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Old 09-21-2007 | 09:18 AM
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tirefryin_s10 - You mentioned running solid motor mounts, does it transfer vibration into the car? Is the motor stock? I'm getting really excited about putting my 6.0L in the car. Now that i hear you used the stock k-member and truck pan i'm feeling more like it will be an easy swap.
Old 09-21-2007 | 03:04 PM
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the solid mounts are not bad at all .... all of my cars have always used solid mounts so maybe im used ot it but its minor .... the motor has arp rod bolts a mild comp cam comp 918 bee hive springs and titanium retainers.... vette ls1 intake and 60 lb injectors otherwise stock
Old 09-21-2007 | 04:05 PM
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we are running soild mounts in the fairmont and the truck pan. the thing runs and drives great. we do have moderate vibration above 120mph that we have never tried to figure out. it might be the solid mounts but it might be something else too.

if i didn't know it had solid mounts i wouldn't be able to tell by driving it.
Old 09-21-2007 | 04:08 PM
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ya same here ....but as of last night it ate the th400 my guess is the stock sprag didnt like the 550+ rwhp i put to it ? Ahh well time forthetrans brake and build the tranny bullet proof
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damn, i glad i found this thread. i'm never one to fall into the "it won't work" rut, but i found myself taking what people have said to seriously and started gathering parts i may not need. No biggy as eBay will help me unload what i don't use. Parish8, i took your advice and i'm going with the MSD 6LS controller. The engine actually looked wrong without the coils on the valvecovers and the ford coils are just crap!
Old 09-21-2007 | 05:29 PM
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Sweet deal.

Did you calculate the mpg to the track and back?

What rear gear?

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Old 09-22-2007 | 02:27 PM
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3.27 gear and ya it made about 25 on theway to and from the track
Old 09-28-2007 | 01:45 PM
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Here is a cool little video james (blackx) whipped up for me ...

Neils Turbo Fox!
Old 09-30-2007 | 12:10 PM
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very nice.
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Do you have pictures of how the ex is routed on the PS side after the turbo?

MPH in the 1/4 is sick.
Old 10-01-2007 | 10:39 PM
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no good pictures... the downpipe comes down off the turbo and runs straight across behind the rad to in front of the drivers tire where it dumps . the mph on the video as well as the time were no where near the best ... the car did 11.0 @ 134.5 the pass right after that one ...
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looks awesome man, nice work
Old 10-02-2007 | 10:23 PM
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thanks.
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any trouble fitting the TH400 in there? I'm thinking of using a 4L80E behind my 6.0L but wasn't sure of tranny tunnel clearance
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my previous notch had a tall deck sbc & th400 combo and that took cutting & welding of the trans tunnel to get it in. an ls1 however is not as tall, and sits lower in the bay so tirefryin...(Notch) will have to answer that.
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LOL not even so much as a dent in the tunnel..... fit great ... little tight around the top but not too bad at all
Old 10-05-2007 | 09:59 AM
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sweet, thats good news... so now i guess i can use my truck oil pan, stock K member, 4L80E tranny/flexplate combo and all is good in the world.
Old 10-05-2007 | 10:00 AM
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the 80 e is a bit bigger up front just behind the bellhousing i believe? but im sure it can still be fit in there
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whos hood is that?
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that is an outlaw pin on 6" cowl from harwood


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