Just some updates on the mystery blue 1LE Z28 in my signature, as I have finally chosen a direction for it. I've also commissioned 'y2k_ta' to do a rendering of the car to put on an upcoming website dedicated to the project.

The car will be built to compete in our Super Stock class. For those that don't follow the rules discussions, that is the stock displacement all-motor class. This year we are including the LS2 (6.0L) and hitting them with a minor weight penalty. So, my plans are to build an all-out LS2 based engine.

Good news is that I have the entire suspension and drivetrain figured out and ordered. The rolling chassis (plus tranny) should be completed pretty quickly, probably in the Feb time frame.

Suspension:
BMR K-member
BMR upper and lower A-arms
BMR Extreme Duty Torque Arm
BMR chromoly lower control arms
QA1 front coil over shocks (for now, probably go AFCO's or double adjustable QA1s later)
QA1 rear shocks
Billingsley drag race anti-roll bar
Wilwood lightweight front brakes, stock rear brakes.

Drivetrain:
TCI ultra-lightweight custom powerglide with Dedenbear case, gun drilled shafts, 1.96 first gear ratio, aluminum valvebody with pro tree transbrake. They claim this tranny only uses 7! hp to turn. (70 lbs lighter than TH400)
TCI custom 8" converter (5800-6000 rpm stall)
Billingsley Racing fabricated 9" rearend with gun drilled 35 spline axles, spool, custom shortened 2" per side, and 4.30 gears. (30 lbs lighter than regular 9")
Billingsley Racing heavy duty drag racing anti-roll bar

Chassis:
Wolfe Racecraft 10-point chromoly rollcage
Wolfe Racecraft custom subframe connectors

The remaining stuff is what I have planned:

Engine:
LS2 block, stock crankshaft, stock displacement
high compression, forged pistons
aftermarket rods
ARP hardware
Possibly AFR heads, but may go with LS6 heads.
FAST 90mm intake and t-body (already purchased)
solid roller cam setup
electric race style Mezziere water pump (already purchased)
Kooks 1-7/8 into 2" headers

Appearance:
Sunoco Camaro style cowl hood (VFN plans on making this soon)
SS rear wing
custom paint job Click HERE!
Bogart wheels

Goals:
3000 lbs raceweight (non-series form. I'd add weight for series racing)
9.70s short term, 9.50s long term (all-motor)
Keeping the car magazine feature quality - everywhere!
Eventually stepping up the car into the Super Mod class with a 427ci perhaps. Maybe when the LS7 comes out?

With a little luck, I might be able to have it running by our first event in April. If not, possibly the 2nd event.

I haven't decided on which shop will build the engine. I've had a few sponsors inquire about taking on the project, but I haven't put much time into dealing with the engine just yet. I've been focusing on getting the rolling chassis put together first.

Tony

 

Your project should fly. What's your aim at hp? What kind of tires? I'm sure it will be as sharpe as your other ones. Glad to see it starting to come together. I assume a light race seat? Might as well as go with a fuel cell, better now than later.

Good luck.

David

 

Sounds like an impressive buildup!

 

Cant wait.

 

Thanks for the plug!

 

go with a built metric 200c trans. much lighter and you'll see an ET improvement over the glide. it's what the majority of the superstock guys run.

 

what springs? Why an airbag if you adj. shocks and a big swaybar?

 

You have got to be kidding. Aren't you a part owner in the Website and the Tech Series. This is a total conflict of interest. It's one thing to have a shop car compete but you are privy to a lot of LS1-2 info and new parts ect as well as being in control of the rules.
I think you should think this one over again.
Bracket racing you obviously have no advantage over the next guy. Why don't you stick with that?

 

I've been racing LS1s since they came out. I've set many LS1 internet track and dyno records along the way. Why should I stop racing?

I'm not "privy" to anything out there that isn't posted on the site. If I want to learn about new products, I go to SEMA and talk with vendors just like anyone else is able to. There really isn't anything high tech or exclusive going into this project, all the parts are readily available from the site sponsors.

As for being in control of the rules, I disagree. We have a committee composed of our 100 sponsors, and nearly 100 moderators, as well as industry experts and racing supporters. The rules and classes get voted on, LS1TECH does not just create them and force them on everyone.

Keep in mind that the project sponsors are also sponsors on this site. They want to see their parts go fast. Its basically the "LS1TECH" shop car, just like all of mine have been.

 

good luck tony

 

not all of us can just go to SEMA.....dont you have to be invited???????

 

Nope. You just need a business card that is involved with the auto industry with your name on it. Many people make fake business cards just to attend, they don't check very hard at all. Admission is $10.

 

Tony, good luck with the new car. Can't wait to see it fly!
Would there be any way that the members of LS1tech.com could have a say in the rules for next year maybe?

 

Our moderators are members too!

Our sponsors are members too!

Realistically, most members that have never organized a racing event or series tend to only think about their own personal car and try to build a class around it. lol

 

AKA SilverSurfer.

 

HAHAHA!

"can we have a 12 second class for silver cars please?"

 

sounds like a sweet build-up Tony! Good luck with the new project. Is the 69 going to be seeing more track time soon in the quest for the 9s?

Derek

 

Silly Q! January should be fun. Still waiting on the Moser axles to show up so I can get the car rolling again.

 

Hey Tony, I just read your article about the 69 in popular hotroding. Nice spread from year one show. Congrats! I saw it there and it is one super nice car. Good luck with it!

 

Tony,
Alright I see your point as well. As long as there is a number of people (sponsors) voting on the rules I can live with it.
How about you let PSJ do the driving though Nobody is afraid of him.
BTW I just saw your article in PHR, very nice.
Rich