2002 Racing season, what changes are you making / have made
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Since last year, Project Dragula only seen one change:
*Shorty dual exhaust
But there are a bunch of changes coming up that all feel pretty good:
*Dyno tune at Speed Inc. with BV Performance (move shift points from 6100/6200 to 6600/6600, redo overall tune)
*Installation of rear QA1 drag shocks
*Reinstallation of V8 springs in back
*Installation of Hotchkis panhard bar
*Gutting of factory carpet
*Removal of the front bumper support
*Purchase and installation of PA K frame and A arms.
*Removal of factory powersteering
*Removal of factory ABS
*Installation of TCI linelock
*Installation of B&M Megashifter
We're not sure that my 26x11.5x15 ET Streets are gonna cut it after the changes. I may go to a 27 or 28" Hoosier.
May also do a liteweight bolt'on hood.
I'd like to see the car run mid 10's at 130mph.
Hi Tony.
*Shorty dual exhaust
But there are a bunch of changes coming up that all feel pretty good:
*Dyno tune at Speed Inc. with BV Performance (move shift points from 6100/6200 to 6600/6600, redo overall tune)
*Installation of rear QA1 drag shocks
*Reinstallation of V8 springs in back
*Installation of Hotchkis panhard bar
*Gutting of factory carpet
*Removal of the front bumper support
*Purchase and installation of PA K frame and A arms.
*Removal of factory powersteering
*Removal of factory ABS
*Installation of TCI linelock
*Installation of B&M Megashifter
We're not sure that my 26x11.5x15 ET Streets are gonna cut it after the changes. I may go to a 27 or 28" Hoosier.
May also do a liteweight bolt'on hood.
I'd like to see the car run mid 10's at 130mph.
Hi Tony.
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I've more or less told everyone my changes, but:
4.10 12 bolt / posi
MMS 229v3.1 camshaft
TP4400rpm stall
Put my reverse flow ewp back on the car in a way that I can turn it on for the strip and use the stock pump for normal driving
Remove ~50# of weight (pass seat, dyna-batt, etc)
Port match my LS6 intake
Switch to 28" slicks and get a low 1.5 60'!
Try to resist installing my 375ci iron block motor, or a 388 all bore motor.
4.10 12 bolt / posi
MMS 229v3.1 camshaft
TP4400rpm stall
Put my reverse flow ewp back on the car in a way that I can turn it on for the strip and use the stock pump for normal driving
Remove ~50# of weight (pass seat, dyna-batt, etc)
Port match my LS6 intake
Switch to 28" slicks and get a low 1.5 60'!
Try to resist installing my 375ci iron block motor, or a 388 all bore motor.
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im going to pretty much have a whole different car this year. changes that will be done by the time it hits the road (hopefully ~April 1st)
Front QA1's and springs
Rear QA1's
Wolfe swaybar
Madman Torque Arm
BMR subframes
probably going to change the control arm setup since my rod ends are trashed
remove ABS module
remove bumper supports
Solid roller cam
396 shortblock
LOTS of new motor parts
rebuilt tranny & clutch (first thing D&D said is that they could tell i shift really hard <img src="gr_emb.gif" border="0"> )
switch from 28x10.5 to 28x12.5 et drags
adjustable clutch slave
remove some extra wiring
remove passenger airbag and sensors
17" SS wheels
MMX Composite alum driveshaft instead of my MW chromoly one
new dual exhaust to replace last year's ghetto dual exhaust
LS1 tranny crossmember
rebuild rearend
changes i would like to make later in the year:
dyno tune
build second fuel system
fogger nitrous system (or at least a 250hp nozzle setup if im broke)
Tubular front A-arms
manual steering?
aftermarket steering wheel and remove drivers airbag
fiberglass hood
shaft rockers
gear change if i get nitrous back on
better cage (probably have to wait till next winter)
F.A.S.T. (speed pro)?
Real front runners instead of 165 radials? (depends on if i like the SS wheels on the street or go back to running the pro stars on the street)
btw, i just have a crappy ol' LT1
[ February 21, 2002: Message edited by: chevyguy3 ]</p>
Front QA1's and springs
Rear QA1's
Wolfe swaybar
Madman Torque Arm
BMR subframes
probably going to change the control arm setup since my rod ends are trashed
remove ABS module
remove bumper supports
Solid roller cam
396 shortblock
LOTS of new motor parts
rebuilt tranny & clutch (first thing D&D said is that they could tell i shift really hard <img src="gr_emb.gif" border="0"> )
switch from 28x10.5 to 28x12.5 et drags
adjustable clutch slave
remove some extra wiring
remove passenger airbag and sensors
17" SS wheels
MMX Composite alum driveshaft instead of my MW chromoly one
new dual exhaust to replace last year's ghetto dual exhaust
LS1 tranny crossmember
rebuild rearend
changes i would like to make later in the year:
dyno tune
build second fuel system
fogger nitrous system (or at least a 250hp nozzle setup if im broke)
Tubular front A-arms
manual steering?
aftermarket steering wheel and remove drivers airbag
fiberglass hood
shaft rockers
gear change if i get nitrous back on
better cage (probably have to wait till next winter)
F.A.S.T. (speed pro)?
