Ls2 427 w/ L92 and FAST
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The guys strapped it down on the DynoJet and we've got some first numbers.
It idles at 800RPM smooth as glass which should tell you how small the cam is.
Ed tells me he and Shawn might not be done quite yet.
Not to bad 576/530!!!!!
It idles at 800RPM smooth as glass which should tell you how small the cam is.
Ed tells me he and Shawn might not be done quite yet.
Not to bad 576/530!!!!!
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Is it safe to speculate the a larger cam would sacrifice a little of the drivability but yield much higher hp if one wanted to go crazy with a build like this ?
Again congrats !!!!!
Again congrats !!!!!
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I'm sure someone will copy your build in the future, but run a much more aggressive cam. I agree the extra hp with a bigger cam just isn't worth the headache. If it can't be tuned to run the way you want it to (stock like until you hit the gas) then the cam is too big.
CONGRATS my friend. Looking fwd to your upcoming thread after driving it for the first time.
I hear ya Kevin. Sounds like according to Ed the crack of the throttle is scary enough. "Wants to jump off the rollers!" Thats some serious lowend tq!
I'm sure someone will copy your build in the future, but run a much more aggressive cam. I agree the extra hp with a bigger cam just isn't worth the headache. If it can't be tuned to run the way you want it to (stock like until you hit the gas) then the cam is too big.
CONGRATS my friend. Looking fwd to your upcoming thread after driving it for the first time.
I'm sure someone will copy your build in the future, but run a much more aggressive cam. I agree the extra hp with a bigger cam just isn't worth the headache. If it can't be tuned to run the way you want it to (stock like until you hit the gas) then the cam is too big.
CONGRATS my friend. Looking fwd to your upcoming thread after driving it for the first time.
I hear ya Kevin. Sounds like according to Ed the crack of the throttle is scary enough. "Wants to jump off the rollers!" Thats some serious lowend tq!
I'm sure someone will copy your build in the future, but run a much more aggressive cam. I agree the extra hp with a bigger cam just isn't worth the headache. If it can't be tuned to run the way you want it to (stock like until you hit the gas) then the cam is too big.
CONGRATS my friend. Looking fwd to your upcoming thread after driving it for the first time.
I'm sure someone will copy your build in the future, but run a much more aggressive cam. I agree the extra hp with a bigger cam just isn't worth the headache. If it can't be tuned to run the way you want it to (stock like until you hit the gas) then the cam is too big.
CONGRATS my friend. Looking fwd to your upcoming thread after driving it for the first time.
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We all know that a lot more goes into a "QUALITY" build then just slapping the parts together. Its obvious that you not only went the extra mile on this one, but way beyond. All builds should get this much attention. Way to raise the standard !!
Shawn, I didn't mean it as in copy it like a recipe and that anyone could do it. I meant recreate this build like Kevin did, future customers will have you build them the same motor, the same way but potentially different cam selection for a rowdier version of this trail blazing l92 based 427 build.
We all know that a lot more goes into a "QUALITY" build then just slapping the parts together. Its obvious that you not only went the extra mile on this one, but way beyond. All builds should get this much attention. Way to raise the standard !!
We all know that a lot more goes into a "QUALITY" build then just slapping the parts together. Its obvious that you not only went the extra mile on this one, but way beyond. All builds should get this much attention. Way to raise the standard !!
I don't want people to get the impression we do better work for certain people,we treat everybody equally and we build every engine equally-doesn't matter if it's a 500hp street engine or a 3000hp race engine.
ALL builds do get this much attention at Virginia Speed
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Wow Shawn its so hard to give you a compliment. I totally agree that EVERYONE gets the same effort. To make it clear, some lesser experienced people that follow your "recipe" on this motor will have a great motor when done. Just saying that you pay a lot of attention to every step in the process, and verify all the machine work etc etc. Not everyone is going to do that. I refer to the DIY'r and some other shops. Never once did I think or imply that you did anything EXTRA for Kevin, so I'm not sure why you posted the defensive comment.
Great Job !!!
Great Job !!!
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Hmm, I went back and re read my extra mile comment. Excuse that, I didn't mean that you don't do this for everyone, just saying all the step by step pics, and posting of progress. You have quite the reputation for building engines, and with your experience a first timer probably won't do it quite as well.
Now wheres the videos ?? I want to see the look on Kevins face when he's reacquainted with his baby and starts the motor for the first time.
Now wheres the videos ?? I want to see the look on Kevins face when he's reacquainted with his baby and starts the motor for the first time.
I seen a number of builds in progress when I've been down at VA Speed. I agree with Shawn that his attention to detail goes into everything he does. He's pretty **** that way - which is very good for his customers. While we're at it, I've recieved no special treatment or pricing for any of the work I've had done at VA Speed. My only interest is getting value recieved for the dollars spent and VA Speed delivers. I'm a small business man and I understand how tough it is in this economy so I have absolutely no problem helping to promote another small business I believe in. I have customers that do the same for me.
Hmm, I went back and re read my extra mile comment. Excuse that, I didn't mean that you don't do this for everyone, just saying all the step by step pics, and posting of progress. You have quite the reputation for building engines, and with your experience a first timer probably won't do it quite as well.
Now wheres the videos ?? I want to see the look on Kevins face when he's reacquainted with his baby and starts the motor for the first time.
Now wheres the videos ?? I want to see the look on Kevins face when he's reacquainted with his baby and starts the motor for the first time.
BTW,i'm not sure you want a video of Kevin's face
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Doug,your comment could be read a couple of different ways.I know what you were saying but it could be read differently by different people.What i was trying to do is make sure that people understood what you were saying.So please don't take it as much as a defensive statement as it was adding to your comment.I always appreciate your compliments.
BTW,i'm not sure you want a video of Kevin's face
BTW,i'm not sure you want a video of Kevin's face
Still want to see Kevin's expression. He's going to have that Christmas morning look knowing all the gifts are for him. Keep up the quality work.