My 25.5 Turbo Firebird buildup (lots of photos!)
07-24-2007, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by fash00
Still interested in the dist setup 
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The GM front cover assembly is manufactured for application where a 4-bbl carburetor and distributor are required. It can be combined with GM's new Bowtie valve covers p/n 25534398 & 25534399 for a complete traditional looking engine package.
07-24-2007, 06:00 PM
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you're the first person I knwo of using that distributor setup. Any particular reason you went with that vs the standard setup? Obviously your car is making big steam, I am curious if this has anything to do with it, or if it was a personal preferance thing.
07-24-2007, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by vtec
hes probably running a digital 7 and a stout coil. but thats a guess... i know thats what i would do if i had a racin' LS1.
07-25-2007, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by promod1955
is that a privision on the top for a mechanical fuel pump? Looking back to the engine pics, it looks like you have a block off plate for one.
Congrats on getting in the 8.80's with what little traction you had.
Congrats on getting in the 8.80's with what little traction you had.
I forgot to mention that air fuel was only 10.5:1, which leaves about 75RWHP on the table and we still have at least another 10lbs of boost to play with
I am going to try running a 30x12.5 ET Street in 2 weeks to see if we can hook any easier...
Stay tuned!
07-25-2007, 06:21 AM
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hes probably running a digital 7 and a stout coil. but thats a guess... i know thats what i would do if i had a racin' LS1.
Umm quite a few of us see that as a step backwards.....
We were talking about that last night....
Awsome set-up.. not ******* it in one way...
07-25-2007, 07:09 AM
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I can understand why some people might think my setup is old school or a step backwards.... I myself did not quite understand the reasoning at 1st... And for 99.9% of the LSx cars out there this setup would not make sense.... However, my builder chose this route for several reasons.... That's all I am allowed to say 
07-25-2007, 08:22 AM
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Again, kickass results. I was talking to Chip Havemann at the NMCA race, and he is a fan of 10.3 - 10.8:1 AF ratios, he ran Outlaw 10.5 and went repeatedly in the 7's on a 28x10.5 tire, and just sold the car. He said the richer AF keeps the engine alive.
07-25-2007, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Again, kickass results. I was talking to Chip Havemann at the NMCA race, and he is a fan of 10.3 - 10.8:1 AF ratios, he ran Outlaw 10.5 and went repeatedly in the 7's on a 28x10.5 tire, and just sold the car. He said the richer AF keeps the engine alive.
From a reliability point of view, my biggest concern is the GM truck block...
07-25-2007, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by NA$TY-TA
Umm quite a few of us see that as a step backwards.....
We were talking about that last night....
Awsome set-up.. not ******* it in one way...
We were talking about that last night....
Awsome set-up.. not ******* it in one way...
I could still see using Coil Packs on a turbo car, because they still do not have to turn any kind of CRAZY RPM.
For us N/A guys, the coil packs have a hard time keeping up at 9,000++ RPM.
Nice times and nice car. Hope you get everything worked out and really knock out some NICE numbers!
07-25-2007, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BigBronco
I could still see using Coil Packs on a turbo car, because they still do not have to turn any kind of CRAZY RPM.
For us N/A guys, the coil packs have a hard time keeping up at 9,000++ RPM.
Nice times and nice car. Hope you get everything worked out and really knock out some NICE numbers!
For us N/A guys, the coil packs have a hard time keeping up at 9,000++ RPM.
Nice times and nice car. Hope you get everything worked out and really knock out some NICE numbers!
07-25-2007, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by vmax1500
RPM is one of the issues... I do believe that the motor will end up revving pretty high once we start making some real power... There are some other factors as well...
Excellent! The car does look great. Just watched the video too. You will have your hands full!
Good luck on your quest!
07-25-2007, 09:48 AM
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I can understand why some people might think my setup is old school or a step backwards.... I myself did not quite understand the reasoning at 1st... And for 99.9% of the LSx cars out there this setup would not make sense.... However, my builder chose this route for several reasons.... That's all I am allowed to say
I have a question on your turbo.....
What size is the compressor wheel??? i know its restricted to a 80mm opening......
07-25-2007, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by NA$TY-TA
Yeah thats what a few people have said.... but if it works man.. thats what counts....
I have a question on your turbo.....
What size is the compressor wheel??? i know its restricted to a 80mm opening......
I have a question on your turbo.....
What size is the compressor wheel??? i know its restricted to a 80mm opening......
07-25-2007, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by NA$TY-TA
Umm quite a few of us see that as a step backwards.....
We were talking about that last night....
Awsome set-up.. not ******* it in one way...
We were talking about that last night....
Awsome set-up.. not ******* it in one way...
A digital 7 has lots of features in it that will help a limited traction setup such as his be able to get down a slick track consistently..
07-26-2007, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by NA$TY-TA
Umm quite a few of us see that as a step backwards.....
We were talking about that last night....
We were talking about that last night....
08-02-2007, 02:11 PM
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I am heading to the track again this weekend... with a brand new set of 30x12.5 ET Streets... it's a big race weekend up here so track prep should not be an issue... stay tuned!
