1000+ street/strip 98 ss project car
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I just read the entire thing. Cool build man I like how you did things your own way and didn't just copy other builds on here. I can't believe your turbine wheel just flew out the downpipe and didn't tear anything up. Usually they do serious damage and thats why NHRA mandated a cross beam built into the downpipe flange of the turbo.
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I just read the entire thing. Cool build man I like how you did things your own way and didn't just copy other builds on here. I can't believe your turbine wheel just flew out the downpipe and didn't tear anything up. Usually they do serious damage and thats why NHRA mandated a cross beam built into the downpipe flange of the turbo.
Yea that was nuts. I was puzzled for a while as to how that happened. I guess at the end of the day I was spinning a rod bearing and bearing material clogged the turbo bearing feed holes. Must have created a lot of heat. Id imagine it took some serious heat to cause that. Just not sure how. I made two identical 121/153 mph passes back to back and then boom! Broke.
We never did find it. a few of us paced that track looking too.
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damn, I am inspired now. I like the front end setup as well. Makes a BUNCH more space in these frickin F-bodies. I like the fact you are running a aluminum 5.3. I like the cage as well. MWC did their homework on fitment. How does is the coolant temp when running on the street with that radiator setup? I live in Fl, and you know how hot it gets down here...
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damn, I am inspired now. I like the front end setup as well. Makes a BUNCH more space in these frickin F-bodies. I like the fact you are running a aluminum 5.3. I like the cage as well. MWC did their homework on fitment. How does is the coolant temp when running on the street with that radiator setup? I live in Fl, and you know how hot it gets down here...
#145
Yeah, that's what I figured. Im in the Tampa Bay area, between traffic and the 50mile drive to Bradenton, i need my car to cool. Regardless, its a fantastic location for the turbo and piping. Good stuff man.
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Thanks sir! I am going to redo some stuff over winter. I am thinking about an air to water just so I can relocate the radiator to the front and center for airflow. I just moved back to michigan so I have about 5 months of downtime which I am actually looking forward to. The car has had a long year so its time it has had a rest anyways lol
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Thanks sir! I am going to redo some stuff over winter. I am thinking about an air to water just so I can relocate the radiator to the front and center for airflow. I just moved back to michigan so I have about 5 months of downtime which I am actually looking forward to. The car has had a long year so its time it has had a rest anyways lol
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I had the same cam and heads in both motors. I did not notice much of a difference at all tbh. I absolutely hated the way my car felt with the iron block in it. The nose dived more left to right with turns. I could definitely feel it. Regardless of what people have said, the iron vs aluminum 5.3 is 103lbs difference. The l33 motors are strong. Cylinder walls are thick, cylinders are Siamese between the centers so there is no vertical movements, and it cools quicker.
I have seen people go 4.63@155 on that block filled and so far 5.1 without any block work at all. My buddy Jonathon Capizzi just went 7.9x with a complete sbe alum 5.3. They are strong.
Smaller displacement motors dont require such a large turbine to perform either. As why I chose a 5.3 so I could stick with a budget friendly s400 chassis turbo.
I have seen people go 4.63@155 on that block filled and so far 5.1 without any block work at all. My buddy Jonathon Capizzi just went 7.9x with a complete sbe alum 5.3. They are strong.
Smaller displacement motors dont require such a large turbine to perform either. As why I chose a 5.3 so I could stick with a budget friendly s400 chassis turbo.
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Nothing like a beautiful sounding, turbo LS motor man. Yeah, the weather sucks here in Tampa bay today....foggy mid 60's in the A.M. but, sunny and 75 this afternoon.
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Sold my billet specialties.
Sold my intercooler.
Sold my transmission, convertor, driveshaft.
Supposed to be selling my rear end soon.
Going with a powerglide, air to water, welds, and hopefully a lighter rear axle.
Hoping to have 200lbs saved on the car by spring.
If budget allows A set of trick flow as cast 220's and front and rear drag brakes.
If I do the brakes itll be nearly 275lbs I can get out of the car. I have been excersizing to get down from 230-200!
2017 is going to be a good year!!
Sold my intercooler.
Sold my transmission, convertor, driveshaft.
Supposed to be selling my rear end soon.
Going with a powerglide, air to water, welds, and hopefully a lighter rear axle.
Hoping to have 200lbs saved on the car by spring.
If budget allows A set of trick flow as cast 220's and front and rear drag brakes.
If I do the brakes itll be nearly 275lbs I can get out of the car. I have been excersizing to get down from 230-200!
2017 is going to be a good year!!
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Ford case, hughes tq arm adapter, 3.50 richmond pro gear, moser spool and axles.
Selling my bullseye for $1,650 shipped if anyone is interested also. 80mm tct