire size needed to clear the calipers and ride qaulity, I run tubular control arms/ stiffer springs/ larger sway bar/ Bilstein shocks/ Urethane bushing and mounts everywhere, Nitto Invo's 275/35/18 on 18x9.5front and 325/30/19 with 19x12rears and to be honest it's a blast to drive, It will out corner most cars on the street but at the expense of ride quality.
Junk the 10 bolt at that power level and go with a 9" unless you can find a deal on a ready to drop in 12 bolt.
Compression and boost are going to depend on the type of fuel you plan on running and if your going to spray water/meth to keep detonation at bay under heavy boost. If you have a steady supply of E85 then you can keep compression up quite a bit.
I run the same brake setup on an S10. The only downside is the limited wheel and tire size needed to clear the calipers and ride qaulity, I run tubular control arms/ stiffer springs/ larger sway bar/ Bilstein shocks/ Urethane bushing and mounts everywhere, Nitto Invo's 275/35/18 on 18x9.5front and 325/30/19 with 19x12rears and to be honest it's a blast to drive, It will out corner most cars on the street but at the expense of ride quality.
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