Real front runners instead of 165 radials? (depends on if i like the SS wheels on the street or go back to running the pro stars on the street)
btw, i just have a crappy ol' LT1
[ February 21, 2002: Message edited by: chevyguy3 ]</p>
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Damn chevyguy3 thats a lot of stuff I wish I had the cash for a big bore motor with solid roller cam damn that would be nice Ill have some day.
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Another 150 lbs of weight reduction.
Much more HP.
Dial in suspension to take advantage of transbrake.
Much more HP.
Dial in suspension to take advantage of transbrake.
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solid roller time colonel? or you wanna spray it now? <img src="graemlins/camaro.gif" border="0" alt="[Chevrolet]" />
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2 changes to date...more to follow in the next few months:
right now:
Gear swap: 4.30 ----> 4.71
!nitrous mod <img src="gr_tounge.gif" border="0">
[ February 22, 2002: Message edited by: Fireball ]</p>
right now:
Gear swap: 4.30 ----> 4.71
!nitrous mod <img src="gr_tounge.gif" border="0">
[ February 22, 2002: Message edited by: Fireball ]</p>
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Since running my 11.08 ET, I've got these changes underway:
- Sold the 382ci LS1 motor, installing a 432ci LS6 motor
- Installed LG Motorsports torque arm and LCAs
- Installing HAL shocks all four corners
- Replacing 15x8 Weld Draglites with 15x10
- Dyno tuning with LS1-EDIT
- Maybe Holley Intake (depending on flow tests)
- Maybe 1-7/8" stepped Dynatech headers
GOAL: Quickest hydraulic-cammed, NA 6-speed with NO weight removed! Full A/C, full interior, full accessories. 10.50s? <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Tony
[ February 22, 2002: Message edited by: Nine Ball ]</p>
- Sold the 382ci LS1 motor, installing a 432ci LS6 motor
- Installed LG Motorsports torque arm and LCAs
- Installing HAL shocks all four corners
- Replacing 15x8 Weld Draglites with 15x10
- Dyno tuning with LS1-EDIT
- Maybe Holley Intake (depending on flow tests)
- Maybe 1-7/8" stepped Dynatech headers
GOAL: Quickest hydraulic-cammed, NA 6-speed with NO weight removed! Full A/C, full interior, full accessories. 10.50s? <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Tony
[ February 22, 2002: Message edited by: Nine Ball ]</p>
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Installing new heads and cam as we speak. Still stage 1 however <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
11.2:1 comp 5.3L heads with double springs
226/234 cam on 112LSA
custom offroad Ypipe for MACs
ASP crank and Alt pullies
new slicks (28x10x16)
Wolfe 6 point cage
Trying to remove enough weight at the track too offset the cage. (foglights, front and back seats etc)
cruise control etc.
LS1 edit tuning when Nick gets it in.
Hoping for good 60's and low 11's@119-122mph) <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Cheers,
Chris
11.2:1 comp 5.3L heads with double springs
226/234 cam on 112LSA
custom offroad Ypipe for MACs
ASP crank and Alt pullies
new slicks (28x10x16)
Wolfe 6 point cage
Trying to remove enough weight at the track too offset the cage. (foglights, front and back seats etc)
cruise control etc.
LS1 edit tuning when Nick gets it in.
Hoping for good 60's and low 11's@119-122mph) <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Cheers,
Chris
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ported/polished ls1 heads
new cam TBD after heads are done with flow #s
et drags or hoosier slicks
more weight reduction
more stall
ls6 intake
kirkey seats
gonna run it tomorrow to get a baseline before i pull it apart
new cam TBD after heads are done with flow #s
et drags or hoosier slicks
more weight reduction
more stall
ls6 intake
kirkey seats
gonna run it tomorrow to get a baseline before i pull it apart
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Since December when I ran the car last:
BMR trakpak
(adj.moly tq arm,sub frame connectors)
QA1's on all four corners
Mcleod Single w/ Adj. master
Moser 12 bolt w/ 4.10's
K&N FIPK
BMR moly Adj. panhard
HPP3
Dyna batt
Front bumper removal
Shift light
poly trans mount --- Looking for 11.80's.Can you tell I'm workin' on my 60'time? <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
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Before the years out.(but probably spring)
Light weight seat(Corbeau?)
Skinnies and ET streets.(15's?Convopro's?)
After that-
Fiberglass hood
K member and A arms (moly)
432ci ,S3,240 cam.... <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="graemlins/gr_bs.gif" border="0" alt="[bullshit]" />
BMR trakpak
(adj.moly tq arm,sub frame connectors)
QA1's on all four corners
Mcleod Single w/ Adj. master
Moser 12 bolt w/ 4.10's
K&N FIPK
BMR moly Adj. panhard
HPP3
Dyna batt
Front bumper removal
Shift light
poly trans mount --- Looking for 11.80's.Can you tell I'm workin' on my 60'time? <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
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Before the years out.(but probably spring)
Light weight seat(Corbeau?)
