Big block 4th gen Camaros
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Big block 4th gen Camaros Who has abandened their LS1 and gone with something else? I'm thinking about stopping the $$ on my LS1 build-up and considering something monster.
I'm sitting at 11s on motor and don't imagine I'll shoot anymore than a 100 shot on the stock bottom end. As I start to consider forged/big bore/stroked LS1s and the $$ vs. ET, it's making me go hmmmm. I'm one of those guys that has been chasing the track rush for about 20 years and I already know whatever I build it's never enough. Thankfully, I've got a wife that supports what I do!!!! Now I'm starting to think before I get too deep into the LS1 buildup, this car might be a nice platform to drop a mountain motor in. Anybody else already go this route?
I'm sitting at 11s on motor and don't imagine I'll shoot anymore than a 100 shot on the stock bottom end. As I start to consider forged/big bore/stroked LS1s and the $$ vs. ET, it's making me go hmmmm. I'm one of those guys that has been chasing the track rush for about 20 years and I already know whatever I build it's never enough. Thankfully, I've got a wife that supports what I do!!!! Now I'm starting to think before I get too deep into the LS1 buildup, this car might be a nice platform to drop a mountain motor in. Anybody else already go this route?
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I've seen a couple 4th gen's with big blocks in them. GM's black Z has (I think) an all aluminum 572" donovan motor??? I also saw a 98 Z a while ago with a 502" crate. They fit, but require serious mods. The ones I saw had to cut the cowl and the bottom of the windshield to clear the intake and carb setup. They were also running a beltdriven distributor off the front of the motor, since there was no room at the standard location.
Another option would be to look into a big-inch gen 1 small block. I think with an aftermarket block you can get close to 450"? I think it would be much easier to swap into a 4th gen than a bigblock, and you could still make some monster power without having to pay ls1 prices. Just a thought.
Good luck
Jeff
Another option would be to look into a big-inch gen 1 small block. I think with an aftermarket block you can get close to 450"? I think it would be much easier to swap into a 4th gen than a bigblock, and you could still make some monster power without having to pay ls1 prices. Just a thought.
Good luck
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this came at a good time. i want to do something different as well. i want to build a car for PSCA hot street. its an n/a class with times in the low low 9's and a record run of 8.94. small blocks limited to 440ci i believe, and big blocks limited to 550ci for sure. you can check it out at www.pscaracing.com
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Originally Posted by next
PhatT/A, how big are going? I'd be real interested in seeing how it turns out.
we are sticking w/ a tq arm setup just so we can compete in a few street classes and maybe even Thunder
....we will see what happens thoughI will let you guys know how it is going
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Originally Posted by ROB'S SS
this came at a good time. i want to do something different as well. i want to build a car for PSCA hot street. its an n/a class with times in the low low 9's and a record run of 8.94. small blocks limited to 440ci i believe, and big blocks limited to 550ci for sure. you can check it out at www.pscaracing.com
Maybe I've mulled over this combination for Hot Street before.....
I'll be at a couple of the races next year in True Street.
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by Brady_96Z
nahhh, if it was a secret I wouldn't have said anything to anyone.
nice pics you posted on camaroz28.com aswell Brady
...I hope to soon join ya in the BBC crowd http://turbocharged.net/bigblock/som...r/dsc00603.jpg
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Last edited by PhatT/A; Nov 5, 2003 at 12:29 PM.
Originally Posted by GeorgeC
Alright Dammit!!!!! 
I'm still tossing around different ideas for my car, and this thread isn't helping me at all!!!!!
Now I have visions of a 632cid rat between the shock towers...
I'm still tossing around different ideas for my car, and this thread isn't helping me at all!!!!!
Now I have visions of a 632cid rat between the shock towers...
once you hear it you'll be sold.
catback?... LOL I don't think so.
Headers?... If you've got a PA k-member and a manual rack, I know some that fit without too much trouble..
See ya @ Thunder (for the bracket race
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1966 Chevy II twin turbo LS3 project
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Wow, now I really am glad that I am coming to the Thunder shootout
I have had thoughts of doing a BB in my 93 Formula for a couple years....this may sell me
I look forward to meeting you Brady!
Jason
I have had thoughts of doing a BB in my 93 Formula for a couple years....this may sell me
I look forward to meeting you Brady!
Jason