Skinnies and ET streets.(15's?Convopro's?)
After that-
Fiberglass hood
K member and A arms (moly)
432ci ,S3,240 cam.... <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> <img src="graemlins/gr_bs.gif" border="0" alt="[bullshit]" />
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Not too much in the works right now aside from
-FTRA
-Going from 16" Draglite XP's to 15x10 Draglites
Now, if I win some $$ while on vacation the week after next you can add...
-LS6 intake
-Headers
-HALS
-SFC's
<img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Priscilla
-FTRA
-Going from 16" Draglite XP's to 15x10 Draglites
Now, if I win some $$ while on vacation the week after next you can add...
-LS6 intake
-Headers
-HALS
-SFC's
<img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Priscilla
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Priscilla, Here is a link to some local tubed and screwed 15x10's, a friend of ZNines...
I think he would take $350-400 if he still has them...
http://www.lt1tech.com/cgi-bin/ultim...&f=13&t=000123
Looks like T-Dawg is steppin' it up I'd like to see him shift a 10.5@130mph. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
I think he would take $350-400 if he still has them...
http://www.lt1tech.com/cgi-bin/ultim...&f=13&t=000123
Looks like T-Dawg is steppin' it up I'd like to see him shift a 10.5@130mph. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
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Well since I've finally got back to be able to turn a wrench on this thing(its been since May that I've been down the track <img src="gr_sad.gif" border="0"> ) it would probably be easier to list what I didn't play with <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">
This has what's changed since the last time I went down the track:
rebuilt short block
JPR stage 2 heads
Thunder 224 cam
LS6 intake
'01 oil pump
JPR tubular electric water pump <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
LS1 edit
a couple electrical squirrel mods
B&M Trans cooler
PA racing CM k-member and a-arms
BMR upper a-arms
Jay Billingsley "race" LCA's
Jay Billingsley "race" APHB
Complete Hal Setup
longer wheel studs
ET Drags
ET Fronts
Also I removed about 400-500lbs <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> I guess you can say I'm the opposite of Tony and want the LIGHTEST raceweight on the board <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Hopefully I can get back to the track before the good weather runs away.
LAter <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
This has what's changed since the last time I went down the track:
rebuilt short block
JPR stage 2 heads
Thunder 224 cam
LS6 intake
'01 oil pump
JPR tubular electric water pump <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
LS1 edit
a couple electrical squirrel mods
B&M Trans cooler
PA racing CM k-member and a-arms
BMR upper a-arms
Jay Billingsley "race" LCA's
Jay Billingsley "race" APHB
Complete Hal Setup
longer wheel studs
ET Drags
ET Fronts
Also I removed about 400-500lbs <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0"> <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> I guess you can say I'm the opposite of Tony and want the LIGHTEST raceweight on the board <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
Hopefully I can get back to the track before the good weather runs away.
LAter <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">
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Terry come on now, 'fess up. I saw your car at MMS and it had K-Members, and Upper/Lower Arms.... <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> Also I saw some with ATI under the hood too.....hehe j/k
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I just want to get my car back together...
I've removed a little weight, built a complete new fuel system, freshened the tranny, and added a transbrake...
My new motor is being put together by ARE (Nick, is it done yet <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> ), and will be a little more "hardcore" than the last setup. LS1 Edit will handle the tuning chores. The new motor will also probably necessitate a torque converter change from my trusty old 10" JW 4500, but I'm not messing with that until I get some shakedown/tuning runs with the new motor.
I've removed a little weight, built a complete new fuel system, freshened the tranny, and added a transbrake...
My new motor is being put together by ARE (Nick, is it done yet <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0"> ), and will be a little more "hardcore" than the last setup. LS1 Edit will handle the tuning chores. The new motor will also probably necessitate a torque converter change from my trusty old 10" JW 4500, but I'm not messing with that until I get some shakedown/tuning runs with the new motor.
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Port & Polish heads
Ferrea Competition Plus Valves
CC 941 Springs
Titanium retainers
CC Push Rods
Lunati 221/224 .558 .560 @ 114
Bosh 150 psi fuel pump
Under Drive pulley
160 thermostat
Colman HD Aluminum Drive Shaft
Rear air bag
McLeod Street Twin
New Slave Cylinder
McLeod Master
Strange 12 bolt (Silver LS1's set-up)
Spool
4:10's
28 X 10.5 Slicks
Remove Front Sway Bar
Wolfe Race Craft Style Rear Sway Bar.
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Ferrea Competition Plus Valves
CC 941 Springs
Titanium retainers
CC Push Rods
Lunati 221/224 .558 .560 @ 114
Bosh 150 psi fuel pump
Under Drive pulley
160 thermostat
Colman HD Aluminum Drive Shaft
Rear air bag
McLeod Street Twin
New Slave Cylinder
McLeod Master
Strange 12 bolt (Silver LS1's set-up)
Spool
4:10's
28 X 10.5 Slicks
Remove Front Sway Bar
Wolfe Race Craft Style Rear Sway Bar.
[ February 22, 2002: Message edited by: 2000 Camaro SS ]</p>